Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

Prices and availability in University City, MO were last updated on 27 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in University City, MO are: The District, Vanguard Crossing, 6145 6149 6151 Waterman, 6677 Washington and Bel Aire Apartments.

The average rent in University City, MO is $1,276.

The price range for a studio apartment in University City, MO is between $1,310 and $1,929.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,120 and $2,335.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,220 and $3,046.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,120 and $3,273.

In University City, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of University City's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in University City are about 55 years old, on average. Of these, 12% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 85% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 9% are mid-rises, and 6% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in University City come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 52% of all rentals in University City. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.