Avenir
8680 Delmar Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63124
$1,950 - $3,550
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in University City, MO
What is the average rent in University City, MO?
$865/month
Average Rent
798 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in University City, MO is $865 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in University City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in University City, you can expect to pay about $973 per month for a studio, $865 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,190 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,299 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in University City, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Rent Ranges in University City, MO
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in University City, MO?
Because the average rent in University City is $865, you’ll want to make about $2,883 per month or $34,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does University City, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare University City, MO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.