Clayton on the Park
8025 Bonhomme Ave,
Clayton, MO 63105
$1,750 - $4,350
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in University City, MO
What is the average rent in University City, MO?
$1,023/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in University City, MO is $1,023 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $1,619 per month for a studio, $1,023 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,415 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,438 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in University City, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, 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.
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Rent Ranges in University City, MO
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
19%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in University City?
Based on current rent prices, Parkview is the most affordable neighborhood in University City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in University City?
Based on current rent prices, Parkview is the most expensive neighborhood in University City.
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Which University City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in University City with the most apartments available is Parkview .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in University City, MO?
Because the average rent in University City is $1,023, you’ll want to make about $3,410 per month or $40,920 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.