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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%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in University City, MO is $1,023 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,602 per month for a studio, $1,023 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,808 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,030 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,602/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,023/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,808/month
956 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,030/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,454/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,874/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,824/month
2,244 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,868/month
1,617 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,117/month
1,534 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in University City, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in University City, MO
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in University City, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
24% Above $2,000/month

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.

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Bemiston Place Apartments

Bemiston Place Apartments

9 N Bemiston Ave,
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$1,912 - $6,539

1-2 Beds

Avenir

Avenir

8680 Delmar Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63124

$2,100 - $4,350

1-3 Beds

Clayton on the Park

Clayton on the Park

8025 Bonhomme Ave,
Clayton, MO 63105

$1,499 - $5,150

Studio - 3 Beds

Station House | Near The Loop

Station House | Near The Loop

1019 Skinker Pky,
Saint Louis, MO 63112

$1,295 - $2,795

1-3 Beds

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1 Community in University City

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United States Missouri University City Rental Trends

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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