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1085 Colby Avenue, University City, Missouri 63130, United States|University City
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1085 Colby Avenue, University City
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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About 1085 Colby Avenue
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Houses in University CityUniversity City 1085 Colby Avenue, University City, Missouri 63130, United States
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This listing is 19% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in University City.
Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a mandatory $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; a $11 monthly utility management fee; fees for amenities like smart home or internet service; and optional conditional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99), pet fees/rent, or pool maintenance, if applicable. HOA application and amenity fees, where applicable, are paid directly to the HOA. Get the home you want and the value you deserve with FirstKey Homes. Use our website to Apply Online, Schedule a Self-Tour, Review Resident Qualifications or Search More Homes; or contact our leasing department for help today. Pets are welcome. Apply soon, homes can go fast! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental home in Saint Louis, MO, may be just the home for you. Enjoy outdoor living on the patio/balcony. W/D hookups will accommodate your own washer & dryer. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent—you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities – including St. Louis and Chicago – require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. If you are leasing a home in one of these areas, please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Please ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through, SocialServe, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through FirstKeyHomes. com using the RentCafe portal. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, CashApp PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. See FirstKey Homes website for full details and conditions. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary, photos may be of similar home/floorplan, home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home, individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ. If you have any concerns, please schedule a tour prior to applying or leasing the listed home.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1085 Colby Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | University City |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 63130 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in University City
3-bedroom apartments at 1085 Colby Avenue cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in University City.
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
University City
University City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,551 |
| January 2024 | $1,617 |
| February 2024 | $1,695 |
| March 2024 | $1,742 |
| April 2024 | $1,733 |
| May 2024 | $1,950 |
| June 2024 | $1,771 |
| July 2024 | $1,627 |
| August 2024 | $1,639 |
| September 2024 | $1,562 |
| October 2024 | $1,649 |
| November 2024 | $1,854 |
| December 2024 | $1,730 |
| January 2025 | $1,623 |
| February 2025 | $1,595 |
| March 2025 | $1,681 |
| April 2025 | $1,666 |
| May 2025 | $1,779 |
| June 2025 | $1,738 |
| July 2025 | $1,775 |
| August 2025 | $1,780 |
| September 2025 | $1,787 |
| October 2025 | $1,823 |
| November 2025 | $2,022 |
| December 2025 | $1,995 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,551 |
| January 2024 | $1,617 |
| February 2024 | $1,695 |
| March 2024 | $1,742 |
| April 2024 | $1,733 |
| May 2024 | $1,950 |
| June 2024 | $1,771 |
| July 2024 | $1,627 |
| August 2024 | $1,639 |
| September 2024 | $1,562 |
| October 2024 | $1,649 |
| November 2024 | $1,854 |
| December 2024 | $1,730 |
| January 2025 | $1,623 |
| February 2025 | $1,595 |
| March 2025 | $1,681 |
| April 2025 | $1,666 |
| May 2025 | $1,779 |
| June 2025 | $1,738 |
| July 2025 | $1,775 |
| August 2025 | $1,780 |
| September 2025 | $1,787 |
| October 2025 | $1,823 |
| November 2025 | $2,022 |
| December 2025 | $1,995 |
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Can I afford to live at 1085 Colby Avenue?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1085 Colby Avenue
Pershing Elementary School
6761 bartmer ave
university city, MO, 63130
K-5Public
C-
Julia Goldstein Early Child.
737 kingsland ave
university city, MO, 63130
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
University City | University City, MO
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around University City near 1085 Colby Avenue
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1085 Colby Avenue, University City
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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