Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
University City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
University City, MO rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $35 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 4.6%.
Compared to national trends
University City sits 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market for renters seeking value near a major metro.
Price ranges
Studio rents in University City run around $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,589/month, 2-bedrooms $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms $1,938/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,448/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in University City
$1,495/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in University City is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University City
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University City, MO
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
University City, MO
Rent prices in University City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University City is $1,412, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,589 | 5% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 |  3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,937 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,447 | 9% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
University City | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,412 | 7% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,610 | No Change | 22% | |
Houses | $2,195 | No Change | 50% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,589
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
16%
University City
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,610
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
50%
The table above reflects average rent prices in University City, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in University City, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in University City and Berkeley by all bedroom counts and property types.
University City
21%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, MO is 14% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, MO.
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3%Discover rentals in University City, MO
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in University City
7331 Tulane Ave #1E, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
6700 Bartmer Ave, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in University City
7642 Fairham Ave, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in University City
7117 Northmoor Dr, University City, MO 63105
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
7256 Pershing Ave #A, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
7250 Pershing Ave #1, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in University City
7310 Drexel Dr, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
34m ago
1026 Wild Cherry Ln, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
1351 N Hanley Rd, University City, MO 63130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$1,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
904 Eastgate Ave #2S, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
6242 Cabanne Avenue-1E, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
34m ago
6261 Clemens Ave, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
718 Limit Ave, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$3,150–$3,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
729 Westgate Ave, University City, MO 63130
4 beds
1 bath
$3,400–$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
10h ago
Apartment for rent in University City
6857A Plymouth Ave #A, University City, MO 63130
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University City, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the University City rental market.
How much is rent in University City?
The average rent in University City is $1,495 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University City?
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does University City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University City is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University City?
To comfortably afford rent in University City, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in University City?
July offers the lowest rents in University City, running about 7% below October's peak prices. December shows the least competition with lower demand, while May and March are the most competitive months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).