Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
University City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
University City, MO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,520/month. Month over month, rents fell 3.3%, a more notable recent shift than the modest $46 per month decline compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
University City is 21.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering renters a more accessible market with 55 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in University City run around $1,886/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,352/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,800/month. The 3-bedroom segment makes up nearly half of total rentals, reflecting its prominence in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in University City climbed 50.6% year over year, reaching $1,800/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, studios declined 20.2%, and 4+ bedrooms rose 28.0%, showing varied movement across unit types.
Median rent
Median rent in University City
$1,520/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in University City is $1,520 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University City
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $1,105 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,886 | 47% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 |  3% | 65% | |
2 bedroom | $1,352 | 7% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 2% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
University City | $1,520 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,475 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,886
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
65%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
University City
Average rent
$1,520
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
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
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, MO is 13% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$1,650
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6%$2,000
10%$1,200
3%$1,100
5%$1,122
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11%$1,725
5%$1,295
4%$1,295
4%$1,695
3%Discover rentals in University City, MO
1d ago
8650 Kingsbridge Dr, University City, MO 63132
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
7317 Tulane Ave #1, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
3d ago
House for rent in University City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,190
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
1100 Midland Blvd, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in University City
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in University City
7310 Drexel Dr, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
2 baths
$3,999
$3,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
7256 Pershing Ave #A, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
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
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
21h ago
705 Interdrive, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1000 Wild Cherry Ln, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Apartment for rent in University City
1351 N Hanley Rd, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8650 Kingsbridge Dr, University City, MO 63132
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
908 Eastgate Ave #1N, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
3d ago
7339 Dartmouth Ave, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Midland Blvd, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
21h ago
705 Interdrive, University City, MO 63130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
908 Eastgate Ave #1N, University City, MO 63130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 18
1d ago
8650 Kingsbridge Dr, University City, MO 63132
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in University City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House 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 $1,520 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University City?
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $410 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 $61,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in University City average around $1,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,360/month.
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).