Average Rent in University City, MO and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in University City, MO

Average rent prices in University City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $1,120 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.


Studio	$1,550	47%	31%
1 bedroom	$1,770	11%	35%
2 bedroom	$1,470	2%	8%
3 bedroom	$1,795	9%	7%
4 bedroom	$2,800	8%	4%

		Listings
University City	$1,600


Apartments	$1,600	13%	No Change
Condos	$1,750	11%	No Change
Houses	$1,600	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

47%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,600

16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300

32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University City, MO is 23% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, MO.

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Discover rentals in University City, MO

3d ago

8.2

Very good

(220) 1140 Ursula Ave

1140 Ursula Ave, University City, MO 63130

2 beds

1 bath

$995

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University City

Tree lined residential avenue

7317 Tulane Ave #1, University City, MO 63130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

5d+ ago

House for rent in University City

University City Single Family Home For Rent

7642 Fairham Ave, University City, MO 63130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

13h ago

8.3

Very good

Wild Cherry Apartments

1000 Wild Cherry Ln, University City, MO 63130

3 beds

1 bath

$1,175

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Purdue Park Apartments

1100 Midland Blvd, University City, MO 63130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in University City

7215 Amherst Ave, University City, MO 63130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

17h ago

House for rent in University City

7245 Dartmouth Ave #NA, University City, MO 63130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in University City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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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 $1,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University City?

Average rent prices in University City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does University City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University City is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $64,000/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).