University City, MO rental market

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Last updated July 2, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in University City, MO is $1,600.

Average rent

$1,600

Month-over-month change

-$175

Year-over-year change

-$25

Available rentals

182

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $470 to $5,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$7001
$8002
$9009
$1,00012
$1,10012
$1,20017
$1,30014
$1,40024
$1,50015
$1,60011
$1,70015
$1,80013
$1,90010
$2,0009
$2,1005
$2,2009
$2,3006
$2,4005
$2,5003
$2,7001
$2,8002
$2,9005
$3,0002
$3,1003
$3,2005
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,9003
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,900+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,550$1,695
Feb$1,575$1,695
Mar$1,500$1,700
Apr$1,600$1,695
May$1,620$1,775
Jun$1,699$1,795
Jul$1,675$1,630
Aug$1,600No data
Sep$1,600No data
Oct$1,595No data
Nov$1,595No data
Dec$1,695No data

Market temperature

The University City, MO rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in University City, MO is 20% lower than the national average.

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$1,600

$2,008

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in University City, MO?

The average rent in University City, MO is $1,600.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in University City, MO?

The average rent for a studio apartment in University City, MO is $1,295 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in University City, MO?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is $1,195 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in University City, MO?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is $1,475 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in University City, MO?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is $1,995 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in University City, MO?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is $3,195 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in University City, MO?

Houses in University City, MO rent between $470 - $5,000 with an average rent of $1,600.

8. How has the rent in University City, MO changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in University City, MO decreased by $25

9. How much has the rent in University City, MO increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in University City, MO decreased by $175

10. How many available rentals are there in University City, MO?

There are currently 182 rentals available in University City, MO.

11. How do rent prices in University City, MO compare with the national average?

The average rent in University City, MO is $1,600 — 20.32% lower the national average of $2,008.

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