Mansions on the Plaza Apartments
8300 Delmar Blvd,
Clayton, MO 63124
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,920 - $5,063
$838/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in University City, MO is $838 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,623/month, making renting in University City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in University City, you can expect to pay about $914 per month for a studio, $838 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,284 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,409 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Because the average rent in University City is $838, you’ll want to make about $2,793 per month or $33,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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