Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in University City, MO

Discover affordable housing in University City where there are 14+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

University Commons Apartments

900 Westgate Avenue, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 1-3
payment $484-622/mo.
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Parkview Place Apartments

701 Westgate Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

bed Studio-1
payment $923-1081/mo.
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Wild Cherry Apartments

1001-1031 North and South Rd, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 3
payment $1200/mo.

7342 Canton Ave

7342 Canton Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 3
payment $1370/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

7215 Amherst Ave

7215 Amherst Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 2
payment $1095/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

6253 Cates Ave Unit #2

6253 Cates Ave Unit #2, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 2
payment $1095/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

7010 Amherst Ave

7010 Amherst Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 3
payment $1495/mo.

7042 Corbitt Ave

7042 Corbitt Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 3
payment $1450/mo.

7024 Tulane Ave

7024 Tulane Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

bed 3
payment $1275/mo.

Ehpc 7

3832 Northwoods, University City, Missouri 63121

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accessibility Accessible

Ehpc 9

1319 Westover Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Parkview Gardens

6305 Cabanne Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

804 Eastgate

804 Eastgate Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

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720 - 22 Eastgate

720 Eastgate Ave, University City, Missouri 63130

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How To Identify Affordable Housing in University City, Missouri

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In University City, Missouri
$22.90/hour
$10.60 (+86%) more than Missouri minimum wage and $15.65 (+216%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve University City, Missouri?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Family Self-Sufficiency, Moderate Rehabilitation, Homeownership programs for University City, Missouri.

Go to the Missouri Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near University City.

How many renters live in University City, Missouri?

The City of University City has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 39.09 percent of the population living in University City.

What is the rental market like in University City, Missouri?

There are an estimated housing units in the University City area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in University City, Missouri, there are 1.06 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in University City?

The rental vacancy rate in University City is 5 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in University City for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in University City
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
240 1,866 3,643 1,595 168
Occupied Rental Units by Size in University City

A large number of apartments in University City have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in University City

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $928 to $1,818. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $928
One BR $972
Two BR $1,209
Three BR $1,565
Four BR $1,818
2024 Fair Market Rents in University City, Missouri

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in University City?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 53 22 percent
One BR 826 44 percent
Two BR 1,482 41 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in University City, Missouri

How many affordable rental units are in University City?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in University City, Missouri including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in University City, Missouri

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in University City, Missouri

University City features 145 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in University City, Missouri

There are 94 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in University City.

Housing Choice Vouchers in University City, Missouri

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay University City landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in University City.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in University City, Missouri for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,088 and $1,330.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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