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ZIP 63130

Pop. 28,910·Saint Louis County·54th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,509/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$456
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 63130 · $1,509
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,108/yr
At $1,509/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63130 (University City, MO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 65.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,910
Median income
$85,823
Median age
35.6
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
16.2%
33.3%
22%
12.4%
16.1%
Under 1816.2%
18–3433.3%
35–5422%
55–6412.4%
65+16.1%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
31.9%
White51.8%
Black31.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian7.6%
Other5%
Education (25+)
12.9%
19.2%
65.3%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+65.3%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63130 in University City, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,208 → $1,509
up 24.9%
Income
$68,903 → $85,823
up 24.6%
Population
28,661 → 28,910
up 0.9%
Renter share
38.4% → 37.1%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
62.4% → 65.3%
+2.9 pts
Median age
37.9 → 35.6
-2.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 63130 in University City, MO paid around $1,208 a month. That figure now sits near $1,509, up 24.9% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,903 in 2021 to $85,823 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 62.4% to 65.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 63130 in University City, MO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63130 covers University City, MO. The median rent here is $1,509/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($85,823/yr), ZIP 63130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63130 (University City, MO) is $1,509. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63130's median rent of $1,509/mo is $456 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63130 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63130 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #54 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,509/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,509/mo in ZIP 63130. The local median household income is $85,823/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63130?

Rent in ZIP 63130 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 63130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63130 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,509/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($85,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63130 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 63130 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63130 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63130 compare to the rest of University City?

ZIP 63130 is more affordable than University City overall. At $1,509/mo, it's $18 below the University City citywide median of $1,527/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,509/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 63130's median household income ($85,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63130 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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