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You might think that Black Jack, Missouri, is named after the famous card game, but it's actually named for a stand of majestic Blackjack oaks growing near the banks of the Missouri River.
Today, Black Jack is currently a lovely little sleepy suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. However, it hasn't always been a settled, suburban town. In fact, the town has some history! Black Jack was a stopover for farmers on the route to 1840s St. Louis, then located 12 miles to the south. In 1865, a postal station was established on Halls Ferry Road. A blacksmith and a wagon wright soon moved in, and the village began to draw more settlers. Meanwhile, the thriving metropolis of St. Louis blossomed to the south. In August of 1970, area residents voted to incorporate the city of Black Jack. Today, almost 2,600 people call this little 2.6-square-mile plot of land their home. Even though today there are a lot of people and a lot of businesses here, residents also appreciate nature at the sprawling, 75-acre Harold J. Evangelista Park. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Black Jack apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.