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Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about St. Louis, Missouri.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Saint Louis’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Saint Louis renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Interestingly, ratings for Saint Louis vary widely across categories such as affordability and weather."
Key findings in Saint Louis include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Cultural proximity defines DeBaliviere Place, where impressive 1920s apartment buildings and residential hotels create architectural grandeur near Forest Park and the city's major cultural institutions. Residents enjoy walking access to the St. Louis Art Museum and Science Center plus convenient MetroLink access to downtown. Though parking challenges increase during major events at nearby venues, the neighborhood's excellent public transportation reduces car dependency. The area's architectural significance includes impressive examples of early 20th-century design, with many buildings featuring ornate lobbies with marble floors and decorative plasterwork reflecting the craftsmanship of their era.
Arch views command premium prices in glass high-rises near Ballpark Village. Limited grocery options test meal-prep dedication.
Architectural elegance defines Central West End, where St. Louis' premier historic district offers distinctive living environments surrounding Forest Park with its world-class institutions. The walkable neighborhood features exceptional dining and boutique shopping along Euclid Avenue, creating genuine urban experiences beyond typical Midwestern expectations. Though rental rates significantly exceed St. Louis averages, the combination of architectural significance including larger apartments with period details impossible to replicate in modern construction, exceptional walkability to both everyday amenities and cultural institutions including renowned museums, and strategic positioning near medical employment centers typically justifies the premium for households seeking sophisticated environments beyond purely functional considerations increasingly dominating new construction.
