Benton Park

Saint Louis, MO

Benton Park - Saint Louis, MO

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.9 (7 Reviews)

A historic neighborhood with a close-knit community and eclectic amenities

Historic • Diverse • Culture • Restaurants • Nightlife • Artistic • Community •

Benton Park is a historic neighborhood about three miles south of Downtown Saint Louis. Along with its gorgeous 19th-century architecture, the neighborhood offers affordable to upscale rentals in a variety of styles from quaint rowhouses to luxury apartments with a view. Benton Park is a diverse neighborhood with a strong sense of community and culture. This charming, quirky locale has eclectic eateries, cozy cafes, vintage boutiques, tattoo shops, art galleries, venue spaces, parks, community gardens, and more. Go skateboarding at Ramp Riders, devour authentic global cuisine along Cherokee Street, or support local artists at the 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, simply travel next door to Soulard, a bustling neighborhood known for its vibrant dining and nightlife scenes. Adding allure, Benton Park is also convenient to several other popular neighborhoods and attractions, including Tower Grove Park, Lafayette Square, and Downtown Saint Louis, which are all under 15 minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Benton Park is $862 for one bedroom, $1,114 for two bedrooms, and $1,583 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benton Park has decreased by -13.9% in the past year.

1 BR
641 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$862/month

Average Rent

2 BR
766 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,114/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,108 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,583/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Benton Park - Saint Louis, MO

Niche Reviews

3.9 7 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

Moved here last summer from another south city neighborhood. Favorite place I've lived so far. Great community vibe, beautiful architecture and convenient location. Benton Park has come a long way in the past 10 years and I've had no issues with safety.

Niche User

10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

Can get around pretty easy.

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