Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

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Pursuing truth for a higher purpose and greater good

SLU Billikens Private Catholic Jesuit Vibrant Historic Transformative Urban Community Service

Established in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities in the nation. SLU encourages students to become well-rounded people who contribute to the greater good, often integrating course work with community service. Offering almost 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, SLU focuses on educating the whole person—mind, body, heart, and spirit.

Located less than three miles west of Downtown Saint Louis, SLU is in close proximity to a wide variety of apartments and lofts available for rent. Neighborhoods especially convenient to SLU’s North Campus include Central West End, Lafayette Square, and Soulard. Campus is also accessible from Interstates 44 and 64, for those with longer commutes.

More than 150 organizations, 18 NCAA Division I Billikens athletic teams, a range of lecture series, and on-campus museums and galleries offer plenty of entertainment options when you’re at SLU. Major Saint Louis attractions are also close to SLU, such as the Fabulous Fox, City Museum, Forest Park, Saint Louis Zoo, and Saint Louis Art Museum.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Louis, MO is $979 for a studio, $1,107 for one bedroom, $1,335 for two bedrooms, and $1,618 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Louis has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 543 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $979/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 684 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,107/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 966 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,335/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,264 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,618/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning

Public

Grades 3-5

151 Students

3
out of 10

Cote Brilliante Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

169 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mckinley Classical Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

559 Students

8
out of 10

Langston Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

182 Students

Rating Unavailable

Collegiate School of Med/Bio

Public

Grades 9-12

334 Students

9
out of 10

Mckinley Classical Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

559 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lafayette Park
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • St. Louis Science Center
  • Serra Sculpture Park
  • Tower Grove Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International
  • Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.