The Rail
4591 McRee Ave,
Saint Louis, MO 63110
$1,160 - $3,059 | Studio - 2 Beds
Southwest Garden
Saint Louis, MO
Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Blossom in this wooded abode next to the Missouri Botanical Garden
Wooded
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Scenic
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Community
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Park-Like
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Great Location
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Nestled along the western edge of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Tower Grove Park, Southwest Garden resembles exactly what its name implies: a lush, park-like abode. Southwest Garden boasts old-fashioned architectural styles from 1920s bungalows to brick-covered townhomes and rowhouses. Along with charming historic houses, the neighborhood also has affordable and upscale modern apartments available for rent. The Southwest Garden is filled with amenities, so residents don’t have to walk or drive far from home to get what they need. Southwest Garden’s walkability complements the area’s strong sense of community. Locals love walking to one of the many locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and other small businesses where the employees know them by first name. Of course, residents also flock to the Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden year-round for outdoor recreation, festivals, and more. Adding to the neighborhood’s beauty, Southwest Garden is convenient to several hotspots including the Hill, which is known for its dynamic dining scene. Downtown Saint Louis is only a 15-minute driveway from Southwest Garden.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest Garden is $695 for a studio, $777 for one bedroom, $1,218 for two bedrooms, and $1,126 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Garden has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$695/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$777/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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908 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,218/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,126/month
Average Rent
Transportation
73
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
32
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
66
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 Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO
Niche Reviews
9 Reviews
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
There are some good walking paths near my apartment.
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Many independent stores/restaurants. We rarely visit a chain or anything. The grocery store is known throughout MO, but they are independently owned. Many coffee shops to walk to. Tower Grove Park has food trucks, farmer's market, etc.
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I am just starting to see "help wanted" signs in shop windows. However, the market for healthcare hiring is low. Most of the job openings are for minimum wage service jobs.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tower Grove Park
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- St. Louis Science Center
- Saint Louis Zoo
- Lafayette Park
Military Bases
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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† 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.