Southwest Garden

Saint Louis, MO

Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.2 (9 Reviews)

Blossom in this wooded abode next to the Missouri Botanical Garden

Wooded • Scenic • Community • Park-Like • Great Location •

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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest Garden is $677 for a studio, $754 for one bedroom, $1,003 for two bedrooms, and $1,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Garden has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Studio
493 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$677/month

Average Rent

1 BR
587 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$754/month

Average Rent

2 BR
855 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,003/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,200 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,127/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 Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO

Niche Reviews

3.2 9 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

There are some good walking paths near my apartment.

Niche User

10 years and 4 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 4 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.

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