The Gate

Saint Louis, MO

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The Gate - Saint Louis, MO

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Home to one of St. Louis’ most influential figures

Historic Great Location University Affordable Convenient

Nestled next to the renowned Compton Heights, the Gate is one of the city’s historic neighborhoods. The history of the Gate stretches back to the 1800s, but the Gate is best known as the birthplace of Maya Angelou and is where the Pulitzer prize-winning author and activist lived for part of her childhood. The Gate is also known for housing part of the Saint Louis University Hospital along with several campus buildings and the SLU Medical Center Stadium. This quaint neighborhood has affordable and mid-range rentals available for rent, including cozy apartments in brick buildings and chic renovated flats. Conveniently, the Gate is also convenient to some of the most popular neighborhoods in South City including Shaw, Lafayette Square, and Compton Heights. Residents frequently flock to the Compton Hill Reservoir Park to visit the historic water tower, Lafayette Park for summer concerts, and Shaw for some ice cream before strolling through Tower Grove Park, a sprawling green space. Adding allure, downtown is less than 10 minutes away from the Gate.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in The Gate is $1,073 for a studio, $1,107 for one bedroom, $1,886 for two bedrooms, and $2,077 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Gate has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,073/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 608 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,107/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,047 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,886/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,120 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,077/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

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.

42

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Military Bases

Airports

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

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