Central West End is one of the most beloved and popular neighborhoods in St. Louis and when you learn more about it, it’s easy to see why. This neighborhood has become well known for its diversity and eclecticism. In many ways, it is ultimately a meeting of the sophisticated and the low brow, the refined and the unusual. There are also some fabulous entertainment options, including the Powell Symphony Hall. Looking to give your taste buds a true experience? This neighborhood boasts award-winning restaurants as well. There are also many unique stores and art galleries that you could never find anywhere else. It’s also a fantastic place to take up residence because of its highly walkable streets and close proximity to I-64. In many ways, Central West End is the cultural haven of St. Louis and one of its most desirable neighborhoods to live in.
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Welcome to the September 2022 St Louis Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2022 key findings and figures for the St Louis rental landscape.
Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in St Louis and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of St Louis average rent prices in the chart below.
St Louis rent prices increased over the last month. From August to September, the city experienced a 1.83% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a St Louis one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $947.0.
When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from August to September, St Louis experienced a -7.72% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a St Louis two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $980.0.
Rent prices have increased in St Louis over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 6 of the St Louis suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.
More key findings include:
Rent increased in St Charles, MO, Florissant, MO, O'Fallon, IL, Chesterfield, MO, Hazelwood, MO, Maryland Heights, MO .
Rent decreased in Alton, IL.
4 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of St Louis.
3 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of St Louis.
Rent growth in St Louis over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, St Louis average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.
The price for a St Louis one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.
You can view the full rundown of Rentable's September 2022 National Apartment Report and data set here.
For more information about St Louis and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.
| 1 BR September | 1 BR M/M % Change | 2 BR September | 2 BR M/M % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis, MO | $930.0 | -0.22% | $1,062.0 | -7.73% |
| St Charles, MO | $1,108.0 | 0.09% | $1,369.0 | 0.15% |
| Florissant, MO | $764.0 | 1.33% | $920.0 | 0.33% |
| O'Fallon, IL | $1,468.0 | 2.73% | $1,657.0 | 5.81% |
| Chesterfield, MO | $1,361.0 | 1.34% | $1,757.0 | 2.93% |
| Hazelwood, MO | $937.0 | 0.43% | $1,092.0 | 0.27% |
| Alton, IL | $654.0 | 0.00% | $686.0 | 0.73% |
| Maryland Heights, MO | $1,062.0 | 1.34% | $1,295.0 | 0.70% |
Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.