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Student Housing in St. Louis, MO
About Student Housing in St. Louis
St. Louis is a major Midwestern city situated at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in eastern Missouri. The metro area is home to roughly 2.8 million people, while the city itself has a population of around 300,000. Known for the iconic Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and a deep sports culture built around the Cardinals and Blues, St. Louis offers students a rich urban environment with a cost of living well below most comparable American cities. The city is divided into dozens of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character, ranging from the dense urban energy of the Central West End to the bohemian strip of Delmar Boulevard in University City. Maryville University's campus sits in the western suburbs in the Creve Coeur area, but many students choose to live closer to the city's core for the social scene and lower rents. The St. Louis metro is served by the Metro light rail system and an extensive bus network, making car-free living feasible in many neighborhoods. Washington University and Saint Louis University give the city a strong student population and keep rental markets in several neighborhoods attuned to academic budgets. Food, music, and neighborhood festivals are central to St. Louis culture, and the city's cost-effectiveness makes it an attractive place for students to stretch their budgets.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in St. Louis
Clayton
Clayton is the county seat of St. Louis County and functions as the region's secondary downtown, with a skyline of corporate towers, upscale restaurants, and a lively pedestrian streetscape. It is served directly by MetroLink and is popular with graduate students and working adults who want urban amenities close to jobs or universities. Rent is higher than much of the metro but the quality of life and transit access are hard to match.
The Loop (University City)
Delmar Boulevard through University City is one of the most eclectic and energetic commercial strips in the Midwest, with live music venues, international restaurants, independent bookstores, and a stretch of the St. Louis Walk of Fame. The surrounding residential streets house a mix of students, faculty, and long-term residents at rents that are moderate for the metro. MetroLink runs directly along Delmar, making the Loop a convenient base for car-free students.