What is the average apartment size in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO?

The average size for a Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO apartment is 810 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Central West End Saint Louis?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Central West End Saint Louis is $1,589 per month, a 1.1% decrease from last years average of $1,607.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Central West End Saint Louis?

In Central West End Saint Louis, studios rent for $1,106 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,529 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,918 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Central West End Saint Louis?

The typical apartment in Central West End Saint Louis offers about 810 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Central West End Saint Louis?

Studio apartments in Central West End Saint Louis average 495 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 716 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,105 sq. ft.

Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Central West End Saint Louis?

The typical rent budget in Central West End Saint Louis ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Central West End Saint Louis?

In Central West End Saint Louis, 72% of households rent while 28% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Central West End Saint Louis is $1,589, a 1.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,607.

Studio Apartments at $1,106 offer the most budget-friendly option with 495 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $1,529, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,918 offer 1,105 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,589	810 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,106	495 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,529	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,918	1,105 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO have decreased by 1.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,607 to $1,589.

What's the typical rent budget in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO (36%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO?

5,733 or 72% of the households in Central West End Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO are renter-occupied while 2,247 or 28% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Central West End Saint Louis?

Wells Goodfellow $838/month

Mount Pleasant $853/month

Visitation Park $891/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,443/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Central West End Saint Louis?

Midtown Saint Louis $1,659/month

Forest Park South East $1,705/month

Lafayette Square $1,769/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Saint Louis, MO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lafayette Square	$1,769
Forest Park South East	$1,705
Midtown Saint Louis	$1,659
Central West End Saint Louis	$1,589
Compton Heights	$1,589
Downtown Saint Louis	$1,544
Soulard	$1,510
DeBaliviere Place	$1,505
Covenant Blu - Grand Center	$1,457
Fox Park	$1,422
Downtown West Saint Louis	$1,358
Peabody Darst Webbe	$1,234
Carr Square	$1,232
West End Saint Louis	$1,144
North Hampton	$1,067
Dutchtown	$980
Columbus Square	$963
Jeff Vanderlou	$933
Shaw	$919
Visitation Park	$891
Mount Pleasant	$853
Wells Goodfellow	$838

Saint Louis | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Central West End Saint Louis is 29% higher than in Carr Square

$1,589

Central West End Saint Louis rent is the same as Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,589

$1,232

Carr Square rent is 22% lower than Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,232

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Central West End Saint Louis apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.