What is the average apartment size in Soulard, Saint Louis, MO?

The average size for a Soulard, Saint Louis, MO apartment is 727 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 Soulard?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in Soulard is $1,508 per month, a 1.31% decrease from last years average of $1,528.

What is the average apartment size in Soulard?

The typical apartment in Soulard offers about 727 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Soulard, Saint Louis, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Soulard?

The typical rent budget in Soulard ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Soulard?

In Soulard, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Soulard is $1,508, a 1.31% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,528.

One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $1,412, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Soulard, Saint Louis, MO

Last updated: August 03, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,508	727 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,412	664 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Soulard, Saint Louis, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Soulard, Saint Louis, MO have decreased by 1.31% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,528 to $1,508.

What's the typical rent budget in Soulard, Saint Louis, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Soulard, Saint Louis, MO (67%) 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 Soulard, Saint Louis, MO?

948 or 55% of the households in Soulard, Saint Louis, MO are renter-occupied while 761 or 45% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Soulard?

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 Soulard?

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 Soulard is 23% higher than in Carr Square

$1,510

Soulard rent is 1% higher than Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,510

$1,232

Carr Square rent is 18% 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 Soulard 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.