University City is a suburban community in the inner ring of St. Louis, located about ten miles west of Downtown. The city’s namesake, Washington University in St. Louis, sits just off the southeast corner of town, and University City is home to large numbers of students, faculty, and staff.
Delmar Boulevard serves as the city’s main shopping, dining, and entertainment district, with the popular 560 Music Center and hangouts like Blueprint Coffee and Three Kings Public House within walking distance of campus.
Catering to the college crowd as well as commuting professionals, the rental market is huge and diverse, with everything from budget-friendly apartments to more upscale condos and houses available all around the city.