Chelsea
5539 Pershing Ave,
Saint Louis, MO 63112
$1,399 - $3,399 | Studio - 2 Beds
Central West End
Saint Louis, MO
Central West End - Saint Louis, MO
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Niche Reviews 
A chilled-out vibe just steps away from the most exciting attractions in Saint Louis.
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Central West End’s European vibe is on display everywhere you look, from the classic architecture and layout to the charming parks and gardens to the open-air cafes and bistros that line the streets. The most dominant landmark is the sprawling Forest Park with its trails, sports facilities, lush greenery, and famous zoo – it’s a perfect community backyard for the families and urban professionals who call CWE home. The neighborhood’s elaborate Halloween celebrations and Labor Day Greek Festival are immensely popular, drawing people from all over the city. Art galleries and performance venues are popular draws as well, and the neighborhood enjoys a healthy yet subdued nightlife scene.
While located at the heart of one of the region’s biggest cities, Central West End is mostly residential, with most of the landscape filled with single-family homes. Apartments tend to be very affordable, and rental houses tend to be quite reasonable as well. Metro service makes it easy to reach anywhere in the city, but many folks enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to work; with the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine and the BJC Medical Center right nearby, Central West End is an ideal place for healthcare professionals.
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Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Central West End is $1,001 for a studio, $1,447 for one bedroom, $1,875 for two bedrooms, and $3,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central West End has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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462 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,001/month
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1 BR
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713 sq ft
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$1,447/month
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2 BR
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1,046 sq ft
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$1,875/month
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3 BR
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1,649 sq ft
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$3,043/month
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Transportation
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Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
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Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
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Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Central West End - Saint Louis, MO
Niche Reviews
15 Reviews
Current Resident
5 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Nice night life , great walkability but safety is an issue . Lots of cars being broken into , people being robbed in broad day light . Expensive as well , pretty bad that a house costs at least half a million yet the schools are aweful ! Can't raise a family here without sending to private school ( I guess if you half the money to live here then it isn't an issue ) .
Current Resident
6 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
This is a quiet community. Lots of little shops that are well within walking distance. Forest Park is just about a mile away which gives an abundance to do.
Current Resident
7 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
I like the tree lined streets. Forest Park is 1 block away from my building. The metro rail is directly behind my building. What I'd like to see change: free off street parking for residents and outdoor social events when the weather is nice.
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
Business is booming in the area and i see the community looking better and better
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saint Louis Zoo
- St. Louis Science Center
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Tower Grove Park
- Lafayette Park
Military Bases
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.