Metropolitan Flats
4535 Forest Park Ave,
Saint Louis, MO 63108
$1,695 - $2,430
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Central West End Saint Louis, MO
A chilled-out vibe just steps away from the most exciting attractions in Saint Louis.
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Historic
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Dining
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.
Explore the Neighborhood
Sculpture in Maryland Plaza
The pedestrian bridge in Lafayette Park is a popular walking spot for residents.
Stop and feed the geese on your walk along the waterside at Lafayette Park in Saint Louis.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Central West End is $1,041 for a studio, $1,509 for one bedroom, $1,921 for two bedrooms, and $3,057 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central West End has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,041/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,509/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,051 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,921/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,406 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,057/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Central West End
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central West End - Saint Louis, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Central West End - Saint Louis, MO offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Central West End - Saint Louis, MO provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central West End - Saint Louis, MO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Reviews of Central West End - Saint Louis, MO
Niche Reviews 
15 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
n/a just relocated I recently relocated from a large city and lived in a city that never shut down previously. There is a vast difference in the three environments. Having a variety of family activities help improve and keep family relationships. I noticed there are limited activities going on in the park. I wondered do you have movies in the park in late summer early fall? Housing prices vary in the area which make living in or close by feasible.
Niche User
12 years ago•Niche Review
My immediate area feels safe but just a few blocks away I know there is a lot more crime so that can make me worry sometimes. During the day I feel completely fine but at night I am hyper aware of y surroundings.
Niche User
12 years ago•Niche Review
The cwe is a bustling area because it's near washu med school, slu, and Barnes Jewish hospital so there are a lot of young people and professionals which keeps the area alive and thriving.
Niche User
12 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
I've had little interaction with them so far.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saint Louis Zoo
- St. Louis Science Center
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Tower Grove Park
- Lafayette Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.