Forest Park Southeast

Saint Louis, MO

Forest Park
St. Louis Art Museum is a beautiful part of Forest Park Southeast, MO.
The Saint Loius Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in the US.
Explore 700-plus exhibits, at the OMNIMAX® Theater at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Forest Park Southeast is sandwiched between two medical campuses in the neighborhood.

Forest Park Southeast - Saint Louis, MO Area Guide

An eclectic neighborhood next to the city’s largest green space

Great Location Restaurants Entertainment Nightlife Outdoors

As its name implies, Forest Park Southeast is located in the southeast corner of Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country at 1,371 acres. As the largest park in the city, Forest Park is a cultural and entertainment hub putting renters within walking distance of several museums, the Saint Louis Zoo, golf course, an amphitheater, and so much more. Modern apartment buildings mix beautifully with historical buildings in Forest Park Southeast. Perfect for any renter, Forest Park Southeast has a variety of affordable and upscale rentals available. Along with its proximity to Forest Park, the neighborhood is also known for its eclectic eateries, quirky shops, live music venues, and nightlife hotspots located along Manchester Avenue. Adding allure, Downtown Saint Louis is only a few miles away.

Explore the Neighborhood

The Saint Loius Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in the US.

Explore 700-plus exhibits, at the OMNIMAX® Theater at the Saint Louis Science Center.

Forest Park Southeast is sandwiched between two medical campuses in the neighborhood.

Forest Park Southeast is the destination for those who want to groove in The Grove.

Bronze Sculpture of The man St Louis is named after.

The Grove neighborhood also has sculptures and murals.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Forest Park Southeast is $1,191 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $2,187 for two bedrooms, and $3,240 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forest Park Southeast has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 554 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,191/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 732 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,588/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,193 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,187/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,877 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,240/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Forest Park Southeast - Saint Louis, MO is for everyday living.

Very walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some public transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • St. Louis Science Center
  • Tower Grove Park
  • Saint Louis Zoo
  • Lafayette Park

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 February 2026.