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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Forest Park Southeast is $1,222 for a studio, $1,609 for one bedroom, $2,183 for two bedrooms, and $3,246 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forest Park Southeast has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 563 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,222/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 731 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,609/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,195 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,877 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,246/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.