Expo at Forest Park
299 De Baliviere Ave,
Saint Louis, MO 63112
$1,325 - $3,505
Studio - 2 Beds
Skinker DeBaliviere
Saint Louis, MO
Skinker DeBaliviere - Saint Louis, MO Area Guide
A historic neighborhood beside Forest Park and Washington University
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Historic
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Park-Like
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Great Location
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Culture
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Skinker DeBaliviere is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and is one of the best places to live in Saint Louis. Skinker DeBaliviere is nestled next to Forest Park, the site of the 1907 World’s Fair, but is also adjacent to the Washington University in Saint Louis campus. Forest Park is also home to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Zoo, the Missouri History Museum, and more. This historic neighborhood merges the old and new, juxtaposing ornate early 20th-century style houses and sleek modern apartments available for rent. Similar to its name, Skinker DeBaliviere is certainly unique. The neighborhood is a quirky, park-like locale with a vibrant culture and diverse, close-knit community. Residents don’t have to go far for amenities and many head to the north to Delmar Boulevard, home of the Delmar Loop, a bustling dining, entertainment, and nightlife hub. For even more options, Downtown Saint Louis is only 15 minutes away. Whether you’re an artist, student, professional, foodie, or anything in between, it’s not hard to see why Skinker DeBaliviere is a local favorite.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Skinker DeBaliviere is $1,619 for a studio, $1,757 for one bedroom, $2,363 for two bedrooms, and $2,747 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Skinker DeBaliviere has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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83 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,619/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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301 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,757/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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298 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,363/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,747/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Skinker DeBaliviere - Saint Louis, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Skinker DeBaliviere - Saint Louis, MO offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Skinker DeBaliviere - Saint Louis, MO provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Skinker DeBaliviere - Saint Louis, MO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saint Louis Zoo
- St. Louis Science Center
- St. Vincent County Park
- The Green Center
- Missouri Botanical Garden
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.