The Rail
4591 McRee Ave,
Saint Louis, MO 63110
$1,240 - $2,658
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Southwest Garden Saint Louis, MO
Blossom in this wooded abode next to the Missouri Botanical Garden
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Community
Nestled along the western edge of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Tower Grove Park, Southwest Garden resembles exactly what its name implies: a lush, park-like abode. Southwest Garden boasts old-fashioned architectural styles from 1920s bungalows to brick-covered townhomes and rowhouses. Along with charming historic houses, the neighborhood also has affordable and upscale modern apartments available for rent. The Southwest Garden is filled with amenities, so residents don’t have to walk or drive far from home to get what they need. Southwest Garden’s walkability complements the area’s strong sense of community. Locals love walking to one of the many locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and other small businesses where the employees know them by first name. Of course, residents also flock to the Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden year-round for outdoor recreation, festivals, and more. Adding to the neighborhood’s beauty, Southwest Garden is convenient to several hotspots including the Hill, which is known for its dynamic dining scene. Downtown Saint Louis is only a 15-minute driveway from Southwest Garden.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Southwest Garden is $704 for a studio, $945 for one bedroom, $1,171 for two bedrooms, and $1,145 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Garden has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$704/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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706 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$945/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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875 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,171/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,145/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Southwest Garden
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Reviews of Southwest Garden - Saint Louis, MO
Niche Reviews 
9 Reviews
Niche User
11 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
There are some good walking paths near my apartment.
Niche User
11 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
I am just starting to see "help wanted" signs in shop windows. However, the market for healthcare hiring is low. Most of the job openings are for minimum wage service jobs.
Niche User
11 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Many independent stores/restaurants. We rarely visit a chain or anything. The grocery store is known throughout MO, but they are independently owned. Many coffee shops to walk to. Tower Grove Park has food trucks, farmer's market, etc.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tower Grove Park
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- St. Louis Science Center
- Saint Louis Zoo
- 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.