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Amenities for 543 N Central Ave, University City
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Back Porch |
| Ceiling Fan | Central Air Conditioning |
| Deck | Dining Room |
| Fireplace | Granite Kitchen Counter |
| Hardwood Floor | In Unit Storage |
| Living Room | Patio |
| Recently Rehabbed | Recently Renovated |
| Tenant Pays All Utilities | Tenant Pays Trash Removal |
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Electric Stove/Oven |
| Garbage Disposal | Microwave |
| Refrigerator | Stainless Steel Appliances |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Gas Furnace | Laundry in Basement |
| No Smoking | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Fenced Yard | Outdoor Space |
Services
| Lawn Care Not Included |
Neighborhood
| Park Nearby |
Other
| One Year Lease | Tenant Pays Water/Sewer |
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About 543 N Central Ave
Just a quick walk down the block, and you are at everything downtown Clayton has to offer. Need a coffee? Starbucks is right around the corner! Welcome to 543 N. Central. This classic University City brick home sits on a huge lot, in arguably one of the best locations in the St. Louis area. Inside, you will find beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout the home. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace and lots of natural light. A bonus room, with a separate door to the front patio, would make a great office space. The home features a separate dining area, and a fantastic kitchen, with tons of cabinet and counter space. There is a half bath on the main level as well. Upstairs, you will find the full bath, plus two large bedrooms. The master has two closets, giving you plenty of space for storage. There is also an unfinished basement, and tuck-under garage. The backyard is huge, and is fully fenced, and features a wonderful brick patio, perfect for entertaining. SCHEDULE A SHOWING: https showmojo com l b8d80290fa 543-n-central-ave-university-city-mo-63130?g=1 Central Air Granite Counters No Utilities Included
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 543 N Central Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 618 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | University City |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 63130 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in University City
2-bedroom apartments at 543 N Central Ave cost about 156% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in University City.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
University City
University City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,300 |
| April 2024 | $1,290 |
| May 2024 | $1,323 |
| June 2024 | $1,300 |
| July 2024 | $1,346 |
| August 2024 | $1,327 |
| September 2024 | $1,397 |
| October 2024 | $1,388 |
| November 2024 | $1,386 |
| December 2024 | $1,380 |
| January 2025 | $1,395 |
| February 2025 | $1,358 |
| March 2025 | $1,333 |
| April 2025 | $1,387 |
| May 2025 | $1,403 |
| June 2025 | $1,348 |
| July 2025 | $1,315 |
| August 2025 | $1,320 |
| September 2025 | $1,292 |
| October 2025 | $1,293 |
| November 2025 | $1,332 |
| December 2025 | $1,312 |
| January 2026 | $1,297 |
| February 2026 | $1,394 |
| March 2026 | $1,350 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,300 |
| April 2024 | $1,290 |
| May 2024 | $1,323 |
| June 2024 | $1,300 |
| July 2024 | $1,346 |
| August 2024 | $1,327 |
| September 2024 | $1,397 |
| October 2024 | $1,388 |
| November 2024 | $1,386 |
| December 2024 | $1,380 |
| January 2025 | $1,395 |
| February 2025 | $1,358 |
| March 2025 | $1,333 |
| April 2025 | $1,387 |
| May 2025 | $1,403 |
| June 2025 | $1,348 |
| July 2025 | $1,315 |
| August 2025 | $1,320 |
| September 2025 | $1,292 |
| October 2025 | $1,293 |
| November 2025 | $1,332 |
| December 2025 | $1,312 |
| January 2026 | $1,297 |
| February 2026 | $1,394 |
| March 2026 | $1,350 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 543 N Central Ave
Flynn Park Elementary School
7220 waterman ave
university city, MO, 63130
K-5Public
C+
Julia Goldstein Early Child.
737 kingsland ave
university city, MO, 63130
PKPublic
Normandy Early Learning Center
3101 nordic dr
st. louis, MO, 63121
PK, KPublic
C
Bel-Nor
3101 nordic dr
st.louis, MO, 63121
1-5Public
D+
Litzsinger School
10094 litzsinger rd
ladue, MO, 63124
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around University City near 543 N Central Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 543 N Central Ave, University City
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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