5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Ceiling fans
- Internet + cable ready
- Original hardwood flooring, crown molding
Location
6240 Southwood Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105, USA|Wydown Skinker
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Property Overview
Set on Southwood Ave in Saint Louis, the home combines original hardwood flooring and crown molding with modern touches like ceiling fans and internet/cable readiness for comfortable everyday living. These classic details and functional upgrades make it appealing for those who value character, convenience, and move-in-ready features.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby
Great for
Work-from-home
Pet owners
Amenities for 6240 Southwood Ave, Wydown Skinker
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Forced Air | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Laundry Shared | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Storage |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 6240 Southwood Ave
Located in the beautiful DeMun neighborhood, this 2 Bed-1 Bath Apartment has everything you need and is steps away from Forest Park and all of DeMun's finest restaurants and shops. Building Features: Attractive Entry & Landscaping, Thermal Pane Windows, Coin-Operated Laundry in Basement, Storage Unit Included in Basement, Metro Bus Accessibility Move-in specials. Receive 50% discount on security deposit with a 720 or better credit score. Fabulous 2 Bed 1 Bath in DeMun Near Forest Park and Wash U Located in the beautiful DeMun neighborhood, this 2 Bed-1 Bath Apartment is steps away from Forest Park and all of DeMun's restaurants and shops. Building Features, Attractive entry and landscaping thermal pane windows, coin-operated laundry in the basement, storage unit available in basement, metro bus accessibility. This property is within the St. Louis City School District attendance zone. While the address has a Clayton zip code (63105), it is physically located within the St. Louis city limits rather than the School District of Clayton. Apartment Features, Clayton Area Landscaping Thermal Pane Windows Coin-Operated Laundry in Basement Storage Unit Included in Basement Metro Bus Accessibility Central A/C Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven with Hood Fan Original Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fans Security System Available, Internet + Cable Ready Less than 1 mile from Highway 64 Close to Highway 44 Close to Forest Park Rental Notes, Garage parking may be available for additional rent 6 Month Lease Available for additonal $200/month fee Photos may be of a similar unit in the building Price, $1,695/month rent + Utilities Garage Parking is available for an additional monthly fee The advertised price reflects a $100 discount for paying the rent on the first of the month When available, short-term leases are subject to additional fees. We require an application and a credit check One-time leasing fee A pet deposit is typically 1/2 of the full month's rent as a one-time payment
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 6240 Southwood Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Wydown Skinker |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 63105 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Wydown Skinker
2-bedroom apartments at 6240 Southwood Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in St. Louis.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Wydown Skinker
St. Louis
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,395 |
| July 2024 | $1,377 |
| August 2024 | $1,363 |
| September 2024 | $1,342 |
| October 2024 | $1,367 |
| November 2024 | $1,356 |
| December 2024 | $1,350 |
| January 2025 | $1,325 |
| February 2025 | $1,365 |
| March 2025 | $1,349 |
| April 2025 | $1,410 |
| May 2025 | $1,392 |
| June 2025 | $1,366 |
| July 2025 | $1,314 |
| August 2025 | $1,342 |
| September 2025 | $1,295 |
| October 2025 | $1,295 |
| November 2025 | $1,298 |
| December 2025 | $1,300 |
| January 2026 | $1,326 |
| February 2026 | $1,332 |
| March 2026 | $1,300 |
| April 2026 | $1,353 |
| May 2026 | $1,405 |
| June 2026 | $1,400 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,337 |
| July 2024 | $2,121 |
| August 2024 | $1,949 |
| September 2024 | $1,932 |
| October 2024 | $1,678 |
| November 2024 | $1,746 |
| December 2024 | $1,982 |
| January 2025 | $1,695 |
| February 2025 | $1,857 |
| March 2025 | $2,015 |
| April 2025 | $1,982 |
| May 2025 | $1,940 |
| June 2025 | $1,895 |
| July 2025 | $1,847 |
| August 2025 | $1,881 |
| September 2025 | $1,806 |
| October 2025 | $1,766 |
| November 2025 | $1,800 |
| December 2025 | $1,772 |
| January 2026 | $1,695 |
| February 2026 | $1,628 |
| March 2026 | $1,668 |
| April 2026 | $1,749 |
| May 2026 | $1,723 |
| June 2026 | $1,624 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $1,595 |
| 1 year ago | $1,395 |
Schools near 6240 Southwood Ave
Mason Elementary School
6031 southwest ave
st louis, MO, 63139
PK, K-6Public
C
Nahed Chapman New American Academy
1530 south grand
st. louis, MO, 63104
K-8Public
C-
Missouri School for the Blind Elementary School
3815 magnolia ave
st louis, MO, 63110
K-8Public
George Washington Carver Elementary School
3325 bell
st. louis, MO, 63106
PK, K-5Public
C-
Bel-Nor
3101 nordic dr
st.louis, MO, 63121
1-5Public
D+
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Neighborhood
Wydown Skinker | St. Louis, MO
Getting around Saint Louis near 6240 Southwood Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 6240 Southwood Ave, Saint Louis
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
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
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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