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Pet Friendly
- Storage unit
- Coin-operated laundry
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6242 Southwood Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105, USA|Wydown Skinker
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Amenities for 6242 Southwood Ave, Wydown Skinker
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
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About 6242 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 1-month free rent discount with a 13-month lease. Receive 50% discount on security deposit with a 720 or better credit score. Gorgeous 2 Bed 2 Bath in DeMun Near Forest Park and Wash U Located in the beautiful DeMun neighborhood, this 2 Bed-2 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 and Landscaping, Thermal Pane Windows, Coin-Operated Laundry in Basement, Storage Unit Included in Basement, Metro Bus Accessibility Apartment Features: Central A/C, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven with Hood Fan, Original Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fans, Security System Available, Internet and Cable Ready, Individual Hot Water Heaters Features Clayton Area Attractive Entry and 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 and Cable Ready Individual Hot Water Heaters 6 Month Lease Available Garage Parking may be available for additional rent Less than 1 mile from Highway 64 Close to Highway 44 Close to Forest Park Rental Notes PRICE/Month: $1,895 rent + Utilities/water/sewer/trash + Parking Last month of rent is free with a 13-month lease 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 6242 Southwood Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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 6242 Southwood Ave cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in St. Louis.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Wydown Skinker
St. Louis
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,295 |
| October 2023 | $1,285 |
| November 2023 | $1,224 |
| December 2023 | $1,205 |
| January 2024 | $1,237 |
| February 2024 | $1,255 |
| March 2024 | $1,305 |
| April 2024 | $1,318 |
| May 2024 | $1,395 |
| June 2024 | $1,369 |
| 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 | $1,345 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,299 |
| May 2024 | $2,033 |
| June 2024 | $2,119 |
| 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 | $1,882 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 6242 Southwood Ave
Mason Elementary School
6031 southwest ave
st louis, MO, 63139
PK, K-6Public
C
George Washington Carver Elementary School
3325 bell
st. louis, MO, 63106
PK, K-5Public
C-
Gateway Elementary School
4 gateway dr
st louis, MO, 63106
PK, K-5Public
C-
Elias Michael Elementary School
2 gateway dr
st louis, MO, 63106
PK, K-8Public
C-
Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning
2516 s 9th st
st. louis, MO, 63104
3-5Public
C-
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Neighborhood
Wydown Skinker | St. Louis, MO
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Saint Louis near 6242 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 6242 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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