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Highlights

  • Washer and dryer hookups
  • Private deck
  • Large bedroom
  • Hardwood flooring throughout
  • Modern stainless steel appliances

Location

5533 Southwest Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139, USA|Southwest Garden
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Management

West End Management & Leasing

Leasing office

(314) 971-5817

Property Overview

5533 Southwest offers a strong overall renter experience, combining an 8.5 Zumper Expert Rating with excellent marks for price, amenities, and location, plus solid trustworthiness. It stands out for its value for money and features like washer and dryer hookups, a private deck, a large bedroom, hardwood flooring throughout, and modern stainless steel appliances.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 5533 Southwest is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5533 Southwest has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath400 sqft$745 /mo1 unit availableStudio

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 5533 Southwest

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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 5533 Southwest is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5533 Southwest has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 5533 Southwest
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
5533 Southwest offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
5533 Southwest goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 5533 Southwest receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5533 Southwest is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 5533 Southwest does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
5533 Southwest provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 5533 Southwest compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Lacks images
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Rent trends in Southwest Garden

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Southwest Garden
St. Louis
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in St. Louis
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$988
October 2024$995
November 2024$978
December 2024$993
January 2025$985
February 2025$985
March 2025$991
April 2025$1,001
May 2025$937
June 2025$935
July 2025$939
August 2025$976
September 2025$948
October 2025$913
November 2025$940
December 2025$911
January 2026$980
February 2026$978
March 2026$907
April 2026$980
May 2026$1,069
June 2026$1,050
July 2026$1,035
August 2026$1,004
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Southwest Garden
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$958
October 2024$893
November 2024$880
December 2024$882
January 2025$890
February 2025$899
March 2025$880
April 2025$866
May 2025$942
June 2025$1,035
July 2025$1,004
August 2025$974
September 2025$986
October 2025$942
November 2025$1,052
December 2025$1,065
January 2026$1,001
February 2026$995
March 2026$1,038
April 2026$1,150
May 2026$1,073
June 2026$990
July 2026$990
August 2026$992

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 5533 Southwest

Mason Elementary School

6031 southwest ave

st louis, MO, 63139

PK, K-6Public
C

Missouri School for the Blind Elementary School

3815 magnolia ave

st louis, MO, 63110

K-8Public

Nahed Chapman New American Academy

1530 south grand

st. louis, MO, 63104

K-8Public
C-

George Washington Carver Elementary School

3325 bell

st. louis, MO, 63106

PK, K-5Public
C-

Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning

2516 s 9th st

st. louis, MO, 63104

3-5Public
C-
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Getting around Saint Louis near 5533 Southwest Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
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 5533 Southwest Ave, Saint Louis

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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