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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Resident lounge
  • Onsite service team
  • Gym

Location

665 South Skinker Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, United States|Wydown Skinker
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Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(636) 215-7457

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Monday 8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Dorchester stands out with a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.9, reflecting its excellent pricing, quality, and amenities, including a resident lounge, gym, and an onsite service team. It offers a prime location with convenient access to public transportation and top-rated schools, while providing transparency and trustworthiness in its management. The property is particularly recognized for fostering a social atmosphere with communal spaces and diverse community engagement.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Dorchester is one of the top properties in Wydown Skinker. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

dor-0bTEStudio1 bath565 sqft$1,495–$2,766 /mo
dor-1bTJ1 bed1 bath935 sqft$1,575–$2,520 /mo
dor-1bTA1 bed1 bath766 sqft$1,595–$2,951 /mo
dor-1bTC1 bed1 bath903 sqft$1,599–$3,053 /mo
dor-2bTH2 bed2 bath1,223 sqft$1,680–$3,328 /mo
dor-2bTG2 bed2 bath1,238 sqft$1,700–$2,880 /mo
dor-2bTF2 bed2 bath1,206 sqft$1,975–$3,240 /mo
dor-3bTD3 bed2 bath1,596 sqft$2,395–$4,472 /mo
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Amenities for Dorchester

Tech

Public Area Wifi

Building

Bike StorageCats OK
Dogs OKElevator
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry
Recreation RoomResidents Lounge
Smoke-free

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
Storage

Services

24 Hour Front DeskConcierge Service
Package Service
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Units195
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About Dorchester

HomeApartments in St. LouisWydown Skinker Dorchester

Dorchester is a 23-story luxury apartment rental community between Forest Park and the DeMun Neighborhood. Forest Park is the ideal setting for an active lifestyle, with six miles of paths for joggers, hikers, bikers, and rollerbladers. Demun is an upscale area of the Clayton neighborhood filled with cute shops and restaurants, like Kaldi's Coffee. Our residents include Washington University graduate students, professionals in the Clayton Financial District, artists, and others. Dorchester is a very friendly place to live, so be prepared to say hello to neighbors when you attend monthly events or hang out in the game room, the resident lounge, or the gym. The apartments are in excellent condition, and our onsite service team can assist you seven days a week.


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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Dorchester is one of the top properties in Wydown Skinker. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Dorchester
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.
Dorchester 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·10A 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.
Dorchester stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Dorchester offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Dorchester has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Dorchester.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Dorchester has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Jada Parchmon is going to be so great at Dorchester. Residents are already responding in positive way with her. I'm confident she's a great fit and will do well here!

Maggie Beck

Maggie Beck

Jul 26, 2024

I have lived here for about 18 months, and have been very happy with the experience. The staff is wonderful, especially Tashari, Diana, Derek, Safet and Tammy. Also, Lawrence. They make living here very enjoyable.

Jill Moed

Jill Moed

Jul 24, 2024

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Dorchester is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 Dorchester compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
More space
Studio is 54 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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Package service
More secure storage for delivery

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Rent trends in Wydown Skinker

Studio apartments at Dorchester cost about 41% more than the average rent price for studios in Wydown Skinker.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 39% higher than 1-bedrooms in Wydown Skinker.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Dorchester to be 39% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Wydown Skinker.

3-bedroom apartments at Dorchester cost about 38% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Wydown Skinker.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Wydown Skinker
St. Louis
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Louis
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$675
January 2024$675
February 2024$675
March 2024$708
April 2024$717
May 2024$858
June 2024$889
July 2024$1,058
August 2024$949
September 2024$957
October 2024$866
November 2024$851
December 2024$863
January 2025$856
February 2025$860
March 2025$860
April 2025$985
May 2025$792
June 2025$754
July 2025$710
August 2025$792
September 2025$757
October 2025$748
November 2025$773
December 2025$742
A table of studio rental data trends in Wydown Skinker
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,508
May 2024$1,508

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$59,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Schools near Dorchester

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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Getting around St. Louis near 665 South Skinker Boulevard

Walking

7/10
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

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 665 South Skinker Boulevard, St. Louis

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-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 15-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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