Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Central West End, St. Louis, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Central West End

$1,650/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central West End is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central West End

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central West End rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Central West End, St. Louis, MO

Average rent prices in Central West End have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Central West End, St. Louis, MO

Rent prices in Central West End vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central West End is $1,612, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Central West End run $1,555 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,787.

Listings

Studio

$945

5%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,555

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,865

3%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,995

15%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

138%

Studio

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

138%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central West End, St. Louis, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Central West End, St Louis, MO compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Central West End and Clayton Tamm by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central West End

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central West End, St Louis, MO is 2% higher than the median rent in Clayton Tamm, St Louis, MO.

Discover rentals in Central West End, St. Louis, MO

4641 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

4641 Washington Ave

4641 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Studio

1 bath

$400

4100 Lindell Blvd #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central West End apartment for rent in St. Louis

2 beds

1 bath

$1,035

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4242 Lindell - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

4242 Lindell

4242 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,195

Melrose Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Melrose Apartments

4065 W Pine Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,230–$1,880

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Frequently asked questions for Central West End, St. Louis, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Central West End rental market.

How much is rent in Central West End?

The average rent in Central West End is $1,650 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central West End?

Average rent prices in Central West End have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Central West End rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central West End is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central West End?

To comfortably afford rent in Central West End, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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