Guide to the WU Community

This section includes information on various neighborhoods where MBAs choose to live, including apartment complexes and landlords, as well as general information about the areas themselves. This is not an exhaustive list, but we hope it helps you get a better sense of the diversity of options available to you.

St. Louis is divided into St. Louis City (South, Southwest, and North) and Mid, West, North, and South Counties. Clayton and University City, which border Washington University, are part of St. Louis County. Because of their proximity to campus, most students live in mid-county or St. Louis City.

We have provided the following information for each geographical area/neighborhood:

Central West End/Skinker/Debaliviere
Zip Code/borders	63108, 63112 This neighborhood is bordered by Forest Park Boulevard/Parkway to the South, Delmar Boulevard to the North, DeBaliviere to the West and Sarah Street to the East.
General Neighborhood Features	The Central West End is a lively neighborhood with numerous restaurants, galleries, bars and shops. It is close to BJC (Barnes, Children's , and Jewish) Hospitals, Wash U Med School and Forest Park, as well as St. Louis University.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle makes numerous stops in this neighborhood, so it is possible to live here without a car.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	"Central West End" stop
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	Approximately 3-4 miles 10-15 minutes driving time
Parking	Mostly street parking, but off street parking is available at certain complexes
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Complexes to contact: Congress West, 5316 Pershing Avenue, 314-367-2868 DeBaliviere Place, 5578 Pershing Boulevard, 314-361-5578 Parc Frontenac, 40 N. Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-367-8225 West End City Apartments, 275 Union Boulevard, 314-367-7900 The Hawthorne, 4475 West Pine Boulevard, 314-531-4400 Towne House Apartments, 4400 Lindell Boulevard, 314-535-4400 West End Terrace, 4466 Greenwich Terrace, 314-533-8444 Real Estate Agents to Contact: Mark Jaffee Investment Group, 314-367-5650 Philip Barron, 314-725-1899, barronrealty.com Rothschild Realty, 314-367-7787 Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	Straub's Grocery Store Walgreen's MP O'Reilly's Bar Chase Park Plaza Cinema St. Louis Bread Company Starbucks

University City ("U City")
Zip Code/borders	63130, 63132, 63105, 63101 University City is bordered by Milbrook Boulevard to the south, Skinker Boulevard to the east, Interstate 170 to the west (approximately) and Page Boulevard to the north.
General Neighborhood Features	"U City" is very close to campus and includes the U City Loop, an area with many shops, restaurants, and bars. It is a frequent nighttime destination and popular residence for many students. Most apartments are older walk-ups.
Washington University Shuttle Access	This area is on the Wash U Shuttle route so you could live here without a car.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	"University City/Big Bend" "Skinker" "Delmar Loop"
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	.25-3 miles 3-15 minutes driving time
Parking	On and off street; mostly free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Complexes to contact: The best areas to look for housing are in "the loop", Leland to Kingsland, south of Delmar. West of Big Bend and north of Delmar there are a number of 3-4 unit buildings. University Terrace, 6490 Enright Avenue, 314-725-1844 Real Estate Agents to Contact: Dennis Lutzky (Byron Realty) , 314-725-5757 Solon Gershman Inc, 314-862-9400 Phillip Barron Realty, 314-725-1899, barronrealty.com Ramled Enterprises, 314-781-0908 Roberts Realty, 314-918-0800 Rothschild Realty, 314-367-7787 Taylor-Morley Management, 314-434-9001 Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	St. Louis Bread Company Blockbuster Video Blueberry Hill Fitz's Restaurant Tivoli Movie Theater The Pageant (live music venue)

Clayton
Zip Code/borders	63105, 63117, 63130 Clayton is bordered by Route 170 to the West, Clayton Avenue to the South, Big Bend Boulevard to the East, and Delmar to the North.
General Neighborhood Features	Clayton, the county's seat of government, is the other "downtown" in St. Louis and is home to many businesses, restaurants and bars. Prices are slightly higher in this area, but it's a bit more upscale than other parts of St. Louis. Several specific neighborhoods are described below (see: The Moorlands, Demun)
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle makes limited stops here, so you would likely need a car to live in this area. However, some areas are within walking distance to campus (see: Demun.)
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	None
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	Approximately .5-2 miles 5-10 minutes driving time
Parking	On and off street
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Real Estate Agents to contact: Efthim Company Realtors, (314) 781-0010 Kupuna Properties, (314) 727-5588 Parkview Properties, (314) 863-2600 Phillip H. Barron Realty Co., (314) 725-1899, barronrealty.com TAS Properties, (314) 725-1400, email: claytonrent@yahoo.com
Shopping/Places of interest	Wild Oats Natural Foods Grocery Store Straub's Grocery Store St. Louis Bread Company Target Galleria Mall
Other information	Clayton complexes tend to be more expensive than most of the surrounding areas, but there are great restaurants and it is very close to campus.

The Moorlands
Zip Code/borders	63105 The Moorlands is an area just southwest of campus, bordered by Wydown Boulevard to the North, Hanley Road to the West, Big Bend Boulevard to the East and Clayton Road to the South.
General Neighborhood Features	This area is primarily residential, with some restaurants and other services on the Hanley Road side.
Washington University Shuttle Access	This area is not served by the Wash U Shuttle, and is a bit too far to walk, so you would need a car to live here.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	None
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	1 mile less than 5 minutes driving time
Parking	On and off street; mostly free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	The best way to find apartments to rent in this area is to drive around and look for "For Rent" signs.
Shopping/Places of interest	Protzel's Deli Cafe Manhattan Starbucks

Demun
Zip Code/borders	63105 Demun is bordered by Clayton Avenue to the South, Skinker Boulevard to the East, Wydown Boulevard to the North and Demun Avenue to the West. Streets in this neighborhood include Demun, Rosebury, and Southwood.
General Neighborhood Features	Demun is a small neighborhood very close to school with cafés and restaurants and many low-rise walk up apartments.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle makes limited stops here, but it is a short walk to campus, so it's possible to live here without a car.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	None
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	Approximately .5-1 mile 5 minutes driving time
Parking	Mainly on street, hard to find later at night; some off street parking
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Complexes to contact: Dorchester Apartments, Skinker Boulevard, 314-721-8181 Real Estate Agents to contact: Dennis Lutsky, 314-725-5757 Philip Barron Realty, 314-725-1899, barronrealty.com Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	Kaldi's Coffee Shop Commerce Bank Schnuck's St. Louis Bread Co Sasha's Wine Bar Einstein's Forest Park Highway 40/64

Richmond Heights/Maplewood
Zip Code/borders	63117, 63143 Richmond Heights is very close to campus and St. Mary's Hospital, as well as Forest Park and Highway 40/64. Maplewood is a bit farther south (about 3 miles).
General Neighborhood Features	Richmond Heights is just south of campus. The area is primarily residential, but very close to Clayton and Brentwood shops and restaurants. A new community center (with an indoor pool, exercise facilities and library) was recently opened for Richmond Heights and Maplewood residents. Brentwood and Rock Hill residents are also permitted to buy day passes.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle only stops at Schnuck's (at the northern edge of Richmond Heights) and does not run all day, so you need a car to live in this area.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	"Maplewood/Manchester" "Brentwood I-64" "Richmond Heights"
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	Approximately 1-4 miles 5-15 minutes driving time
Parking	On and off street; mostly free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Real Estate Agents to Contact: Dennis Lutsky [Byron Company], 314-725-5757 Efthim Company Realtors, 314-781-0010 Philip Barron Realty, 314-725-1899, barronrealty.com TAS Properties, (314) 725-1400, email: claytonrent@yahoo.com Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	Esquire Theater Chinese Express The Outback restaurant Applebee's restaurant Hank's Cheesecakes Schnuck's Cheshire Inn Sam's Club Shop 'N Save Wal-Mart Home Depot
Other information	Richmond Heights and Maplewood are usually less expensive than other areas, but they absolutely require a car.

Brentwood
Zip Code/borders	63144 This area is bordered by Manchester Road to the South, Brentwood Boulevard to the East, McKnight Road to the West, and Clayton Road to the North.
General Neighborhood Features	Brentwood is a fairly quiet neighborhood that is close to the St. Louis Galleria and other shopping areas. Brentwood has many young professionals, families and graduate students.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle has limited service to the Galleria, so you would need a car to live here.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	"Brentwood I-64"
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	Approximately 4 miles 10-15 minutes driving time
Parking	Free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Complexes to Contact: Brentwood Forest, 2025 S. Brentwood Boulevard These are individually owned 1 and 2 bedroom townhouses that are rented out by the owners. The rental office may have information about openings, or you can check the community board in the complex on High School Drive. Also try IREMCO: This company owns over 100 of the Brentwood Forest Units 15510 Olive-Suite 100 Chesterfield, MO 63017-0710 Contact: Tammy Simpkins 314-962-9390 Stanford Place, 314-961-3099 Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	Galleria Mall Target Schnuck's Grocery Store Dierberg's Grocery Store Home Depot Gateway computers Ultimate Electronics The Sports Authority Best Buy Linens 'n Things Bed, Bath & Beyond
Other information	Brentwood is slightly more expensive than other areas but is very convenient to shopping and Interstates 64/40 and 170.

Dogtown/Hampton
Zip Code/borders	63139, 63117 Dogtown is bordered by McCausland Avenue on the West, Oakland Avenue on the North, and Hampton Avenue on the East.
General Neighborhood Features	This neighborhood is close to school, and has a few small bars and restaurants. The housing options are mostly older low-rise walk-ups, and many have been renovated.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle does not make stops here. It would be better to have a car if you choose to live in either of these two neighborhoods.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	None
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	2-4 miles 5-15 minute drive
Parking	On and off street; mostly free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Complexes to Contact: Hampton Gardens, 314-832-1562 Real Estate Agents to contact: Philip Barron Realty, 314-725-1899, barronrealty.com Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	Schnuck's Grocery Store Commerce Bank Chuy's Mexican Restaurant HiPointe Bar HiPointe Movie Theater Seamus McDaniel's Many fast food places on Hampton Road Forest Park

Olivette
Zip Code/borders	63132, 63141 Olivette is just west of University City, with Olive Boulevard as its main street. Creve Coeur, a large suburb with many small shopping centers, and a movie theater, is just beyond it.
General Neighborhood Features	This neighborhood has many families, is fairly quiet, and is close to Highways 64/40 and 170, as well as some shopping centers. It is more suburban than some neighborhoods mentioned above.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle does not serve this area.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	None
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	3-6 miles 10-20 minutes driving time
Parking	Mostly off street; free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	Complexes to contact: Bonhomme Village, 1124 Bonhomme Lake Drive, (off Olive), 314-997-7900 Oxford Hills, 10304 Oxford Hill Drive (off Lindbergh and Olive), 314-567-4440 Villages of Wyncrest, 8650 Kingsbride (off Delmar and McKnight), 314-991-3150 Sophia Realty LLC (Eileen), 636-536-5199
Shopping/Places of interest	AMC 16 Theater Schnuck's Pier One Imports Chevy's Mexican Restaurant Many grocery stores for international foods Office Max

Soulard
Zip Code/borders	63104 Soulard is bordered by Broadway on the East, Gravois to the West, and I-44/55 to the North and South.
General Neighborhood Features	Soulard is just south of downtown St. Louis, and home to St. Louis' annual Mardi Gras celebration, the second largest in the country. Much of the housing here is renovated older homes and walk-ups. It has many historic landmarks, restaurants and bars.
Washington University Shuttle Access	The Wash U Shuttle does not serve this area.
MetroLink stops in the neighborhood?	None
Distance from campus/approximate driving time	6-9 miles 15-20 minutes driving time
Parking	On and off street; mostly free
Complexes and real estate agents to contact	In the Soulard area, it is best to drive around and look for signs or look for listings in the newspaper.
Shopping/Places of interest	Soulard Farmer's Market Sidney Street Café McGurks Venice Café Anheuser-Busch Brewery Union Station Ninth Street Abbey

MBA Student Housing Survey

In an effort to help new MBA students with the housing search, we recently conducted a housing survey of current MBA students. Below are the questions asked and the results.

In what area of St. Louis do you live?

*Creve Coeur, South County, West County, Illinois, South Grand, Chesterfield, Oxford Hills, Washington, Webster Groves

I live in...

The total rent/mortgage due each month is...

Please select the appropriate response.

I feel my area is...

I found my apartment/condo/house in the following time period before starting the MBA.

I used the following services in my housing search (you may select more than one response).

*Driving/walking around, www.forrent.com, real estate agent, apartments.com, rent.com, websites, recommendation from alum, recommendation from 2nd-year MBA, Office of International Students and Scholars

St. Louis City	Mid County	West County	North County	South County
Soulard, Central West End, Tower Grove/ Grand South Grand	Brentwood, Clayton, Des Peres, Frontenac, Glendale, Kirkwood, Ladue, Maplewood, Olivette, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, Webster Groves	Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Ellisville, Manchester, Town and Country and Valley Park	Hazelwood, Ferguson, Florissant, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors	Affton, Crestwood, Lemay, Mehlville, Oakville, Sappington, Shrewsbury, Sunset Hills

Neighborhoods

What neighborhood should I live in?

Central West End/Skinker/Debaliviere

University City ("U City")

Clayton

The Moorlands

Demun

Richmond Heights/Maplewood

Brentwood

Dogtown/Hampton

Olivette

Soulard

MBA Student Housing Survey