St. Louis City Living Guide

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Welcome to the Gateway City! The St. Louis metro area is home to almost 3 million residents, and it’s no wonder why. With so much to see and do in this city, it’s impossible to ever feel bored. Well over a dozen Fortune 500 companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Emerson Electric, Graybar Energy, and more are headquartered in St. Louis. DaimlerChrysler and General Motors also provide manufacturing jobs in the area, and Boeing manufactures several aircrafts and combat air vehicles in the city.

St. Louis is also known for its lower than average housing prices. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the median home cost hovers around $150,000, much less than the US average of over $215,000. However, over 44% of residents are renters, so apartments and rental houses are available in all price ranges from very affordable to high end. Even food and utility costs are lower than the national average in St. Louis.

To learn more about the city and all it has to offer, check out some of the facts, restaurants, apartments and more below!

Interesting St. Louis Facts

• The first Olympic Games to be held in the US were in St. Louis in 1904.
• The first bridge across the Mississippi River for rail and road usage was built in 1874 in St. Louis.
• The St. Louis Gateway Arch is the tallest manmade monument in the country.
• The world’s largest brewery, Anheuser-Busch is located in St. Louis.
• The St. Louis Zoological Park is free and one of the oldest and largest zoos in the US.

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Popular St. Louis Restaurants

1. Pho Grand Restaurant – $
2. Rooster – Cafe, Crepe, Sandwiches – $
3. MokaBe’s Coffee House – $
4. Mangia Italiano – $$
5. Eleven Eleven Mississippi – $$$
6. Pi Pizza Restaurant – $$
7. Harvest – $$
8. Baily’s Chocolate Bar – $
9. LoRusso’s Cucina – $$$
10. Sidney Street Cafe – $$

Must See St. Louis Attractions

There’s a ton of things to see and do in St. Louis. Below are just a few select must see attractions. Try the Explore St. Louis website for more information.

• Forest Park
• Saint Louis Art Museum
• St. Louis Zoo
• The Municipal Theatre
• Gateway Arch
• Cathedral Basilica
• Laclede’s Landing
• Lemp Mansion
• St. Louis Union Station
• The Hill

The St. Louis Sports Scene

If you’re a sports lover, you’ll love St. Louis. It has professional league teams in all of the major sports including baseball, football, soccer, and hockey. The city is also sporting collegiate level and minor league teams. Check out the following teams for more information:

St. Louis Cardinals – With 10 world series titles and 17 NL Pennants, the Cardinals are no doubt one of the winningest teams in baseball. So, head on down to Busch Stadium for some major league action.

St. Louis Rams – The Rams have had many homes including Cleveland and Los Angeles, but have settled in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Through its history the team has collected 2 NFL Championships, 1 Super Bowl Championship, and 15 Division Championships.

St. Louis Blues – If hockey is your game, head over to the Scottrade Center. The team can’t claim any Stanley Cup titles, but has managed to win 6 Division Championships.

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St. Louis Arts and Culture

St. Louis might as well be known as the “Music City” with legends like Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, Ike Turner, and Miles Davis starting their careers in the area. Ragtime, Jazz, and the blues often come to mind when thinking about the St. Louis music scene. A sports team, the St. Louis Blues, is even named after the music of this great city. Popular modern artists like Nelly and Sheryl Crow in addition to many others call St. Louis home as well. But, if classical music is what you’re looking for, this town has something for you too in the theatre district with The Muny and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Housing Options in St. Louis

St. Louis is full of housing options in a variety of price ranges with all the amenities you could hope for. Check out the featured listings below or search for more St. Louis apartments.

Affordable St. Louis Apartments

• Lilac Court Apartments – From $375
• Lucas Hunt Village Apartments – From $410
• Park Station at DeBaliviere Place

Pet Friendly St. Louis Apartments

• Gentry’s Landing Apartments
• Pointe 400 Apartments
• 3949 Lindell Apartments
• Oxford Hills Apartments
• Greenway Chase Apartments

Other Resources for St. Louis Residents

• City of St. Louis
• St. Louis Public Schools
• Metro St. Louis Transportation
• Colleges and Universities in St. Louis
• St. Louis Neighborhood Crime Statistics

If you’d like to share your experiences of living in St. Louis or apartment hunting tips, just let us know about them in the comments section!

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