On this page we hope that you will find useful information to help you find a place to live (house or apartment) in St. Louis.  If you are looking for an apartment, you should begin your search approximately 30-60 days in advance of when you want to move into your apartment.  Here are a few suggestions:

1.  Contact the Washington University Off-Campus Housing and Apartment Referral Service (Tel: (800)874-4330 or (314)935-9511).  This office specializes in helping Washington University students locate housing.  Their website contains lots of useful information, including information on:

• Budgeting for your apartment
• Evaluating potential apartments for safety and security
• Choosing a roomate
• Terms you should expect to see in your apartment lease
• A map that shows you where many Washington University students live
• Information and links to other entities/agencies that can help you find a place to live

2.  Browse through the classified ads in the local newspapers (St. Louis Post Dispatch and Riverfront Times).

3.  Drive through neighborhoods where you think you would like to live and look for "For Rent" signs posted in yards.  This is often the best way to look for an apartment as many landlords do not bother to put their listing in the paper, but instead rely on yard signs to advertise their properties.  If you are looking for an apartment that is somewhat close to Washington University (Hilltop Campus) you might check out the following areas: Brentwood, Central West End, Clayton, Debaliviere, Dogtown, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Skinker-Debaliviere, University City (especially the U-City Loop), Wydown-Skinker (Demun).  Many of these neighborhoods border on Forest Park.  If your transportation options are limited, you might want to check to see if these neighborhoods are served by the Washington University shuttle system.  For information on other St. Louis city neighborhoods click here.  The St. Louis County homepage also has lots of information on the suburban St. Louis area.

4.  Check out the Guide to the Washington University Community prepared by John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University.  This guide contains some great information compiled by business school graduate students about the many neighborhoods located in the city and county of St. Louis that you might consider living in (including those listed in #4 above).

5.  Contact senior graduate students in your department and solicit their advice on where to live in St. Louis.