Skinker-Debaliviere

Nestled North of Forest Park

Fostering a tight-knit community and offering a range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options is the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood of St. Louis. Public transportation here is robust and efficient, with two MetroLink Light Rail stations providing easy access to various parts of the city. The neighborhood is also pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly, showing a commitment to an active lifestyle and sustainable living.

Skinker-Debaliviere is home to popular restaurants like Salt + Smoke and Nami Ramen, and offers a location near the Delmar Loop, known for its unique shops, boutiques, and galleries. Outdoor lovers will also enjoy the proximity to nearby trails, golf courses, and cultural institutions, as well as live music venues, the St. Louis Walk of Fame, and the Tivoli Theater.

This charming neighborhood boasts an active community and hosts regular events. It is the perfect place for anyone looking for a neighborhood that combines the calm life of residential living with the vibrancy of urban life. Its proximity to the Washington U Campus makes it a popular spot for students and young professionals.

What Skinker-Debaliviere Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.0

value

7.0

amenities

6.0

social

5.8

management

7.0

Median rents in Skinker-Debaliviere

Studio

1,400

1 Bedroom

1,745

2 Bedroom

2,775

Living in
Skinker-Debaliviere

Skinker-Debaliviere — 8.6/10 Rating (based on 18 neighborhood reviews)

First and foremost, the neighborhood feels reasonably safe. It is frequently patrolled by WashU Campus Police and it’s well populated. People are often outside and around so you rarely feel alone. Neighbors are a mix of locals and students, all of whom are kind and friendly.

Aesthetically, it’s a very pretty neighborhood. A lot of interesting architecture. Street parking is free.

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WashU Law Student

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None

Perfect for someone on WashU’s campus every day. Definitely not a ‘cool’ neighborhood to hang out in, it’s very residential.

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WashU Law Student

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6041 Waterman

There isn’t much going on in the neighborhood in the way of bars or restaurants, but with some new development that may change. The neighborhood feels safe and is very good for transit to the school with a shuttle and metro line.

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WashU Law Student

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Expo at Forest Park

The neighborhood is quiet for the most part and feels pretty safe. It stays well-maintained and passing neighbors seem friendly. However, it is close to Forest Park and a few robberies have happened close by over the last few months. Nothing has happened to me directly, but it's something I have to consider. There is also a coffee shop and a pizza place close by, so that is a plus.

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Aaron, WashU Law Student

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6110 Pershing Ave.

Close to campus, quiet, clean

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WashU Law Student

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6060 Pershing avenue

Tons of residential life, but nothing commercial in the area. Quite quiet and boring.

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WashU Law Student

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6041 Waterman

I like that it's very close to Forest Park. There are coffee shops and restaurants around, which is nice. Not a huge nightlife area though. It is also close to the school. I can walk from my apartment to the law school and I feel safe doing that at any time.

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WashU Law Student

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6152 Waterman

Good neighbourhood but there are some buglary happen in Waterman Ave. sometimes but no robbery or something worse happen.

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WashU Law Student

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6188 Mcpherson ave

Mostly safe. I still wouldn't walk around a lot by myself after dark.

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WashU Law Student

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6152 Waterman

Very friendly neighborhood with a good mix of college kids and families. There are often community events held in a park about a 5 min walk away. We have a dog and there is plenty of grass. Campus security also patrols the area with great frequency.

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WashU Law Student

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6132 Pershing

I have lived here my whole life, great area. Walkable.

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SLU Law Student

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6178 Kingsbury Ave

The neighbor hood is a fairly quite area. There are residential homes nearby and a Snarf's next door to the apartment complex. There are often people running down the street or walking their dogs. The neighborhood is family and pet friendly, but the apartment complex itself only allows one person to live in the apartment and does not allow pets.

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WashU Law Student

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6188 McPherson

Safe overall, I've never felt unsafe at least. Not much in the neighborhood, though. Have to leave to go to any bars, restaurants, entertainment, grocery stores, etc. But close to them all while not being so close to be tempting to always go.

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WashU Law Student

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Madrid

I love it here. People are very friendly and it is relatively quiet. There have been some safety issues but campus police generally respond quickly and their presence is very obvious.

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WashU Law Student

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6132 Pershing Avenue

The neighborhood feels like it is catered to a younger age group because it is primarily students that live near me. There are always people outside walking or sitting outside of their apartments and talking. The street is not super busy with cars, but it is close to a main road.

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WashU Law Student

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6152 Waterman

Good area, as long as your smart about when you go out.

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WashU Law Student

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