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)
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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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6132 Pershing
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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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Expo at Forest Park
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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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6041 Waterman
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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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6110 Pershing Ave.
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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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
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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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6152 Waterman
Good area, as long as your smart about when you go out.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
5875 Washington Blvd
Though occasionally there are robberies or thefts happened near my apartment, it is overall a safe neighborhood.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6188 Mc Pherson
Mostly safe. I still wouldn't walk around a lot by myself after dark.
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6152 Waterman
I have lived here my whole life, great area. Walkable.
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10
/10
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6178 Kingsbury Ave
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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Neighborhood Rating
None
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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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
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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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Madrid
Tons of residential life, but nothing commercial in the area. Quite quiet and boring.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
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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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
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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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6188 Mcpherson ave
Close to campus, quiet, clean
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6060 Pershing avenue
Generally fine, can be a bit dangerous at night
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
6121 Waterman Blvd


Getting to Know
Skinker-Debaliviere

Neighborhood Boundaries
Delmar Blvd to the north and Lindell Blvd to the south. Debaliviere Ave to the east and Skinker Blvd (roughly) to the west
dining
Cabana on the Loop
Cecil Whittaker’s Pizzeria
Chinese Noodle Café
Gyro House
Kayak’s
Pi Pizzeria - Delmar Loop
St Louis Italian Restaurant & Pizza Company
Thai Cafe
fitness
Solar Yoga Center of St Louis
bus
1 (bus)
16/2 (bus)
rail
MLB (rail)

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