The Wash U Shuttle does not serve this area. The Central West End is a lively neighborhood with a numerous restaurants, galleries, bars and shops. It is close to Barnes Jewish Hospital, Wash U Med School and Forest Park, as well as St. Louis University. The Wash U Shuttle makes numerous stops in this neighborhood, so it is possible to live here without a car. It is a frequent nighttime destination popular residence for many students.
Most apartments are older walk-ups.
West of Big Bend there are a number of 3-4 unit buildings north of Delmar. Prices are slightly higher in this area, but it's a bit more upscale than other parts of St. Louis. The Wash U Shuttle makes limited stops here, so you would likely need a car to live in this area. Other information Clayton complexes tend to be more expensive that most of the surrounding areas, but has great restaurants and is very close to campus. 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.