Lafayette Square Homes for Rent

Lafayette Square in St. Louis is a historic neighborhood renowned for its preserved Victorian townhouses and the expansive Lafayette Park, considered the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi River. The community is known for its late 19th-century Second Empire-style homes, which have been meticulously maintained. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, and many have moved to the area from the suburbs to no longer worry about lawn maintenance and participate in local activities, such as planting bulbs with community organizations. The neighborhood has a local police substation, which adds a visible police presence. Lafayette Park makes up a large portion of the neighborhood, spanning about 30 acres. It serves as a central gathering spot for picnics, walks and events, including free summer concerts and the annual Tour de Lafayette bike race. Dining options are plentiful, with locally-owned restaurants like Eleven Eleven Mississippi offering Tuscan cuisine and Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery providing unique dessert and nightcap combinations. For everyday needs, residents can visit the nearby Save A Lot supermarket or Family Dollar. The neighborhood is highly walkable, and public transportation options include MetroBus service and a MetroLink rail stop at Union Station, about a mile away. Lafayette Square is also well-connected by ramps to interstates 64, 44, and 55. Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a highly rated, lottery-based charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade.