Rooms for Rent in Saint Louis, MO

St. Louis is a city in the Midwest of the United States, located in Missouri. St. Louis lies on the Western banks of the Mississippi River just South of the confluence of the Missouri river. The population of St. Louis in 2013 is 318,000 inhabitants. St. Louis is the center of the urban agglomeration, Greater St. Louis. The population of Greater St. Louis is estimated at 2,8 million people. This is the 4th largest urban agglomeration in the Midwest and the largest in the state of Missouri. St. Louis City itself should be separated from St. Louis County, as the city, is a separate entity and is not part of the County. St. Louis is named after King Louis IX of France, who was known as "Saint Louis" (Saint Louis). In 1803, the United States acquired the vast land of Louisiana from France. At that time, Napoleon was in great need of money and agreed to sell his colonial possessions (French Louisiana) for$ 15 million. Thus, in the next 1804 over St. Louis the flag of the USA developed. With the advent of the first steamships (1817), St. Louis became an important trading center. Goods arriving through the Gulf of Mexico were delivered through the large Mississippi river system and St. Louis was one of the main beneficiary cities. The popular nickname of the city is the Gateway to the West. According to recent reports, St. Louis has received dubious fame as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. However, it should be understood that the features of data collection and processing greatly distort the real picture. Popular tourist areas of the city (Downtown, Central West End, Forest Park, Laclede's Landing, Clayton) have a crime rate comparable to any other city in the Midwest of the United States. The main landmark attraction of the city is the Gateway Arch monument, which forms the appearance of the city. The monument, built in 1968, also known as the "gateway to the West" and the Park is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. St. Louis was the last big stop for the pioneers heading West to the Pacific coast. The arch is the tallest monument in the United States (192 m), special elevators take everyone to the observation deck, located almost on the top of the arch.

Saint Louis offers furnished rooms for students, interns, and working professionals looking for flexible monthly stays.