Apartment Complexes

Address: 4431 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Price range: 1-bedroom for $1350+, 2-bedroom for $1,800+, utilities not included.
Amenities: Full in-unit laundry, private balcony with outdoor storage, dog park, swimming pool, fitness center, fire pits, nice outdoor common areas with grills.
Pet policy: Pets allowed for extra $20/month rent, plus $150 fee and pet deposit, weight limit on dogs. Very pet friendly; there’s a dog park right next to the complex!
Parking: Free gated parking for residents, carports available for $50/month extra. Very small guest parking area but guests can street park outside the complex.
Commute to class: ~8-minute walk to campus.
About: Aventura is *adult living* The apartments are very nice; the management team is great; the amenities are nice, and you get a lot for the price, especially compared with living in the Central West End (CWE)! It’s located just a few blocks north of the Grove, which has a great strip of shops and restaurants/bars. There are great outdoor common areas to hang out with people too — they have grills and other spaces like that too! They also have a gym, which is nice little option if you don’t feel like going to the Core. The balconies and in-unit laundry are wonderful features that are hard to find in St. Louis, and the apartments are very well-renovated and new. The maintenance is also very quick, and they are usually there within a day when I submit a service request. I think a lot of residents and M2-4s live here, so it’s more quiet compared to living at Parc Frontenac (for example). Also most M1s end up living in the CWE, so there’s a little distance there, but it’s not bad at all! I love entertaining and having people over — we have a great space for it, since it’s open concept and has a balcony.

Address: 4515 Maryland Ave., Suite 101, St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $400-600 for 1-bedroom/1-bathroom
Parking: Extra charge
Amenities: Communal laundry (extra charge), bike storage (free), wood flooring, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, recycling
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, breed and/or weight restrictions (one time charge)
Commute to Campus: 5-10 minutes biking
About: The communal coin-operated laundry is the biggest drawback, but otherwise I really like the apartment. This building is older with fewer amenities, but rent is less than typical in the CWE for a spacious oe-bedroom. All units are on the corners of the building, so the light is great too!

Address: 4949 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $1000-1200 for 1-bedroom/1-bathroom unit
Parking: Parking (extra charge)
Amenities: Communal laundry (extra charge), bike storage (free), wood flooring, air-conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, recycling, gym, coffee, concierges/front desk, security/keyfob or keycard access, maintenance, mail room, communal space, conference room, study rooms
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, breed and/or weight restrictions (one-time charge)
Commute to Campus: 5-10 minutes walking

Address: 4942 W. Pine Blvd.
PriceRange: 1,400 sq. ft. 2-bedroom/2-bath for ~$1,400.
Amenities: In-unit washer/dryer. Gas stoves. Skylights and master jacuzzi bath if on top (third) floor. Front and back door (leads to fire escape and parking area). A two-minute walk away from Forest Park and from Euclid Avenue (Whole Foods, Shake Shack, Kaldi’s etc.). Water included, but not gas, electric, or WIFI.
Pets: Pet friendly, $250 pet deposit
Parking: Gated, outdoor parking for $100 a month. First spot is included for free with the unit.
Commute to class: ~10-minute walk
About: Instead of moving to popular student housing choices like Del Coronado (DelCo) or the Core, I ended up choosing a two-bed/two-bath apartment in Emden. First, the place was spacious for the price, with 1,400 square feet for $1,400 a month. This was huge for me as someone who used to share a two-bedroom/two-bath in LA for triple that price. The building also comes with tons of natural light, exposed brick, in-unit laundry, and has been the perfect place to host, whether it be a small dinner of six or a birthday bash of 20+ people. Emden is also pet-friendly (great for cats!). The location is great, as Emden is super close to campus, Forest Park, and other popular student apartment buildings! However, the building is somewhat old, bare-bones, and lacks many amenities that other buildings like DelCo and Montclair have. I think the choice is up to the individual, but I’ve been fairly content with mine.

Address: 4545 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $2200-2400 for 1-bedroom/1-bathroom with balcony
Parking: Free
Amenities: In-unit laundry, bike storage (free), wood flooring, ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, smart thermostats, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, internet, trash, recycling, gym, vending machines, coffee, security/keyfob or keycard access, maintenance, mail room, package lockers, communal events, communal space, conference room, study rooms, dog park, dog wash station, outdoor communal area, outdoor grills, pool, fireplace, elevators, handicap accessible
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, breed and/or weight restrictions (free)
Commute to Campus: 5-10 minutes walking
About: It’s a bit on the pricier side and is likely out of the budget for most medical students.

Address: 4545 Forest Park Ave.
Price Range: 1-bedroom for $1700-1800, 2-bedroom for $2100-$2400
Utility Package: $50/person (water, sewer, trash)
Electricity & Wifi: $75-$100/person
Amenities: Dog park, in-unit laundry, gym, courtyard with grill, snack station, package delivery lockers
Parking: Underground for $125/month
Pets: Pet-friendly; $300 fee and pet rent of $25/month
Distance to Campus: ~5-minute walk
About: I live in a 2-bed/2-bath apartment with a fellow M1. The apartment complex is as close to campus as one could ask for, comfortable, and has nice amenities. Management and maintenance are available and responsive during the workweek and on Saturdays. Although higher in the price range of apartments in the area, the excellent location makes it worth the money.

Address: 18 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
Rent: $1,195+ for a studio/1-bedroom, $1,400+ for a 2-bedroom (2-bed/1-bath averages ~$1,600, 2-bed/2-bath ~$1,900), ~$170 for utilities
Amenities: Key fob to enter building and get up elevators, someone at the front desk 8 a.m.-midnight, mail room, parking (above ground and underground), fitness room, meeting rooms, window AC units, laundry in basement (~$2.50/load), bike storage, rooftop deck, free coffee machine in lobby
PetPolicy: $35 monthly fee or $350 one-time fee
Commute: 10-15 minutes walking
About: Montclair is a really nice spot, especially if you’re looking to have an easy walk to campus! The location on Forest Park is also amazing — loads of space to walk, run, bike, and just generally get outside, right across the street from your building. If you get a unit with a view of the park, that’s even better. Watching the sunset every night has practically made my experience. In my opinion, the location is a lot of what you’re paying for, although the units themselves are also nice! The building was recently renovated and you can expect a modern kitchen and bathrooms. It’s worth noting, though, that some aspects of the renovations are better than others. For example, my kitchen is really nice, but the paint job could’ve been done with more love — especially in the bathrooms, which don’t have vents, so the humidity can mess with the paint). I’d say all the most important aspects have been good, especially if you’re okay with the fact that it’s an old building with the associated quirks. Overall, I’ve had a really good experience!

Address: 100 Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $2800-3000 for 1-bedroom
Parking: Parking (extra charge)
Amenities: In-unit laundry, bike storage (free), storage unit (extra charge), ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, recycling, gym, vending machines, concierges/front desk, security/keyfob or keycard access, maintenance, mail room, package lockers, communal events, communal space, conference room, study rooms, dog park, dog wash station, outdoor communal area, outdoor grills, pool, elevators, handicap accessible, dry cleaning
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, breed and/or weight restrictions (monthly pet rent)
Commute to Campus: 5-10 minutes walking

Address: 40 Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $1200-1400 for 1-bedroom
Parking: Parking (extra charge)
Amenities: Communal laundry (extra charge), bike storage (free), bike storage (extra charge), wood flooring, air conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, recycling, gym, vending machines, coffee, concierges/front-desk, security/ keyfob or keycard access, maintenance, mail room, communal events, communal space, dog wash station, outdoor communal area, outdoor grills, elevators
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, no restrictions (monthly pet rent)
Commute to Campus: 5-10 minutes walking
I live with another med student in a two-bedroom/two-bathroom apartment at Parc Frontenac. The amenities are plentiful: good-quality free coffee in the lobby, a small gym, and a one-of-a-kind rooftop lounge with fantastic views of the city. Our place is surprisingly large for the price (~$2000 rent for ~1300 square feet), and it’s become the default hangout spot for our friend group’s game nights, movie nights, and other gatherings. The hardwood floor is also an important asset I hadn’t appreciated until I moved in. On top of that, my cat loves the view. A couple things to know: the apartments have central heating but window AC units that are a little loud and sometimes let street noise in (and the occasional ambulance); we have go downstairs to do our laundry, but there are a ton of machines and the communal laundry room is always very clean. I’ve enjoyed living here a lot, and I would definitely recommend PF for its value, its proximity to campus and Whole Foods, and its overall “niceness” — it’s not on the cheaper end, but it’s not overpriced either.

Address: 4444 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $1200-1400 for studio with kitchen
Parking: Extra charge
Amenities: Communal laundry (extra charge), bike storage (free), wood flooring, air conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, internet, trash, recycling, vending machines, coffee, concierges/front-desk, security / keyfob or keycard access, maintenance, mail room, package lockers, outdoor communal area, outdoor grills, elevators
Commute to Campus: 10-20 minutes walking

Address: 4961 Laclede Ave. #102, St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $1000-1200 for studio with kitchen
Parking: Extra charge
Amenities: Communal laundry (extra charge), air conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, maintenance, mail room, elevators
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, no restrictions (monthly pet rent)
Commute to Campus: 10-20 minutes walking
About: Bathrooms are old, heating is old and not centralized, sound travels in hallways a lot
I would recommend the Parkway Apartments for anyone looking for a relatively modern, decently priced studio/one-bedroom apartment. There are minimal building amenities – very old-fashioned elevators, basement laundry, no common spaces, but the management does a pretty good job. They respond to maintenance requests in a really timely manner and trash pick-up is really convenient. My favorite thing about the building is that you just use lock codes for the main building entrance as well as for individual apartments, so I don’t need to remember to bring keys. My only complaints are old air conditioning/heating, no laundry in-unit, and no garage/covered parking.

The Residences is a great building to look at if you’re looking for in-unit unit washer/dryer, dishwashers, central air conditioning, and large units. I pay a very similar rent to my peers that live in other one-bedroom units that are significantly smaller or do not have the same in-unit amenities. Management can be a bit slow, which made the move-in process more annoying than it needed to be. Additionally, the parking for the building is in an outdoor lot, but it is locked. The only negative to the building is that it does not have a trash or recycling chute so you need to take your trash/recyclables to the dumpster across the street.

Address: 4503 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $800-1000 for studio w/kitchen
Amenities: In-unit laundry, wood flooring, air-conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, recycling, security/keyfob or keycard access, maintenance
PetPolicy: Dog/cat friendly, no restrictions (free)
Commute to Campus: 10-20 minutes biking, 20-30 minutes walking
About: No bike storage

The Core is all about convenience. Being right across the street from the school, you can be in class in a couple of minutes and can easily run home for lunch or to quickly grab anything you may have forgotten. The in-unit washer/dryer, included utilities, and furnishing all adds to the ease of living at the Core!

The Core absolutely cannot be beat for convenience! Just a few minutes’ walk from campus, you can sleep in before your 8 a.m. classes and come home during the day for lunch or an outfit change. The units also come fully furnished with a bed, desk, and in-unit washer-dryer and have utilities included, so you don’t need to worry about extraneous costs adding up. The size and layout of the units vary, and while some are on the smaller side, I’ve found that my unit is plenty of space for one person. The Core also has great amenities, including a gym which all our classmates enjoy using, as well as a terrace that is great for hosting larger events. The staff is super helpful and responsive. I’ve enjoyed living here so much that I’ve already decided that I’ll be staying here next year!

Address: 4567 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rent: $2000-2200 for 2-bedroom/2-bathroom with balcony
Parking: Extra charge
Amenities:In-unit laundry, bike storage (extra charge), ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, smart thermostats, heating, kitchen appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), dishwasher, trash, recycling, gym, coffee, concierges/front-desk, security/key fob or keycard access, maintenance, mail room, package lockers, communal space, dog park, outdoor communal area, outdoor grills, pool, fireplace, elevators, handicap accessible, dry cleaning
Pet Policy: Dog/cat friendly, don’t know restrictions or charge
Commute to Campus: 5-10 minutes walking
About: Management is painful. Multiple maintenance problems (if you’re really unlucky, you’ll have water intrusion when it rains). Common room is not free to reserve. There are a maximum of two guests for the pool. The courtyard view does not get a lot of natural light. This place is beautiful when your apartment is not leaking. The andromeda floor plan is absolutely fantastic. The seventh floor has extra high ceilings.