St. Louis houses a few different Universities within its borders, but SLU is by far one of the most centrally located and beloved by the community. Though students love spending time on campus, sometimes you just want to spread your wings and see the rest of the city. Of course, you don’t want to get too far from other students or campus culture! For your benefit, ABODO has gathered some of the best apartments in St. Louis for SLU students based on their proximity to campus, surrounding area, and complex culture. Take a peek!
Upscale Digs
Brand new and open apartment exterior with swimming pool encourages a sense of community
3949 Apartments The homes at 3949 Apartments are the perfect upscale choice for college students. The studio-2 bedroom floorplans offer privacy without being confining and have many desirable interior features, such as:
Modern Kitchen with Granite Countertops
Walk-in Closets
Faux Wood Flooring
9 ft Ceilings
Designer Lighting
In-Unit Washer & Dryer
This apartment building has many beloved amenities, as well as a few unique features, including:
Secure Building Access
Fitness Center
Tanning Booths
Outdoor swimming pool
Garage Parking
Wireless Internet & Cable included in Rent
Spacious and bright 3949 Apartment Bedroom
The 3949 Apartments are located in an incredibly walkable part of St. Louis near a number of amazing restaurants and bars, making it easy to have a night out on the town once you’ve completed your homework (or play hooky). If you want to limit your eat-out time, don’t fear! There are also a few grocery stores right around the corner.
Drive to Campus: 2 minutes
Walk to Campus: 7 minutes
Urban Continental Life sun deck
The Continental Life This building has 1-3 apartments that offer upscale living spaces that would appeal to the more mature college student. Their gorgeous living spaces have some fabulous features that come in handy for apartment living, such as:
Designer kitchens with modern appliances
Amazing city views
Oversized windows
Large closets
9-10 ft ceilings
Private balconies (some homes)
Fireplaces (some homes)
In-unit laundry (some homes)
If you want access to a top-notch amenities package, then this is the place for you. They offer:
Controlled building access
Fitness center
Outdoor pool & sun deck
Party room
Conference room
Central air & heat
Laundry facilities
Parking
Extra storage
Pet friendly
Homey Continental Life living space with breakfast bar
Aside from being right next to campus, the Continental Life apartment building is located near some of the finest art facilities in the city. Take a walk over to see a movie at the Fox Theatere or the Cinema St. Louis. See an amazing concert at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy everything that St. Louis has to offer!
Drive to Campus: Less than 1 minute
Walk to Campus: 2 minutes
Exterior of the Lindell Strip has a towering, undeniably urban feel
Lindell Strip Apartments The Lindell Strip Apartments is an incredibly popular building for undergrads attending St. Louis University and when you find out more about it, it’s easy to see why! These openly planned studio-3 bedroom apartments have some great features, such as:
Newly renovated modern kitchens with appliances (some homes)
Amazing city views
Faux hardwood floors
Furnished apartments (if desired)
This building offers luxurious amenities at an incredibly fair price, including:
Controlled building access
24-Hour fitness center
Rooftop swimming pool
Clubhouse
Study lounge
Garage parking
Bike racks
Laundry facilities on every floor
Central air and heat
Pet friendly (cats only)
Roomy Lindell Strip Living space with open floor plan and decorative spiral staircase
The top appeal of Lindell Strip Apartments’ location is its close proximity to campus. In addition, you are only a few steps away from some awesome entertainment hot spots, including the Moolah Theater and Bowling Alley. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, be sure to hit up one of the restaurants within walking distance.
Drive to Campus: 2 minutes
Walk to Campus: 5 minutes
Urban Abodes
Oversized windows on display on 1818 Washington Avenue’s exterior
1818 Washington Avenue The 1-bedroom lofts at 1818 Washington Avenue are blank slates for those that wish to be creative with their decor. They come at a fair price as far as industrial apartments go and have many wonderful features, including:
Modern kitchen with appliances
Huge windows
High ceilings
Industrial details like exposed brick and concrete floors
Designer lighting
Large closets
The building itself also offers some amenities for the benefit of its residents, including:
Controlled building access
Storage lockers
Street parking
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Roomy 1818 Washington Avenue apartment with desirable industrial details
This apartment building enjoys a convenient location that is equidistant to the joys of University life and all of the fun entertainment options that Downtown has to offer. Whether you’re looking to go out with your buds on Lindell Boulevard or head on over to one of the amazing Downtown restaurants, you’ll have a great home base to work from!
Drive to Campus: 5 minutes
Walk to Campus: 25 minutes
Modern Edge Loft building exterior with balconies
Edge Lofts As their name suggests, The Edge Lofts provide comfortable living with an urban edge that’s difficult to find at such a great price. Aside from a gorgeous industrial look, these 1-2 bedroom apartments contain features some would kill for (or at least fight for), such as:
Designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops
Large windows
High ceilings
Designer lighting
Original wood floors
In-unit laundry
Available furnished
In addition to beautiful apartments, this building also offers a number of desirable amenities, including:
Secure building access
24-hour fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Courtyard with grill area
Gated surface parking
Extra storage
Disability access
Pet friendly (with deposit)
Water, sewer, and trash included in rent
Refined open-plan interior of Edge Loft
If you want to be close to some of Downtown’s finest attractions – like the Stadium or Convention Center – without being far removed from University life, then this is a good option for you. There are also a number of entertainment venues nearby as well. However, students with a car can still easily make it to class without much of a struggle.
Drive to Campus: 5 minutes
Walk to Campus: 25 minutes
Colorful exterior of the GW Lofts building
GW Lofts The 1-3 bedroom GW lofts are all laid out in their own individual way, but every apartment is equally spacious and filled with character! These lofts also offer some spectacular features, including:
Modern kitchen with granite countertops
Private balcony
Views of Downtown
Oversized Windows
Ceilings up to 24ft
Industrial detailing like exposed brick
Designer lighting
Abundant closet space
In-unit laundry
This building also offers a number of amenities to residents, including:
Pet park
Surface and garage parking
Community lounge
Pet friendly
Open GW Loft interior with exposed brick walls
The GW Lofts may not have a brimming amenities package, but the location can’t be cit. There are an incredible number of boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other hot spots right within walking distance. And if that’s not enough and you’re interested in seeing the rest of the city, Interstate 40 is only a few minute drive away. This building is quite a steal, as far as the loft district goes.
Drive to Campus: 4 minutes
Walk to Campus: 18 minutes
The beautiful Packard Lofts building illuminated at night
Packard Lofts The 1-2 bedroom loft-style apartments at the old Packard building offer a plethora of industrial details that reflect the building’s auto dealership past. However, it has now been made comfortable and homey thanks to the following features:
Modern kitchen with granite countertops
11ft ceilings
Oversized windows
Spectacular city views
Industrial details like exposed brick
Private balcony (some homes)
Walk-in closets (some homes)
The building’s Art Deco styling will not escape the appreciation of architecture students. But this building has much more to offer than looks alone. Residents can look forward to enjoy the building’s amenities, including:
Controlled building access
Garage parking
Internet included in rent
A modern industrial Packard Loft living space with huge windows
If you want to be within arm’s reach of both SLU and the hustle and bustle of Downtown, then you’ve found the perfect match you you. This building is only a short walk away from some of the city’s best restaurants, including the Schlafey Tap Room and the Pepper Lounge. It’s also a highly walkable area that offers easy access to the entire city via nearby Union Station!
Drive to Campus: 4 minutes
Walk to Campus: 20 minutes
Unique courtyard of the Majestic Stove Lofts
Majestic Stove Lofts The Majestic Stove Lofts have 1-2 bedroom apartments with unique layouts that preserve historic industrial details in a stylish way. In addition, these homes contain some amazing features sure to impress any loft lover, including:
Modern kitchens with new appliances
Industrial details like exposed brick and concrete floors
High ceilings
In-unit laundry
The building also has some aesthetic and practical amenities for residents to take advantage of, including:
24-Hour fitness center
Courtyard
Business center
Gated parking
Pet friendly
Spacious Majestic Stove Loft with exposed beams and brick walls
There are many major St. Louis destinations within minutes of this building, such as the City Museum and Tap Room. Foodies can indulge in the nearby restaurants. Of course, if you’re looking for quick access to the rest of the city, there are 3 major highways nearby, as well as the MetroLink and Union Station.
Drive to Campus: 5 minutes
Walk to Campus: 26 minutes
Intimate Pads
Beautiful historic exterior of Maryland Gardens
Maryland Gardens The Maryland Gardens follows a more traditional apartment setup than its counterpart, The Maryland Lofts (see below). These apartments offer some great features, including:
Kitchens with modern appliances
Oversized windows
Faux hardwood flooring
Abundant amount of closet space
Recently updated utilities
This building also offers some essential amenities to residents, such as:
Central air & heat
Bike storage
Both covered and surface parking
Laundry facilities
All utilities included in rent
Bright and intimate Maryland Gardens living space
Located right beside the Cathedral Basillica, the Maryland Gardens building is only a short distance away from SLU and all of the favorite undergrad hot spots in the area. Maryland Plaza is only 1.5 blocks away, meaning you have all the bars and restaurants you could possibly want at your disposal.
Drive to Campus: 6 minutes
Walk to Campus: 20 minutes
Spacious and multi-purpose Maryland Lofts Living room
Maryland Lofts The Maryland Lofts obviously take after the loft floor plan. These studio-1 bedroom apartments are perfect for a student that wants to live near the University life without being completely immersed in it at all times. Grad students might find this appealing as well. Some of the features include:
Modern kitchen with appliances
Loft layout
Walk-in closets
Faux hardwood floors
Recently renovated bathrooms
This building also offers several amenities to residents, such as:
Laundry facilities
Bike storage
Gated parking
Dog park
Pet friendly
Lovely raised bedroom in Maryland Lofts
Located only a block away from each other, these two apartment buildings can provide residents with easy access to many desirable areas of St. Louis. Some of the awesome nightlife hot spots are only a block away, but the building itself is located on a quiet street, making it the perfect retreat when it’s time to buckle down and study!
Drive to Campus: 6 minutes
Walk to Campus: 20 minutes
Gated Donatello building exterior with communal courtyard
Michelangelo & Donatello Apartments These 1-2 bedroom apartment buildings may be in different locations, but they are basically twins. The modern apartments at the Michelangelo and Donatello provide students with a homey retreat to return to after a hard day at class, including many features like:
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Newly renovated fixtures
Faux hardwood floors
In-unit laundry
Each building also provides a number of a amenities to their residents, such as:
Community game room
Courtyard with BBQ pit
Bike racks
Central air & heat
Off-street parking
Electric included in rent
Michelangelo apartment kitchen with track lighting and stainless steel appliances
These buildings are located only one block from each other, so they are in a similar area. Both are a convenient distance away from SLU’s campus, making them a great find for students. The beloved restaurants and bars along Lindell Boulevard are also within easy walking distance. If you want to live near the action, without being right in the thick of it, then these apartments are a fantastic option for you.
Drive to Campus: 2 minutes
Walk to Campus: 7 minutes
Unique exterior of the Newstead Tower Building
Newstead Tower The 1-2 bedroom apartments contained within the singular Newstead Tower building are perfect for a student looking for a spacious floor plan and easy access to surrounding bars and restaurants. These fantastic apartments feature:
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite countertops
Hardwood floors
Oversized windows
Private balconies (some homes)
In-unit laundry
In addition, this unique building also offers a modest amenities package, including:
Secure building access
DVD checkout
Central air & heat
Garage parking
Pet friendly
All utilities included in rent
Bright and open living space in the Newstead Tower apartments
Aside from enjoying the healthy and delicious cuisine at the Newstead Tower Public House below your apartment, there are several great restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. A quick bus or bike ride will take you right over to the Central West End, allowing you to enjoy all of the entertainment and dining that the prestigious neighborhood has to offer. If you need more public transportation options, there is a bus stop less than one block down the road.
Drive to Campus: 6 minutes
Walk to Campus: 25 minutes
Elegant brick exterior of the Park Lane apartment building with covered entrance
Park Lane Apartments The Park Lane building houses some cozy studio-2 bedroom apartments that are nicely sized and extremely popular with students and young professionals for their fair rent price and great features. Some of these features include:
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Hardwood floors
Oversized windows
Walk-in closet
Park Lane apartments offers a no-frills amenities package that includes several great features for college students, such as:
Courtyard with BBQ and dog park
Laundry facilities
Bike storage
Gated parking
All utilities included in rent
Bright Park Lane apartment with faux wood floors & oversized windows
This building is located on the prestigious Euclid Avenue, right near some of the Central West End’s finest boutiques, restaurants, and bars. If you want a taste of West End life while still being close to SLU, then you’ve found a real gem! In addition, Forest Park and everything it has to offer is only a short stroll away!
Drive to Campus: 6 minutes
Walk to Campus: 25 minutes
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