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Mid-Rise Apartment
Downtown, 1000 Washington Ave | St. Louis
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  •  Dishwasher
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Laundry
  •  Microwave
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Short Term Rentals  
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

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6.0
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4 Reviews

About this Location

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1 min walk
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
12 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
MLB/MLR (rail) - 7 min
32/99 (bus) - 1 min

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$700+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,250+
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Lounge
  • Lease Terms

    •  Minimum Lease Term  
  • Living Room

    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Central A/C
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 6.0/10, based on 4 renter reviews Write a review

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Location
5.5
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6.0
Management
6.0
Value
8.2
Social
6.0
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Merchandise Mart Review

Good Apartment, Good Location

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Great for a Short Amount of Time

The employees work really hard to make things comfortable for you and they try to keep up with everyone's concerns. live as high as you can. first floor residents have way more problems than the top floor residents. and get a street side apartment over an inner apartment. the gym is always empty when i go. main problem is noise between the floors/ceilings. the floors a really thin so you can hear a lot of what goes on above you or below you. not really a problem if you or your neighbor is never home.

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All it's got is its looks

So, the building says its non smoking, however when I moved into the building it reeked of pot and cigarettes. We have spent the last few months repeatedly washing the floors, which probably haven't been washed since they became apartments. Cigarette smoke is pumped through the vents on a regular basis and the administration does nothing to stop it. I had to buy a fancy filter to even try and combat the smells so that I wasn't always running 5 wall plugs. The $200 filter I bought is the only thing that has worked. Also, Maintenace is overwhelmed by the amount of work orders and so it takes an exceptionally long time to get anything fixed. The hallways are not always clean, and people's animals are constantly going to the bathroom in the elevator and at least one elevator is always broken. It also doesn't feel like the safest apartment, especially when you first move in. However, it has beautiful wood floors and brick walls as well as huge windows that create an aesthetic I love. Also, the staff is in generally very nice and the appliances that come with the apartment are in fairly good shape. However overall if moving wasn't such a hassle I would definitely be moving.

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Good Apartment, Good Location

My experiences overall have been very good. My apartment is airy with a great loft vibe and massive windows. My roommate and I each have our own bedroom and bathroom, and living with someone else defrays a significant amount of the cost. Management and maintenance are on-site and very responsive, and fix any issues we have promptly. I also love having washer/dryer in-unit.

The only issues I've had are some noisy neighbors and false alarms on the building fire system, resulting in some unneeded evacuations in the middle of the night.

Overall, I've been happy with my experience.

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About Downtown

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Median rents in Downtown
Studio
$
900
1 Bedroom
$
1,000
2 Bedroom
$
1,400

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Downtown Reviews

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I think downtown St. Louis is an underappreciated place to live, especially on Washington Avenue where all the restaurants and nightlife are. There are plenty of food options whenever I feel like eating out, and the walk to the Arch, the Old Courthouse, and the CityGarden is extremely enjoyable. There are two grocers also within walking distance. I love living downtown.
There isn't much to do downtown. It's great to be close to the law school, and that's a perk for 1Ls bc lots of your classmates will also be downtown, but if you want to be closer to the grocery store, free museums/zoo, bars, & restaurants, try to find a place in/near Forest Park, Brentwood, Soulard, or Central West End. Rent is also higher downtown, but you're paying to be close to the law school & friends who also live downtown.

As a young woman, I don't feel safe walking alone downtown after sunset. I have a couple night classes, but I carpool w friends.

I love the green space downtown though; the arch and City Garden are perfect for walking/running. Ultimately, I'm happy I chose to live downtown bc it helped me connect to SLU's community better, but I wish I would've been prepared to drive/uber more when I wanted to do fun things .
Downtown overall can be a bit loud sometimes smells bad. A lot of things are within walking distance but must pay to park everywhere if you drive anywhere. Safe in the daytime but would not walk around alone at night. No parks or any children-friendly activities in the area, but okay to walk pets.
Downtown has a bad reputation, but if you're vigilant you'll be fine. Generally don't walk alone at night or if you do at least don't wear earbuds so you're aware of your surroundings. You will likely be approached by unhoused people but 90% of them are harmless and just want some change to buy food. All of my neighbors are great people.
Downtown has so much potential but it is a fixer-upper. There's some nice coffee shops and plenty of corner stores within walking distance as well as Schnuck's. You couldn't possibly get closer to the Arch or the Old Courthouse. Sidewalks can be really bad in some areas, not accessible for wheelchair users. People say downtown is dangerous but mind your business and you'll be fine.
Overall, I don't like living downtown. It's nice during baseball season, and I occasionally enjoy running at the Arch park, but that's about it. The area does not always feel safe, although the apartment has fob-access and a doorman, which helps. Moreover, I feel far from campus and other students, which is the biggest drawback. The food and bar scene is pretty good I suppose.
I haven’t had any bad experiences but I as a female I do not feel safe walking after 5/6 when it’s dark. There’s usually a lot of people out at those times on some day but I prefer to stay inside. Community store down the street and lots of restaurants or places to eat nearby.
It's downtown STL. The building is secure and has 24/7 security at the front door. The building locks-down at 6pm and requires pin-code to enter. Outside the building...might help to pay attention and stay off your phone.

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