The Laurel Apartments

I love living here at The Laurel. The staff is always so friendly and professional. I have such a good time here. Everyone is so friendly, and accommodations are great. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to move downtown.

Amazing place Staff is very helpful Clean and very good prices. Clean and all new stuff

After having a terrible experience at another downtown building, the staff at the Laurel helped me move in within 24 hours. They have been so accommodating and welcoming. Can’t beat the amenities, location or updated model. Happy to call the Laurel home.

I’ve just moved to the laurel and i wish i have been living here along time ago, i used live in the tower at opop and lofts but there is no comparison.
Also the management office are great and the atmosphere is amazing
Mohammed zaki

Love living at The Laurel. Been here for 3 years and don’t plan on changing a thing! Great location, very attentive staff. Only occasional downside is street parking and outdoor parking during Rams games. Just be sure to get an indoor spot. Mention this post for a free gift when you stop by!

Love the laurel! Hands down the best apartment building in downtown STL. The management staff is amazing. Always courteous and helpful. The apartments are spacious and clean with tall ceilings with all the amenities present. Love the common recreation area where there’s a pool table, ping pong table and television. Decent gym (could use a a bit more free weights like Dumbbells and barbells) with a great cardio section. I would definitely recommend checking it out.
Cons: the fact that they charge a significant transaction fee to use a credit card to pay the rent (check /​direct deposit is free), most apartment buildings do not. A small added perk would be if they kept a shopping cart for the residents (like some of the other apartment buildings do)
Still, definitely a five star building

I love living in the Laurel.
I have lived here for 3 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. The staff is amazing and very friendly. Moving from Atlanta it was tough to move from family, but everyone in the laurel is so friendly and friends were made in no time. The facilities are always kept up very well and the voice of the tenants are always heard and assessed. I would recommend the Laurel to anyone wanting to live downtown St. Louis.

I’ve lived here for almost 3 years now. The management staff is very professional and courteous. Nicole and her staff are top notch! Have fun concerts and gatherings in the 6^th floor garden atrium often. The place is always clean and the people are very friendly. Best place to live in the downtown area by far! Rooms are quiet and have great views of the St Louis skyline.

This is an amazing place to live. The location is great and the building is always clean. The girls in the office, Nicole & Miranda are always very friendly and will go out of their way to help.

After moving back to Saint Louis from Florida (yes, we prefer Saint Louis!) and seeking out the perfect downtown loft for our new status as «empty nesters», The Laurel couldn’t be more perfect. From the well kept grounds, the attentive staff, pet friendly environment, to one of the best downtown locations. This is definitely a top pick!

I have lived at the Laurel for the last year and a half, and if I was not moving states, I would continue to stay here. From the staff, to the location, courtyard, resident events, friendly atmosphere and gym, I have been nothing but impressed. I would highly recommend the Laurel to any friend moving into the area.

I’ve lived here for two and a half years and love it. I moved to a bigger apartment within the building with virtually no interruption to anything. The folks in the office are approachable and quick to respond. While I don’t participate in the community events, they have many that encourages a neighborhood feel. I’d never hesitate to recommend The Laurel… classy address, beautiful finishings, secure parking and safe environment:)

The Laurel apartments are in the perfect downtown St Louis location. Walking distance from all sporting events and several concert venues. There is a wide variety of great restaurants and bars and a very nice grocery store. After searching downtown locations for 6 months the Laurel was hands down the finest option. The building is beautiful with all the amenities you would ever need including a first class hotel for overnight guests. The Laurel also has a unique open air atrium on the 6^th floor for relaxing, grilling and entertaining. The staff is always happy to meet the needs of the residents. I have lived here 3 years and enjoyed every minute of it !
Chris Kissel

Wife and I downsized, and have been here almost a year now. We are loving both downtown, and the Laurels. The facility is well kept, and all the personnel are very responsive to requests and inputs. (The only real downside is some of the pet owners. If you can’t control your pet, or are to rude to pick up after it, maybe you shouldn’t have one!) We are looking for a loft to purchase, and have come to the realization that anyplace we find, will not be as well located as here.

My roommate and I moved to the Laurel after we graduated from Mizzou. We wanted to be close to downtown and were willing to pay a little extra for great amenities.
We are a rock’s throw away from Edward Jones Dome (Rams), a short walk to Busch Stadium (Cardinals), and down the street from all the bars and restaurants. The Culinaria, a more condensed Schnucks, is also located within walking distance. There’s a movie theatre, Pi Pizza, Snarfs sandwiches, Takaya asian, Robust wine bar, also just a minute away.
The Laurel rooms have open floor plans, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances — all amenities we wanted in a rental property. Our room had a patio overlooking the atrium garden on the 6^th floor of the building. They have a great workout facility, community gas grills, splash pool, and garden — bringing as close to a «home» feel you can have anywhere downtown.
The front desk staff is always helpful, and organizes events at the Laurel and the Mercantile Exchange (MX) to try and enhance the community in the building.
As to other’s feedback on the safety and parking situation: When we first moved into the Laurel (2 years ago), this end of Washington Avenue was definitely a little skeptical. However with the amount of money and new businesses pouring into MX, there’s a lot less worry about safety. It’s still advised to park your car in a safe garage instead of in the street. I have a membership at the America’s Garage (attached to EJD) that I park as many friends as needed in when they all come down to go out downtown.
We have and will continue suggesting the Laurel to our friends as a fun and convenient place to live downtown. Although we were each ready for new adventures, my roommate and I both loved our stay at the Laurel.

I lived in the Laurel for most of last year and really enjoyed it, the units are clean, nicely finished and in a prime location and arguably the best in all of downtown St. Louis (5 – 10 min walk to bars, Busch Stadium, Movies and Schnuck’s). All of the entrances including parking garage are key fob operated so I was really never worried about safety as an issue, which I know is a huge thing for people moving to St. Louis from out of state. The gym is super convenient when you’ve had a long work day, and the staff always hosts monthly events for the residents. Maintenance was always quick to respond and fix any problem I had, and the friendly staff is top-​notch (I would go as far as to say the Laurel staff is even better than the apt staff I dealt with in comparable apartments in Ann Arbor and Hong Kong). They are always ready to answer any questions you may have and help you with any issues with your apartment or condo.
In response to the review below, yes it is true, you generally have to pay for parking in public garages in most urban cities (not sure how that is a complaint). I had plenty of friends visit who raved about how nice the Laurel was and happily paid a mere $ 3 a night (costs more on gamedays and special events but generally it is $ 3) for parking at the Mansion House garage on 4^th & Washington just a short walk away from the Laurel.
I would recommend the Laurel to any young professional or anyone who is moving to St. Louis and interested in exploring downtown.

Not a safe place to live, parking is very bad for guest, you have to pay and park in public garages anytime you visit here. Front desk staff is very rude!