Finding the perfect apartment near Saint Louis University requires more than just a simple price and location check. Students usually want to know how close they will be to class, what their apartment will look like inside, which amenities are available day to day, and how the leasing process works before committing to a year-long lease. This FAQ page brings those details into one place so students, parents, and guarantors can make an informed decision on where to live while attending SLU.
Living close to campus and the heart of St. Louis shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort or privacy. City Lofts on Laclede offers a more connected way to live, with loft-style apartments in Midtown, a wide range of floor plan options, and community spaces that support both busy academic routines and everyday downtime. Continue reading to learn more about the practical details that matter the most about our St. Louis student apartments.
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
City Lofts on Laclede is located at:
3720 Laclede Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108
City Lofts on Laclede sits in Midtown near Saint Louis University, with restaurants, shopping, and entertainment woven into the surrounding neighborhood.
City Lofts on Laclede is 0.6 miles from Pius XII Memorial Library, 0.7 miles from DuBourg Hall, 0.7 miles from St. Francis Xavier College Church, 0.8 miles from Ritter Hall, and 0.9 miles from the Sinquefield Science & Engineering Center. City Lofts on Laclede offers apartments near SLU that keep the trip to class, study sessions, and campus events short and manageable.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede is close to several SLU destinations students visit often, including Pius XII Memorial Library, DuBourg Hall, Ritter Hall, St. Francis Xavier College Church, and the Sinquefield Science & Engineering Center. This location works well for students who want a Saint Louis University apartment that stays connected with campus life.
City Lofts on Laclede is near a mixture of spots for coffee, quick meals, and casual nights out. Nearby options include Food Hall, Humphrey’s Restaurant & Tavern, Midtown Sushi & Ramen, The Fountain on Locust, Northwest Coffee Roasting, BLK MKT Eats, and Narwhal’s Crafted.
City Lofts on Laclede is close to convenient stops for groceries, pharmacy items, and household basics, including City Foundry STL, Schnucks Lindell, CVS, Walgreens, Whole Foods Market, IKEA, and Rainbow Shops.
There is plenty to do near City Lofts on Laclede. Nearby destinations include Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo, The Loop, The Grove, City Museum, Puttshack, Alamo Drafthouse, The Fabulous Fox, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, and Grand Center. City Lofts places students close to both campus and some of the city’s best-known spots for entertainment and weekends off.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede combines a location near Saint Louis University with easy access to Midtown dining, nearby shopping, and several well-known St. Louis destinations. That balance is part of what makes City Lofts on Laclede stand out among St. Louis student apartments.
2. Floor Plans & Furnishings
City Lofts on Laclede offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, and five-bedroom floor plans. Double occupancy is also available in select units.
No. City Lofts on Laclede offers unfurnished apartments, so residents can bring their own furniture and set up their space in a way that fits their preferences.
City Lofts on Laclede apartments include wood cabinetry, a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, and a deep single-basin sink. These in-unit features cover the everyday kitchen essentials students tend to look for in St. Louis student housing.
Yes. High-speed WiFi is available throughout City Lofts on Laclede, including across the property’s shared spaces and residential areas.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede includes individually keyed bedrooms, which adds privacy within shared apartment layouts. Select units also include shared bathrooms and double occupancy options.
Yes. Top-floor units are available at City Lofts on Laclede for residents who prefer a more elevated style of living.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede includes double occupancy units and units with shared bathrooms. This allows residents to enjoy all the perks of dorm-style living without having to sacrifice the comfort and privacy that comes with life in an off-campus apartment.
City Lofts on Laclede offers a wide range of floor plan sizes, from smaller studio layouts to large shared apartments. Floor plan sizes are described below.
- Studio: 439 square feet
- 1 Bedroom: 373 to 605 square feet
- 2 Bedroom: 862 to 1,150 square feet
- 3 Bedroom: 587 to 1,445 square feet
- 4 Bedroom: 1,800 to 1,900 square feet
- 5 Bedroom: 2,975 square feet
3. Amenities
City Lofts on Laclede includes spaces for studying, working out, unwinding, and everyday convenience. Residents can use the resort-style pool and sundeck, fitness center, study areas, computer lounge, game and media room, pet park, free on-site laundry room, and high-speed WiFi throughout the property.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede has an on-site fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment. Cardio options include treadmills, ellipticals, a stair climber, and a spin bike, while the strength area includes strength machines, cable machines, a power rack, free weights, barbells, and benches.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede includes study areas and a deluxe computer lounge, which gives students dedicated spaces to focus outside their apartment when they want a change of setting.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede has a resort-style pool and sundeck. This adds an outdoor space where residents can recharge, spend time with friends, or take a break from classes when the weather is nice.
City Lofts on Laclede includes a game and media room with ping pong, shuffleboard, and a pool table. These spaces add another option for downtime and casual socializing close to home.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede has a complimentary on-site laundry room with washers and dryers. Having laundry available on site adds everyday convenience, especially for students balancing classes, work, and packed weekly schedules.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede includes a resort-style pool, sundeck, and pet park. Those outdoor amenities give residents space to step outside, relax, or spend time with their pets without leaving the property.
4. Community Perks & Resident Programming
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede offers resident programming designed to help residents build connections and lead a healthy lifestyle. The event model centers on helping residents feel like they belong while creating opportunities to get involved beyond their apartment.
P.A.W.S. is the resident programming model used at City Lofts on Laclede. It is built around philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth, so events are meant to support more than just entertainment.
City Lofts on Laclede focuses on creating a place where residents feel cared for, included, and connected to the people around them. The goal is to support a living experience that feels welcoming while still giving students space to settle into their own routines.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede uses resident events and shared amenity spaces to help create natural opportunities for connection. Students can meet neighbors through programming as well as in common areas like the game and media room, study spaces, pool area, and fitness center.
5. Management, Maintenance, & Security
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede has an on-site management team available to help with lease questions, package support, and everyday resident needs during office hours. Having staff at the property gives residents a straightforward way to get help when questions come up.
Maintenance requests at City Lofts on Laclede are primarily submitted online through the resident portal. Once a request is sent in, the on-site team helps coordinate service and follow-up, which gives residents a simple way to report issues and track needed repairs.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede’s on-site team helps with package delivery as part of its day-to-day resident support. This adds convenience for students who regularly receive online orders, school materials, or personal deliveries.
City Lofts on Laclede includes FOB-controlled building access for residents, security cameras throughout the property, FOB-controlled access to amenity spaces, and individually locking bedrooms within units. These features add controlled access at key entry points and more privacy within shared apartments.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede includes individually locking bedrooms within units.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede uses FOB-controlled access for amenity spaces to limit entry to just residents and their guests.
Yes. Security cameras are located throughout City Lofts on Laclede.
6. Parking & Transportation
City Lofts on Laclede offers several parking options for residents, including surface lot parking for $30 per month, uncovered garage parking for $50 per month, and covered garage parking for $75 per month. That range gives residents different choices depending on their budget and parking needs.
Yes. Guest parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at City Lofts on Laclede.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede offers multiple parking options on-site, including garage and surface parking, which makes it a practical choice for students who want to keep a vehicle close to home while living near SLU.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede is near several public transportation hubs in St. Louis, including the MetroLink and MetroBus services.
7. Pet Policies
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede allows cats, dogs, and service or emotional support animals to reside on our property.
City Lofts on Laclede allows up to two animals per apartment. Residents planning to bring more than one pet should keep that limit in mind and coordinate with their roommates before move-in.
Yes. Certain dog breeds are not permitted at City Lofts on Laclede. Restricted breeds include Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of those breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted at City Lofts on Laclede. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, and insects.
City Lofts on Laclede charges a $500 pet fee per pet at move-in. Students planning to bring a pet should factor that into their budget when considering which floor plan they are planning on selecting.
Yes. In addition to the move-in pet fee, City Lofts on Laclede charges $35 per pet each month.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede includes an on-site pet park, so residents have a designated outdoor space for their pets to relieve themselves, socialize, and burn off some extra energy without needing to leave the property.
Anyone planning to bring a pet should be prepared for both the one-time pet fee and the recurring monthly pet charge. City Lofts on Laclede also includes a pet park, which adds a useful on-site feature for daily routines with a pet.
The leasing office can help you learn more about pet policy details, including approval requirements, pet limits, and any additional guidelines that apply before move-in.
8. Leasing & Property Information
City Lofts on Laclede’s housing contracts begin in mid-August and end in late July. Monthly payments are divided into 12 equal installments across the lease term.
Monthly installment payments are due on the first day of each month. Payments can be made through the resident portal or by check at the management office.
The monthly installment includes high-speed internet, basic cable, and access to City Lofts on Laclede’s amenity spaces.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede offers roommate matching through RoomSync. The platform lets residents match based on lifestyle preferences such as cleanliness, study habits, and sleep schedules, and it also includes gender-inclusive matching tools.
RoomSync gives residents more say in the roommate matching process instead of leaving the match entirely up to chance. The platform also accounts for living considerations such as service animals and emotional support animals during matching.
Yes. City Lofts on Laclede allows housing contract assignments. Residents who need to transfer their lease should contact the leasing office for the next steps and current requirements.
City Lofts on Laclede requires residents to carry liability insurance as part of the housing contract. Residents can either provide proof of their own coverage through the property’s insurance partner or be automatically enrolled in the Damage Waiver Program for a monthly fee.
No. City Lofts on Laclede is not limited to undergraduate residents and also appeals to graduate students and young professionals.