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Low-Rise Apartment
Central West End, 4050 W Pine Blvd | St. Louis
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Sun Deck
  •  Surface Parking Lot
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.1
Good
8 Reviews

About this Location

Schnucks
8 min walk
Limited nearby
public transit
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
Forest Park
23 min walk

Pricing 

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$890+
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Lounge
    •  Sun Deck
  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Lease Terms

    •  Furnished Units Available
  • Living Room

    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Central A/C
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet deposit for cats  
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool
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Overall rating 7.1/10, based on 8 renter reviews Write a review

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7.2
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5.8
Management
7.2
Value
6.6
Social
7.4
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Too many hidden fees

The environment is nice and everything, but I hated how many hidden fees they have. They charged me after I moved out even when I asked them if they would charge me and they said no. It's super shady and I just feel like they should be more upfront about certain things. I got an email saying I owed $90. I thought that was it until I rechecked the housing portal and it said that I owed over $300. I still don't understand HOW THIS IS POSSIBLE. It's super annoying and shady. Just keep in mind they have a lot of weird hidden fees if you're going to live here.

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Very positive experience

I have had a great experience here. Wonderful location, very safe, and the management team is super responsive. I’m living here again next year and I highly recommend!

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Very Chaotic

I have lived in multiple student apartments, and this is my least favorite. Problems started right away. Do not fall for the free gift cards or free parking all of that stuff is straight-up fraud and has a bunch of stipulations that they will not be made aware of until move-in by then you have signed. There are two elevators in the building, and one doesn't work, so be prepared to use the stairs exclusively, especially when you move in. The move-in process itself was very hostile as they would not help me coming from out of state, come up with a place to have a uhaul box delivered. They even made me file for a permit with the city for the box, which I ended up not even needing. I was more capable of figuring this out using google maps than people who were active on the ground, and I wrongfully assumed would try to help me. The furnishings are cheap and dated and will not be inspected, replaced, or repaired in any way when you move in. There is no organization for receiving packages which seems pretty basic to me. I have had to tell my parents not to send me any packages. On top of this issue, they decide to randomly close the leasing office, which means you have minimal and random opportunities to get packages. They attribute closing the leasing office to the mental health of their employees because they could not find anyone to work for the pitiful wages they no doubt pay. The management company has no problem closing the leasing office because the only people facing the consequences are the residents they do not care about. The fobs they give you are some early 2000s tech that breaks constantly and does not open their clunky gate to let you out of the parking lot you pay extra money for as the premium lot. The front door, which leads right into the mail room, does not lock and has never locked, and you could be approached by the homeless or any number of people in the lobby going to your car. Because of the wide open door, my car was broken into in the premium lot. Honestly, I am shocked no one has been assaulted or mugged in the stairwell because of how easy it is to get inside. If you point out any of this to the leasing office, they will gaslight you and act like you are crazy or unreasonable. Honestly, they just exploit college kids and expect you to move on with your life and move somewhere else next year so they can get a fresh batch of young people to pray on. Hopefully, this review does its part to warn against that behavior. I cannot imagine there are any residents who are happy about this stuff.

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good

so far is ok

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Great Apartment, but frustrating parking situation

Parking was supposed to be included in the rent this year, but there aren't enough spots in either the main lot or the overflow lot, so often I will have to find street parking. They are charging for reserved parking next year which is supposed to help with this issue, but I don't expect it will be sufficiently enforced. The building itself is nice, the apartment was clean and updated when we moved in, and our first-floor apartment has nice big windows and ten-foot ceilings. My only complaints with the building itself are drafty windows (which can make a serious temperature difference in one of the bedrooms relative to the rest of the apartment), thin walls that allow sound to travel, and no overhead lighting/ceiling fans in the living room and bedrooms. The office is mostly run by students who live there which can make it hard to get in touch with management when you have an issue, but maintenance is very responsive to work requests, the building exterior, and common areas are well maintained, and I feel safe at the complex.

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Good apartment for students

West Pine Lofts is an apartment geared for students, so families may not love the environment. My only issue is the parking situation - the lot is small, and if you get back after 7 p.m., there are probably no spots. Our overflow lot is always full too, so you have to resort to street parking where you can find it. They are changing this next year, so now people have to pay for parking. Hopefully the situation is fixed. Also, the walls are very thin, and I hear my neighbors scream when they play video games. Otherwise, I like West Pine Lofts and the amenities. It's about 10-15 to WashU's campus and walking distance from some restaurants, wine bars, etc.

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Great apartment!

Has everything I need. Love it!

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Expensive but Worth it

Worth the price

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 28 Recs

The Scottish Arms
Retreat Gastropub
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
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grocery 1 Rec

Schnucks
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 4 Recs

Watson Martial Arts
The Boxing Gym
Santé Fitness & Wellness
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parks 1 Rec

Ellen Park Sculpture Park
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coffee 5 Recs

Northwest Coffee Roasting Company
Park Avenue Coffee
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop
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About Central West End

Central West End is, perhaps, the most popular neighborhood in St Louis. The neighborhood borders Forest Park, home to both the St Louis Zoo and the Art Museum, and quite a few other activities, including mini golf, hiking, and boat rides on the lake. Central West End is also home to the Cathedral B...
Safe
Active
Library
Shopping
Walkable
Expensive
Convenient
Median rents in Central West End
Studio
$
1,050
1 Bedroom
$
1,200
2 Bedroom
$
1,400

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Central West End Reviews

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I absolutely love the Central West End and recommend it to everyone in St. Louis. In my eyes, there's really no better place to live, unless you are looking for something a bit more budget friendly, and in that case head to our wonderful neighboring community of Tower Grove! The Montclair and Park Frontenac are very affordable options in the CWE. The CWE is filled with beautiful historic homes and buildings. You could spend years learning about all the history of this place. It's also the most walkable neighborhood of STL and you have dozens of bars and restaurants out your doorstep. Also, plenty of spas, fitness centers, doctors, and even Barnes Jewish Hospital all in the area. Forest Park is steps away making the CWE the best place to live! There is still a bit of crime on the outskirts of the CWE (and it has increased with Covid), but the community hires extra security that walk and patrol every night, and the whole neighborhood is very well lit. If you are smart and aware, and avoid walking alone late at night, it is very safe. I have yet to feel in danger in the past 2 years. Highly recommend!
The Central West End has a young professional vibe and feels more like a big city than other areas of St. Louis. Apartments in CWE can be a little more expensive than similar apartments in other areas of St. Louis, but the proximity to the law school, public transit, Forest Park, and night life can’t be beat.
The Central West End is the ideal because it is both entertaining and very safe compared to other parts of the city. On the weekends especially, there is a lot going on here. Many of your basic needs are within walking distance, and if not, they are only a short 5 minute drive away.
I prefer living in the CWE as opposed to downtown area. There are a lot of young professionals, grad students, professional students, etc. in the area. It is just a block away from the Basilica, which had added patrolling security, making the area feel very secure.
Love the central west end, it is such a cute area with lots of places to walk to. I think it allows me to separate work from school because its about 10 minutes away from downtown.
This place is really cool to be next to. I love being within walking distance on coffee and the library. There are also a number of nearby grocery stores and restaurants.
The neighborhood is extremely safe and beautiful. The apartment is within short walking distance of Forest Park and the main part of the Central West End
There's always something happening in the CWE; it's a big social hub. It can feel (and is) unsafe at some times and in some places.

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