The metro flatts is an apartment complex located in the Central West End. There is a Whole Foods in walking distance, as well as several restaurants and shops. I live here with my boyfriend and our dog, and I feel safe walking around by myself or with my dog. The apartment is right next to Barnes Jewish and the Wash U hospital/medical buildings. For that reason, most of the building is inhabited by professionals working there. The building is clean and quiet, but the walls are thick and I’ve never had a problem when I’ve thrown a party or had people over. The only downside is that it is not walking distance to SLU’s campuses, but it is only a short drive. My boyfriend is on SLU’s med campus and I am on SLU’s law campus, and it takes us each about 10-15 minutes to get to classes.

Great place

Not sure if this is due to COVID or not, but I can tell you as nice as this complex is, it's incredibly expensive. Management is great and has some nice amenities (gym, dog park, snack bar, etc.), and maintenance is always fast to respond. However, you can definitely tell it's an older apartment that's been recently renovated. Location is fantastic being right next to Forest Park and Euclid, but significantly more expensive than comparable apartment complexes nearby.

This is not a typical location for law students. I am the only one that I know of at this property, and I chose to live her primarily because my roommate/significant other is medical student and the complex is across the street from the WashU med school. Metro Flats was just recently renovated and everything is like new. Rent is on the high end compared to many other options, but I think it is well worth the cost if you can afford it. The location is in the heart of the Central West End, so there is easy access to bars, restaurants, and other entertainment. This is also by far the best complex for pets, especially dogs, if you have one. We have our own dog park in one of our two courtyards within the property. The only issue is that we get noise from sirens somewhat often since we are right across from Barnes Jewish Hospital, but it is not much of a problem at all. It has never kept me from being able to sleep, and the walls are very thick so they do a good job blocking noise from other units as well.