Downtown St. Louis Apartments & Lofts: Washington Avenue Living Guide
Find downtown St. Louis apartments and lofts for rent by comparing the home itself and the building around it. Start with featured Oliver Properties communities, then The Victor and AHM-associated Downtown West apartments. Compare the differences that shape daily life: layout, finishes, laundry, work space, recreation and parking. Published amenities are a starting point: check the specific unit, current facilities and written lease terms. Thinking of buying? See our Downtown St. Louis condo guide.
Apartments & lofts for rent: start with the unit
A loft’s open plan can feel very different from a conventional apartment, even at the same bedroom count. Compare full-height bedroom walls, doors, window placement, storage and a work area—not just a dramatic ceiling or a room count. Ask for the particular floor plan and inspect the home you would lease, because model photographs can show different finishes and layouts.
| Compare | Look for | Ask before applying |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy and layout | Enclosed bedrooms, a useful kitchen and room for your furniture | Is the advertised office a separate room, a loft platform or a nook in a select plan? |
| Laundry and finishes | The actual washer/dryer, appliances, counters and flooring | Are the pictured finishes and appliances in this unit? |
| Shared facilities | The fitness, work, package and outdoor spaces you would use | Are there additional charges, guest limits or seasonal restrictions? |
| Parking and access | Garage versus surface parking, entry technology and elevators | Is a space leased separately, assigned or included, and what are the vehicle limits? |
| Total lease cost | Rent plus required recurring charges and deposits | Request the written fee schedule, utility responsibilities and lease terms. |
Oliver Properties: featured Washington Avenue lofts
Begin with Six Cord and the other Washington Avenue communities marketed by Oliver Properties. Historic loft details, unit finishes and shared facilities vary from building to building; use the features below to build a shortlist around the way you want to live.
Six Cord
One-, two- and three-bedroom loft layouts; exposed brick and cedar ceilings, quartz counters and in-unit laundry. Published shared features include a rooftop terrace, game lounge, fitness center, sauna/cold-plunge room and garage parking.
Bogen Lofts
One-, two- and three-bedroom lofts with high ceilings and historic detail. The property advertises a rooftop sky lounge, dog park, clubroom, coffee station and fitness facilities. Confirm laundry, kitchen specifications and parking for the particular home.
Ventana Lofts
In-unit laundry, large closets and varied kitchen finishes. Select homes have loft offices or private rooftop patios. Compare the advertised rooftop clubroom, fitness facilities and on-site garage with the access terms for your lease.
Vangard Lofts
One- and two-bedroom layouts with brick and timber character and in-unit laundry. Shared features include fitness facilities, a grilling deck, clubroom and package lockers; published parking categories include surface, covered and garage options.
Vista Lofts
Loft character, tall windows, in-unit laundry and walk-in closets, with a resident lounge and covered on-site garage. Review the actual home’s layout and finishes rather than assuming it shares every amenity of neighboring buildings.
Cordovan on the Park
Loft layouts with large windows, stainless kitchen appliances and in-unit laundry. Published shared features include a lounge, patio deck, fitness and study space; the property lists both garage and surface parking.
Before applying, confirm the specific home, current amenity access and parking terms. Photos illustrate the buildings and example spaces; layouts, finishes and availability vary.
The Victor: rooftop recreation, work space & garage parking
At 1717 Olive Street, The Victor combines apartment finishes with a substantial set of shared facilities. Its official amenities include quartz counters, stainless appliances and Bosch in-unit laundry. Office-nook flex rooms apply to select units; compare the actual floor plan if a separate work area matters.
The rooftop and recreation areas provide a different comparison from a smaller building’s lounge or a simple fitness room. Ask which facilities you would actually use and what access rules apply. For parking, clarify the space assignment, charges and vehicle access before signing.
AHM-associated apartments in Downtown West
Compare these AHM-associated Downtown West communities for different layouts, work spaces and shared amenities. Look at each building on its own: a rooftop terrace at one community does not tell you what is offered at another.
The 22
Studio, one- and two-bedroom categories, exposed brick and modern kitchens. The official site lists a rooftop terrace, fitness facilities, indoor parking and Latch entry. Confirm the individual plan, parking terms and shared-space rules.
The Draper
One- and two-bedroom layouts with in-unit laundry and large windows. Published shared features include fitness, private workspaces, club space, bike storage, a pet spa and assigned parking; ask about the parking location and charges.
The Beatrice
Exposed brick, high ceilings, open layouts, stainless kitchens and in-unit laundry. The property lists keyless entry and pet-friendly living. Ask about your specific unit and parking rather than assuming a pool, gym or rooftop is included.
Match the building amenities to your routine
For working from home, compare a private office in the unit with shared workspaces: an office nook in a select Victor plan is different from Victor’s coworking spaces or the work areas advertised at Draper and Cordovan. Ask where doors, windows and power outlets are located and check internet options for the actual home.
For recreation, decide whether a fitness room, rooftop terrace, pool or court would change daily life enough to influence the choice. Six Cord advertises a sauna/cold-plunge room; The Victor advertises a rooftop pool and pickleball; Vangard lists an outdoor grilling deck. These are different facilities, not a universal “luxury” package. Confirm current access and seasonal conditions before applying.
For driving, distinguish covered, garage and surface spaces. Cordovan lists both garage and surface parking, while Vangard advertises multiple parking categories. Clarify the assigned or unassigned arrangement, the actual space, charging rules and any separate agreement. Ask how resident, visitor and delivery access work in practice.
Compare the full lease cost, not just the headline rent
If you are looking for affordable lofts or apartments, start with a written total-cost comparison for the homes you are considering. Required fees, utilities, parking, pets, storage and move-in charges can make two advertised rents difficult to compare. This guide does not publish current rents, concessions or availability; those change by unit and lease date.
- Request the specific lease length, deposit and application terms before paying a fee.
- Ask which utilities, internet services and recurring building charges are your responsibility.
- Confirm pet rules, parking arrangements and any separate amenity or storage charges.
- Compare enclosed bedrooms and usable space as well as advertised square footage; inspect the unit’s condition.
- Keep copies of the written terms. A promotion or model-home photograph is not the lease agreement.
Living around Washington Avenue
Look beyond the apartment tour: compare groceries, errands, dining, transit and the routes you expect to use. The restaurant guide and things-to-do guide can help you picture the neighborhood. Visit at the times relevant to your routine, check the routes you expect to use, and ask about building policies for deliveries, guests and move-ins.
Use the existing apartment directory for more rental-building profiles and Live for the broader homes directory. Renting a loft and buying a condominium are different decisions: a loft describes a style of space, not its ownership structure. A condo may be leased by its individual owner; verify the actual lease and any association rules.
Downtown apartments & lofts FAQ
What is the difference between a downtown loft and an apartment?
Loft describes a style of space, often with open layouts or exposed historic structure; apartment describes a rental home. Inspect the actual plan for bedroom privacy, storage, windows and laundry. A loft can also be a separately owned condominium.
Which apartments have rooftop amenities?
Six Cord advertises a rooftop terrace, Bogen a sky lounge, Ventana a rooftop clubroom and The 22 a rooftop terrace. The Victor advertises a rooftop pool, sundeck and pickleball. Confirm current access, guest rules and seasonal conditions for the particular community.
Can I find lofts with in-unit laundry?
Official property information lists in-unit laundry at Six Cord, Ventana, Vangard, Vista, Cordovan, The Victor, Draper and Beatrice. Confirm the appliances and condition in the particular home rather than relying on a model image. Bogen laundry details need unit-specific confirmation.
Which features should I compare for working from home?
Compare a separate enclosed room, a select-plan office nook and shared workspaces as different options. Check the actual layout, internet service and workspace rules. The Victor, Draper and Cordovan advertise different shared work facilities.
Is apartment parking included?
Do not assume so. Properties advertise garage, covered and surface options, with terms that can depend on the unit or separate lease. Confirm the actual space, charge, assignment, vehicle limits and access arrangement in writing.
How can I compare affordable apartments or lofts?
Compare the written total lease cost, including required fees, utilities, parking and other charges. This guide does not rank current affordability or quote live rents; unit pricing and concessions change.
Does every unit have the amenities shown in the photos?
No such assumption should be made. Layouts, finishes and private outdoor areas vary. Some features apply only to select units, while shared facilities have separate rules and seasonal conditions. Review the actual home and lease.
Should condo buyers use this rental comparison?
Use it to understand the neighborhood, not to identify condos for sale. Buyers need a separate review of condominium ownership, association finances, rules, insurance and financing. A rental-building or management profile does not prove a home is available to buy.