WashU places to live

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>As an incoming grad student, I've been looking around at different living options, and found some information offered by the school helpful, and some not so much. </p>

<p>I have entered my name in a roommate potluck, but don't expect to much of it. I also looked through official roommate listings on websites for WashU, as well as the Quadrangle Housing website search, both of which were lacking useful information.</p>

<p>I've even been invited to stay with friends about 2 1/2 miles (8 minute drive) south of campus in a house. Only I'm hoping to live within walking distance.</p>

<p>But my question revolves around known places: Is it a good idea to live around the Loop? Or is the Central West End a better option? From what I've read, the further north of the Loop, the less safety. </p>

<p>I've also checked out a few apartments, with the Embassy and the Chesterfield scoring high in terms of satisfaction, while the West End City apartment looks good, but with lots of dissatisfaction. </p>

<p>Before you respond, I WILL be visiting to see them in person, so I'm not relying on the internet alone, but any helpful advice/caution would be MUCH appreciated.</p>

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<p>sent you a PM!</p>

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<p>Are you going to be at the Danforth campus or at the School of Medicine?</p>

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<p>Danforth campus</p>

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<p>The commute between the two campuses is pretty fast on the metro. I would personally avoid the loop, although it’s probably among the cheapest options. CWE is nice, tending to be more highrise-ish buildings with a fair bit of nightlife and good eats nearby. The Demun neighborhood south of campus is also rather nice place, but quieter with more 3-4 floor buildings except for the Dorchester. UCity between campus and the loop (IE. Greenway, Wash Ave, etc.) tends to have more undergrads I think. Skinker-deBaliviere has a lot of Quadrangle properties, some are amazing, some not so much. A lot of people also live on Forsyth between Big Bend and Clayton.</p>