I overall enjoyed this place. Elevators are TERRIBLE and you're lucky to have one that's functioning but other than that it was okay. Actually apartment was nice minus a few roaches along the way read more

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my ceiling caved in and I wasn't the only one. Very poor communication from management. Stay far away. No hot water in february for 20 days. No discount on rent and they wanted me to sign an NDA just for them to pay for a hotel. The elevator didn't work half the time because the elevator door doesn't close and gets stuck. It's also LOUD. CONSTANTLY under construction, too. RUN!!!! read more

I lived in the Ellsworth (now the Raphael, same property and management with a new name) under STL citywide/Asprient/Lux Living for almost a year, and it was the singular worst rental experience I have had. During my time, my studio had a broken toilet, broken shower, a hole left in the wall for 6 months by maintenance, 2 gas leaks (one of which is shown in the following photo, how maintenance left my apartment after being unable to install the stove--yes gas was leaking into the apt.), mold in the unit-provided AC on move in, half of my apartment without electricity for 2 weeks, and many ceiling leaks. The apartment was very stressful to live in, and maintenance/the landlords were impossible to reach (my landlord Brad John dodged my calls of my seeking help for the issues of my apartment). The building was also quite unsafe, with trash in the stairwells and who-knows-what in the basement laundry area; there was an issue with mail from the mailroom consistently being stolen and my bicycle was stolen from the garage during my time there (management did nothing). The property/management is in a decent location all in all being near WashU Medicine (however between my bike being stolen and an incident I experienced right around the corner from the Ellsworth I cannot say it is perfectly safe). This apartment/living experience brought me immense amount of stress and mental anguish all in all. I posted this review a LONG while ago, they offered me money in exchange for silence about a year ago (never gave the money because I wouldn't take down the review), and somehow they got it taken down. So I am happy to add my voice back in the mix now that I see St. Louis noticing their terrible neglect. read more

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Horrendous apartment building. Trash in the hallways, lost power for days from a storm, elevators are not functioning most of the time and even have found FECES on the floor multiple times. Area is fine, car got broken into parked right outside and the landlord does not have exterior cameras on his building so was of no use. DO NOT LIVE HERE. read more

Ellsworth Apartments - Apartments Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Love it! Lived in this apt for a year until I got relocated for work. As a girl from out of town, I felt safe, liked the quaint features, enjoyed my neighbors, had no troubles with the lease. Neighbors: Many young professionals, grad students attending near-by Wash U, few older singletons, shares pool with another building in the area. I got to know my neighbors so well we would go out for dinner and walks in the neighborhood. Amenities: Old style construction 1930's, quaint features and country kitchen, no A/C but a window unit can be provided upon request, bright and sunny, pool, parking garage, laundry facility $1 per load. There's a dry cleaner, market, hair salon, and pharmacy attached at street level. Close to Forest Park, banks, restaurants, post office, hardware store, grocery, Walgreens, church, you name it. Safety first: I always felt safe coming home at night, knew people in the building, near-by street parking, landlord is very personable, inside entry only. landlord: Dubbed "flip flop Steve" is very personable and takes the extra effort to introduce you to new comers and other people in the building. Is very thorough about making sure there are no surprises to you in the lease, and truly accommodates to the best of his ability. He even throws a catered holiday party at the end of the year. Lease: Offer 1 yr, 6 month and month-to-month. Last month included free. Overall: I loved the area, the lease was flexible, neighbors were great, parking no problem, safe, convenient, and cute charm. Landlord went above and beyond if an issue arose. Plus, there's a pool! Downside: It's not a new fancy building, no central A/C so summer months can get warm. Wish I could find a place for this price with this charm in my new city. read more

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Awful. Just awful. Renovate at all costs. Doesn't matter how badly it disturbs the current tenants.

Third-world living. No matter how desperate you are, it's not worth it. Total dump: -cockroaches everywhere despite toxic chemicals sprayed in your living spaces monthly -lead exposure! chipping paint everywhere and cracks in the ceiling -filth, cat hair and dust in the textured plaster walls and baseboards from previous tenants -beige, beige, beige with more beige paint on the windows, tile and hardware -cracks in glass windows, unsafe to open -poor ventilation and no insulation, hot in the summer and cold in the winter -constant problems with elevators and the off-site pool Tiny, dirty kitchen: -congealed dirt and grease on floors and walls -cockroach feces in the cabinets -no room for full-size appliances -worn, cheap linoleum -cabinets don't close because of layers of paint over hardware You'd be better off with a hot plate and mini-fridge someplace clean and pest-free. Cold showers, leaks and rot in the bathroom: -expect cold showers in the morning -neighbors will flush their toilets to get back at you if you're lucky enough to get 3 minutes of hot water -hard water and poor water pressure -leaks from the bathroom ceiling -no outlets in the bathroom -rotting woodwork in the shower Don't expect to ever feel clean. Unprofessional property manager: -the guy NEVER leaves the building - if you see him you'll understand why - nosy, weirdly controlling and limits your privacy -unprofessional appearance - soiled polo shirt, shorts and flip-flops year-round -leaves passive-aggressive notes on every possible surface -hostile towards dogs and their owners - even if the building is pet-friendly, he's not - forces dogs to use the back entrance, skips the passive-aggressive and goes straight to aggressive when it comes to dogs -puts the minimum BTU air conditioner in your unit for maximum charges -extremely unprofessional, unfriendly Smelly and disgusting: -mildew from rotting wood behind radiators and bathroom -dog shit festering in the sun right next to the rear door -moldy, dusty and filthy -chemical smell from insecticides sprayed in your living space Neighborhood -NOT like the rest of the Central West End -cheap storefront businesses attract crime -employees stand on the sidewalk smoking for most of the day Right outside the door to your building: -sketchy people, loitering, drinking 40oz beers, smoking and buying lotto tickets -panhandlers all over the place begging for money Expect to be hassled by these people daily. read more

I absolutely adore my apartment at the Ellsworth, and I'll be sad to leave it in a few weeks. It's so quaint and cozy and being in a corner unit means LOTS of great natural light. My unit is actually the one in the Yelp pictures. I rented a master studio with furniture for a fantastic price and there was a summer special last year when I moved, so I got the 12th month free if I signed a year lease!! Electricity and water are included in the rent and I paid extra for a parking spot which is a must to avoid scraping snow off the car in the winter mornings. The parking garage is on the first floor and safe. The Ellsworth is a safe and secure building and it's two blocks from Euclid street, which is the main strip of restaurants, bars, and shops in the Central West End. The landlord Steve is so so so kind and accommodating; he is easily reached and responds immediately to maintenance requests, which have only been twice during my year here (leaky ceiling in the bathroom that's now patched up). He is on top of details and just a very sweet person. It's shocking to see the few bad reviews on here because I have had zero complaints about living here. I have not experienced the cockroaches or filth that a couple reviews mention. I feel clean here and the apartment has a nice Victorian vibe with crystal doorknobs and arched doorways. There is a pool a block away in another building that we have access to. There are several washers and dryers on the basement floor and it's a dollar for each. It's among the cheapest I've seen in the area and I would absolutely recommend the Ellsworth! read more

Living in the Ellsworth has been an amazing experience. It is by far the best value in the central west end. You have everything you need right there. And though the apartments are small, as is so commonly the case in desireable cosmopolitan neightbourhoods, the experience is really what you make of it. Not only have I loved living in the Ellsworth, but everyone who came over to my apartment was in awe. I had a beautful view in a historic building, a cafe, restaurant, pharmacy and dry cleaner just downstairs, all on a beautiful tree lined street. There is plenty of character and the CWE is by far the best location in St. Louis. I'm not sure where the complaints about the are stemming from. I know that living here has provided me an amazing quality of life. It leaves me to wonder if those who hated it had the wrong expectations going in, or if they had anomously inferior experiences there. As far as I have known, my neightbours appreciated the living experience as much as myself. This building is surely not for everyone. If you don't like walkable urban neighborhoods, diverse neighbors, Small Spaces (we had a 650 square foot Master Studio), or old fashioned buildings, then maybe look elsewhere. But this has been an extremely fulfilling living experience for me. Also, the landlord is incredibly helpful and understanding. Great place to live and the neighbourhood is only getting better. read more

I have only been living here a few days and I absolutely LOVE it! It's my first time in an apartment building and my first time in the city, and I couldn't have been more lucky than to end up here. Steve, the property manager is one of the kindest men I have ever met and very attentive to the needs of his tenants. The manager of their sister building, The Jackson Arms, is just as friendly. It is clean, efficient, and so quiet I almost forget I am living in St Louis. And it is in an awesome location. You have the peace and quiet of a nice residential neighborhood; yet walking distance from the fun and excitement of the Central West End business district. Not to mention the historical charm this building encompasses. Don't waste your time with other places. The Ellsworth is perfect. read more

I moved into the Ellsworth 19 years ago from just right across the street to escape a roach infested, poorly managed building with no on-site manager. And wow! What a night and day difference. I was attracted by the utilities included rent and nearby pool, but I have stayed this long for the location, friends and neighbors, and the kindest, most attentive on-site manager in the entire west end! It's within walking distance of just about anywhere you want to be in the area. As is the case with any 85 year-old building, there are issues on occasion. But to their credit, the maintenance staff and building management are always on top of those issues and resolve them quickly, often immediately. I have been recommending the Ellsworth by word of mouth to my friends, acquaintances, nearby neighbors, and co-workers for years, but now I'm posting it for everyone to see. The Ellsworth is a great building to be in, to live in, and to enjoy life in the central west end! read more