Apartment hunters in STL have a huge task in finding a great place to live. Let me save you some time and tell you to take a hard pass on this place. Over the past three years this complex has taken a huge dive down into the level of unacceptable conditions. It appears they will just about rent to anyone just to put people in apartments without any regard for adjoining tenants. The tenants above us were so noisy it was a contributing factor to our decision to get away. It was constant noise. If you make the mistake of choosing this place you will be alarmed at the apathy coming from their office personnel. Any questions we had was a bother to them. At one time they tried everything except the right thing when we were dealing with an extremely noisy bathroom fan. Once they even bent the blades to "fix" it. They never did fix our ice maker in the whole time we were there. Security is a huge issue as we were alerted to kids kicking on doors during the night. Unattended children walking onto private patios was a problem. A gate at the back of the property was never locked allowing strangers on city streets to walk right into the complex. Dumpsters were constantly overflowing and infested with raccoons. Watch out! Don't get bit. The property managers along with the office manager and staff are completely indifferent to your concerns and appear to try to get by with the minimum amount of work. In summation, save yourself the time of going here to visit or renting here. Some reviews from other apartments seem like past tenants were just getting back at their former landlords. THIS is not one of those. It is an HONEST review of what we put up with. We never knew how could it could be now that we are in our new place. These people have it figured out here. The people at Park Forest -- don't have a clue!! read more

Park Forest Apartments - The top of our patio fence in dire need of scraping, sanding and staining. Left that way for four years. - Apartments Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Very poor office management and they never want to fully complete maintenance work only do patch work

My daughter and I have lived here over a year now and just love it. Initially it was the lovely grounds and amenities we enjoyed so much. What I didn't expect was the wonderful community of residents and excellent management of the complex. The management is consistently responsive and helpful. They really go the extra distance to quickly resolve any issues and to support the community environment. I didn't expect to care about the community element since I hadn't experienced it before, but that, along with how responsive they are, has become one of my favorite things about living here. As an example, our cat recently went missing. The Park Forest management sent out a message to all residents and staff to be on the lookout and they would send me updates when they learned of any sightings. As my daughter and I searched, I was also touched by the response from so many residents who were looking and messaging me. They would stop and talk to me and my daughter when they saw us out searching. The last place I lived, no one even acknowledged you. I'd give more stars if I could. This is a great place to live. read more

Love the location and close knit neighbors. Staff are frustrating as well as the parent company. Lawn crew misses cutting areas routinely. Ground guy does not know plants-he has weed eated and sprayed planted landscape. Maintenance is usually initially addressed quickly, but completion will lag on. We had an open hole in our wall from a broken outdoor spicket for weeks because the guys were busy. Lease renewal increases are being proposed at 9 to 11% while local comps call for 4%. Don't try to work up the chain of command. The parent company Michelson, won't talk to residents. They want the manager to handle. The managers response to everything is, "I'll check with corporate and get back to you." Less service with more expenses does not add up. read more

So we lived here for about 5 years. The apartments are well made, the rent is reasonable and the office and staff are prompt and efficient. The grounds are beautiful and there are community garden plots available for use. There is a nice outdoor pool, a gym , clubhouse and a great dog park. We have never had a cause of complaint. Right outside apartment complex is the river de Peres walkway and the bike trail which is great for walks or biking. Only downside I can think of is that public transport or any shops or restaurants are about a mile away and you need a car or a bike to get to places. read more

This is the best placed I've lived. The staff really cares about the residents and if something is wrong it gets fixed as soon as possible. There are events every month that are well attended because they are so much fun. There are also constant improvements to the community like expanding the dog park. It's just a great place to call home. read more

We have really enjoyed our time at park forest! We have lived year for nearly two years now. The community is nice, maintenance keeps up with any problems you have, the apartments are updated and clean, there are plenty of fun events and giveaways, and management is friendly and deals with issues and complaints very well. The location is also really nice! Far enough from the main city but close to everything, including the greenway which is nice for runs, walks, and bike rides in the nice weather! If we weren't moving out of state, we would be staying another year! The only complaint is the rising car break ins, but they have just implemented a security guard to help with that so I imagine that will improve soon too! read more

The townhouses are very nice, and a great place to live for students and younger people! It's a quiet place, with not much going on outside to disrupt! read more

I'm just not sure anymore. The place seems to be a lot different compared to 3 years ago when I first moved in under different management. I've never once been concerned about the safety in the area. However, an incident this past Sunday evening (gun fire) has made things very questionable. While the staff is very responsive to questions/concerns, the upkeep of the facilities (i.e gym and laundry area) is rarely up to par compared to other Michelson Organization properties (i.e the Orian in CWE). I am not sure where the disconnect is, but there clearly is one. And, for the cost of living/rent, it's not worth it. read more

March 2019: The manager, Kristina Singen, is a bona fide racist bully. I left Park Forest apartments over 2 years ago but she has continued to file case after case against me. In 2017, she filed 6 (SIX) cases against me under Michelson Properties (the owner company) to obtain occupancy for ONE apartment. She has now, in 2019, filed yet another case against me under Park Forest Apartments, to make it look like I have been evicted multiple times from multiple properties. This is despite her initial filings being under Michelson. Fortunately for me, people know sickness and racism when they see it. I had never been evicted before, and have not been evicted since. Kristina Singen also monitors my Facebook account and filed this latest case after I posted that I bought a car. She is trying to sue me for money I do not owe and will not pay "just to get her off my back." Karma gets people like her. I will also not stop living my best life and sharing my achievements on my Facebook page because of one miserable freak. Get a life. It turns out Kristina Singen lives in a trailer in a mobile home park. While there is nothing wrong with that, it does cast perspective on her resentment of a black person's occupation of a "nice" apartment complex. July 2017: There has been a perceptible lowering of customer service quality from the office since Sarah left. Despite never having been late with rent, Kristina Singen, the manager, picked a fight with me by ordering me to get rid of my pets, which were on my rental application and for which I pay monthly pet rent. This fight ended up in court as an eviction. And NO, my Lhasa Apso did not bite anyone. Surely there would be some kind of police or first responder's report about that? Apparently that's the excuse she uses when questioned about her harassment and victimization of me. Aside from personal vendettas, you will be bombarded with weekly edicts that whether you are present or not, the office will need access to your apartment. You will have notices put through your door every other day bothering you about this or that. It's not a peaceful place anymore. Rent elsewhere. As an aside, it is also dangerous to turn into the apartment complex when driving north on River des Peres as you have to pause mid traffic until the oncoming traffic slows down enough to let you through. During rush hour, the wait can last several minutes. Also, the steep slope uphill into the apartment complex can be difficult to navigate in rainy or icy conditions. read more

My husband daughter and I will have lived here 2 years as of January 2021. Although we are moving and buying a home, we have truly had the best experience here at Park Forest Apartments and Townhomes! Our 3 level townhome has served us well. The bedrooms are great sizes, the open kitchen floor plan makes everything feel so open, and everything is updated and modern! Maintenance is always so quick to resolve any issues, and they are SO friendly. During the winter the streets and sidewalks are plowed and free of snow and ice. The clubhouse is such a nice place for our monthly tenant events (and even better for private events for an extremely reasonable price!) The pool in the summer time is always clean and well maintained. The gym is also a nice amenity as that can cut out an extra expense! The play ground is nice for all the neighborhood children, and the new gazebo is just what that little area needed. Park Forest has been a nice place for my family, and we will miss this little community when we move. We have made some of the greatest friends here read more

Three months into living at Park Forest Apartments, and I am seriously smitten with the place. The staff is friendly and courteous, but the upmost professionals. The ladies in the office remember me in person and always asked about our wedding. Their maintenance staff is phenomenal (and available 24 hours!). They always respond within 30-45 minutes, even for minor repairs. And they leave notes explaining what was wrong and how they corrected it. Once, a staff member drew a picture for us to explain what was going on with our plumbing. And, for this particular call, the office followed up the next day to ensure everything was fixed. The apartments are nice quality with lovely touches like all brushed silver fixtures. All apartments have either a patio or balcony and some storage. The complex has valet trash & recycling, a large swimming pool, a 24 hour fitness center, a club house you can rent free of charge, a playground, sand volleyball, and it is right next to the River Des Peres Greenway. We are also loving the location- between Watson & Gravois, close to Affton, Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, and South City. If you are apartment hunting in this area, definitely check it out! read more

We lived here for about 5 months while our house was under repair. The staff is friendly and communicative. The maintenance took care of any issues we found very promptly. It's pet-friendly (a huge plus for us) and lots of green space in the complex to take the dogs out for a walk. There is also a very nice trail near the apartment if you enjoy a good running/walking/biking. The only downside of this place is the old facility. The unit we stayed was recently renovated so it is much nicer and modern, but the thin walls were definitely a little bit of an issue at times. I definitely recommend living here, though. read more

The management, staff, and facilities (pool, gym, playground, etc.) are top notch. The apartment complex is run by an amazing bunch of people always willing to help you out. The one thing that brings the review down (that the staff cannot do anything about) is the actual building structure. The walls are so thin between apartments that not only can you hear loud music/movies, but you can hear others going up and down the stairs (in the 2 and 3 story town homes), and even louder conversations. Great staff, unfortunately the facilities are just not the best. read more

I've lived at Park Forest for nearly 2 years and I can honestly say that I have no complaints about my stay. The complex is very well maintained, the neighbors are all extremely friendly, and the staff are always on top of things. Unfortunately, I've found a job on the outskirts of town and will probably be moving out, already I can see that no complex will meet the standards that Park Forest set :(. Oh, and I love that it is so close to I-44. I feel so deeply about I-44! There is hardly EVER traffic, it makes commuting so much more pleasant. read more

The best apartments on this side of town...hands down. The staff made my apartment search a pleasant experience but the real WOW factor shinned through on my move in day. I moved from Southern Missouri and the day of my move everything that could have gone wrong did. I hired a moving company and was a little ahead of them in my car. I was about 20 minutes away from the community when my car broke down on the side of the highway!! The moving company continued to the community but were going to be unable to move my belongings in without someone present in the home. Upon notifying the staff of my situation they quickly sprung into action. The Property Manager, Kristina drove to meet me on the side of the highway, not only did she call a tow truck for me (that was there in minutes) she also directed them to a mechanic shop she had personal experience with (since I knew nothing about the area), she then allowed me to throw a few personal items in her car as she drove me back to the property. Meanwhile the assistant, Catherine was at my apartment home waiting when the movers arrived. The staff at Park Forest went above and beyond to save the day!!!!!! The community is well maintained, lots of amenities and have the best resident functions. If you are looking for top notch service, Park Forest is the place to be!!! Thank you to the amazing staff who continues to wow me with my experience. read more