7west

Would definitely recommend! I lived in 7West for five and a half years, while getting a PhD, and it made living through grad school and COVID-19 a bit more bearable. The building has a nice location between downtown and UMN, making it ideal for grad/law students or young professionals. The gym and clubhouse are nice facilities (really high quality for a building that’s not a high rise), and they have frequent resident events with free snacks and drinks. I find the common areas and halls super... aesthetically pleasing and nice to come home to after a long day. Might not seem like a huge deal, but the windows are both beautiful and super well insulated (which you’ll be thankful for in the MN winters, especially if you’re from out of town). The in-unit appliances are also high quality and large enough to not be constantly doing laundry/dishes. There aren’t as many restaurants nearby as you might get in dinkytown or downtown, but TownHall Brewery and 7Corners Coffee are definitely great options and were go-to places for me (and great for happy hours or off-site but non-zoom work meetings). Only other negative I’d mention is a somewhat high price, but you get what you pay for and 7West is definitely a decent value for the location and amenities. Overall, I had a great time at 7West, and want to give shoutouts to Andrew Z, Danielle G, and the awesome maintenance team who made my years there smooth sailing. If you can swing it, definitely give this place a try! Lee mas

First, some of the managers' attitude is really bad. They still help you, but they will ignore you in the next day, just like you did something really bad. Second, the environment is not as good as the website description. You can smell stinky sometimes in the corridor. They don't upgrade the new items for the fitness room even though the item REALLY needs to be replaced. Third, sometimes you can not find the manager because they come in late. Overall, I will say, if not necessary I will... definitely not choose this place. It does not deserve the price. Lee mas

7West has been such a wonderful place to live since moving from out of state. We chose to live at 7West based on its location to me and my husband’s work, price, amenities. The staff goes above and beyond for their residents and does their best to ensure safety and resident satisfaction. We also acquired a pet while living here, and 7West is so pet-friendly and has plenty of space outside for our pet to play and do it’s business. Also, if there are any maintenance needs, they are done... efficiently and quickly. We feel our apartment has plenty of space for our needs and the upscale furnishings are definitely appreciated. We love living here and thanks to the staff at 7West, we have always felt at home! Lee mas

7west is a bit on the pricey side, however it’s a great place for law students and those working downtown. Jessy, Thomas, Cindy, and Danielle are at the top of their game. ??They do a good job with community events, and make sure everyone gets their packages. On Wednesday mornings coffee and breakfast are available. Gotta try the pancakes!

We lived at 7West for a few years before moving to the other side of town for awhile. When it came time to move once more, we jumped at the chance to live here again!

Some of our favorite things about 7West include:
* Amazing staff that really cares about their residents. I've seen/heard of everything from them sending flowers to newly engaged couples to helping move-ins from out of the country get acclimated. There are regular resident events with delicious food and amazing prizes. And the... care doesn't just extend to the human residents... dogs are favorite visitors to the leasing office, with scrumptious treats and lots of head pats available to all.
* Beautiful apartments. They may be smaller (at least if you're used to a house), but the spaces are so well designed you'll never miss the extra square footage. And the huge floor-to-ceiling windows with loads of natural light help a lot, too!
* Great community spaces, including the biggest, nicest gym I've seen (after touring dozens of downtown apartment buildings). The community room is spacious, the patio has a fantastic view of the river, and the (underused) tea garden is tranquil and beautiful.
* You can't get more convenient of a location. One block off 35 and just a few blocks from downtown. Within walking distance of the west bank light rail station and campus. Lots of bus stops. Nice Ride, Zip Car, plus all the scooters. A half a dozen restaurants. And with the new Trader Joe's just down Washington (an easy 12 minute walk), I can't think of anything that would make it a better place to live.
* Active but quiet neighborhood. You'd think this would be a noisy location, not at all conducive to sleep, but it's actually pretty quiet around here.

There is so much to love here at 7West. From the moment you walk in the building and are greeted by staff that takes the time to learn and remember who you are, you will feel right at home here. (Seriously, the staff is the absolute best!) Lee mas