Apartments Near the LRT in South Edmonton: Life Next to Century Park Station
If your week involves getting to class, the office or downtown, where you live in relation to the LRT matters more than almost anything else. Louvre Residences sits steps from **Century Park station** on Edmonton's Capital Line. Here's what that means day to day.
## Direct trains, no transfers
From Century Park, the Capital Line runs north through south Edmonton to:
- **Southgate**, for shopping and services
- **The University of Alberta**, for students, faculty and hospital staff
- **Downtown Edmonton**, for offices, events and nightlife
No transfers means a predictable commute you can spend reading, studying or catching up on email.
## What going car-light can save
Owning a car in Edmonton adds up: insurance, fuel, maintenance, winter tires and parking can easily run several hundred dollars a month. Living next to the LRT lets many households drop to one car, or none. For students and young professionals, that's money back in the budget for rent, savings or travel.
## When you do drive
Not everyone can go car-free, and you don't have to. Louvre has secure, heated underground parking, so winter mornings start without scraping windshields. You're also close to 111 Street, 23 Avenue, Gateway Boulevard and Anthony Henday Drive, so trips to South Edmonton Common, the airport or out of town are quick.
## Errands without the hassle
Living by the LRT also means you can:
- Ride to Southgate Centre for shopping
- Walk or drive a few minutes to South Edmonton Common
- Bike to nearby parks and the Blackmud Creek ravine (Louvre has dedicated bike storage on the main floor)
## Who benefits most
- **U of A students and staff**: a direct ride to campus
- **Downtown workers**: skip downtown rent and parking costs
- **Hybrid workers**: commute in on office days, enjoy a quieter neighbourhood the rest of the week
- **Newcomers to Edmonton**: get around the city easily while you learn it
## Come see the commute for yourself
**Is Louvre Residences close to the LRT?**
Yes. Louvre Residences is steps from Century Park LRT station on the Capital Line, with direct service to Southgate, the University of Alberta and downtown Edmonton.**Can I live in Century Park without a car?**
Many residents do. The LRT handles commutes north, and shopping, parks and services are nearby. If you keep a car, Louvre offers heated underground parking.
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