My wife and I signed up for a 1 year lease in a 2/1.5 and overall we really enjoyed our stay. The…read morecomplex is older as well as the unit we had but we were able to make it our own. Although the complex is older I think it gives it character. Maintenance and staff were always took care of us and addressed any concerns we had. The complex is also in a great location, which may be factored into the rent. I enjoyed having the interstate right around the corner and it was nice having Brookfield Square right down the road too. Brownie points too for internet and cable being included in the rent. I would recommend Carriage Way to anyone looking to rent.

OMG. Felix and Janet are so nice and easy to work with. Maintenance is always completed so quickly…read moretoo, Thank you!

Trostel Square has been a great experience. I lived here for a year and really enjoyed it. Seeing…read moreas there haven't been many recent reviews, I thought it was important to refute some of the negative feedback. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath that I lived in was spacious and updated with grey vinyl plank flooring, and an updated kitchen. Almost every guest we ever had complimented the apartment. Having a first floor apartment with a yard was great. You can't beat the location. It is quieter on Commerce than Water, but you have all the conveniences of living on Water. The proximity to the Fiserv, and all areas of town is great. Despite negative reviews, I had great experience with the management. Every service request I had was fulfilled within a day or so. Even going as far as completely replacing our washer and dryer when we had some issues with that. All in all, I have been impressed with the management of the building and enjoyed living there.

UPDATE----- I loved this place upon first moving in but then after one year my rental rate went up…read morearound 250 extra per month. Working with the Assistant Property Manager Cari is very enjoyable but working with the Property Manager Carolynn Banister is a NIGHTMARE. She is your typical pushy sales person who honestly thinks she is giving you "the best deal of your life". If they could get a new property manager here who is willing to work with you and be straight forward I think they would benefit quite a bit. Great for dogs though!

Update, September 2025: Management swiftly replaced all of the appliances in our unit with…read morebrand-new ones, and they are functioning perfectly. Blinds are scheduled to be installed later this month, which will fully resolve the concerns I originally raised. We are very happy with how our property manager, Amber, handled the situation once we were in touch with her; it just took a little time to get there. That said, we now feel confident recommending this building. While move-in was a bit of a snafu, we believe this was a learning experience for all. Amber and her team deserve recognition for their professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through. Otherwise, the location is amazing, the common areas are very clean and well maintained, and our neighbors have all been wonderful. - The only reason I'm giving 2 stars (instead of 1), is because the concierge and maintenance staff are wonderful, kind, responsive and genuinely helpful. Unfortunately, the apartment itself and leasing are the real problem. The unit I was shown on my tour was much nicer than what I actually received, and this was never disclosed. The kitchen appliances look like they came straight from a junkyard, scratched, stained, broken, and barely functional. I would have paid more for a better unit, but I was never given that option when signing our lease. I didn't expect brand new appliances, but I did expect them to match the quality of what I saw on the tour. On top of that, half the rooms in my unit don't even have blinds. The tour unit did, but I was told blinds and appliances are "luck of the draw" only after moving in, and that I could pay extra for custom blinds. Why would I pay out of pocket to add value to a unit I don't own, especially when the expectation was set during the sales process that I would receive those blinds? Move-in was also tricky. We rented extra storage, but the leasing office couldn't clearly tell us where it was located. We had movers on a tight timeline, and the lack of clarity wasted valuable time (again, the concierge was the only person who was quick to help us here). And there was someone on the team parked in our spot when we arrived on move-in day. I could overlook those mistakes if the apartment itself wasn't so crappy. Bottom line: the non-remodeled units are dated (they look like the apartments I rented in college, like eight years ago, but with worse appliances), and the remodeled units are TINY. And if you lease here, it looks like your risk having a kitchen with appliances that barely work (our oven does not get hot, the fridge is too cold and iced our food and ruined my insulin, and the microwave and dishwasher are literally falling apart.) There are far better and more updated options in Milwaukee at similar price points. I regret signing here and am already accelerating my home-buying search.

This review is based on my experience and is not intended to sway anyone one way or another…read more Context: 1 bed, 1 bath, balcony, south-facing, above floor 15. I've lived at The Moderne for seven months--my first downtown living experience. I'm not picky whatsoever and my non-negotiables were safety, budget, and natural sunlight. While many apartments met these criteria, The Moderne stood out for its height, guaranteeing both sunlight and incredible views. I chose a south-facing unit, and the morning, afternoon, and night views are stunning. ----------------- Main Pros: -The views are unbeatable. Sunrises, sunsets, and the city skyline are all visible from my unit. -The location is prime--Deer District events, restaurants, and bars are all within walking distance. The area feels safe thanks to the Bucks's security presence. -The apartment itself is well-designed, with modern appliances, clean finishes, and thick walls that minimize noise. -Staff shoutout- Mitchell is the best concierge in the city--professional, dedicated, and genuinely kind. The Moderne should value him the way the Bucks would if Giannis wanted another supermax. He's the first person you see when you arrive and the last when you leave, setting the tone for a welcoming and exceptional atmosphere. -There are apartment events for tenants to congregate and socialize as well as local food discounts for Moderne tenants. -Onsite parking is heated, though expensive at $200/month. A $100/month lot is available nearby. --------------------- Main Cons: Fire alarms. In seven months, they've gone off 26 times to my count, at all hours--1 AM, 5 AM, 10 AM Mon-Sun. At first, I evacuated, but after countless false alarms and the same "faulty alarm" excuse from leasing, it's clear this is a serious safety issue. If there's ever a real fire, how would we know? Despite $2K+ monthly rent each, you're telling me it will take 2 weeks for a diagnosis?? GTFOH. Elevators. One of the two west elevators has been out for 28 days and counting. For a high-rise, this is unacceptable. Our lease agreement requires on-time rent payments in exchange for the bare minimum, The Moderne to maintain the property. Expedite the service. You wrote the contract, and you agreed to the terms. Do something about it. Noise. We live downtown, you can't 'fix' the noise, but you can mitigate it. Thus, I strongly recommend living above the 16th floor. Floors 9-15? I genuinely don't know how you tolerate it. Facing south, I overlook 3rd Street, home to bars, clubs, and restaurants. Daytime noise and game-day chatter are expected, but past midnight, most places quiet down--except 3rd Street. Many bars stay open until 2 AM, and Truth Lounge keeps the party going until 3 AM. The issue isn't mainly their music--it's more so the crowd. Police park outside hours before closings, knowing what's coming. Cars and motorcycles with deafening sound systems rattle windows from 1-4 AM, usually on Sundays (less frequent in the colder months). The cops only intervene if a fight breaks out--otherwise, sirens blare, and chaos unfolds. People argue, scream, and flood the streets, turning the area into gridlock. Some say city noise is like white noise--but this? This is relentless. The Moderne can't fix it, and the police won't. If you want some peace, live above the 16th floor. ----------------- Other Inconveniences: The trash chute on each floor was sealed off after six months of living here due to "significant damage," forcing tenants to take the trash to a communal area. My guess (speculation) is that you don't just stumble upon major damage. They might've known of it in the past and, rather than fixing it then, took their chances, leading to this costly mess. Smell. I can't for the life of me fix this lingering smell that has consumed my kitchen. I have used every kind of remedy and haven't found a fix. I see other reviews talking about it, too. My best guess is the shared plumbing system. There are either leaks/cracks in pipes, or they simply aren't regularly maintaining the drain lines that run out of the building, which is causing trapped sewage gas to run back up into the system. Regardless, it's liveable but an inconvenience. Cameras: I understand the need for privacy, but wouldn't it be common sense to install security measures in high-risk areas? The on-site garage is extremely tight, with little room for error on each turn. If someone were to hit my car, they could easily drive off without accountability. With no cameras, there's no proof it even happened. I'm no lawyer, but if it's legal to install them there, why not take steps to protect your residents? ------------------------- I appreciate those who took the time to read this. I focused on the cons in hopes of driving improvements at the Moderne. If these issues, along with others mentioned in reviews, were addressed, this place could be far more competitive. However, as it stands, I don't plan on renewing or recommending it.

Just moved in a few weeks ago and so far it's been a great experience. The building is clean,…read morequiet, and in a super convenient location. Really close to restaurants, grocery stores, and even the stadium. The unit itself feels recently updated with modern finishes and good natural light. Parking has been easy and the neighbors have been friendly. Had one small maintenance request and it was taken care of quickly. Overall, really happy with the place!

Great property! It's quiet, clean, and the management is always very responsive when I need…read moresomething

Lived here for my first year in Milwaukee, moved to be closer to work and for a larger space. Nice,…read morewell maintained building that has retail shops on ground level. Near to downtown, bayview, interstates. Neighborhood is undergoing a lot of redevelopment - many restaurants, clubs, bars in walking distance. Pros: clean and well maintained building, very nice and responsive property manager (Sandra), timely maintenance, in unit washer/dryer, fairly quiet considering all the businesses and traffic, extremely safe (everything is locked), convenient location. Cons: apartments are smaller and pricey, no real amenities for the building beyond a shared community room/terrace, only one elevator for whole building, can be difficult to find parking at times due to businesses.

Under new management. Old management was great. New management is terrible. Don't do it. They are a…read morevery unprofessional company. They will say your whole security deposit is taken because they have good faith estimating. I complained and once the numbers came in I received my full deposit back. They have done this with many other residents. Don't rent here they are a very shady company and will screw you.

My oh my have things changed around here…read more... This used to be a great place to live, but many things have gone downhill, quickly. 1) The clientele base: It appears that what seemed like stricter policies to apply and reside at Tuckaway has gone out the window to stuff their buildings. And I mean literally stuffed them. At one point we were living above a two-bedroom apartment that occupied AT LEAST 3 adults, and 3 children. How is this even allowed? Imagine the noise! Constant banging (to the point where our walls ABOVE THEM shook), loud music, slamming doors, screaming, etc etc etc. Resident and neighbor quality took a nose-dive, with buildings being much noisier, derelict vehicles parked in the parking lots (some FILLED with junk), people parking like jerks, garbage on the premises, I could go on and on. The neighbors next to us constantly swore and screamed at their small children. Three different units in our building apparently were quite chummy, and constantly congregated in the hall, leaving their doors open and their kids running wild like we were living in some kind of college dorm.Management did nothing besides write notes to these people. Lot of good that did. 2) Speaking of kids, this place has become a daycare/zoo. Kids run rampant in the parking lots. Biking, scootering, running, playing in and around dumpsters and construction... On a daily basis I would nearly hit a small child while driving to or from work, because the residents treat the parking lot like a playground. Someone is going to get killed in these parking lots. I've had kids playing ON and around my car, with their parent standing right there, while their child beat on my bumper. Again, no help from management. "Well do you know what building they are in?" I even called them one time, while the office was open, when at least 6-7 adults and 6 children were just standing in the middle of the parking lot, and said "come on out if you want to see the offending parties" and nothing. Just another note stuck on our mailboxes. 3) The entitled management: Not naming names, but the apartment management really needs to get off of their high-horses. Besides Amber, the rest of the staff consistently made me feel as if I was bothering them, and would flat out ignore you if there was a new applicant present. Not sure about the opinion of anyone reading this, but I would think a long-time, 6 year resident should take priority over a random walk-in. And on top of all that, they would not actually be proactive and FIX any problems, outside of leaving notes on the mailboxes. Yet I would do something absolutely HORRIBLE like leave a garbage bag out in the hall for an hour (eye-roll) or prop the door open WHILE WE WERE MOVING, and I'd get a threatening note left at my door the next day. 4) Tuckaway? Try TAKEAWAY. The last 3 years of living there, we lost a swimming pool, the tennis courts, and a TON of parking spaces (replaced with eye-sore garages). Surely, losing these big-ticket amenities would make our rent go down, right? NOPE. Try having it go up, repeatedly, every year I've been there. Bad bad clientele, losing out on amenities while paying MORE for rent, feeling like I am in a daycare, entitled management... the list goes on and on. I would give this place 1-star, but the maintenance crew is top-notch, and get anything and everything fixed same-day. If it weren't for those guys, this would be a 1-star review.

All of the staff have been so helpful and have addressed any concern I have had. They are also…read moredeclawed cat friendly. I've been here 6 years and plan on staying.

I just moved in. I like my unit a lot and I find the grounds to be well-kept and overall the place…read moreis nice. I will say, you do hear alll outside noise, traffic, grounds crew. It doesn't bother me, but I was surprised at how easy it was to hear. Also, the walls aren't paper thin between units but noise from the hall comes through remarkably well. And it exits the unit well also. My AC is loud and poor at keeping the place cool. I also had some damage when I moved in that I felt should have been resolved or not exist because of the cost.

Beautifully maintained parklike setting, an oasis in the middle of the Milwaukee metro area…read more Management/office staff is extremely helpful, friendly, professional and responsive. I've had two plumbing issues and maintenance staff arrived within an hour and unclogged the drains. I requested a new shower curtain rod. I went out for an errand and when I came home a new rod was in place. The location is perfect, right in the middle of everything! Choose a star rating on a scale of 1 to 5 Great new

Terrible management company. Rent from anyone else. Overhype the apartments as better quality than…read morethey actually are.

I would definitely recommend looking here for your next apartment or townhome. My boyfriend and I…read morehad toured their townhomes and apartments a few times, and everyone working there was super helpful and friendly. They worked with us based on our timeline, budget, and preferences to get us a place we really loved. The process was super smooth and easy. Jared, the property manager, was specifically great to work with. He made sure we found something we loved and was very helpful through the whole process!