One of my good friends lives at the Crescent Club Apartments, so I've had an opportunity to spend a…read moregood bit of time here (not to mention a few nights on the couch...) As far as these sort of apartment buildings go, it's pretty nice -- the hallways are large and carpeted, the garage is convenient if you're bringing in groceries in the pouring rain (and, well, I'm sure it's great to have parking in general), and the pool in the center of the complex is gorgeous and probably underutilized by the people who live there. (That seems to be the case with most apartment complex pools, in my experience.) Not sure how this development compares price-wise to similar buildings (American Can, Cotton Mill, and The Esplanade come to mind), but the apartments themselves are quite nice and well laid out for roommates. They're carpeted, have great kitchens, a tiny balcony, and the two bedroom/two bathroom unit that I've seen is definitely somewhere I'd live if not for all the old, funky, charming houses in New Orleans that have prevented me from ever bothering to look at an apartment/condo lifestyle. (I love hardwood floors, huge, heavy windows that are painted shut, porches, balconies and the random old fashioned things you'll find like the laundry closets, transoms, and terrifying gas heaters that actually work but look dangerous and have to be lit with a match.) The only reason I'm giving this place three stars instead of four is because of the location. I'm sorry, but I really don't think I'd want to live THAT close to OPP. Case in point: last time I was visiting my friends, we (gasp!) ran out of beer and so two of us set out in search of a convenience store for more drinks. There were plenty of options within walking distance, but the one to the right had a crowd of people kind of loitering outside it (this is midnight-ish, by the way), and neither of us really wanted to brave the crowd to get inside so we did a 180 and headed toward the gas station to the left. On our way, we passed a few people walking their dogs or whatever, and there was a guy speedwalking in our direction who actually freaked me out a little because he seemed really fidgety, anxious, just gave off a weird vibe. For the record, I've lived in some seriously questionable neighborhoods (at one house, on Louisiana Avenue Parkway, we couldn't even get pizza delivered; no one would do it b/c the street had such a bad reputation), and am not easily freaked out by people on the street. Generally, I find people to be pretty awesome, no matter what part of town you're in. The fact that this guy made me nervous was kind of a big deal, because this rarely, rarely happens. (I'm tempted to stop here and see if anyone notices, because I'm getting tired of writing this unnecessarily long review, but it's actually kind of a funny story.) [gives in to temptation] ....To Be Continued...

I've lived here for more than three years, since a few months after the building opened, and it's…read moregenerally a pretty nice place to live. Despite what you hear on the voicemail greeting, these apartments are in lower Mid-City near Tulane and Broad, not "in the heart of downtown New Orleans." (That's for you, students from out of town looking for a place close to Tulane or LSU med schools.) Some things that drew me to this building were the beautiful pool area and outside grounds, which are kept up pretty well. Most maintenance issues are resolved quickly, although the building is beginning to show some wear and tear, especially in common areas. The parking gates are rarely all in working order, which can be frustrating, but the free covered parking is a great amenity. On the other hand, management has been taking visible steps to keep the outside areas cleaner and better maintained, so that's a plus. I should also add that the ladies who work in the office are very friendly and will go to lengths to ensure that residents are happy here. The building employs a security guard on the premises, which has been helpful more than once thanks to inconsiderate neighbors I've had over time. Most of the people who live here are very friendly and polite, although there's a sizable population of students and families with little kids who are less concerned with keeping the peace and keeping hallways and elevators clean. It's also not openly advertised, but this building is mixed-income (it was built with funding from tax credits), which seems to upset commenters on other websites who are unhappy paying market rate for an apartment while a neighbor might pay a reduced rate. Personally, I don't really care, since an overwhelming majority of my neighbors and former neighbors have been friendly and respectful of common areas. The apartments themselves are nice and modern, although they fall short of the "luxury" category (mostly carpeted, basic counter tops, basic appliances). I have my own washer and dryer in my unit, as well as a walk-in closet, which is fantastic. Best of all, my electricity bill is very low (under $50/mo year-round) thanks to the construction of the building (can't say the same about the walls keeping sounds out, though!). If you're looking for an apartment that's a short commute to the CBD and is VERY pet-friendly, I'd recommend looking here. Although a 1-bedroom can be a little steep (over $1,000/mo), a 2-bedroom would be a deal for roommates. I believe the prices are comparable to similar places in Mid-City like American Can.

I've really enjoyed living at 930 Poydras. The downtown location is unbeatable and being able to…read morewalk to Saints games and nearby restaurants is a huge plus. The staff has been friendly and responsive throughout my time her

This was once a nice place to live, but has fallen into disrepair and the management will retaliate…read moreif you complain. They call it a luxury apartment building, but you have to hang your clothes to dry as if this were 19th- century tenement housing because the dryers just don't dry (I hear it's worse in the 1bdr units that have an all-in-one washer and dryer). The pool deck is warped with exposed rusty screws. The package room is always a mess and management does not investigate missing packages (except for one old white lady who gets preferential treatment and her own designated shelf). Rules are arbitrarily enforced with exceptions made for some tenants that negatively affect the quality of life for most residents. There is insufficient ADA parking and no enforcement of violations which leave actual disabled residents with no access to ADA parking. The windows leak and cracked walls have been a constant issue since Hurricane Ida, but instead of repairing the damage they provide us with sawdust filled bolsters to absorb the water during heavy rains and they completely ignore the growing cracks in the walls and ceiling. Anyone competent and friendly hired to work the front desk doesn't last long and I assume that's due to the toxicity of management. Avoid all properties managed by BGPM.

Brand new apartments in Metairie. Location, staff, and amenities are top tier, living here is the…read morebest.

FANTASTIC place to live. I moved here and only planned on staying about a year or so, and just…read moremoved out after getting married and ended my almost-eight year stay at the Arts. Danielle and Kiana and their entire staff are awesome. Property is always clean, pool is great, and it's close enough to everything in Metairie (food, shopping, entertainment) but still quiet and out of the way of the hustle and bustle. Also only about a 10 minute drive to downtown New Orleans. My apt. was a one bedroom but VERY spacious, and included both a utility closet with a washer and dryer as well as a really large walk-in closet. The bedroom was the perfect size for a queen size bedroom set (a king would also fit!), and the bathroom was also more than big enough and also had a closet. I have no words to express how amazing the place is. If you are looking for an apartment in which to stay either temporarily or permanently, DO NOT make the mistake of just going with the "big name" apartment companies without stopping here.

Started from a Craigslist Ad now I'm here! Well, I just moved out actually after a 6 year stay at…read moreThe Arts. I was apartment hunting and scoured the internet and every apartment hunting site and app to try to find the perfect apartment. I couldn't find a place that felt like a good fit. Then one day while searching on Craigslist, I saw a listing for an apartment that was very affordable and seemed to be almost too good to be true - it was the stuff scams are made of... BUT when I actually went to view the property it was better than expected. Although I ended up moving into a different unit than the one I saw the ad for, I was very pleased with my experience. I always felt safe. The staff was very attentive (at the time it was Danielle and Ebony if I'm remembering correctly, but later was Danielle and Keina). Any maintenance issues I had were handled quickly and efficiently. I loved all of the resident appreciation events even though I couldn't make most of them. Also it was very quiet. I saw many neighbors come and go, but they all were good people despite their walk of life. I honestly could have stayed at the Arts forever, but working in the film industry, the dual strikes made my place a bit harder to afford. Also due to work I'd spent the previous year away from home anyway so a move was inevitable, but overall, I HIGHLY recommend. I've had a few apartments before, but The Arts was by far my best renting experience to date. If I ever move back to Louisiana, they will be my first stop!

Scummy business practices, Deplorable application process; completely mismanaged experience. Leslie…read moreKimble, the overly bubbly clueless leasing agent is scattered brained and lacking the appropriate information to give serious prospective tenants transparency and ease of process. Bellawood has dozens of apartments vacant listed online for weeks. I was initially rushed to apply under the soft threat of "they may be gone if you wait!You should apply ASAP" Standard sales tactic. I watched the price plummet $50+ dollars in the weeks each unit stay unrented. Then when I went to apply for 9/2 move in date it was arbitrarily changed to 10/3 move in. When I asked Leslie why it was moved I got a bright shiny "Well, I don't know!" she deals in syrupy faux polite "I don't know"s. When I spoke to the manager Sydney about this, she explained it calmly and logically offering a closing comment of "there's no way Leslie would have known why" So, leasing agents don't have proper information to give to prospective tenants? WHY? Ridiculously juvenile antics and word salads from half baked brains. Total Confusion, chaos and mismanagement when there are tons of other properties in the area. All of the women there are surface southern "nice" but social politeness doesn't supersede intelligence and professionalism. I contacted Tonti Properties and filed a complaint against Bella Wood. To add more confusion, Tonti Properties is different than the corporate entity Tonti, which owns a large amount of SE Louisiana apartment complexes. Additionally, there is another business name that appears when applying after being debited for app fee: Creekwood Elmwood, LLC. So it's a bunch of scam companies triangulating their schemes with haphazard, sloppy tactics. Seems like a scam. Happy to be looking elsewhere and away from this nightmare of stupidity. I can't imagine having to deal with these type of people on a regular basis in a place you want to call home! These apartments will stay unrented. Enjoy Hurricane Season!

There are no light fixtures or fans in the bedroom. You must buy lamps to provide lighting. Water…read morewas coming up from the flooring and was never provided a clear answer as to why. You will incur a whole bunch of fees upon moving out and they are never accountable for the problems they have caused.

Keith and Soraya are the best . Soraya moved me in within 3 days with the help of Keith. They are…read moreamazing . They have the best personality in this world. I will definitely be staying here for a long time .

Quite possibly the worst experience I've ever had, roach infested. Awful neighbors. And very poor…read morequality. Lived here for 3 years had a new car that was hit & run twice (purposely parked in front of a security camera only to find out it did not work). People trying to open your door in the middle of the night or trying to lure you to the door to open multiple times. 2nd month of living here I witness physical fights outside. Moldy ceiling which was not properly repaired (leaked again after a month with even more mold). The gunshot through my ceiling was the final straw. DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS.

i lived in Breakers for 7 years. so quiet and peaceful. Neighbors are respectful. The property…read moremanager is so kind. I never had an issue that wasn't addressed quickly. I am sad to leave to say the least. A wonderful place to live close by the city, 1-10 and West Esplande.

My husband and I just moved here from California and have been living here for three weeks and we…read moreare very impressed with the apartment, the neighbors, the management, the quietness of the area, the convenience to the freeway for my husband to get to work. The grounds are kept neat and clean and easy access to walk on the levee for exercise. The area is very well lit. It is well worth the money.

I have lived here three months and continue to enjoy living at Sailboat Bay apartments. It's in a…read morebeautiful area with great restaurants and a great view. The management is extremely responsive to any concerns that I have had. Attacking and fixing any issues that I've had immediately. I have nothing but praise and would recommend highly that you live here. Of course this is just my opinion and you need to find out for yourself.

I lived here with my girlfriend, dog, and cat. We had a one bedroom apartment that was spacious…read moreenough for the four of us. Everything worked perfectly. I actually never even had to put in a maintenance request so I cant attest to how responsive they are in that regard. However, that probably a good thing. Also, the maintenance staff is hard at work in the building every week day. They are very friendly and I imagine if I ever had an issue they would do a great job. The community feel of the complex was great. I liked all my neighbors. Our dogs all became friends (this is a great apartment if you are a pet owner). I'd often BBQ with neighbors at the community grill at the pool. Or one in the courtyard. I'd stay here for years if I wasn't heading back to Los Angeles. SAFE & SECURE. AFFORDABLE. SPACIOUS. BEAUTIFUL. A great experience all around. I don't think i've ever been so happy in an apartment. Thanks for everything Sailboat Bay!