Pam was very well informed and a gracious and welcoming guide through all the facilities anenities…read moreplus many available apartments because my partner and I were interested in the 2 bedrooms, while our friend (and current tenant) was looking for a one bedroom. We were able to see many options to consider when we are closer to signing a lease after selling our house. Thank you

EXTREMELY POOR COMMUNICATION AND DEPOSIT WITHHOLDING Be very…read morecareful before renting here. I moved out over four months ago and still have not received my full security deposit. Despite sending multiple emails, making phone calls, and leaving messages (where I was told I would receive calls back), I have yet to get any meaningful response. By state law, deposits must be returned within three weeks of move-out. I even sent a formal written request for my deposit -- no reply. When I called the management office, I was told to email the regional manager to "escalate" the issue. It has now been five days since that email, and I still haven't heard anything back. At this point, it feels like I'm being completely ignored. The lack of communication and disregard for legal timelines is unacceptable. I'm looking into next steps to recover my deposit. RENT HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Belmont the WELFARE HOTEL:…read more Uggghh. Had I known that it would be like this, I would have not moved. The walls are solid, so you don't get to hear the Section 8 neighbors fighting and throwing things. And it is close to downtown. Now the bad. Section 8. Drug dealers that live in the building that are not dealt with. This alone requires its own section. If you look like a girl from The Boom Boom Room, you get a spot. This is given out by management preference. There are people that have lived in the building for over a year, and they are on "the list", but SEVERAL people that park in the back of the building have been there less than a year. Bring the pepper spray if you come in after dark. You may run into homeless people that have snuck in, or are let in by people. &&& This is a plea for all of those who are considering living in these apartments.....Please don't, for your own safety!!! The building is falling apart literally, there is garbage in the halls, cigarrette butts, broken heaters,and broken windows. Not to mention the fact that it smells like rotting garbage in the halls. Praking lot- Night mare Bike Garage- un safe Security- None Rental office- Don't Care Laundry Rooms- Disgusting Trash Dumpsters- A homeless home Buildings/Neighbors- Drug Raids, SWAT TEAM, Women getting beat up by their boyfriends, constant smell of weed! Police- Don't Care!!! Apartments- Rusty appliances, old stained carpeting, no hot water, cracks in walls, everthing needs to be fixed or replaced..... I think I have proved my point by now......

The Belmont is a great place to live. No need for a car. Your in the middle of uptown and downtown…read more Really nice community of people. Terrific friendly management and caretaking on-site. Rent is a deal. If you like the city lakes... the Belmont is a hop, skip, and a jump away. All your necessities are in walking distance. I've lived in the for about eight years. I love it!

The building is getting back to being great! The new manager has started to fix broken things…read morethroughout the property and clean up the common areas. The location cannot be beat with so many food options just downstairs and beautiful trails across the street at Purgatory Creek. Brick and Bourbon will even deliver food to your apartment or the rooftop deck! When the light rail starts running it will be super convenient to go downtown and freeway access is just two stoplights away.

Looks exactly how it's shown I would recommend to others. Definitely has improved in the last…read morecouple months.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE... THIS PLACE IS NOT SAFE…read more Lipstick on a pig - don't let the aesthetic of the building fool you. I could say a lot about this place, but if you read nothing else, know this: if safety is important to you, look elsewhere. During our time here, the building became increasingly unsafe. It became normal to find people hanging out in the exits and common areas, openly using drugs and leaving behind drug paraphernalia. There were multiple break-ins while we lived here, yet nothing ever seemed to change. You shouldn't have to walk past people getting high just to get in or out of your apartment. Cops had to be called several times. One time they even started a fire in the doorway. I've attached photos documenting many of these issues so you can judge for yourself. Management wasn't much better. Communication was inconsistent, concerns were brushed aside, and it often felt like management was more interested in looking for reasons to blame residents than actually solving problems. When we received a notice that our lease wasn't being renewed, I asked Julie why. That's when she casually mentioned she thought she had smelled marijuana coming from our apartment. That accusation was completely false. It had never been brought up with us before, there was no warning, and there was no documentation. Then, after we pushed back, the non-renewal was suddenly reversed because she had "failed to document it." It's hard to have confidence in management when something as important as whether you get to keep your home seems to come down to undocumented assumptions. The move-out process was more of the same. We followed their instructions, yet they later tried to rely on issues they had never properly documented before. The communication around our security deposit was also frustrating. After the statutory deadline had effectively passed, we received an email saying they were still waiting on invoices. At the end of the day, I don't expect perfection from an apartment building. I do expect it to be safe, and I expect management to be fair and professional. Unfortunately, Vintage fell short on both. I can't recommend living here. Trust me for what you'll pay you can find something much safer and more professionally managed.

Great place to live, convenient to everything. I can shop for groceries, have my nails done, get a…read morebrows wax and grab cocktails all without even walking a whole block. The heated underground parking is amazing and the finishes in the apt are the nicest I've seen. All that and the other people who live here are super friendly. The staff is excellent- Megan is a boss! She truly goes above and beyond. The only negative is the noise. For a building this new, it's surprising that we hear all the footfalls from our upstairs neighbors. The other noise comes from weights being dropped at the gym. That's a little jarring at 6am. If you plan to stay here for a long time, just get up to the 5th floor.

The facility is nice but relatively small. The price I think is rather high for the overall…read morepackage. I would expect some additional features and items included in the overall rent package if I'm paying a premium. However, I will admit that they did a nice job with the overall layout of the facility and is a good option for some. For me, not so much and definitely not for the price. The part that really got me with the price is the additional fees if you have 2 cars. Seriously?

"This is one of the best apartment communities in Minneapolis. Everyone is very friendly from the…read moregreat office staff to the maintenance man, they are always very pleasant and go above and beyond to make sure your happy. Plus the location is great!"

I've lived at 333 for 2.5 years and wouldn't live anyplace else in Lowertown. The building is…read moreimpressive with the huge pillars from the original factory in the hallways and apartments. It's always spotlessly clean (thanks Irma!). Nate, the maintenance manager is responsive, and always happy to go the extra mile. Bri and Alyvia in the office are friendly, hardworking and tenant communications are excellent. We live in a very urban environment so you have to be mindful of your surroundings. The building is secure and there's a security guard here (who lives in the building) from 6pm-6am and I feel safe. I love the diversity and occasionally gritty edge to the neighborhood, but it's just 3 blocks to the Farmers Market and 4 to the Saints stadium, so the suburbs invade us throughout the week in the summer. It's 3 blocks to the Mississippi for great walks and Mears Park has concerts all the time. Guest parking is metered on-street or parking ramps nearby, so a little tricky for entertaining large groups of friends. The 333 amenities (common/game/theater rooms, 24 hour coffee bar, gym and lounge next to the rooftop deck) are beautiful. I feel proud of where I live. The rent is at the top end of my budget though, and if it goes up much I'll have to move, but I love it while I can afford it.

This place is amazing! I fell in love with the high unfinished ceilings and huge windows. I have…read morefolks living above me and I heard them twice in one year. I think they dropped a dumbbell. The appliances are brand new with lots of fancy features. The building is clean and well maintained. I have not had the opportunity to put in a housekeeping ticket as of yet. I did lose a very special earring down the drain and I asked the maintenance engineer if he would help me retrieve it. He had it on my counter within hours with a nice note. I am so grateful to Ben. I really like the common areas when I need to host some friends for a gathering. The areas are exceptionally clean, so we make sure to leave it the same way. Our packages are kept in room and an email is sent promptly when they arrive. The packages are organized in an easy to find fashion. Our neighbors are the best. If you have friends over they are respectful. We have a book club, seasonal get-togethers and art crawls. We do have many dog owners. I love the doggie biscuit pot at the entrance. I think all the doggies do as well. Lana and Calsey always keep it stocked. That is a Bonus! We have needed special favors and Calsey, Lana, Ben, Nate and Dee are extremely helpful. My printer was out of ink and I needed the lease agreement printed, a package placed outside the package room due to my late arrival, something hung...the list goes on and on and they never made me feel like I was inconveniencing them. We had an issue with trespassers camping out and management employed a security guard to ensure our safety. Calsey went as far as to fight city council to close our skyway access. She won! Thanks Calsey and team. These folks care and make you feel like part of the family. I never want to move out. I think they should convert these lofts into condos.

I've lived at the Lyric for several years now and have also witness the experience of renters in…read moreother buildings. This apartment is a well-oiled machine and when something needs to be done, they do it well! Our apartment is spacious, well insulated and very much limits noise. It has great amenities like rooftop deck and grills, a hot tub, sauna, a gym and a package room to keep our mailings secured. The heated underground parking is a must in the cities and luckily they have plenty of spots! There are no weird hidden costs or fees and the community here is very lovely, quiet and respectful

These apartments are amazing. Very modern and comfortable. They also have the most sq footage I…read morefound in this general area. The common spaces are also very nice to use to do work or just chill. I also appreciate the convenience of it being close to the train. It has a nice gym, sauna and hot tub. All neighbors so far have been very nice people. Most importantly management is very responsive to any issues I have and always very nice. I have lived here for a year and a half and plan to continue to do so until I eventually outgrow the space.

This was my first home in Minneapolis and I stayed for 8 years. The apartments have a lot of charm…read moreand the management staff is like family. I met some of my closest friends there and still get sad when we go past. This was home with a warm family who is there for you. If you are looking for a great place to live try Fair Oaks.

I've lived at Fair Oaks for the past 6 years. This was during my residency training and medical…read moreschool. I am so grateful that I was able to call Fair Oaks my home during this challenging time. Having such beautiful, stress-free living arrangements was immeasurably helpful. The quiet, natural beauty of Fair Oaks' courtyard just out my back door and the amazing (and free!) Minneapolis Institute of Art just across the street provide daily sources of respite. My apartment's interior is also beautiful - with the charm of the building's historical origins yet very well-maintained and appropriately modernized. For me, it is also very important to live in an apartment that did not add any stress to my life. Fair Oaks achieves this on every level. - Every work order I've submitted has been completed in less than 12 hours, by extremely courteous and skilled maintenance people. - The landlords and front desk people are simply the best. So incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive to our needs. One small but telling example: one day my husband was exiting the courtyard and happened to run into our landlord, who noticed that my husband's key was sticking a bit in the gate lock. So, unprompted, our landlord gave my husband his own key. How's that for service. - Location. As a medical student and resident, I worked in several hospitals all across the Twin Cities, so a convenient, central location was important to me. Fair Oaks is situated very close to 94 and 35, which means that it is quick and easy to get anywhere in the Twin Cities. We are also very close to downtown which makes it easy to bike or cheap to cab/Uber there - very helpful for avoiding expensive downtown parking. Lastly, this is an awesome neighborhood to live in. In particular, Eat Street has really been growing in recent years, with new, exciting restaurants popping up every few months. It's fun to be able to walk to a variety of interesting bars/restaurants. - Security. Not only are the buildings and courtyards very secure, but via our adjacency to MIA and MCAD, we have the added security provided to those institutions (the security cars also circle our apartment block). I have never felt unsafe here. - Parking. I take advantage of the cheap garage parking. You get a spot assigned to you, so parking is guaranteed. Not having to worry about snow emergencies or scraping ice off my car in the mornings makes my life so much less stressful. On the other hand, if you want to save money, street parking is pretty easy as well. It's very rare not to be able to find parking on our block, usually only when there's a major event at MIA or Children's Theatre. My husband chooses to do street parking and it's been pretty convenient. It's also nice to have easy, free street parking when having company over. In summary, I can't say enough good things about Fair Oaks. When I first learned how inexpensive the rent is, I was in disbelief - I'd always assumed that these beautiful, ivy-covered brick apartment buildings that I'd see when exiting MIA must be very expensive. But they're not! Extremely affordable. The only reason we're moving out of Fair Oaks this year is because we're moving across the country. When we come back to Minneapolis, we plan to move back to Fair Oaks!