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!

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.

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.

lived here for a year. overall a good experience. i moved to nola during covid and needed a safe…read moreand secure place to live. tbh, if it wasnt for covid i would have tried to live down near the city, but nothing has been going on there for over a year now, so seemed kinda pointless. make no mistake, bella ridge is def not nola living. you are pretty much in a middle of a industrial area living here. for some, getting away from the city is a good thing, but just keep in mind the location. the rent when i moved in was fairly low, about $1200 for a nice one bedroom. it has risen in the last year about $200-300 a month. so you are starting to get up there in price. the units are pretty nice, decent size with updated appliances. the staff is excellent. i had zero complaints, esp with the maintenance team. they respond almost instantly to maintenance requests. the community is okay. def a mix of diff types of people. try to get a 3rd floor unit because alot of noisy and loud people and you can hear everything through the walls. one thing i noticed is a decent amount of sports cars reving engines and speeding throughout the complex. also, an insane amount of pot smoking. sometimes the entire complex smells like a pot dispensary. ample garage/parking space..never really a problem to find parking. security is decent, but there have been several issues while ive stayed here. management called in a security guard for a week or so after one of the incidents and installed cameras on the gates. but overall i would say its a safe place to live. the main issue, and this out of managements hands, is the massive construction project literally right outside the gates. non-stop loud construction, and i believe it will last for years. i got lucky to get a place on the other side of the complex but if you do a visit here make sure you do it during a week day to hear and see the construction (they work on weekends too sometimes). this has basically rendered the gates a mess to get in and out of and also insanely loud at the pools and the one outdoor common area. also a giant poop plant is right outside the property so you will smell warm turds parts of the day when the wind blows right. there is also a beach volleyball place right in back of the complex which gets very packed at evenings and they blow whistles until after 10pm. can get annoying. also a confusing aspect of the property is that even though it appears as one apartment place, it is split into two different complexes (bella ridge north and south). im sure there is a reason for this but its kind of weird and awkward. for example, i actually live closer to the south pool but i cant access it. i can only access the north pool. you can also only control the entry gate for your complex. so many times someone came to the wrong gate and couldnt get in so had to call me and i had to get them to drive to the other gate. this should def be corrected as it is not an amenity, but simply an access point. supposedly the south units are nicer, but i def wouldnt pay more to live there esp since it is bordering the construction zone now. overall i would recommend living here if you wanted an escape from the city and are willing to deal with some of the annoyances. every apartment place in the world has annoying tenants and minor issues. i didnt ever encounter anything so negative i wouldnt recommend bella ridge. its unfortunate about the construction, but you would just have to see if it all balances out for you in the end. i am moving out of state, but if i had stayed, i would have probably tried a spot down near the city now that things are picking up a bit.

Moved in two years ago and it started out really good. Recently there has been a change in…read moremanagement and it has been problematic since. Dumpsters are constantly overloaded with garbage spilling out of them. Trash is all over the stairwells. Neighbors are grilling in the parking lot. It took two weeks for my maintenance requests to be completed as they stated they were not staffed. The complex is filthy. They stated that I changed my locks that were in fact never changed. Upon me calling the office Emily was very dismissive and rude.

The Bella Ridge North apartments used to be great but not any more. I have lived there for over 10…read moreyears and the people in the office have become intolerable. I got a notice saying that my automatic rent payment was cancelled with no reason given. I called the office from 830 to 10 and nobody answered the phone. This has become common every time I have to contact them. Usually I have to go there in person to talk to someone. This time I could not do that and so I kept calling and leaving messages. Finally a woman picked up and basically told me that they had sent out email and sms about system changes that would require me to change the automatic payment. The mail never came and I asked her to resend it to me and she told me she would not talk to me because she had some other people there and had already sent the notice. She then rudely hung up on me! That is how they treat a resident who has lived there for over 10 years and has always paid rent on time. This is not the first time this has happened. Last year, they changed the system and again the automatic payment did not go through. Nobody bothered to call me or contact me in any way. I arrived home and found they had started eviction procedures. They fixed it but It was really a terrible experience. There is no way to contact them when you have a problem unless you go to the office in person. They don't answer voice messages nor do they reply to SMS or email. The service has gone from excellent to abysmal. I do not expect to be treated so rudely when I do finally talk to someone as just happened. The other issue is the maintenance. It used to be great. But lately they take longer and longer to send a technician. My latest experience was a few months ago when one day, black rusty water started coming out of the faucets. The water was so dirty I couldn't drink, wash or bathe with it. It took almost a week for them to send a maintenance man to fix it. They have one guy covering the complex and several others so when there is a problem they take forever to fix it. I do not recommend Bella Ridge North Apartments and will not be living there much longer.

This is part of a double set of apartments. Very nice and…read moreclean. Mtc is always on point and tech are helpful and respectful. The young lady who assisted me was Ms.Rogers. Very professional and helpful. This is my first apartment experience and so far it's been positive.

Crossroads Apartments is a beautiful place to live, the management staff is very friendly and…read moreaccommodating.

Although the rats, mice, cockroaches, and lizards that infiltrated the apartment incessantly were…read moredistressing, regardless of numerous visits by "pest control" who "filled holes" and left glue traps, Crossroads Apartments and 1st Lake Properties continued to disappoint well after move-out. The shabby and dated condition of the apartment, the exceptionally poor carpentry, and the trash and cigarette butt littered parking lots and stairwells can be overlooked, but I became apoplectic when my deposit refund was not only late but reduced by $622.75 for carpet replacement, blind replacement, "Dep Forfeitures", and photo documentation. My lease ended on August 10th, 2019, I am entitled to a refund or a notice of withholding with an itemized list within 30 days per The Rent Deposit Return Act, La. R. S. 9:3251. My check was dated September 20th, 2019 and the postage stamp shows it was mailed on the 26th of September, 2019. I assumed they would wait the entire 30 days to send it, but as the 30th day came and went, the office was contacted and they stated it had been sent on the 13th. Therefore, 1st Lake Properties did not withhold their legal responsibilities, which there are monetary penalties for, but also has questionable business ethics. Furthermore, when I moved in, the apartment had black stains in the carpet, that I removed myself, which leads me to question the legitimacy of this 504.89 dollar deduction. I literally left the carpet cleaner than it was when I moved in. The blinds, of shanty quality and with already broken pieces, fell from the bedroom window due to poor installation several times during my lease, which did cause some additional pieces to break, rendering that deduction as reasonable. I am unable to discern what exactly "Dep Forfeitures" are, but they amount to 100 dollars. Photo documentation, at $5, is peculiar, since most photos are stored digitally (like my photo documentation) and prints at Walgreens start around 23 cents. More on the property and community itself. Door knobs fall off, paint chips from the walls, the bathrooms have no ventilation and are of poor quality, the pantry door cannot stay on its track, I had to ask for a window screen (the one provided to me did not fit the window correctly, leaving a gap, and since there was already a pest problem, my window could not be left open), there was a large gap beneath the front door (again, critters could mosey in and out at any time) that I had to deal with myself, the doors inside the apartment cannot be closed all the way, the noise from I-10 is a nuisance, other tenants are oblivious to the fact there are others around them, and the air conditioning is terrible as it froze up unremittingly and is older than Medusa. The maintenance workers seem hardworking and clean up the trashed parking lots the best they can. Most office employees are subpar and I only ever had pleasant experiences with one of them. Finally, they wanted to increase the rent if I began a new lease, which I found to be both a laughable and money hungry move. Attached photos include the condition of the carpets and blinds before and after move-in, the gap beneath the door, the pest problem, and my dated documents. The images that have red circles are from move-in day. TL;DR Avoid Crossroads apartments and 1st Lake Properties due to the dreadful property itself and questionable business ethics.

‼ DO NOT MOVE HERE ‼ WORTH READING BEFORE LEASING‼…read more This has been the worst living experience! I've been a resident at Lost Bayou since April 2021, and have had issues with my apartment from the very beginning. They started small in comparison; not cleaned before move in, broken dishwasher, trouble opening front door. Then grew; lease renewed without notice, hot water stopped working, bathroom door stopped closing, etc. But this last issue was the LAST straw! I've been forced out of my apartment since November 20th, 2022, due to a leak in the bathroom. I called the number they have attached to Google, and was redirected at least 4 times before finally reaching their emergency operator. She told me she would contact maintenance and give me an update, which I never received. When I went back to check the apartment the following day (Nov 21st) nothing had been fixed. I went straight to Lost Bayou's leasing office and spoke with Ms. Jeannie ( who was there from Frenchman's Creek Apartments ) and informed her of what was going on. I also expressed my concerns about not feeling safe to stay in the apartment, but was told it was still inhabitable since the ceiling hadn't fallen yet. Despite the vent leaking over the toilet, soaking wet floor, stench, not knowing if/when the ceiling would fall, and water spots also appearing in the bedroom. I reiterated that I did not feel safe or comfortable staying in the apartment, and would continue staying with a family member until repairs were complete. Ms. Jeannie told me that she would have roofers assess & repair the roof, followed by sheetrock repair, and give me an update. I received a voicemail from Ms. Vicky on November 23rd, right before closing, claiming that the roof had been repaired and the sheetrock was scheduled to be repaired the following Monday (Nov. 28th). The office was closed by the time I received the voicemail and on Thanksgiving. I called back on Nov. 25th for an update and to see if the sheetrock could be rescheduled to an earlier date. No answer. I called again Nov. 26th, still no answer. That night, after work, I stopped to check the apartment myself. Not only had there not been any repairs, the ceiling had now caved in/fallen and the floor was still drenched in water! I contacted the emergency operator the following morning, and was told that maintenance would be sent. When I arrived back to my apartment on the 28th for an update, once again nothing had been repaired. I went to the office to speak to someone but no one was there. A nearby employee directed me to Frenchmen's Creek, where I spoke with Ms. Jeannie. I told her how the damage had worsened since we first spoke on the 21st, and there seemed to be no urgency or compassion towards my situation. At this point I had been out of my apartment for a week, with no estimate of when I'd be able to return, and rent was due in 3days. I was never offered prorated rent, or any other accommodation(s). When I requested to be moved to another apartment, she said she would reach out to her regional manager and give me an update (never received). When I called Lost Bayou the following morning (Nov. 29th 10:02am) for an update, Ms. Vicky answered. She was not aware of anything Ms. Jeannie and I discussed, but said she would reach out to her and let me know what the regional manager had decided. She also said that roofers would be sent out again and she'd call me with an update (never received). When I arrived to the office that evening (4:35pm) for an update, the roofers had just been sent & Ms. Vicky was just then sending someone inside the apartment to pick up the debris that had been left for days. Her excuse was their lack of personnel. When asked what Ms. Jeannie said about me being moved to another apartment, she said that she hadn't spoken with her. I expressed my concerns again about having to pay rent for an uninhabitable apartment; due to not being able to use the toilet, shower, or tub. I was told that it was my choice not to stay there, and I could take the option to not pay rent & face a judge. At this point, my only option was early lease termination. Which meant I'd be paying the end of November, December, and January's rent ($2,138+) for an apartment I couldn't even live in! Of course the "accommodations" came once I turned in my early termination notice (Nov. 30th) and began packing my apartment. The ceiling was FINALLY removed on December 2nd. On December 5th, I was called to tour another apartment; which was unfinished and drenched in cigarette stench & God knows what else. I haven't heard anything from management since then and the bathroom hasn't been touched since the 2nd; I'm glad I got out of this hell hole when I did. It's unfortunate that I had to pay for management's negligence and incompetence, currently seeking representation, but hopefully by reading this you will not go through the same!

Where do I even begin to start with this review there's just so much wrong in this place so it's…read moregonna be a long review! So to start this place wasn't so bad when Jessica was in the office she would get everything done quickly and professionally, whoever is in the office now is terrible and incompetent!!! We've called MULTIPLE times about roaches and gnats and they STILL haven't done anything!!! Also there were RATS here as well a few months back, this apartment is truly disgusting and outdated, they also went up on the rent at the beginning of covid for these shitty apartments, we had plans to move once our lease was up but unfortunately with the pandemic that didn't end up happening so now we're stuck here until the lease is up next year and it's miserable. ALSO our toilet wasn't flushing and we again called multiple times and the lady in the office literally told us it was a city problem so we suffered with this issue for over a month and called again to get any update on the city plumbing issue and she FINALLY sent a plumber out and he fixed the issue is less than 10 minutes so why did she never send a plumber to begin with???? this lady in the office lied to us and made us have toilet that barely flushed for over a month...there's also a rehab center on Wabash street and sketchy people are always hanging around and throwing trash and their plate lunches everywhere, maybe that's why there's so many's BUGS AND RATS!! Ugh please save your money and pick anywhere else but here if you're looking to move.

Pros: The management staff are nice, and maintenance comes…read moreusually within 2 days and does their best to fix the issue. There are people who tend to the greenery and maintain the greenery to look nice. Cons: All equipment in the apartment is old, this includes AC, washing machine, dryer and kitchen stove. When it gets to 90F and above the AC cannot keep up and your room temp will be in the high 80s.They recommend your thermostat be set between 75 to 78, which is just ridiculous in Louisiana. Your AC bill gets extremely high during the summer as the AC is old and inefficient. Every month you have to go to management to get a filter for your AC. There is a gate, but it works 3 months out of the year. Finally, there is a problem with crows cawing right outside your window between 5am-7am. It is LOUD enough to wake you up every morning. To quote their response "Unfortunately, we do not have bird deterrents, and we do not offer such measures as part of our building management services. That said, we encourage you to explore temporary, non-invasive solutions that may help minimize the noise within your unit." Therefore, if you don't enjoy having your sleep disrupted in the early hours of 5am-7am I do not recommend staying here. Apart from the 2 treadmills, the equipment in the gym is all extremely old or broken. There is no AC in the gym. When you walk in you can immediately feel the air is stagnant there is NO air circulation. Extremely disappointing as we are paying more because of their gym but the gym is awful.

We love living at Citrus Creek East. The office staff is nice and maintenance is very effective.read more