We've only been here for a few months, but it's hands-down the best apartment I've ever lived in…read more Affordable, upscale, quiet, safe, fantastic management - it was such a perfect find for us.

Lived here for a year and a half and absolutely loved it! Everyone who works here is amazing and…read moresuper friendly. Maintenance requests are handled in a timely manner. Apartments are super nice and in such a convenient location. Wish I didn't have to move! Thank you, Kiana, Anastasia, Keith and the rest of the staff for making this place feel like home!

Absolutely love living here! The office and maintenance teams of Michal and Wade are so great and…read moreresponsive. The location of this building is so ideal--everything you could even need in walking distance, park and bike trails across the street, and very convenient for quick trips to downtown Minneapolis and MSP airpor!!

Ok so I wanted to wait a year to experience the full lease again process and be as objective as…read morepossible. I cannot praise more the front office and management team. All its members are friendly professional and on top of things. From cleaning to maintenance to just going the extra mile, they have been amazing. And my renewal with Dana was a breeze. She cannot be more professional kind and friendly. The facilities are top notch. Gym and Yoga room are excellent, of si were picky I'd say next thing for gym is an online trainer TV. Again that is being picky. Everything is beyond we one could need for a great workout. Common areas are perfect. Spacious, modern, clean, easy to reserve where applicable. Parking is very affordable and one has no idea how valuable this is until winter has been set for a couple months. Location is perfect, close and easy access to highways and parks and close enough to drive or uber ride to uptown and even downtown. Supermarkets, pharmacy, parks, fast food and restaurants and within walking distance. Apartments are modern, spacious and quiet. Balconies are perfect size. The community is a mix of young professionals and some small families. All respectful, friendly and some outgoing. I guess we perceive differences depending on where we have lived in the world. Above all everyone is nice. Rules are enforced with a friendly heads up and us as tenants we have a duty to keep things clean, organized and within such set rules. I am thrilled I found this place to live! I'd recommend it in a second!

If you're considering a move here, I encourage you to take a moment to pray for someone with…read morepatience. When looking at units, it's really helpful to use a computer instead of a cell phone, as you might miss important details. Make sure to ask to see all the units that catch your interest. Take your time with this decision, and don't let anyone rush you. You want to be sure it's the right choice for you, so you don't end up regretting it after signing your lease. Your comfort and happiness matter!

apartments themselves are great. Design is beautiful and management are nice. But, I live here for…read morea few months now and internet doesnt work half of the time. Electricity goes out once a week and doesnt work for hours. Really inconvenient to live here

I lived at this apartment complex during an internship for the summer of 2011 and absolutely loved…read moreit. The facilities are really nice and it felt more like a neighborhood than a freestanding apartment high rise because of all the amenities and businesses available on the street level. The service of the staff was also very good - the move in/out process is very organized and they make it really short compared to most places I've lived. During the summer my AC stopped working and while I only considered it an inconvenience, they made the repair emergency priority and had it repaired before I got home from work on the same day. Some of the highlights of living here: Fully furnished with an especially nice kitchen Private pool area for residents and indoor hot tub area Multiple grills in an indoor courtyard McCoys right next door for happy hour on the patio Fob entry into the building and private underground parking Trader Joes and local parks within a short walking distance Walk-in closets and washing/drying machines in each apartment Just a short ride away from Lake Harriet and Uptown I should mention that I had housing included in my compensation for that summer, but I did look into the rent cost and considered that value in my offer. I'm not sure I could pay quite that much for rent, but if you are looking for something nice, new and entry level luxury, Excelsior and Grand is a great option.

TL;DR: Poor value. Its location is its only redeeming quality, and there several better options…read morenext door. Pros: * Location. This area is beautiful. It's quaint, quiet, and has wonderful restaurants and shops nearby. Cons: * Price. I'd usually save this for last, but let's start strong: this place charges a premium for what it claims is a "luxury" apartment experience. There are several nearby complexes that cost less and offer considerably more. This place is coasting on its history and hoping you will too -- and that's its greatest weakness. * Smell. If you have even the faintest sensitivity to odor, cross this place off your list immediately. I'm not even talking about weed (though that's here too -- just not more than usual). I'm talking about grime. Filth. Hot wet garbage on a July afternoon. Don't be fooled by the model unit with its light wood floors and bright lighting. The rest of the place is dark, dank, and attacks your sense of smell like a WWI artillery barrage. * Garbage. It's everywhere. The trash chutes are perpetually backed up -- every single one, all the way to the top floor. This week, they announced "maintenance" on the chute system. The solution? Don't take your trash out until Sunday... or walk it to an off-site parking lot. Luxury! * Water. I have a sneaking suspicion that Nestlé secretly owns this complex and is bottling our water for profit. Hot water is a coin toss. Sometimes, water doesn't come out at all. Management says it's because all apartments and businesses in the complex share the same plumbing system. So when one goes down, we all go down. Pipes burst constantly. Just last week, there was a literal half foot (not hyperbole) of water in the parking structure, forming a lovely lagoon you had to wade through to get to your car. Combine that with the smell and garbage, and we've basically created our own boutique swamp ecosystem. At this point, I genuinely believe residents of Flint, MI have a more reliable water supply. There are many, many reasons to take your hard-earned money elsewhere -- somewhere with a cost-to-quality ratio that doesn't make you question your life choices. Luckily, this area has several much better apartment complexes where you can actually enjoy the place you call home. *Edit: I almost forgot one of my favorite amenities: The Poop Hill. For context, I love dogs. I'll let them lick my face without hesitation. My filth tolerance is elite. And even I am shaken by what lives in the courtyard. * At the center of the complex is a grassy hill, surrounded by a walking path. Innocent enough -- until you realize it's not just landscaping. It's a shrine. A steaming, fly-infested monument to neglected dog poop. Society has completely broken down here, turning this courtyard into a true no-man's land. The doors near the main elevator frequently blow open -- straight from, you guessed it, the courtyard. It's like stepping into a dog poop sauna every time you return home. And just to really drive it home? That's also where they've placed the communal grill and patio furniture. So go ahead -- fire up a burger just a few feet away from a sun-baked shrine to feces. Luxury.

I'm a newbie here at The Laurel, having moved in just a couple of months ago. I knew in the fall…read moreof 2021 that I would be moving to Minnesota, so I flew into Minneapolis in November of that year to start looking around. I had five or six apartment complexes on my list of buildings to tour, and when all was said and done, The Laurel was one of only two apartment complexes that I liked well enough to even think about renting. In January 2022, a one-bedroom became available at The Laurel, and I grabbed it. I'd been hoping for a two-bedroom, two bath, but I had to get my foot in the door and I figured I could always move into a two-bedroom when one became available. To tell you the truth, though, the apartments here at The Laurel are so very spacious that I've found a one-bedroom to be more than ample for me. I haven't met everyone yet, but everyone I've met so far is delightful, and so are Tony (the manager) and Adam (the assistant manager). It was Adam who gave me the tour of the grounds last November, and I have to say that he was an invaluable help to me, as I was relocating from out-of-state. Computers are not my strong suit and not everyone would have had the patience to walk me through one online necessity after another in the way that Adam did. He persevered without complaining and I so appreciated that. Thank you, Adam! :) This is the first apartment I've lived in in ages, and before I moved into The Laurel, I assumed I'd live here for a while and then, buy a property nearby in which to live. I guess I thought that because that's what I've been doing for decades, but I'm having a change of heart and could see myself living here forever. The complex is clean, quiet, and very well-maintained; and the amenities, while not exhaustive, are really very nice. I see the amenities as quality over quantity. To sum it up, I can't imagine giving The Laurel anything less than 5 stars, and if I could, I'd give management and the grounds even more than that. Suffice it to say, I love it here, and I think you would, too!

We truly love it here... a big cut above anything else in this area... really!…read more1. Unique apartment home community - a mix of responsible professionals and 55+ residents 2. True!!! luxury amenities - INDOOR swimming pool/whirlpool/sauna, updated exercise room 3. Safe, paved trails nearby featuring ponds and wetlands - ideal for walking/running 4. Newly remodeled public interiors and exceptionally large living areas... nice! 5. Beautiful party room (with kitchen) suitable for receptions, etc. 6. Large, climate-controlled storage areas - lighted, clean and dry 7. Heated garage with car wash bay 8. Indoor mailroom - highly desirable during Minnesota winters 9. On-site, live-in, apartment personnel and in-building daytime apartment manager 10. In-unit laundry room with deluxe washer/dryer and laundry tub 11. Pet-friendly with ample walking areas 12. Easy access to highways and METRO facilities 13. Adjacent to The Shops at West End complex 14. Available guest suite for short-term rental by guests of tenants 15. Ample off-street guest parking Finally, you absolutely need to visit this place to be convinced yourself about what I have written.

Ok, so the last couple of reviews on Louisiana Oaks are from a couple years ago and completely…read moreoutdated. I was honestly shocked when I read them. I just moved in to Louisiana Oaks at the beginning of this month and I am loving every little bit of it! First of all, there must have been a lot of changes in the management office since the last two reviews because the gals in there are great. Either that, or the last two reviewers never took the time to stop by and actually talk with the management staff. They are incredibly helpful and fun to deal with. They really worked with me to help me find an apartment here that both fit my lifestyle as well as my wallet. They even put on resident events to help build a community feel here and invite residents to stop in the office every Saturday morning for complimentary coffee and pastries! What other apartment buildings do that? The building itself is beautiful. I feel like I live in a really nice hotel...and I love that! There is a winding staircase and awesome fountain by the main entrance. There is a fantastic fitness center where you never have to wait in line for any of the machines or weights. That right there saves you a least $50 bucks a month on a gym membership, right in the convenience of your own apartment building. Each apartment is given an underground heated garage parking space. Um...helloooo...We live in Minnesota. You know how bad the winters suck here. And there is also a large outdoor parking lot for all the residents without a garage spot. In your face off-street parking! Louisiana Oaks has a great clubhouse that can be rented out by tenants for parties and events. There is a large back patio on the building with two nice gas grills for residents to use whenever they want along with patio furniture and lawn chairs for soaking up some rays in the summer months. There's even a hot tube, sauna, tanning bed, and vending machines! So awesome and everything has been kept up really nicely. Another great feature the building has is the business center. There are two computers that both have internet access and one printer that anyone can use. All you have to do is supply your own printer paper and the apartment building takes care of the rest. So if you didn't want to pay for internet every month, you don't have too! I could go on and on about how many great amenities this building has, but one of the absolute best things about Louisiana Oaks is the location. Located right in St. Louis Park, you have about a 30 second drive to a Cub Foods grocery store, a one-minute drive to the Knollwood Mall, a two-minute drive to a Super Target and plenty of other shops. Not to mention it's only a 5 minute drive to Lake Calhoun, and about 10 minutes or less to Uptown. Right across the street is the Park Tavern (a really fun bowling and event center), soccer fields, and tons of walking and biking trails. It's super easy to find or give directions to...even my directionally challenged mother could find this place with ease. So, I'm sorry to hear that the other two reviewers didn't have a great experience here, because this place is great. And as far as dealing with crazy college students or rude residents...I'm sorry, but couldn't that happen anywhere other than a senior citizen community? This place rocks and is definitely worth making a visit to.

I must chare how pleased I am with the management services here at Louisiana Oaks Apartments.Having…read morelived for nearly a decade I have to say that Sidal taking on this building a fw years ago wa a blessing. I love my place with a latgr great room and a gorgeous view in seasons. We're getting new paint and carpet in the common areas. WhenI need somethingnworked on, I count on a next days respnse. urgent calls brings someone to resolve it after hours. The manager is. just an all around wonderful, personable and competent resident manager. I hope to be right here for another decde.

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!"

Unresponsive management that doesn't care about their residents. Homeless people live in the…read morestairwells on the weekends. There is an army of 20- Somethings here that raise a ruckus every Friday and Saturday night after the bars close. After telling the manager about this & the people moving in from down the road using shopping carts, she told me I would have to handle it. Additionally, not very kind or friendly once you are here. I was told my blue haired mother would have to be put on the lease if I wanted to get her a key fob so she could come visit (and come and go as she pleases.) While I've been told by multiple other residents they were given multiple key fobs at move in Also, kind of shady as well as being jerks. They magically started new charges of an additional $50/month for water & sewage. while reducing the number of garbage dumpsters in the buildings. This after I was, at signing, was told it was included. Overall, decent looking apartment run by a dishonest, shady company

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We lived here almost 2 years in a 2 bed 2 bath apartment on the 2nd floor in Camerata, the biggest…read morebuilding. We had an underground parking spot included with our rent and paid pet rent for our dog. When we left, we were paying about $1,900 a month. To break our lease early, we had to pay $4k and 2 months of rent. It was a lot, and I'm not sure how much we paid for a security deposit but we only got about $500 back. Living at this complex was great. It's in a fantastic location, the units are newer and have lovely amenities, and maintenance lives in the building. I loved the sense of community and the quality of everything. I will really miss living here! It will only get better when they finish the rail station and you can get downtown even quicker. The secure package station was an amazing perk as well. The only cons I can think of are that the management company can be short staffed (but we loved talking with Kelly) and sometimes we'd get noise complaints. The complex is really big and feels like living at a hotel sometimes, but that was a pro for me. I loved that. I will miss living here and would recommend it!

Management tells you to keep dogs from using the green spaces to keep it looking good. They spray…read moreherbicides in the rock areas where apparently your dog can potty with poisonous herbicides with no notification. I found out about the last because one of the crew members doing the spraying warned me.