Apartments are nice, but not really cozy. High ceilings and large open spaces make it expensive to cool/heat. Location is great as it's close to campus and plenty of food options. Pretty expensive, but technically you're getting a lot of amenities and a good location, so it might be worth it for some people.

The Lofts at Lakeview is an upper-middle level apartment complex with very nice kitchen appliances/bathroom furnishings. The maintenance staff is pretty prompt and very friendly, as is the staff in the office. It's an easy 10-15 minute walk to e-quad and it's right next to Chipotle, TGI Friday's, and several other eateries. Free parking, and a decent fitness center with cable machines, free-weights, and aerobics room. There is a pool but it's almost always too cold to enjoy. You are unlikely to hear neighbors on either side of your apartment, but with hardwood floors you are very likely to hear the unit above you. That being said, I definitely recommend the Lofts!

Lofts at Lakeview is a great apartment complex. It's very safe and one of the closest to Pratt. The staff is really responsive - you can send them emails, texts, or stop by the front office and they'll help in any way they can. All of the common areas are well maintained. All of the entrances/gates (including the parking garage) are locked so you need a fob or code to get in, which prevents any strangers from coming in. There haven't been any noise problems and the residents are very friendly. There are multiple social events each month, most with free food, for the residents. They gym also offers group fitness classes, which is nice. The apartment itself was in great condition- very clean, new amenities, etc. Maintenance has also been very responsive and quick to fix anything in the apartment and common areas. The only downside is that rent is quite pricey.

Good things:
- can walk to Fuqua
- very clean
- very quiet
- nice kitchen and private laundry
- have six restaurants near by(TGI Friday, Chipotle, ...)
- at lobby: love printer, Huge TV, Meeting room, and Chilling area( I like to hangout with friends watching sports, playing pool, bringing snack and beer.
- parking indoor

Be aware:
- no supermarket in walking distance
- grocery stores near by are in gas station and It is not safe for woman walking there alone
- rent is quite expensive compare to other apartment (you got walking distance to Fuqua) if you plan to drive to Fuqua, there are some more value apartments to consider
- Leasing officer will require some proves about your income and it is not the same for each customer and each officer making customer confuse

Great facilities, especially big screen TV and coffee machine in the lobby.

I really love the Lofts at Lakeview. I was initially skeptical because it is more popular to live at S9/B9 but as someone who likes to "get away from it all", it has been great. The apartments are super quiet and it turns out there is a solid Fuqua presence so I've found people to study with. It is also walking distance from Fuqua.

Some things to know: The apartments themselves are really beautiful (probably one of the nicer ones you will see in Durham). The business center is not great--the computers are old and slow and it is nearly impossible to use the printer as a result. I don't see that changing any time soon. However, the facilities in general are really nice and management is very responsive to repair requests. If it matters to anyone, you can also request to have the color of your "accent" wall changed so there is some room for personalization. Also, since it is "loft" style, the one bedrooms don't have doors on the bedroom. It is an open floor plan. 2+ bedrooms have doors on the bedrooms.

Pros: 20-minute leisurely walk to class, locked garage parking, great amenities (24-hour gym, free fitness classes, on-site movie theater, 2 outdoor pools, grills and fire pit, 24-hour complementary coffee/tea/cocoa, organized social events, guest suite can be reserved 2 nights per month, reservable areas for social/work events, package service), quiet, helpful front office

Cons: the student loan budget does not cover rent for a one-bedroom (need supplemental income), maintenance can be a bit slow and lazy, need a dehumidifier in bathroom 6 months out of the year, some pet owners fail to clean up after their pets (including in the hallways, so watch out)

The apartments are very nice, the staff is very friendly, and you can't be any closer to Fuqua.

Lofts at Lakeview is a terrific option if you would like to live within walking distance (15 minute walk) from Fuqua. The apartments are incredibly spacious, with double vanity bathrooms, huge walk-in closets, new appliances, and friendly staff.

Lofts apartments have the little amenities that others don't: a separate glass shower, large walk-in closets, water dispenser on the fridge, etc. It just feels nicer. The common areas are great and never too busy. You literally can't beat the location as it's only 1mi from Fuqua. I considered all local apartments and Lofts is easily the best of all worlds.