The Lakes Bellevue

The Lakes at Bellevue is highly regarded for responsive maintenance, helpful leasing staff, and a peaceful natural setting with extensive amenities. Most residents praise the quiet environment, beautiful grounds with lakes and pools, and convenient location near shopping and downtown Nashville. Common concerns include aging unit conditions, thin walls limiting soundproofing, high utility costs in some units, and move-in cleanliness issues, though management typically addresses maintenance requests promptly.

Management and leasing staff are consistently responsive and professional, with maintenance requests typically handled quickly. The office team communicates effectively with residents and handles administrative matters promptly. Most residents report positive interactions with staff across leasing, maintenance, and office functions, though some have experienced billing or record-keeping inconsistencies.

Maintenance at this property receives consistently high praise for responsiveness and professionalism, with most requests resolved within hours to one day. The maintenance team is frequently described as fast, efficient, and courteous across a wide range of repair needs including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance. One resident noted aging infrastructure and multiple concurrent repair needs over a three-year period, though maintenance response remained prompt.

The Lakes offers extensive amenities including three pools, a 24-hour fitness center, dog parks, dog wash station, hiking trails, fishing ponds, WiFi lounges, and valet trash service that residents consistently praise. Maintenance is responsive and efficient, with most requests addressed within hours to a day. However, the property has mixed reviews on unit quality and condition—some residents report well-maintained apartments, while others cite aging infrastructure, low ceilings, poor insulation, inadequate move-in cleaning, and maintenance issues including water damage and HVAC failures. Additional concerns include non-optional monthly fees totaling $50, significant rent increases upon renewal, and inconsistent upkeep of outdoor amenities like hiking trails and dog parks.

The Lakes offers a highly convenient location in Bellevue with easy access to shopping, dining, and downtown Nashville (15-20 minutes away), while maintaining a peaceful, wooded setting with abundant green space and wildlife. Residents consistently praise the responsive maintenance team and friendly leasing staff. The property features multiple amenities including pools, fitness center, and dog-friendly areas. Some residents report challenges with older building infrastructure, including limited natural light, sound insulation, pest management, and utility costs in certain units.

The property features older buildings with recently renovated units and responsive maintenance staff who address issues promptly. Sound insulation is a consistent concern, with residents reporting audible neighbor noise through walls and ceilings. Climate control and utility efficiency issues affect some units, particularly those in back or wooded areas. Pest management remains an ongoing challenge typical of the wooded location, though maintenance responds quickly when issues are reported.