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The Millennium Waterway

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,173 reviewed · 203 listed · Scored from 310 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(310) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Millennium Waterway
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments, Furnished & Corporate Apartments
Reviews
310

What We Found

The Millennium Waterway draws praise for its Waterway Town Center location, walkable shops and restaurants, and staff who go out of their way for residents. Community events and a quiet atmosphere appeal to those valuing social connection and peace. However, infrastructure problems persist: elevators break often, water shutoffs happen regularly (16 times in four months under recent management), and roaches appear seasonally. Security concerns arise from easy building access and inadequate notice before workers enter units. Recent management changes have improved some operations but failed to resolve core maintenance issues or communication gaps.

Long-term residents note improvements over time, while newer arrivals report unresolved access problems and frustration with fees for services they cannot use. The property's strengths lie in location and staff warmth; weaknesses center on aging systems and inconsistent follow-through on tenant concerns.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management
  • prime Waterway location with walkability
  • frequent resident events and social activities
  • clean, quiet community
  • strong maintenance response when engaged
Watch-outs
  • elevator breakdowns and unreliability
  • frequent water shutoffs across building
  • roach problems on lower floors
  • security gaps and unauthorized entry to units
  • management communication failures
  • high fees and overall cost
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Best for: Professionals seeking walkable luxury apartments in a vibrant community with strong social programming.
Think twice if: Sensitive to infrastructure reliability; elevator outages and water shutoffs are recurring. Access control and privacy have been concerns under recent management.

What this Community Does Well

  • Waterway and Town Center location with shops, restaurants, bars within walking distance
  • friendly, accommodating staff noted by multiple long-term residents
  • regular resident events (happy hours, crawfish boils, food trucks)
  • quick maintenance response from skilled technicians

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members: Diana, Jennifer, Madison, Robert, Larita, Kenia, Marissa praised for going beyond standard service
  • Water shutoffs: 16 occasions between March 14 and July 6 (9AM-5PM each) documented by residents
  • Elevator issues: old equipment breaks frequently, causes extended wait times and fire alarm evacuations
  • Roaches: seasonal problem on first floor, particularly spring
  • Pet policies: $350 deposit, $350 nonrefundable fee, $35 monthly pet rent
  • Resident events: monthly happy hours, crawfish boils, complimentary cocktail evenings, regular food truck visits
  • Coffee service: complimentary ground-floor coffee station mentioned as daily perk
  • Parking: street parking requires careful attention to avoid city tickets; garage access issues reported by new residents

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet fees clearly stated; no reviews mention pet-specific amenities or issues.
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Stunning views and premium location praised; elevator reliability and maintenance backlogs undermine luxury positioning.
Furnished & Corporate Apartments
On-site business center and in-unit laundry appeal to corporate residents; water shutoffs and infrastructure failures create work disruptions.
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
Private balconies and courtyard access mentioned; community and social amenities draw engagement.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.14 average across the 170 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 34
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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4
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3
13
2
16
1
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Common Questions About This Community

Are pets allowed and what are the costs?
Yes. Pet deposit is $350, pet nonrefundable fee is $350, and pet rent is $35 per month.
What community events or amenities are available?
The complex hosts monthly happy hours, crawfish boils, complimentary cocktail evenings, and regular food truck visits. Residents also access a ground-floor complimentary coffee station and can walk to shops, restaurants, and bars in Town Center.
What should I know about parking?
Street parking is available but requires attention to city parking enforcement. Some residents report garage access issues; check directly about garage availability before signing your lease.

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Last updated 2026-08-23