The Lafayette

I just moved in, and so far the experience has been amazing! I was greeted with a thoughtful welcome package, including a water bottle, which was such a sweet touch. The staff has been incredibly helpful — they’ve guided me around the property, helped me find everything I need, and even provided a cart to bring my packages up to my apartment. Moving in can be stressful, but they really made it feel easy and welcoming.

Living at the Lafayette has been such a great experience so far for my girlfriend and I. The 49er games, views, amenities, fellow residences and staff have been incredible. If you are a 49er fan this is definitely the spot. No more traffic when you can walk across the street for games. We toured some of the other apartments in the area and chose the Lafayette cause of the spacious rooms and balcony, and we are very happy with our decision. The views of the sunset and Levi's Stadium are amazing. Our Dog Mac loves the 2 dog parks, and trails in the area. We can also give him a bath in the Dog spa. He has met so many new friends and loves lounging in the apartment. The Lafayette staff Rina, Jason, Sasha, the maintenance crew etc. are so friendly, and helpful to any question you might have. They throw monthly events at the place with live music, drinks and food. Would like to thank them all for making this move in process so easy, and helping my girlfriend and I find the perfect place to live. We are very grateful!

The Lafayette provides a beautiful community and very modern apartments with a amazing amenities. A huge part of that experience was thanks to Jason and Sasha and the team who were so accommodating with our requests throughout the tour. They have been professional, responsive, and consistently went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. The move in process was seamless and I can say this is one of the best apartment communities I have ever experienced. The hallways are clean and very quiet. If you’re considering The Lafayette , make sure you do so quickly before they run out of spaces.

The Lafayette provides a beautiful living experience, with a seamless leasing process that reflects professionalism and care. From the very beginning, everything felt smooth, transparent, and welcoming. A huge part of that experience was thanks to Jason, who delivered truly exceptional service throughout my apartment search. He was professional, responsive, and consistently went above and beyond to accommodate my needs with a fantastic deal and flexible terms. His dedication and attention to detail made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. If you’re considering The Lafayette, I can’t recommend working with Jason and his team highly enough — they set the standard for outstanding customer service!

I rarely write reviews, but my experience living at The Lafayette has been frustrating enough that I feel others should know what they’re walking into. There has been a constant deep, heavy, bass-like thudding noise coming from the unit above mine — not normal walking, but pounding, percussive impacts that travel through the floor and walls. The sound is so strong it can be felt as vibration, and it happens almost every night, often until 2 a.m. Despite providing multiple videos and detailed logs, management insists the noise “does not meet the threshold” for a lease violation — mainly because the recordings can’t fully capture the deep impact. Of course they can’t — phones don’t record bass vibrations through concrete. Anyone who’s lived under it would know how unbearable it is. The building’s sound insulation is extremely poor, and unfortunately, the management’s attitude makes things worse. The property manager, Jason, communicates with a kind of polished arrogance — polite on the surface, but clearly dismissive underneath. Every conversation feels like being “handled,” not helped. His confidence in doing the bare minimum is truly remarkable. Instead of addressing the problem, I was offered “white noise machines,” “neighbor reminders,” and even “you can move to another unit” — all of which solve nothing except shifting responsibility away from management. If you value peace, rest, or basic respect, this is not the place. The Lafayette may look modern and luxurious from the outside, but what really stands out is how loudly you’ll hear your neighbors — and how quietly management will pretend not to notice.

Ivy is the best in management. She is nice and kind. She is very helpful and cares about you and how you feel. I really like her a lot. She is very professional and that means a lot to me. Thank you for all your help and your associates. Looking forward to meeting them all.

This is my first time ever writing a Google review, and I feel compelled to warn others. On the surface, the apartment looks nice — the facilities are modern and well-maintained. But after living here for just three weeks, I had a truly terrible experience that forced me to move out early. 1. Extremely loud train noise (Amtrek): I was told that Amtrak trains would pass by early in the morning, but I had no idea how loud and frequent they actually are, even if my apartment is not the closest one to the street. Starting around 6:30 AM every weekday, a train passes every 30–60 minutes. The noise is so disruptive that it seriously affected my sleep and mental health. If you are sensitive to noise or need quiet mornings, this place can be unbearable. 2. Packages often lost or misplaced: Large packages are supposed to go to the package room or mailroom, but in reality, they can end up anywhere — sometimes you need to dig through other people’s parcels, and some items simply go missing. I lost packages and wasted time trying to track them down. They won't help you deliver packages upstairs even if it is a very large package and you have sent them instructions. 3. Poor move-in & move-out instructions: The leasing office provided very unclear guidance when I moved in and when I moved out. This led to unexpected issues and extra hassle. On top of that, their attitude was unfriendly and passive-aggressive — they even started by blaming me when problems arose. Clear communication should be basic, but it was not the case here. Overall, while the property looks appealing, the constant train noise, unreliable package handling, and poor management communication made my stay extremely stressful. I would not recommend this apartment to anyone who values peace, clear support from management, or reliable deliveries.

I toured The Lafayette on October 12, 2025. My tour was conducted by Rina, who was exceptionally thorough and experienced, guiding me through all the amenities and available units with great passion. Sasha also helped guiding me through the necessary application processes. While I did not end up leasing at this lovely apartment community, I consider it to be the best in the neighborhood and would highly recommend anyone looking for a new luxury apartment home to give The Lafayette serious consideration. At the time of writing, the apartment is offering a tremendous incentive of 8 weeks free rent plus a $2,000 look-and-lease special, which is essentially 10 weeks free. This package will significantly reduce the effective base rent, making the property extremely competitive compared to others in the area. Here are the highlights of my tour: Pros: Unmatched Gym, Stunning Design, and Wired Internet - Elite Fitness Center: This is, without a doubt, the best apartment gyms I have ever seen. It is incredibly well-equipped, featuring a full squat rack with an Olympic lifting platform, free weights, kettlebells, medicine balls, jumping boxes, air bikes, a sand bag, an unpowered treadmill, mountain climbers, and cable machines with lovely brown upholstery. This facility will make any active person happy. - Unique Interior Design & Ambiance: I absolutely adore the entire apartment's interior design, especially in one of the clubhouses, which features a French coffee shop-like interior with small round tables and half-circle sofas. - Intimate Outdoor Spaces: Unlike properties with sprawling, shared courtyards, The Lafayette offers multiple smaller-sized public patios perfect for intimate small gatherings. There is also a wonderful community garden where residents can pick herbs. - Premium Unit Finishes: Units feature wall-to-wall hard flooring and stainless steel appliances with gas stoves. - Top-Floor Appliance Package: The penthouse-level units also offer an upgraded package, including a 5-burner gas stove with a built-in griddle, a double-door fridge, and a 3-layer dishwasher. - Noise Insulation and Views: The apartment uses double-pane windows. I hardly noticed any significant airplane noise while touring the units. Apartments facing north enjoy an unblocked view onto the previously-golf-field site, a unique advantage in the area. - Work-From-Home Support: There are multiple co-working spaces featuring 8+ individual pods available for privacy during conference calls or focused work. - Convenient Connectivity Choice: Residents have a choice between AT&T and Comcast for internet. The necessary equipment from both providers was pre-wired for convenience, requiring only service activation. - Secure Package Handling: The property has an indoor mail room with numerous USPS lock boxes, an access-controlled package room, a double glass door commercial fridge for perishable packages, and an Amazon locker in the garage. - Local Mobility: While the neighborhood itself isn't strictly walkable, the apartment provides rentable electric scooter stations for quick errands. Cons: - Parking Fees & Tiers: Parking comes at an extra cost and is tiered with three choices: sliding spot, fixed spot, and a higher-premium EV charging spot. - Small Closets: The closets in the apartments are on the small side. For individuals with a large wardrobe or who require extensive pole space, this could be a frustrating problem. - Latch System Latency: Coming from a Latch community, needing to interact with the Latch system (via phone app) every time before pressing an elevator button could be frustrating due to the potential for connectivity latency delays.

Horrible experience--dysfunctional and completely incompetent. No one picks up the phone, no one returns calls or emails, and you can't get any assistance. You have to personally go to the office if you need anything. I also wasn't aware of the garbage smell in the air--look up "Milpitas smell." Don't make my mistake--look elsewhere.

They are kind and thoughtful here. The team are great, and the truly go out of their way to help and support your experience here. They are responsive and couldn't do more to improve the overall experience. I love the team here as much as I love the apartment and community we are building.