Overall good basic but decent place to live. Management is very responsive, no major issues with the apartment. Floorplans on the website are accurate. Close to west campus and both Duke and Durham bus routes

Great apartment - lots of roaches though (but that might be a NC thing).

Compared to the housing options that are most often presented to first years such as Trinity Commons, Terrazzo, Flats, and Lofts, Poplar West is much more affordable. I live in a spacious two bed room town home and enjoy it so much that I most likely will not be moving for 2nd-4th year. Poplar West also does 1 bedroom 1 bathroom townhomes, as well as efficiency studios that are more like your traditional apartment style. They are pet friendly, and in the middle of the property there is a fenced dog park. Additionally, each unit comes with a washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Poplar West is right on the Lasalle Loop bus route that will take you right to TSCHE. Lots of grad students and families live in units on this property.

Family friendly, responsive property managers, clean and safe!

Poplar West is a very affordable and convenient stay. It is located near Belmont and Heights. It is a 25-minute walk from The Fuqua School of Business.

Pros
1. Extremely affordable rent
2. Clean and spacious townhomes
3. Houses include a dishwasher, fridge, washer, dryer
4. Friendly property management
5. Pet friendly
6. Quiet and peaceful community

Cons
1. Occasional pest (cockroaches) problem, but not uncommon for houses in Durham
2. Thin walls, so sound travels very easily between houses
3. Air conditioning is average, and can cost higher electricity bills
4. No garbage pickup
5. No dedicated apartment security. Not a gated community!

Note: Rent does not include water, electricity, and internet. Please factor in that when evaluating.

So far I like it. I am not a very party person and that’s why I love this quiet place.

Poplar West has been everything I needed. It's spacious, thick walls, great light, and it's walking distance to campus. These apartments are definitely older: cracks in walls, aged wood floors, not so stylish appliances. To be totally honest, I'm pretty sure the price is going to increase like $200 in the next year, and I plan to move. The value was a huge reason I'm living here now and I don't think my apt is worth that increase. Unfortunately it's probably still the cheapest or one of the cheapest in the LaSalle area.

The location is fantastic (<1 mile) bike or walk to TSCHE, the rent is unbeatable, and the community is very friendly and almost entirely gradaute students and young professionals. Highly recommend for pet owners (only $100 one-time fee & $10 per month), awesome dog park in the center of the neighborhood and plenty of fellow dog owners.

The buildings are old and there are cockroaches in all of the apartments. However, management is very good about sending exterminators. After a rough first month, we have had almost no pest issues since.

I have had a good time in this apartment. It is partially furnished (stove, fridge, washer, and dryer). It is close to West Campus (I spend 15- or 20-minutes walking to the School of Public Policy and less than five minutes biking). It is close (15 to 20 minutes' walk) to a grocery store that offers a wide variety of articles. Highly recommended for someone who wants to save money, walk, and have a quiet life in Durham.

Good points:
The location is good - very close to Duke Bus Stop and just 20min walking from Law School
For every problem that I had, I just contacted Trinity Office and they sent someone to fixed - i.g.: spray the apartment, change the lamp, fix the switch, etc.

Weak points:
The apartment wasn't in very good condition when I arrived. I had to clean by myself.
I also had problems with cockroaches. However, it seems quite normal in this area.