I had an emergency move and just happened to find Elysian while shopping at Wholefoods. From the moment I came in they were very helpful and accommodating. The clubhouse is really contemporary and yet comfortable. The gym is always available and complete enough that it convinced me to cancel my gym membership. The units themselves were clean and fully stocked and the models accurately represented. You'll find in your search that most of these places have the same amenities (tanning booth, rental bikes, game room, theater, massage room..) but Elysian has free Sonos wireless music with built in speakers and a daily trash service that are very nice perks I know I'll use every day.
Above and beyond that, Elysian is different because it stresses community. The leasing staff hangs out and (some) live on site to have Movie nights and Wine Wedsdays. I've been here only a couple of weeks, but already have found that the people here are great to hang out with and for the most part young professionals like myself. Alevia Houston helped me from day one and was patient and knowledgable as well as personable. I didn't at any time feel pressured to make a decision, and was particularly impressed that the leasing agents that didn't directly help me, we more than willing to assist me when Alevia wasn't around. I've lived in a lot of upscale apartments before and this has been my best experience.