I spent my first year of graduate school (last 10 months) at Beckford place apartments and found both the complex and landlord to be quite pleasant. While there are your occasional negative experiences (leaky sink, closet doors sliding off guide rail, & online rent pay being buggy), I cant complain about the integrity of the apartment. This complex is pet friendly and quiet. I often like being left alone while doing schoolwork or studying and this place ticked that box. The landlord and maintenance man are welcoming and kind people who make it their life's work to make sure the apartments are up to snuff and gave me a unit that was undeniably the cleanest rental space I have experienced to date. The neighbors are friendly and non-intrusive which is all I could ask for. I would advise saving for wear and tear caused by you or your pet prior to moving out as there is no security deposit, this complex runs on a fee based system for damages which is billed after move out.
Some number I would have liked to know in preparation for living here:
-~$200 move in/reservation fee
-1 Bedroom costs $641/mo
-$30 pet fee for every month you have a pet in the apt.
-$200 first time pet fee
-Bills in addition to rent are electric (avg. $50-135/mo based on month), & internet (spectrum 100mb runs around $65)
-$30 for mailbox keys (2) which is refunded if both are returned at end of lease
Some tips for living here:
-Get a washer/dryer: Laundromat in The Plains is closed permanently and there is a hookup in the back room of the apt. Closest is Ambassador Laundry in Athens
-Bring furniture movers/sliders, or some carpeting to protect to floor
-Buy a bulk of doggie bags to help pick up after your pet
-ALWAYS place something beneath the dog cage that is expendable (Carpet, Piece of Plywood) in case the cage shifts and causes small abrasions in the vinyl wrap flooring
-Only fast food options are McDonalds or prepare to hop on 33 towards Nelsonville or State St. Athens
Overall I will give this complex a 5 star rating as it is in close proximity to OU, free parking, close to the bike trail, accommodating staff, pet friendly, unfurnished, secluded, extremely clean, and all electric appliances (plus in my opinion)
Drawbacks are the easily scuffed floors and paint, and having to drive to campus in bad weather however this is offset by the proximity to the bike trail which is cost effective and a pleasant workout/bike ride. Do not regret living here in my first year, and the only reason I am moving is that I've found a buddy in my cohort who doesn't like the proximity to campus and so we compromised to move closer. Would happily recommend Beckford Place Apartments to prospective upperclassmen or graduate students. read more