I've lived at Eko Park for almost two years now. I was moving to Springfield and had no experience with the city really.
What drew me to Eko Park was the "all utilities included" portion of the rent. I pay a singular flat fee ($885 for my 1 bedroom - 1.5 bathroom), and that covers my trash, sewage, water, internet, electric, and cable). The flat fee will increase to $895 in 2022. I also pay an additional $10 per month cat rent fee - bringing the grand total of my monthly bill to $895 (or $905 in the new year).
I have to say that Eko Park is nice - and has exponentially improved since taken over my Affinity Property Management. Jesse, the Property Manager, is extremely competent and efficient. He is welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. I've asked so many questions since moving in the summer of 2020 and he's been able to help me navigate all of them.
The apartment "look" may not be everyone's style - to be fair. The kitchen has industrial open shelving, where all you dishes and belongings are exposed and visible at all times. The lighting is a harsh LED bulb invaded in caging, to give them a very industrial feel. The bedroom carpet is black, which definitely would not have been my choice, since it shows EVERYTHING. The bathroom floors are a pretty tacky polka dotted print, an absolutely awful choice in my opinion. The apartment is obviously newer, however, which is obvious when you step into one of them.
The complex comes with a really nice pool, a newly rearranged and renovated fitness center, and a yoga studio. The property is well-maintained, and main fence arrives quickly when an issues does crop up.
The reason I can't give the property a five star review is because of the security issues I've had over the last year. Because we're allocated right off the Kansas Expressway, folks have a habit of walking onto the property and taking people's belongings from their cars. My car had been rummaged through 3 times in the last a year, my friends car window was busted out from someone breaking in to steal his coat, and in the wee hours of the morning their have been some suspicious characters roaming around. Recently, Eko Park installed a fence and cameras. This has curbed some of this illegal activity. However, because we're not a full gated community - sometimes car break-ins still happen.
To be fair, this isn't Eko Parks fault. Crime has gone up significantly in Springfield, so it's bound to happen here, too. It's just frustrating to wake up and find that all your glovebox has been emptied and your stuff has been stolen.
I've lived here almost 2 years and will probably renew in the summer despite the rent increase. Overall, this apartment has been good to me. My neighbors are quiet, the community is well-maintained, and I enjoy my time here. read more