Decent place. Good proximity to College Estates park (across the street in the front) and the Frederick Shopping center in the back.
Pretty responsive maintenance, although sometimes you need to assert yourself.
Expect a 2.5% increase on your rent every year, and a max of 1-year lease. When you first move in, you get a discount on your first month rent. Security deposit can be very low ($250) on a $1550/month rent. Pet rent is $25/month. Water is included, as well as trash. You pay for electric, gas, and optionally cable.
They use a web portal to collect rents online, or you can drop your check in the office until the 5th.
They host community events about every 3 months or so, and have occasional incentives (lotteries) for bringing in canned goods during the food drive.
They can be very strict about the patio, threatening eviction the first time for having unauthorized items on the patio.
The apartment interior has some issues, with shabby renovations sometimes. My counter is lopsided, the front door is frame lopsided, but these are simple cosmetic issues that can easily be overlooked. I heard that one of the townhomes blew up due to a gas leak from the furnace 2 years ago, and it's a shame that that's what it takes for them to do preventative maintenance, although they have installed new furnaces and air conditioning units in the last year.
All-in-all I'm satisfied with my stay here, but am looking at other options in Frederick, as well as in Hagerstown. read more