This is more like a 4.5, but an enthusiastic endorsement of Oaks Lincoln nonetheless…read more
I have lived here since 2019 in a beautiful 2BR apartment in the 5241 building. I love my apartment, the floor plan, the view, and everything about it. The community is very clean, comfortable, and social, without being sterile or full of fake-manufactured "resident culture."
Price-wise, it's on the expensive side for complexes of this age, especially considering that most apartments are not updated and many countertops, floors, appliances, etc. haven't been changed since the 90s-2000s. But compared to other buildings on strictly a price-per-square-foot basis, the pricing is comparable to buildings that are not as well maintained. I pay $1,900 a month for an 1,100 square-foot 2BR 2BA + Den apartment with in-unit laundry, balcony, french doors, bay window, ensuite bath, and underground parking.
Resident staff is AMAZING! Most of the staff live on site and maintenance is top-notch - responsive, fast, and thorough. Office staff is always reachable and responsive. I feel that they are responsive to everyone and know long-time residents well. However, they lack flexibility when it comes to certain things like pro-rated rent, pet deposits, etc. Sometimes it can feel like they are nickel and diming you.
Amenities are decent - serviceable but unremarkable. The pool was recently redone as well as the clubhouse, but I rarely use those amenities. Common areas are super clean and well maintained. No stinky apartment hallway smells and no throat-choking air freshener clouds.
TL;dr - highly recommended west metro gem of a complex. If you're looking for luxury, there are other options. But if you want spacious, clean, well-maintained apartments with beautiful grounds, amenities, and apartment features like in-unit laundry, you'll get it at a good price at Oaks Lincoln.