I live in the 2BV/CHARLESTON Model with my fiance, and have really enjoyed my time here. I feel the rent is affordable, with all that is included (water/trash) and the apartment is in a great location, right off Springfield, close to downtown and right next to the Air Force Museum.
The office is quick to respond to any issues (ie shoveling snow/salting the sidewalks), and is keeping the property up to date. Just this year they announced they are going to upgrade the laundry rooms with
...reloadable cards, instead of coins!
I also love all the space in the apartment. The style we went for are all on the first floor, with no neighbors above or below. The walls are also super thick, and I haven't heard any music/talking from my neighbors, which is wonderful. Our power bill has been pretty decent, and the a/c and heater in the unit are fantastic!
The few issues I have are very minor, and I think forgivable considering the cost, the size of the unit, and that we are a couple and not a family. The first is the water tank seems to run out of hot water pretty quickly. I prewashed dishes with hot water shortly after my fiance took a shower, and the hot water ran out before I could run the dishwasher. But the water has yet to run out while I'm showering, which is great because I do take longer showers.
The floor shakes a bit when you walk, as there seems to be some sort of empty crawl space under the length of the apartment, and sometimes we can hear the crashing/thunking of our neighbor stomping around. But I'd prefer that over hearing them blast music/talking loudly, and it's not as big a problem in the bedrooms, which are at the front of the apartment and not against the wall of our neighbor's. Lastly, the insulation isn't the best, so the apartment can get pretty cold, so running the heater can suck up a lot of power. Be prepared to maybe put in some insulation inserts into the windows, if you don't care about having a view.
Otherwise I've super happy with this apartment!
Max of 2. Max 2 Allowed | Max weight 80 lb combined | Monthly Pet Rent: $35 per pet and $350 one-time pet fee..