Michelle Gershon

Review of Phoenix-South Management

Honestly, Jefferson Arms Apartments are a great de...

Honestly, Jefferson Arms Apartments are a great deal. They re studio apartments located right next to FSU s campus and near the Capitol. I, personally, much prefer this side of campus to the stadium side. There are beautiful trees lining the streets, the center for the advancement of human rights and the law school are our neighbors (as well as a few sororities, but they ve been quiet this far even during rush) and there are very expensive apartments just down the road. It s wonderful to have an affordable option in such a good location. I was shocked that for $660 per month I could be within easy walking distance and have all of my utilities covered (including internet). The people at Phoenix South (the management company), who I ve worked with have been nothing but nice and helpful to me. Whenever I ve asked for help with something they ve been accommodating and kind. I did see a few bugs in my apartment, but this is Florida and EVERY place I ve lived in Florida has had some bugs. It s just what happens when you live in a warm climate. I told the staff and they responded quickly and courteously. It hasn t really been a problem, and I know if it becomes one, then they ll be there to help me fix it. That s all you can really hope for in an apartment complex. Things break, things go wrong, that s life, but if the management company/landlord is there to help you, then that s what s really important. I can t emphasize how kind and helpful these people are. I made a lot of requests concerning my apartment and they ve been really accommodating.

I like that these apartments aren t all students, too. It s important that we don t make Tallahassee so expensive that only rich students can afford to live here, and having such affordable housing that is accessible to the community in such a good neighborhood is so so important.

One negative about the apartment is that the air conditioner is a bit loud, but it s something I forget about once I m in the apartment long enough. And, honestly, my electricity is covered in my rent, so I ll take a little noise if it means not having to worry about an outrageous electricity bill from just trying to keep cool. I have friends who pay less in rent, but their utilities aren t covered, so they end up paying a lot more overall.

This seems to be one of the best kept secrets in Tallahassee. I ve only been here a short time, but it really seems too good to be true! I ll alter my review if things change, but I feel really lucky to have found this place.