4 years ago
I am a resident of stone ridge since June 15th 201...
I am a resident of stone ridge since June 15th 2014. I actually put in my application the same day i saw the complex. I did think at the time that $200 was a little too much just for an application and reservation fee (that were both non-refundable if you change your mind...) But I liked the place and it was VERY close to my job as well. Rhonda who showed the place and helped out with my application was soooooo nice! And so was the rest of the staff (Connie and Devone). I felt like they really cared and were ready to work with me and help out as much as they can, which gave me a very good first impression. I didn't really like the combined utility bill (Water, sewer, trash, pest control, and cable, NO INTERNET for $140 and up),,,and it made me feel like i was "trapped" as i had no choice not to accept the charges...However, i lived in a private house and was paying each of those bills individually and i can tell you the difference isn't much. I just wish that internet was included in the package.
I was going to write a review right after I moved in but after reading the reviews in this website, i chose to wait a bit and watch...lol Well my final assessment is this:
1. They charge such high reservation fee and application to cover up some of the losses they experience charging such low rent in such a good neighborhood. And it's legid. Drive around, ask around...You will understand what i mean.
2. The combined utility bill actually is fair, given that Comcast charges $90 for 150 channels and 25 mbps internet not counting their own fees and taxes. And for a family of 2, the average water usage runs between $35-50/month. So just those 2 would probably run to $140...
3. The apartments are not new. They all have their flaws. But they are well maintained and the grounds are 95% of the time super clean. There are no kids running around and no neighbors blasting their music at 2am...
3. The staff is GENUINELY nice! You know how sometimes you go to an apartment complex and they are nice to you BEFORE you sign the lease and A**HOLES after you sign? Well it's not the case here. They are always very respectful and eager to help...even AFTER you sign!
4. Most reviews in this site complain about maintenance...Well they are not the fastest, BUT there is a reason. They work by triage. They won't run to your place the next hour because your ice maker isn't working (duhh!!) but I have seen them come over the next day when one of my neighbors hot water was acting up. Since I've moved in I have only had a couple of really non-life-threatening issues that could have waited and I have only waited 2-3 days. So it's really not as bad as people say.
5. And YES there are raccoons! BUT hey! don't feed them by leaving your trash out!
6. Ask for Rhonda if you planning on seeing the place...She's truly a DOLL!!!!