Apartment Reviews for Roosevelt Square - Phoenix

Pros: Stylish, modern furnishings and apartment design (exterior). Inside, gated, parking garage (always an open spot). Safe once you get in the building, security fobs required to get in the building and onto your floor. Maintenance has always followed through on commitments (leaves paper showing what was worked on). Many different apartment floor plans, designs, large square living/dining room - not cookie cutter. Large walk-in closet in my one bedroom. Place has a very urban feel, many apartments have attractive balconies. Fellow renters tend to be very courteous, eager to interact with you. Most renters are professional, young, interesting type people. Fantastic for dog owners. Great dog park on the grounds. Lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore nearby. Amazing Sirius satellite reception. <P>
I've been here 6 months and would recommend it. Office people are friendly and willing to listen to your gripes. They do seem a bit flustered at times, couldn't locate my paperwork on a few occasions. When you check out other apartment complexes in the immediate area, you are sure to be impressed. I pay $900 for one-bedroom, 800 square feet. Probably $50-$100 more than something comparable in boring Mesa. <P>
OK here's the big problem: Walls, floors DO NOT dampen sound. I've never lived with an apartment above me before so this might be normal. I hear every step the people on top of me take. I hear their vacuum, laundry, shower. People below me have complained several times about MY noise. Here's the deal- they are hearing my TV at normal volume. There is no subwoofer, loud music, parties, etc. It's just me and a tv and somehow they hear it. Luckily, the people on top of me are pretty quiet and you tend to get used to normal stepping sounds. But if some crazy kids moved upstairs I'd be hightailing it out of here. <P>
It is very cool living downtown, walking distance to awesome downtown library and YMCA Fitness center. Light rail will be 1 block away. I would recommend requesting a top floor apartment. Be aware that noise could become a big issue. You'll never be able to listen to loud music in your apartment without complaints from neighbors. <P>