Positive Apartment Reviews and Ratings
Close to Campus, Nice and Spacious ( over a year ago )
Reviewed by: Anonymous
I lived in Ivy Commons for a year and loved it. Never had any huge maintenance problems, and things were usually fixed the next day at the latest. I loved the wood trim around the doors, ceilings and floors; it really pulled the place together and made it feel nicer than the average cardboard college-apartment. <P>
The showers were awesome. Hot water and super water pressure, even on the top floor. <P>
If you want to have a party, it's a really open floor plan and good for lots of people. My building was never too loud, but nobody complained about the occasional shindig. <P>
Lots of trees, right on the Wolfline, and a sturdier build than most of the apartments going up around campus. I loved Ivy Commons and I'd recommend it to everyone. <P>
Reviewed by: Anonymous
I lived a 1 bedroom for 1 year and 2 bedroom for 2 years between crest rd. and Avent Ferry for 3 years. The 2 bedroom seemed to be very reasonable at $600/month. The location is great with a short walk to Centennial campus, main campus, or the wolfline. The surrounding communities seem to keep to themselves with Avery Close being occupied by international students and the Schraeder properties occupied by lower income residents. Theft seemed to only be an issue for unmoved vehicles in parking lot and owners that leave doors unlocked or valuables visible in cars. <P>
Condition: The apartments are a little old and my apartment on the ground floor definitely had moisture issues. Insects were also an issue especially after large rains. I would recommend not being on the ground floor for many reasons: 1) the apartments have no overhead lights so more sunlight will enter apartment; 2) utility closet & deck is not available for ground floor apartments, 3) and we had a hot water heater above send 5 gallons of water into our apartment because the hot water heaters have no pans to prevent flooding. However, maintenance is generally good and will respond in a timely manner. <P>
Parking: I never had a problem parking my 2 vehicles very close to the apartment and there is some lighting in the parking lot. I never witnessed towing even for a car abandoned for 6 months in the parking lot. <P>
Management: They are generally helpful and they leave residents alone because the Ammons Pitman office is not located on the Ivy Commons grounds. They were willing to extend our contract 3 extra months while I finished my degree during the summer and they returned our security deposit quickly. It should be noted that Ammons Pittman only manages the majority of apartments at Ivy Commons, some apartments are owned by individuals that occupy the units or rent themselves, so you may often find units for rent cheaper than offered by "Ivy Commons" by looking for rental signs in windows. <P>
I would definitely live at Ivy Commons again, especially as a student. <P>
Reviewed by: Anonymous
The building is a bit run down, with appliances breaking down & bugs is a problem if you live on the ground floor. They have good management though & fix things promptly. The other side of the complex (I believe it's Crest Road) can less secure & more latino. Parking is good & isn't fairly quiet. I would live in it again, but not on the ground floor & only on the avent ferry side of the comlex.
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