Tall Oaks Apartments

Building construction: newer, properly insulated and organized. No high electric bill because your AC doesn’t cool the outside. Fully sprinkled buildings and apartments! Get flood insurance with your renters just in case. I pay $ 11 a month to cover $ 25,000
Grounds: well kept, plenty of parking.
Noise: we’re in the woods. The only sound is your neighbors. I’m sure if there were a 12 semi pile up on the freeway, you may hear that. You can also faintly hear sirens when they go by on 9^th st or N ave.
Utiliies: water is hot almost immediately, thermostat does a good job regulating temperature. Heat and range are gas, included in rent (thank god, cuz its Michigan). You pay electric, we use candles and natural lighting through windows and hardly use lights anyway.
Amenities: range, microwave (in some units), fridge and good washer/​dryer units.
I have a 1 Bed and it is spacious. My fiancé and I are very happy here and our friends are quite jealous.
The cost/​benefit here is absolutely in your favor.
Finally, my only demerit to give is the internet. This internet is called «Bloom» and it is the (in most cases) only available service. It is downright inhumane. $ 51 for 12 mbs, $ 41 for 3mbs. A speedtest will show less than 1mbs. So if you game a lot, watch netflix a lot or are addicted to porn, watch out, you may end spending more time «socializing» or reading books *shudders*
Oh and TV is Dish network, don’t have it, don’t need it with an antenna and «internet»
Overall, best option in town, there is a reason you will be on a waiting list. We got lucky and walked in at the right time.