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Old 10-27-2013, 01:38 PM
 
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I am trying to find an apartment that can suit my needs, but there are so many in the area. I figured I see if I can grab some suggestions from this community based on what I am needing, from people who live in them already. Some places look good, others not (pictures and user reviews). Just looking for suggestions. Thanks.

> Someplace as close to nature looking as possible. I currently live in the woods and enjoy the scenery and quiet.
> Less than $600/month (bedroom count not matter)
> Quiet area (no gun shots, robberies, attacks, traffic, loud music blasting)
> Country setting (I look outside and see trees, not stores)
> Onsite storage rooms (or just really big apartments)
> Onsite 24/7 office (in case my fax or printer goes down at 3a)
> Onsite maintenance and emergency 24/7 maintenance
> Pet friendly (have dog and cat)
> Looking for places near Capital Boulevard (Wake Forest, Raleigh) outwards
> Either washer/dryer hookups or included
> Professional staff (some tenants claim their staff at places they are are inconsiderate jerks)
> Place is well maintained and constantly being up-kept (clean pool, walkways, stairs, etc)
> dishwasher
> pest controlled

Bonuses?
> Porch/balcony
> fitness center
> Includes utilities if possible

I guess that be it. Again, looking for some ideas.

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Old 10-27-2013, 03:02 PM
 
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I'm not trying to be obnoxious, but you're kidding, right? I don't think ANY apartment in this area would fit all those demands, regardless of price. And at $600/month? Never.
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Old 10-27-2013, 03:10 PM
 
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I'm not trying to be obnoxious, but you're kidding, right? I don't think ANY apartment in this area would fit all those demands, regardless of price. And at $600/month? Never.
Yeah. That sounds unrealistic. I'd think that it would cost closer to 800 to even scratch the surface of that list. For a 1BR, at that. 1k a month for a 1BR might actually meet those. Might.
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Old 10-27-2013, 03:57 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Yeah. That sounds unrealistic. I'd think that it would cost closer to 800 to even scratch the surface of that list. For a 1BR, at that. 1k a month for a 1BR might actually meet those. Might.
You know, I'm trying to think of ONE apartment complex here that has 24/7 business services, professional staff, is constantly kept up, never had loud music blasting, and onsite storage units.

I suspect the nearest building like that would be in DC or Manhattan.
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Old 10-27-2013, 04:14 PM
 
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You know, I'm trying to think of ONE apartment complex here that has 24/7 business services, professional staff, is constantly kept up, never had loud music blasting, and onsite storage units.

I suspect the nearest building like that would be in DC or Manhattan.
Don't forget all that, and in the middle of the woods, too!
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Old 10-27-2013, 04:21 PM
 
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I am trying to find an apartment that can suit my needs, but there are so many in the area. I figured I see if I can grab some suggestions from this community based on what I am needing, from people who live in them already. Some places look good, others not (pictures and user reviews). Just looking for suggestions. Thanks.

> Someplace as close to nature looking as possible. I currently live in the woods and enjoy the scenery and quiet.
> Less than $600/month (bedroom count not matter)
> Quiet area (no gun shots, robberies, attacks, traffic, loud music blasting)
> Country setting (I look outside and see trees, not stores)
> Onsite storage rooms (or just really big apartments)
> Onsite 24/7 office (in case my fax or printer goes down at 3a)
> Onsite maintenance and emergency 24/7 maintenance
> Pet friendly (have dog and cat)
> Looking for places near Capital Boulevard (Wake Forest, Raleigh) outwards
> Either washer/dryer hookups or included
> Professional staff (some tenants claim their staff at places they are are inconsiderate jerks)
> Place is well maintained and constantly being up-kept (clean pool, walkways, stairs, etc)
> dishwasher
> pest controlled

Bonuses?
> Porch/balcony
> fitness center
> Includes utilities if possible

I guess that be it. Again, looking for some ideas.
My complex has some of these and is right off Capital. http://www.northridgecrossingsapartments.com

Absolutely no way you can get what you want at $600. Our base 1BR (which I rent) goes for $805 + all utilities.

Rents have gone up in Raleigh this year. overbuilding might bring them down in the next 12 months.

Good luck finding a decent apt for $600.
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Old 10-28-2013, 09:38 AM
 
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Not to be snarky, but I think what you really want is to live in a hotel. ...!

In reality, you could find a lot of what you listed almost anywhere in the Triangle, but the 24/7 office thing kinda pushes it over the edge. That's not happening. No apartment community is going to leave office facilities open to the residents at all hours.

The apt. community I just left in Cary had a lot of what you're seeking, but it also cost about DOUBLE your limit!

There's no point in sharing the name as you don't want to be in Cary. Also, adding a garage or on-site storage to your apt will add a minimum of $75-$100 a month to your cost, and adding a rented washer-dryer will add about $40-$50 month. Most places have hookups these days.

I think you need to whittle down that list and decide what's more important - location, cost, safety or on-site amenities. Because I think you'll be hard-pressed to find all that in the area you want to be in. You ain't gonna find it for $600. Sorry.
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Old 10-28-2013, 09:52 AM
 
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In reality, you could find a lot of what you listed almost anywhere in the Triangle, but the 24/7 office thing kinda pushes it over the edge. That's not happening. No apartment community is going to leave office facilities open to the residents at all hours.
Not entirely true. I lived in a complex off of Edwards Mill/Trinity Rd. that had a computer room available to residents 24/7. It wasn't technically "open" ... you had to have a passcard to access it. But you could go in there at 3 am if you needed to print something out.

That said, any complex with facilities like this won't have anything available for under $800.
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Old 10-28-2013, 12:22 PM
 
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Not entirely true. I lived in a complex off of Edwards Mill/Trinity Rd. that had a computer room available to residents 24/7. It wasn't technically "open" ... you had to have a passcard to access it. But you could go in there at 3 am if you needed to print something out.

That said, any complex with facilities like this won't have anything available for under $800.
Ours too. We have a 24/7 gym and computer room. Key card controlled access.
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Old 10-28-2013, 12:28 PM
 
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The place I was in had keycard-controlled access to the gym and pool area only. The office was locked and then eventually walled off.

I guess in Cary they think you will walk off with something, or perhaps hold the door for a scofflaw?

Point being, can you really see an apt. complex in the Capital Blvd area offering the quiet, safety and amenities on this list in the OP's price range? I have to say I sure don't.
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