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When we rented at Weston for 6 months (end of 2007 to 2008), we didn't have to pay more for a short lease. Perhaps that's the exception rather than the rule...
That's probably b/c you moved in right when the community was opening. Brand new communities are the exception, they're often more flexible on the fees just to get the apartments filled.
Im not the apartment type, but if you are, Weston Lakeside is a great place to be!
We lived here in a corporate furnished apartment (C1-1 floorplan) for 2 months at the end of 2007 while househunting. Quite a change if you have 2 toddlers and a dog whom were used to living on 2 acres. The location by the lake, the playground, dogpark etc. made it work.
I didnt deal with the staff much, but found them friendly. Maintenance quickly responded on the few occassions we needed them. The walls are pretty thin, but I think hearing your neighbors comes with apt living. The other dog owners was courteous and their dogs well behaved.
The lake-facing apt (rent $834) I took a look at last Friday was gone when I called them today I was told someone who came there after me signed the lease the next day (Saturday), and that they signed 13 leases just last week.
I had 3 other options, none of which I liked (1) one on 4th floor with no patio and 1190 sqft: rent is $882 (2) two units at the ground level with patio and 1090 sqft: rent is $797. I had to chose the former as it is on the 4th floor, more sqft and better view of nice greenery around.
Can't believe Weston apartments are going off like crazy. Maybe, my post had something to do with it?
Yikes, that stinks. Happens all the time though. When I worked on site, people used to think it was a sales techinique when I would say that they'd better lease it now before someone else did, but it happens all the time, especially in a highly desired community. 13 leases in a week-that just goes to prove my theory that demand is picking up on apartments!
Good luck with your move. You'll be very happy there!
A lot of complexes offer short term leases. I don't know about the ones mentioned above but Avera Place at Brier Creek did when I was house hunting and lots of communities will work with you at a slightly higher rate for corporate/short term leasing.
I was at Weston several weeks ago and was offered the C1 layout for 931 a month w/d was 40 a month extra. I called today to reserve the apartment for August and have been told the price is 1,089. "Oh that special is no longer valid" I guess I will look elsewhere, scams no matter where u go.
The demand for apartments is growing. My complex was a ghost town when I moved here in November and now I would guess it's at 85% occupancy with people moving in every weekend. More demand means they can raise the rates.
The demand for apartments is growing. My complex was a ghost town when I moved here in November and now I would guess it's at 85% occupancy with people moving in every weekend. More demand means they can raise the rates.
I heard about this on the radio a few days ago:
U.S. apartment vacancies near historic high-report (http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/reuters/MTFH59422_2009-07-08_04-01-10_N07330201.htm?section=money_topstories - broken link)
I don't know how it is specifically in the Raleigh area, but there might be some bargains if you shop around.
I called today to reserve the apartment for August and have been told the price is 1,089. "Oh that special is no longer valid" I guess I will look elsewhere, scams no matter where u go.
Actually, monthly specials are the norm for all apartment communities and are typically based on the current occupancy and move outs. If they are at high occupancy, you won't get a deal. If they are lower occupancy or have a lot of people moving out that month, they will offer better deals. I don't blame you for not wanting to pay the higher rate, just wanted to let ya know that it isn't a scam and you will run into the same thing at any community. A good rule of thumb when apartment shopping is to ask when the rate you are quoted is good through.
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I was told someone who came there after me signed the lease the next day (Saturday), and that they signed 13 leases just last week
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Bait and Switch
