The onsite property manager Julie was great! Friendly but always professional! If an apartment…read moreissue we felt she took great care in getting the matter resolved. HOWEVER, their corporate office is another story! When left after buying a home, it Withheld our security deposit despite no damage and only a remaining gas-water bill. After the property managers efforts to reach their corporate offices and only after sought legal guidance, 4 months later got our security deposit. We did see the sec dep check was dated to that which required but NOT sent to us! So, future residents, beware! I'd also suggest they do criminal background checks prior to final decision to lease an apt.

Moving in was seamless thanks to the amazing management team. My time here so far has been great,…read moreit's a lovely area. Very attentive staff!

I lived in these lofts for 2 years. This was such a great life experience and I would highly…read morerecommend to everyone. Living within walking distance to everything downtown, having a great Landlord, and free parking is second to none. Camron the owner, handled any of my concerns very quickly and professionally.

If you want your credit score to drop 150 points then you can choose Berrytree…read more I have lived in Berrytree for more than two years. In Fall 2021, I moved into a new1b1b apartment at Berrytree. Everything went well, until I did the Move-In Inspection. I notice there are many furniture in the apartment what I didn't expect to have, I told them please move out those furniture.Guess what, they existing in my apartment until I move out! I put a mark on the inspection paper that said the sofa was damaged with many scratching marks, but after I moved out they still charged me three hundred for that "trash". Back to the topic, I just graduated from MSU and got a master's offer from UT-Austin. During this summer, I am preparing to find a new apartment in Austin. The dramatic thing happened, after I finished my application, the new apartment told me I have an unpaid rent. My application was be denied.Then I found out that Berrytree charge me six hundreds dollar when I move out and didn't let me know. They just gave this to a collection company WITHOUT ANY, I mean ANY notice(NO Email and No phone calls ) to me before they did that. So, my credit score dropped from 750 to 605 and I have an unpaid rent record on my credit history. I feel so angry and helpless. I don't know why Berrytree did that to me. Is that because I am an international student so they think they can charge me extra money for no reason and put me in this despair situation. I am going to Austin for my future study this August, but I can't rent a public apartment there. If I get any notice saying " oh you have an unpaid balance on your account, if I think yes that's what I need to pay I will pay it or I will figure out a way to fix it. Credit is very important to everybody. I am in China right now, the communication between me, the collection agency and the new apartment in Austin are very diverse. I can't sleep well for almost two weeks. I just need explanations from Berrytree and Fairness to all future residents, especially international students and Chinese students!

The maintenance crew is very nice and so are the people in the leasing office. Its a quite complex…read moreto live in and not to far or close from campus.

I have read all the reviews good and bad. This is my experience, and it is definitely an experience…read moreliving here. First off Harry is not a bad guy. Mwl is his baby and if you disrespect it or him he doesn't tolerate it. Second, never had a problem with Sheila answering questions or emails. Third, security, you won't find a more secure apt. Building. Period. Fourth, rent too high?, you get what you pay for. Location, beautiful building, awesome apt. Convenient parking. Secure mail room. We didn't blink an eye at the price. Fifth, maintenance is awesome and attentive. Lack of community? Well you can blame covid for that. When that's over I look forward to knowing my neighbors and making new friends. No negative experiences for me. Hope this helps. Cheers.

The Motor Wheel Lofts are a well-dressed version of a repurposed factory -- a true gold standard…read morefor how to restore a historical building. Throughout my time living there, the management was absent and verbally abusive. It is not obvious at first, but Harry Helper, the developer and owner, is married to the building manager, Shelia. Harry's office is in the adjacent building, so he is on the property often. Shelia, however, is rarely on the property. Few people have met her irl. There are cameras everywhere and Harry will use them to stalk and find you at will. He stays in one of the lofts right off the mail room on the first floor and has been known to roam the third floor at late hours of the night and early morning in his pajamas. Yes, you read that correctly. The emails you received are most always from Shelia and she clearly has no beat on the daily operations. A few examples: 1) Shortly after I moved in I noticed a box propped up against the wall near my parking space. I received an angry email from Shelia stating that no personal items are permitted in parking spaces (despite the fact that other residents keep items in theirs) and to move that box immediately. I responded and made it clear it wasn't mine. Multiple additional email were sent to me that had this similar request. I finally gave them three choices to 1) Move said box from my spot, 2) Assign me a new parking space 3) Prorate my parking and I will gladly park outside for free. That did it, they moved the box. 2) A few months later I had a sticker on my driver's side window stating that I am parked on an angle too close to the pile of glass panes stored adjacent to my parking spot. So, again, I offered choices to resolve the situation 1) Assign me a new spot that is not adjacent to delicate items, 2) Prorate my parking and I will happily park outside for free or 3) Move the glass panes to a more safe location. They finally backed off. 3) There was a carbon monoxide leak in the building and one of my dogs had an accident on the elevator as a result. I put in a maintenance request as stipulated in the lease agreement and still received a rather acidic email from Shelia attempting to school me on the proper reporting procedure in such a case. She clearly had no clue that I had put in a ticket hours before her email as the staff had already cleaned it up. 4) I rescued a second dog very suddenly a few months after one of my dogs passed away. Since it was a quick adoption, I didn't get prior approval for this dog. But I didn't feel bad about it because even though I emailed Shelia after my first pup died I continued to receive and paid the second dog pet fee for those two months when I had one dog. Also, other residents have done the same and not getting prior approval wasn't an issue for them. I bumped into Harry about two weeks after I adopted my new rescue. He said nothing about my new dog and only informed me that he had just fertilized the lawn and to take care of the pups. A few days later I got an angry email from Shelia saying I was in violation of the lease agreement. I apologized to her and begged her forgiveness and she was cool. Then a few weeks later, I was walking the dogs early in the morning, and I noticed Harry walking the perimeter of the property. I was off property and noticed he made a b-line for us when we stepped back on property. He proceeded to verbally assault me in the most aggressive way anyone has ever spoken to me. I am deeply sad for Harry as he is an unhappy person with anger management issues. As he yelled, my dogs were barking so loudly and he said that my new rescue had to be off the property in 24 hours. He gave me NO latitude to respond as there was no conversation, he proceeded to yell at me and he commented that he was recording the 'interaction.' I didn't know Michigan renter's laws at the time so I kept my pup at a friend's house. I had to get a lawyer and fight him on this. I brought my rescue pup back home and only emailed notice that I had done so after a few days. And it was only then that Shelia mentioned or rather fabricated incidents of escalating complaints. I got an angry email stating that if I didn't remove the dog from the premises immediately that Harry was going to call animal services and slap me with fines. My lawyer was amazing to guide me through this as Harry had no authority to do any of what he threatened. It was clear after a nearly two month battle back and forth that it had little to do with my dog at that point. One of the more senior residents told me that for some reason Harry and Shelia appear to victimize every resident that has lived in my unit (228 so beware!). I swiftly moved out and they proceeded to erroneously charge me for 'damages' in excess of my security deposit in the amount of $1,600. I pray that Harry and Shelia find happiness because no amount of Rivians or Tesla Cyber Trucks can fill that void.

I lived in the Masonic Temple Apartments for two years, and I had a great experience. The location…read moreis extremely convenient, as it is less than a five minute walk to campus. Parking can be tricky, but the landlord offers spots for cheaper than the permits the local garages offer. It is an older building, so there were maintenance issues from time-to-time, but the landlord is extremely accessible. He answered every call, even in the middle of the night, and was always prompt in response. Apartments are kept clean and well-maintained, and the landlord will notify well in advanced if he has to enter your apartment for any reason. There is plenty of space and fantastic features such as a dishwasher and garbage disposal. I truly loved my time living here, and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested!

I lived here for two years and loved it! While the apartment doesn't have amenities necessarily,…read moreit's a wonderful place to live. The location is prime for the pice, you literally can't get closer for cheaper in East Lansing. Our unit was the smallest one in the building, but we really made it charming. The parking around the area can be tricky, but the rates for spots on the building are less than the other garages nearby. Even though the building is old, a lot of the appliances inside are updated and modern. The bathrooms are beautiful and the kitchen looks new. While yes there were some moments when the older building came into play, the landlord was there efficiently to fix things. The apartment above us flooded one time (and on a holiday too) and the landlord was there within the hour to help us dry our floors and provide assistance. If there were any other issues, I could very easily call or text him and would get a fast reply. I could not recommend this place enough, Masonic Temple Apartments will always hold a special place in my heart.

As a parent whose children lived in College Manor for a combined 4 years, I can say that it was a…read morepositive experience for both of them. The location is perfect and the price is right. There are so many much more expensive options in this area, so its nice that college students can still get the experience & location at a price they can afford as a student. Although its an older building and doesn't have all of the amenities that some of the luxury apartments have, they figured out how to make choices based on needs vs wants. Management was always responsive and friendly, remembering us by name at move in/out, and anytime we'd run into him inbetwen. Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone for an affordable place with a great location.

I loved my apartment college manor so much that I ended up signing for a second year! I loved the…read morestyle of the apartments. Being an old building, all the apartments have so much character. And you CANNOT beat the location! I never had to walk more than 15 minutes to get to class or to go to the library. It's right in the middle of everything. Close to all the restaurants when you want to grab a bite to eat. Close to several coffee shops if you want to study outside of your apartment. And most importantly, it's RIGHT above the bars. So when you want to go out with friends or have friends over before going out, it's super convenient. Also, my utilities were always very low as heat was included and I only had to pay for internet, electric, and gas. Something else that really sets this apartment above the rest is staff. It's one guy that operates and maintains the apartments, Ed. But he is always on top of things. I've known so many friends that have lived at big apartment complexes and whenever they had a problem with something, it took months to be addressed and/or for someone to come fix it. With Ed, all you have to do is call and he'll fix whatever it is as soon as possible. The ONLY complaints I have about this apartment are the parking and the laundry. There isn't parking offered for the tenants or their guests at all. If your friends live close by, if you don't have a car, and/or if you rarely use your car this won't be an issue for you. But if you want a car and use a car often it's quite the hassle. There a lot a couple blocks away at which Ed can get you a parking pass for. And it's not much at all to park there each month. I did that during the warmer months. And then during the winter, I paid the higher price to park at the various garages downtown East Lansing. And in regards to the laundry, there is no washer and dryer in the unit or in the building. So you'll have to go over to a friends or go to a laundromat to do laundry. Other than the parking and laundry situations though, I would highly recommend these apartments to anyone!

Been living here at Whispering Pines for a couple of years now, and I really can't complain. It's…read morean older complex & nothing super-fancy, but the neighborhood is quiet, people keep to themselves, prices are cheap, the manager is likable and really cares about how you're doing, and any issues (e.g. maintenance) are addressed pretty promptly. The only issue I've ever had is that the windows are crap and it gets FREEZING (and thus expensive) in the winter, but a few cheap thermal curtains addressed that issue. Good place for the money. =)

I have been living here for one year and I completely love it! The property manors are always…read moreavailable and more than happy to help. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone is nice. They offer 24 hour maintenance and an online way to pay your rent through rentpayment.com. I have had little to no problems with the apartment and when we had any maintenance was quick to the rescue. Rent prices are reasonable and for my two bedroom they offer lots of space, over 900 sq ft. My favorite features are the walk in closet and dishwasher. I have been very satisfied with my stay and I would encourage anyone to apply.

This is the absolute worst apartment I have ever rented. Along with the sketchy area and stinky…read morehallways the staff are aweful. They cashed my rent payments and accused me of not paying multiple times. They took me to court and sent me eviction notices. Everytime I brought the papers and proof of payment to the office they dismissed it and told me it was fine, but never ended up taking care of it untill 4 months later. They don't return phone calls and have extremely poor communication with you. I do not recommend leasing here. Not worth the headache.