Nice apartments, close to downtown. Clean building, staff is helpful, neighbors are niceread more

These apartments were converted from a condominium complex that didn't quite sell as plan. The…read morebuilding is electronically secured, has underground parking and is meticulously maintained. The proximity to Sixth Street Bridge Park and nightlife such as Rocky's make it a great draw for young professionals, and it's pet friendly.

I don't believe we've lived here an entire month yet but we absolutely love the environment and…read moreculture of the community ! Our property manager, Mahrissa, was incredibly personable and helpful during our entire process. She answered all of our questions in a timely fashion and was extremely knowledgeable. We had a lot of stress transitioning from out of state and Mahrissa was remarkably accommodating. We also want to recognize Roy for attending to our repair requests so quickly ! We have never had an apartment experience like this. We appreciate the entire team for their attention to detail and kindness.

Do not move here. The hallways look beat up. Apartment Heater was making horrible noises all…read morewinter, complained all winter for 2 seasons and finally was moved into a different apartment because mold was everywhere including damaging about 1000 worth of our property. They blamed it on us but we have never had mold grow in any apartment before. Their response time is horrible. Asked corporate to call took them two weeks, Manager was supposed to come tour new apartment with us but missed the appointment and finally called a day later stating emergency happened after we took off work to be there. Scheduled maintenance in morning, find out in the late afternoon that they wouldn't be coming after making arrangements for pet and moving our furniture. POOR POOR POOR customer service. Would not move here. Do not recommend this company.

I lived in on of these '616 lofts' apartments. It had granite countertops and new appliances which…read morewas pretty nice. Most aspects of the building that contained my apartment was pretty high quality. They also have a facebook page to foster a community for everyone living in the building which is pretty nice. Unfortunately the apartment is not as large as advertised. The '540 sq ft' apartment I lived in was actually no larger than 450 sq ft (not sure if that is false advertising?). It was also common for the common areas to smell like wet dog. On top of that, when I moved into my apartment the key I was given did not work so I could not access the building. They also forgot to give me a key to the mailbox on the first floor. So, the physical quality of apartments are nice because they are new (albeit a little false advertising on their size). My experience moving in really wasn't that bad but the small things that happened when I moved in seemed quite unprofessional. They indicate a bit of lazy and unprofessional behavior on the management side of things.

The staff at 616 Cherry/Grandville were helpful and accommodating during our recent apartment move…read more It was great to have such a responsive contact and get quick, honest answers.

This will be the second time my wife and I have resided here. We lived here in the early 90s. Now,…read morehaving sold our house, we are happily downsized at this well-maintained apartment complex in Heritage Hill. The fair, reasonable price of rent offers heat, a parking space, and swimming pool. And a small monthly fee gets you Wi-Fi. Robb owns the complex. But he's not an absent landlord, concerned only with his property. Robb has a broader outlook, displaying a passionate protectiveness for the well-being of this wonderful neighborhood. My wife and I are elated to be back here. Love this place.

Apartments are clean, updated, and quiet. Heat and parking space included in rent with an option…read morefor cheap wifi and cable if you want it. Robb the landlord is by far the kindest, most caring landlord you can ask for. He is always around to help with anything and is constantly working on the place/updating while keeping rent fair. Highly recommend for medical students/professionals working on medical mile.

it's a nice place to live. Management is good and helpful. Location is good. Cassidi the resident…read moremanager is a rock star. Recommend.

Over all a great place to live…read more The good - Even though I personally think the rent is a little high but it is right across the street from Van Andel Arena, down the street from Social House, next door to the B.O.B. and AC hotel and Barrio, above GLC 20 Monroe Live. There is a parking garage directly across Ottawa from it and one down the easement shared with 20 Monroe Live. Directly across Monroe is the Courtyard Marriot Downtown. There is plenty of places for guests from out of town to stay in the surrounding area including at least two Airbnbs in the building. The water bill, parking bill that is discounted compared to a monthly parking pass through the city, and Internet bill is included in the monthly rent bill so it's payments to one place. There are discounts and perks for businesses around town and in other cities that DTN properties are in. The staff is nice. The office is efficient with getting information out and typically answers the phone quickly or calls back quickly. I've had some times where someone in the leasing office says they'll contact another person that knows more about a topic and then contact and even if the person who knows more contacts me, the first person I talk to follows through. The entire area outside the apartments is pretty much on camera, has security for the different businesses there 24/7, and during events GRPD is down here with a heavy presence. We can barely hear our neighbors because the walls concrete I don't know if there's drywall over it or not, the floors have vinyl flooring over concrete, and the ceiling is bare concrete. Our electric bill is so cheap in the cold months because of the massive windows and there's a ton of natural lighting from the windows and sliding doors. We barely use the lights in the apartment during the day. The bad - When I walked into my apartment the very first time maintenance was there changing the drum on my washer and the apartment wasn't totally clean. The washer broke within a month and was extremely loud, maintenance said it was a normal noise. I had to fight to get a new washer put in and it finally did get put it and it's so much quieter. My tub was partly clogged when I moved in, I asked maintenance to fix it and they pulled some of the clog out but not all of it. You'd think 20 Monroe would be the loudest of the venues around since it is in the same building, it is by far the quietest. In the summer if you open the sliding door you can sometimes hear the announcement speakers over on the outside of the Van Andel Arena. Every weekend from about 8pm-2am even with the doors closed you can hear the bass from the music at Social House, it was annoying at first but eventually I got to the point I didn't notice it. THEN The B.O.B. opened back up. I do not want to talk bad about the B.O.B. because it is really awesome but when the DJ is outside they are loud enough that it sounds like a radio is on. Management at the B.O.B. was apologetic when I talked with them about it. They are really nice there. When events are going on do not expect to be able to get your car out of the parking garage. My husband and I actually plan around the event schedule down here for when we should NOT go anywhere in our car. To make it worse except the first month we lived here the Fulton Monroe intersection has been under construction. The no private parking for residents blows. We risk our vehicle every single day and night having it in the public parking garage which I'm not overly savvy about and the walk to the parking garage sucks. The ugly- Amazon does not put packages into the package room. The Starbucks coffee machine is out of hot chocolate most of the time and/or not working. There are panhandlers asking for money or food a lot of the time in the easement. The electric bill is stupid high in the summer. The front door isn't sound proof hardly at all. We can hear neighbors coming and going and if anyone is talking in the hallway. Window washing only happens in August so all summer we got to look at bird poop. With the pet rent, parking, the internet and Direct TV our rent is over $2,000 for a one bedroom. The rent itself for the one bedroom we're in is $1,970. It's a lot. If we have any struggle with paying that even if we're behind only $150 we have 17 days to pay it before the eviction process starts without any way to set up a payment plan. The workout room here is sad. The one at Arena Place just down Ottawa owned by the same company is spectacular. They could have done so much more with the one here. Would I move here again? In a heartbeat.

I enjoyed living at the Oakwood. the building is rich with character, the halls and beautiful lobby…read moreand laundry room are kept super clean, and the front entrance gives a sense of grandeur, welcoming visitors with a peek into the past. The property manager is on-site most days, always quick to respond to questions or concerns. Mike Green works diligently to maintain a high level of excellence for every Oakwood resident. If you are looking for a great place to call home, that welcomes pets and their parents with distinctive appeal and awesome management - check out The Oakwood!! 5 stars!

Management company - complete money grabbers…read more Leaking ceilings. Old windows with zero insulation. Often get jammed/break. I was once woken up by a bat flying around my bedroom. No air conditioning and can only have a window unit it you pay an extra $50/month. Uncontrollable Heat - either freezing or so hot that you have to have your windows open in the middle of winter. Sketchy Elevator - It's the original elevator from the 1920's. It doesn't work half the time. People have gotten stuck in it. Need I say more? I hear they are replacing it, but it will be down for over 3 months, so beware if you are considering living on a higher floor. No security deposit back. I was even charged extra for "wall damage". Wall damage being small holes used to hang things, which the lease says you can do. When raising these issues, the manager blames every single thing on the building being old. Pros: great location, pretty view, cool restaurant and awesome barre studio in the basement.

This is going to be long. After living in California all my life. For a job, i decide to uproot and…read moremove to Grand Rapids, Michigan. moving from California to Michigan was a big transition, and having a comfortable, welcoming place to call home made all the difference. Honestly, my two years in Grand Rapids would've been rough without it. Choosing Ridges of Cascade was easy. Here is the reason why.... Office Staff - Nicole and Dottie both have been absolutely amazing. The level of communication and care you provided was more than I've ever experienced anywhere else. No matter what I needed, they were always there to help in some way. From quick replies to clear and thoughtful updates about changes, road work, community events, and more -- they kept everything running smoothly and made me feel truly looked after. Maintenance Team I'm pretty sure I kept them the busiest! There were times I felt like I might've been a bit of a handful with my requests, but they always showed up with professionalism and care. The quality of work they put into maintaining the apartments really shows -- from the precise painting on walls and baseboards to clean flooring, solid cabinet hinges, rust-free fixtures, and spotless faucets. Even the thermostats looked new! Seriously, it's the best-maintained place I've ever lived in. The entire team at Ridges of Cascade does an outstanding job, and it's obvious to anyone who lives there. My only (very small) complaint is that no one ever accepted water or a cold drink from me on those hot days. Highly-recommend this place anyone looking for a nice quiet hope to live in. Ps..I moved out in May after 2 years.

Just want to let anyone who is looking for the Best apartment living experience not to go any…read morefurther than Ridges of Cascade! I have lived here going on 7yrs . Beautiful, well maintained and quality apartment living. I thought it would be a big adjustment but with the awesome attention and genuine care of the management .. Nicole , Dottie and Aaron I felt like I was Home within the first week. Aside from the extremely well kept surroundings the floor plans are very creative and well appointed. Also, very friendly community with every age represented.. no need to look any further... this is the One.Eileen Bertsch

We loved our time here at Savannah! Our specific unit was a two-bedroom and was close to the…read moreclubhouse. The condos themself are spacious and renovated beautifully. Highly recommend taking advantage of the clubhouse amenities. They are expensive, but you pay for the quality, location, and amenities within the community. The team was amazing with the move-in process and throughout our stay. As long as you communicated any issues, they were willing to help. I would recommend this to those who are interested in living close to downtown GR and want a welcoming environment!

After spending $15,400 for 7 months rent on a 1 bedroom apartment, the management asked me for a…read moreverbal 7-day notice to quit just for telling them that I'm struggling with money. If you can't come up with full rent here, you will be evicted and out on the streets within that same month. They are super-aggressive about collecting, and they will call you after being 1 day late on your utility inclusions as well. From the day that they opened, they've offered hella deals for 2-3 bedrooms, but the folks paying the same for 1-beds have been marginalized. The difference between 1 and 3 bedrooms is only a couple hundred dollars, and they historically only offer specials on larger units. PROS: All units are single-story with literally zero noise from neighboring units. The direct entry 2-car garages have conduits for EV charging built-in. Doorbell cameras are pre-installed, and entries have keyless unlocking. The gym and the community room are the best you will find in an apt complex. The neighbors seem to be working professionals, retirees, or temporary contractors, and everyone is approachable and friendly. CONS: Outside, there is heavy construction traffic from 6A-6P M-F (you will not sleep past 6A), and it's built on a marshy floodplain that's been under active construction for a year. Every 5 minutes, a dump truck passes; several minutes later, it passes right back...all friggin' day long. Despite being on what was Lincoln Lawns, you have to stay on the sidewalks because it is so incredibly soggy. Inside, there are no lights over the kitchen sinks or in the living rooms. There are no HVAC outlets in the bathrooms (brrr!). If you remove the water saver so your whole hair gets wet, the hot water lasts for 10 minutes tops. Your power bill here will be much higher than a typical 1-bedroom because the thermostats are right by the front door, and the vaulted ceilings have no ceiling fans, so the thermostat kicks on every few minutes. I keep my thermostat at 68F, and my power bill has not been less than $100/mo. My January power bill (again, for a 1-bed) is trending toward $300!!! At Waterford Village, which is actually in Walker (not Grand Rapids), you will be living in a community that looks like it was stamped out of a machine from a Sears order row after row, with some rows flooded all summer, for a minimum of around $2500/month once all your bills are paid. It's a place where California/Colorado prices meet a Michigan budget. This place is nice on the surface, but as a lifelong apartment dweller, I would not recommend it unless you are independently wealthy and averse to an actual home. EV note: If the rare EV garage charging situation attracts you, the line potential is only about 203 volts r/t aluminum wiring and conductive loss from the main. This reduces the wattage of a Tesla charger from 11.5 kW to around 9 kW and adds significant time to charging.