They pretend to be nice but they're actually rude. The apartment is poorly maintained and not well…read moreinsulated. I had to pay $350+ for electricity and gas each month to keep the apartment warm

Moved in November 2020…read more I moved in due to being relocated for work. I rented a ground level single bedroom, single bath apartment. I am not going to leave a subjective review of this apartment complex, but just an objective one. Let's call it "Things to consider". The staff are friendly and easy to get ahold of. They make you fell like a family member until you tell them you are moving out. Then the contact almost seems transactional at best. It is never mean or hateful, just the kindness stops. The maintenance staff are quick to make repairs and conduct preventative maintenance such as replacing heat and air filters. I needed my stove repaired and garbage disposal repaired. They were completed very quickly without any cost. I had a small leak with my toilet as it kept running. I was told if they have to call a plumber, the cost would be mine to pay. I never mentioned it again and just let the toilet run. As far as the rent itself goes, I absorbed a $100 monthly increase to my rent every time my lease was renewed. I was there 4 years and signed 4 leases. My rent increased $400 monthly from the time I moved in, until my last full rent payment in December of 2024. My rent went from $800 monthly to $1,200 before any additional fees for water, covered parking, and pets. The pet policy allows for 3 cats or dogs. Covered parking will cost $40 per space. Keep in mind if you opt to get a covered parking space, it is added to your lease and cannot be removed unless you find another tenant to take it from you. I never had an issue with anyone parking in my spot while I was gone. The water bill is included in the rent. The water used for the buildings washer is paid for by the tenants each month regardless if you use it or not. In the time I lived there, the washing machine and dryer were broken several times. A few times lasted as long as 7 weeks. They would just tell you to use another buildings washer and dryer or go to a laundry mat at your expense. Moving in is an easy process, being able to pay the rent is easy. It is paid online if you like. You can also mail in a check without any processing charges that range from $4 to 4% if you use a credit card. The apartment was clean up on moving in and an itemized checklist was prepared noting conditions of items at the time of taking occupancy. The lake makes for great views and the wildlife associated with it are great. The complex will have geese, ducks, squirrels, and rabbits. There are also several bird species in the area as other tenants kept bird feeders around. I never seen a skunk, opossum, or any other destructive animal near my apartment. The lake also has fish, which will have people who fish. My ground level apartment during the nice months would often have people standing behind my back porch for hours fishing. This forced me to keep my blinds closed most of the time. On more than one occasion there were family gatherings next to my apartment in the grass to include several people, large blankets, lawn chairs, fishing, and childrens games. Lot's of people walking behind my apartment during the nice months. When I moved out, I cleaned the apartment the best I was willing to do. The checklist was brought up and it was marked that I cleaned nothing. The cleaning bill was $1,200 is the apartment staff had to clean it. I was offered a third party recommended to me by the office. This cost was $600. 4 broken blinds were a cost of $150. These are the tall, thin plastic ones that cover the sliding glass door. There is also a $150 carpet cleaning fee whether it is satisfactory or not. So, I have tried to give all the pro and cons of this apartment complex. Overall it served it's purpose for me and I moved on. Please do your research, call around, and make your own choice of where to live. Thank you for reading this.

Tricia R was very helpful and nice loved everything she was also respectful and easy too talk tooread more

The staff is friendly and extremely helpful. Maintenence issues are always solved quickly and…read moreaccurately. The buildings and surrounding areas are kept extremely clean. I don't want to live anywhere else!

This place was awesome! All the apartments are fully furnished and beautifully decorated. The…read moreowners of the apartment complex are quick to respond and fix any issues almost immediately! The fireplace keeps the entire apartment so warm, you don't even need to turn the heat on. The place had everything you needed (it didn't have a dishwasher, but living alone this wasn't a huge issue) that you need for basic living (bathroom, kitchen with microwave/stove/oven/fridge/freezer/coffee maker/toaster. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a place to live around this area. It is only about 15-20 minutes to OSF St Francis, which was an easy drive each morning. Laundry units are in the basement (quarters) which makes it easy, no laundromat visits necessary! Overall A+.

I rented Buena Vista Apartment B-1 for three weeks in Oct. 2018 while my brother was at St. Francis…read moreHospital going through treatment for Leukemia. It's only 15-20 minutes to the hospital so it was very convenient for me--as it would be for anyone who has business or pleasure in the Peoria area. It's a gorgeous and well-equipped apartment, tastefully and comfortably furnished, in an amazing building owned by two conscientious and wonderful people. Jackie showed me several apartments that were available, and they are all equally fabulous. I highly recommend Buena Vista Apartments (to rent long or short-term, or to buy). Thank you, Jackie and Rick, for saving me from costly and impersonal hotels, and making my stay not only bearable but delightful! It truly was a home away from home.

I've lived here for over 4 years, and while some aspects of the property are fine, there is a…read moreserious and ongoing noise issue that management has failed to address. One tenant regularly operates a modified vehicle that creates extremely loud engine noise and aggressive acceleration in the parking area, disturbing nearby units. This has been happening consistently for months. I have documented the issue with video, timestamps, and decibel readings, and have reported it multiple times. The lease's Rules and Regulations section clearly prohibits behavior and vehicle use that disturbs other residents. When I raised this directly and asked management to explain how this ongoing situation does not violate those terms, they did not provide an answer and instead avoided addressing the issue. No meaningful action has been taken, and the disturbances continue. If you value a quiet living environment, this is something to seriously consider before signing a lease here.

Staff is friendly and fair. Received my entire deposit back after leaving! Centrally located in the…read morePeoria area with benefits of being somewhat secluded with wildlife next door. Can't beat the price for the quality and location!

This apartment complex is shady! People smoke in the units and the smoke travels to the next…read moreapartment! The management is lazy and doesn't care! The carpet is nasty upon move in, but these bastards will charge you after you move out! The ceiling fans are nasty and the air conditioning is trifling! Avoid this crack house at all costs!