I had the pleasure of staying at Woods and Meadows for a couple months during my summer internship…read moreat Caterpillar. Overall, I was very pleased with the apartment. It was safe, it was clean, it was quiet, and it was affordable. Both the residents and the staff were very friendly, so it was a nice environment to live in. The apartment is surrounded by woods on three sides, so it is a quiet and relaxing environment as well. When I moved in, my apartment was meticulously cleaned before I moved in, and everything was in good working condition. I did have one minor maintenance issue during my stay, but I let the property manager know about it, and it was promptly taken care of. They have 1 bedroom and studio apartments available. They also have excellent deals for those of you that are looking for a short term deal, and they even have some studio apartments available for rent that come with furniture, a TV, kitchen supplies (pots, pans, plates, silverware, etc), towels, sheets for the bed, pillows, and blankets (all linens were new). I literally only had to bring my clothes and other personal belongings. These studios also include your cable, internet, and utilities all in your rent bill, so all you have to pay for is rent. For those of you that are just starting out, college students, interns at CAT, or just someone looking for a convenient apartment, it was very nice and easy. Onsite laundry facilities are also provided. The apartment is in a more residential section of Peoria, but it is fairly close to major stores and just about everything else you need. It's a 15 minute commute to Caterpillar and downtown Peoria as well. There is plenty of parking provided, and it is free. Overall, I was very pleased with my stay at Woods and Meadows, and I would be more than willing to come back again. I had a good experience there, and I highly recommend it.

I spent the last three years at this apartment complex and can only say positive things about my…read moreexperience. First of all Woods & Meadows only offers studio's and one bed apartments (and no balconies). I needed more space so unfortunately had to move out, otherwise I'd most likely still be there. The apartments are clean and cozy. Everything worked fine in the two I rented during my time there, and if it didn't, Richard the maintenance person came out quickly to fix the problem. The complex as a whole is very quiet. The pool is small but well kept and rarely got busy in the summer. The complex manager, Cindy, is wonderful. She doesn't stand any nonsense but is also very helpful, efficient and friendly. If I had anything negative to say - it would probably be just that the apartments are a little older and would benefit from better AC/heating units. This apart - Highly recommended if you're looking for a great value, quiet studio or one bedroom apartment.

I moved out of Peoria and have now lived in two other rentals since then and each one makes me miss…read morePrairie Lakes so much! I had none of the issues the other reviewers mention. I lived here and worked from home and the internet worked perfectly, I think they use i3 Broadband now because it kept up with everything. My internet now is terrible in comparison and costs $70 a month. Maintenance crews are out at work everyday improving something or keeping up landscaping. I loved having mail right by the walkway to the doors. The fact that every apartment has a lake view can't be beat. Why would I live in a parking lot by a mall when I can have sunsets over the lake. The geese are gross and annoying but come with every body of water in Illinois. The pool area is beautiful and always well maintained. Two huge pluses that I miss the most: FREE HEAT and WATER. I mean the free heat alone is a huge money saver! I just got my current bill at my new place and it's $225 where at Prairie Lakes that would be $225 I could spend on other bills. And free water when you have your own washing machine and dishwasher is amazing too. I always had stellar response from maintenance on any issues. I found mold in my dishwasher when I first moved in and within 24 hours I had a brand new one installed. (I have been waiting 4 months to have mold removed from the sink cabinet in my current place if that tells you anything about other rentals.) They never took longer than 24 hours to answer any requests, large or small. The front desk staff was always super friendly to me and when I moved out the only deduction was for kitchen cleaning because I forgot to clean the oven (and it needed it!). I would move back here in a heartbeat if I could, I just can't believe the difference in Prairie Lakes and what else I have found in a much larger city. I would probably need to pay $2,000/month now to get to live somewhere that nice.

Previously I gave a 2-3 star review due to issues with the apartment, some of which was addressed…read morehence I upped it to 4 stars whilst I was living here. Now that I moved out, the experience is terrible once more. One of my previous complaint in the past review was that there was an issue inherent to the unit I was living in (the toilet was loose and leaking moisture underneath, causing the vinyl floor to discolor), and I made it known to maintenance, but was accused by management that I was the one who caused the damage and therefore liable to pay for the damage - after the review then back and forth, they sent a maintenance person out to inspect and it was finally concluded that it was not my fault and that there was indeed a moisture leak beneath the toilet. After that was addressed, I revised my review to 4 stars. I lived here for 2 years, then moved out partly due to the above average annual rent increase on my 1 BR unit (13%!). About 3 weeks later, they sent me a bill for "damaged countertop" and "damaged carpet", withheld my security deposits and ask for $1,063.89 (my security deposits already included) to fix those alleged damages. I emailed their corporate & asked for the inspection report and was promptly sent one. It was a pretty barebone, simple 8 page report that consists of only pictures along with a short description. All 3 photos literally said: "Matted carpet from tenant wear" In their own inspection team's words, this is from wear and not any actual damages. I made that known in the email, and their response was just refusal to acknowledge. First of all: there is ZERO mention of a stain on the carpet in the inspection report, only that it is "matted from tenant wear", nor is there any single visual evidence of any stain. See my attached photos taken from their inspection report. (fyi, these are thick and plush carpets, the 'dark areas' are not stains, they are exactly like that in any unit and can be smooth over to the other side for a consistent appearance). I have never spilled anything on these carpets, not even water in the 2 years I lived here. Secondly: it says, quite clearly, 'tenant wear' in their own inspection team's photos note. Thirdly: Carpet matting in high-traffic areas and worn traffic patterns are textbook examples of normal wear and tear, not damage So they bill me $527.18 to replace those with brand new carpets. Essentially making me pay for THEIR maintenance cost. The second issue: countertop stains. I don't know what material they use for their countertop, I think it is laminate (they refuse to elaborate), but it is very easy for colors to diffuse into - at least the one in my unit (not every unit is the same, some are older, some are newer than others). For example, if I place even a bag of Walmart with stuff in it on the countertop for 30 minutes to an hour, the blue and yellow colors typical of Walmart plastic bags will literally imprint onto the countertops and it will be quite difficult to get rid of unless acted almost immediately. In some cases I could even see almost the whole word Walmart printing onto the countertop's surface. However if you don't catch them quickly and it sits, it gets difficult and almost impossible to clean off by hand. That happened with one of the usual kitchen item, a Reynolds Kitchens Quick Cut Plastic Wrap from Walmart. I placed it on the countertop for pretty much in the same spot for the entire 2 years I lived there, and sure enough, the bottom blue color of the box imprinted itself on the countertop, which they billed me for (see photo). I have literally never seen any countertops do this before. The choice of material they choose for their countertops that is very susceptible to color chemical diffusion is not a consequence of my choosing, therefore, I consider this normal wear & tear. +$1,042.85! I tried to politely communicate this to them, and whoever was on the other side gave me quite a bit of sass and attitude: "Thank you for the response and opinion on our countertops." Then refused to communicate with me further as their opinions are "final", subtly threatened me to pay or be sent for "further collections". I am also pretty sure an entire replacement of the countertop for these 2 small stains, just to then bill me for it, is entirely overkill. There are several recent reviews on Google & here with similar experience after they moved out. Stay away from this place.

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!

High Prices. Poor Management. Pets allowed to defecate around the property, without owners being…read morerequired to pick it up. Watch where you step.

This is an exceptional place to live! The garage is a wonderful asset! Management does a terrific…read morejob and respond quickly to issues! This is also a very quiet apartment area!

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.

Forest Park Apartments are the best apartments in Peoria because of location, location, location…read moreAND the super nice people who work there! Ellie is wonderful and will help you with anything; everyone there is so nice and accommodating that they're more like friends. The grounds are impeccable and located right by the bluffs/forests, hence the name. It feels like a horse farm in the South with it's long, pretty white fence and nature infused green as all heck setting. There is no better place to live if you're not into owning a house. 12 stars if I could!

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.

Haymeadow is a beautiful apartment community in northern Peoria. I've lived here for 1 month and…read morehave no complaints. The neighborhood is safe, quiet and scenic and away from big roads that cause noise. My unit is well maintained, and has no problems. I have a large dog and there is a large yard to walk her in. The noise level is low from my neighbors and they are responsible people. The laundry area is clean. The staff are friendly and gave me a warm welcome.

I awoke to a cold apartment and no running furnace. I called GRE (on a weekend) and a repairman was…read morehere within half an hour. He found the problem, fetched the part, and had heat restored within an hour! Another example of the great service.

Nice apartments in a nice and convenient location. People are friendly.. apartment is well…read moremaintained and spacious.

See Google reviews for more information. All that being…read moresaid, I can look past most of the cons I listed because it just comes with the territory of apartment life, which sucks even at the best of times, and penny-pinching residential groups. However, the final and most important reason for my rating is regarding safety, and unfortunately, earned this property an automatic 1 star when it was normally closer to a 4, all things considered. When the pipe burst in our building in December 2022 on Christmas day, I had just left our apartment less than half an hour before to spend time with family. I experienced no issues with the sinks or showers or pipes leading up to 12/25/22, nor did I have any problems unlocking/locking our front door. Shortly after I arrived at a family member's house in East Peoria, my partner received a call from one of the maintenance guys asking permission to enter our apartment since we weren't there; supposedly, his master key wasn't working, so our front door was forcibly opened by a battering ram by the fire department. In place of Santa's sleigh, two firetrucks were on site when I drove back to the apartment from family festivities to see what happened. It was a theatrical scene and distressing for all involved. Thankfully, our cats hid under our bed and didn't escape. Not surprisingly, our front door and deadbolt were noticeably damaged, as well as the interior door trim and adjoining drywall (see photos). The broken door trim, hardware, drywall pieces, and screws were also left in our entryway to step on and clean up. To top it off, apartment staff forgot to turn our water back on within our apartment after whatever pipe issue was resolved on Christmas, so we were unnecessarily without water for a couple days; we weren't updated about the water or front door situations on apartment management's end, so I had to call for an update, only to resort to leaving a voicemail since no one was answering. I bought 10 water jugs and a pack of water bottles from Hy-Vee so we could use our toilets, have water to drink and brush our teeth, etc. and purchased a door security bar and body wipes from Amazon. I submitted maintenance tickets to have record of both the water and door issues, which seemed to confuse/annoy one of the maintenance guys when he had showed up to turn our water back on after I had left my first voicemail (one of several). Long story short, it took way too long to have proper security for our apartment, and the door was never replaced; maintenance installed a new deadbolt and hastily painted over the damaged door; I have no idea if it was ever replaced after we moved out in May 2023. We live a few minutes from a Home Depot if staff didn't have parts on hand or the "door was on order" or any other excuse for not addressing the door and lock issue sooner.

Had to clean it myself and they only took $25 off! When i moved out i left it immaculate and even…read morehad the carpets professionally clean like i always do when i leave anywhere and to assure i get my deposit back. Well, even though i left it better than when i moved in, they kept $35 bc they said i had crunbs in the very bottom of the oven and kept the rest so they could replace the carpet that looked better than when i moved in. Staff will be overly nice until you move in then unprofessional and rude. Unbelievable almost ! This is referring to Timberlane Apartments in Peoria IL although my location on here is coming up differently . I have sent in a dispute to the address I was told to Edward Rose and sons in Bloomfield Hills MI like I was supposed to do after Amy Ford told me I could contact them. I have heard nothing back.

Thankful for having a couple of the best maintenance technicians, Dino Mouzourakis and Ryan…read moreNickels. My bathtub and tiled walls were removed and replaced due to an emergency waterline repair. I appreciate these two and their professionalism for completing this big job quickly, thoroughly, and and as quietly as they could while I worked from home. The bathroom is all updated and looks great!