Easily one of the best places I've rented from. Moved here to attend IU, and only left because of a…read morejob opportunity. (Would have happily stayed longer otherwise!) Incredibly safe and convenient location. Designated bus stops to get to campus, or easily about a 5-min drive to my portion of the campus. Grocery store options are plenty - one is even walkable! Parking is plenty and tenants are mindful of each other by honoring quiet hours set by management. Speaking of which, the team of people on staff are great! Always professional, and very prompt replies. All questions or concerns that came up were answered quickly and thoroughly. Maintenance requests were attended to promptly, as well! The price might be a bit higher than other rental options, but I felt it was definitely worth it. Presentation of the space (grounds kept clean and clear), along with attention to maintenance requests in a timely manner, gave me such peace of mind as someone new to the area. I felt safe and supported. I really enjoyed the layout of the one-bedroom unit, too. Lots of privacy.

Let me just say that I have lived all over the IU Bloomington area, from 2nd and Fess to 10th and…read more45/46. I first moved to Covenanter Hill in 2012 in one of the duplex town homes. After living there for 2 years, I moved into a single apartment after graduating. This marks my fourth and last year with Covenanter (I have relocated for a job). After living here so long, I know the maintenance and manager office staff by name. I have always felt like they have been friendly and done their jobs well. In 2013 a pipe leaked in my roommate's sink and they fixed it quickly and re-patched the entire affected area of the ceiling. They did a great job. Kudos to Adam/Rick with maintenance. With the 2 br/2.5 ba, I loved all the space in the lower level and the way my roommate and I could have some space to ourselves on the second floor. Plus 2.5 bathrooms! It's so nice to have two full baths and a powder room downstairs. When I moved out of the 2 br, I got most of the security deposit back and they were very fair with deductions. The single I was in had cathedral ceilings and seemed much bigger than the actual square footage. No it's not the most updated place, but it is not anywhere close to the worst or least updated place I have lived. They have all the appliances except a microwave, which any former dorm-student should have. There's always a lot of light and beautiful mature trees. They have a community garden that you can sign up for each year and a nice pool. The vibe is very relaxed and quiet. Maybe I was lucky but I rarely heard my neighbors and when I did, it was tolerable. I miss the proximity to places. The East side is great. From Covenanter you can walk to the mall, Kroger, UPS, Pizza X east, etc etc. Out of all the places I lived in during my 6 years in Bloomington, this is by far my favorite. I think it's a nice neighborhood and Victoria is a great property manager. I sincerely miss living down here. TL;DR: This is a nice community. You're surrounded by nature and it has a relaxed vibe but you're also close to everything and on 2 major bus lines. The updates are decent and while it's not like everything is brand-new, it's not old either. Staff all around are great: friendly and helpful. I don't regret living there and would recommend it to anyone.

I have tried to look at a property they have available and all of the showing time were during the…read moreday when MOST people have to work, I sent them a message and explained that I work Monday-Friday 8a-4p and just start this job so did not have time off to take. I asked if I could make arrangements to see this house after work. I got a very cold reply telling me that the times on the site are the only times the house can be seen that agents only show the houses from 10a-4p. It's pretty sad that they would rather a house sit empty then you make an kinds of adjustments. Its not like i was asking for 9 or 10 at night, just needed a 430 showing!

Highly recommend avoiding any and all rental properties managed by this company…read more 1. predatory "cleaning" fees: It was a 2 year lease and we were charged almost $700 from our security deposit for cleaning. I personally cleaned the entire apartment; double mopping/vacuuming the floors, deep cleaning the bathroom and kitchen etc etc. We had the lease for 2 years... a more reasonable cleaning fee would have been around $300 like how Cedarview Management charges. This is in fact unlawful: they aren't allowed to charge extra for normal wear and tear especially given it was a 2 year lease. If I didn't split this sum with a roommate I would have 100% pursued small claims and won. This is predatory against college students. 2. refused to refund an overpayment: I accidentally over paid in my lease to the tune of $300 and change. Despite persistent communications regarding said amount, and requesting multiple times to have it sent back to me they refused. I explicitly stated that my roommate was not going to send me my money back and they still gave it to him; despite the ledger clearly indicating I made those payments. I am now out several hundred dollars because of this. 3. terrible living conditions: the apartment I lived in had windows that would not fully seal and they never fixed it. This allowed plenty of bugs like cockroaches and ants inside the unit. The AC broke about 3 or 4 times throughout my year and I was left without a working AC for plural month periods. The ceiling in the bathroom leaked excessively resulting in holes in the ceiling on 3 or 4 occasions as well. If you are a student or a parent of a student looking for a suitable place to live: I recommend renting something through Cedarview Management! They avoid all this nonsense, maintain their properties really well, and the staff is super friendly and accommodating.

I had BPM remove and replace living room, kitchen, and bathroom flooring and replace with tile and…read morelaminate along with some interior painting. Did a great job on all 3 rooms and in a very quick time. Pricing was very affordable. I would highly suggest them to anyone. Very professional and courteous.

From the owner: Remodeling Work, Property Maintenance and Cleanup, Handyman Services…read more Services: Painting, Drywall, Flooring, Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels, Custom Showers, Plumbing, Property Maintenance. Locations Facts: Free Estimates, Same Day Service, Paperless Billing.

While the owner/agent, Gretchen Holtz/Nall showed the property competently and answered our…read morequestions, her general demeanor towards us was curt, abrupt and rushed -- as though she had better things to do. We found another house that afternoon and signed a lease with another company. She is certainly not the worst rental agent we've ever encountered, but she's also certainly not the best -- and definitely not the friendliest.

I rented from from Gretchen Nall for a year. Once she gets you to sign a lease, she is extremely…read morerude and demeaning. (If you google Bloomington rentals and her name, you will find other awful review about her and how she mistreated her tenants). First of all, there were sprickets all over our house when spring came, and when I told her about it, she said that it was because our house was dirty. After I explained that we have a very clean house, she was extremely rude. She said that if we got everything off our floor, she would 'douse' the house in poison. She pushed for me not to have the house treated for the dozens of sprickets present. She would also schedule showings and never show up. So, people would come to our house and wait for almost an hour sometimes. She also would have showings without telling us that she was coming or even knocking on our door (which is illegal). When I confronted her about walking into our house without knocking or telling us that she was coming, she claimed that she told my roommate's mother. However, this was impossible considering the fact that they have never spoken, and my roommate's mother could not speak English. Also, even if this was true (which it isn't.. It was just one of her many lies she told to cover up how irresponsible she was), she should have told a tenant, instead of someone who wasn't living in the house. She would just walk into our house with complete strangers without our knowledge. We asked her if we could have a dog, and she said that our property was not allowed to have any pets. However, when she was showing to the house to potential tenants, she said that dogs were allowed. Do not rent from her.

Pretty good business owners Cicely and Emily. They will answer your questions thoroughly and pick…read moreup the phone all the time. Minus one star because the communication regarding maintenance requests was wack

I have been a homeowner for decades, but moved to Bloomington quickly for a job switch and needed…read moreto rent. I'd rented before, but the level of professionalism, service, and turn-around-time for maintenance provided by Costley & Co was unmatched. I would definitely recommend. When we later purchased a home, for a nominal fee they assisted in the process of contracting with sublessees. Always pleasant, always helpful.

The worst leasing agency in town by far. Pros: none I think…read moreof besides some of their properties had free parking included. Cons: they barge in your apartment to show your unit to prospective buyers at times not disclosed or discussed prior hand. They are very unprofessional and the staff is very demeaning to renters. Not helpful at all, I never felt safe living with them. They also don't clean their apartments well in between occupants. -20/10 if I could give it that. I say, save yourself the headache and lease with deer park, Woodbridge, renaissance or other leasing companies that have been vouched for. Granite has been very predatory in every aspect, in my personal experience.

They are slumlords that try and get over on you everyday they can. Don't change your furnace…read morefilter, only mow the grass like once a month, snow and ice removal is a joke. They act an drive off the look of a professional company but are very far from it.

This is one of the worst places I have ever lived. The communication is beyond terrible. The black…read moremold is so bad in this apartment and I've seen actual mushrooms growing out of the bathroom faucet!! We've sent then pictures, tried communicating with them repeatedly. They lie, say that they will come and fix the problems, but then, never show up. I am now sick with health issues from this and am desperately trying to move. Don't ever recommend moving to this property. They want their rent but refuse to fix anything. I only gave them 1 star because I had too.

Nora with Brawley went above and beyond in helping us with getting a place with a short term lease…read moreand helped us very thoroughly. She is very helpful, nice and care about her clients.

I rented from them. They made sure twice during the showing to mention the new carpets. Lived…read morethere for 2 years, kept the carpets spotless, NEVER once did anyone even walk on them in shoes....When I moved out they replaced the carpet and charged me for it. Very dishonest business

I lived here for a few years; when I moved out I left it in immaculate condition. 5 months after I…read moremoved out (to another state, across the country) I got contacted saying it was my 'final notice' (i'd gotten no prior notices) that I had to pay hundreds of dollars in extra charges for 'damages' that were undocumented/totally fabricated; without paying I'd be taken to court. Because going there and court fees would still put me at a loss I stupidly did it but this was really horrible, cost me a LOT of money for no reason. And yes, an employee whose name starts with S and ends in I was the one being especially abusive. Also, when i had a friend visit, he said the apartment complex was the most depressing place he'd ever been. lol. AVOID

I have lived at Lamplighter for almost 7 years a part of Cowden Enterprises properties .. No other…read moreplace I wanna call home ! Beyond reasonable priced for Bloomington anytime I have an issue they're prompted to get it fixed :) Lyndora is a top notch Property manger she is very understanding and responsive to any issue that arises... Very quite neighbors

Do not rent from this company. They will rip you off and it will be the worst living experience…read moreyou've ever had. We started renting this house one week ago and we've already had several severe issues such as a mice infestation, holes in the wall, grime all over the ceilings, mold, duct and ventilation issues, and more. When we moved in, the house was disgusting. No one had cleaned the place and it was clear that no one had even come to look at the property or address any issues at all. We have had to send various maintenance requests, call several times, and go in person for them to even send people out, yet almost none of the issues have actually been resolved. Not to mention we paid a $110 lock change fee and only received one key that works. They still have not given us any working keys for the remaining roommates. Even if the price seems more affordable than most housing in Bloomington, it's that way for a reason. It is not worth the money. Protect your peace, sanity, and health.

Please do not rent from Parker Management. Just look at their office conditions and it will tell…read moreyou everything about the homes/properties that they rent. They will charge you in the end for every light bulb while you are living with mold, bugs and rotted wood all year long. And more than likely, it's not the bulb, but the electrical wiring! Students please be aware - these are just awful living conditions.