Overpriced joke. Act like their high end "resort living but its just broke down buildings with…read moresiding falling off next to the highway. A neighbers a/c was broken for a week when it was like over 100 degrees out and all they did was give him a couple fans! Want to live where you can hear the highway day and night? Look no further! Goose crap like all around the lake - I mean bugs swarming, trashy stinky retention pond - ick. Moving out when my lease is up

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this complex. When I was planning where I was…read moregoing to live while going to law school, I knew that I wanted some place that not only had great amenities but was away from the parties and mayhem that is Green street. From a community standpoint - they have everything. The neighbors are quiet and conscientious which I cannot stress how amazing that has been as a student trying to study the last 3 years of my doctorate. The guards at the gate are kind and wave to you everyday as you come home. You feel safe knowing that someone is making sure that intruders stay out. Meanwhile, the club house has a racket ball court, a restaurant, an A+ gym, and the most wonderful pool to relax by on a hot summer day. The grounds are impeccably kept. Between all of the beautiful trees and green grass and the truly stunning lake that sits in the middle of the complex - I feel like I'm returning to my hotel everyday instead of my apartment. The apartments - the apartments are very well priced for the area and their size. They're on the higher end but they're reasonable. They are truly beautiful from the crown molding to the details in arched pass-throughs or fireplaces. The heating and cooling system is individually controlled so you always can have your home the temperature that you would like. The tall ceilings make you feel like you're living in a mansion. The best part about living at Baytowne however, are the people in charge of the property. This is something I NEVER thought I would have the pleasure of saying about a leasing office. When you call - they answer and they respond. I always felt like my voice was heard, I always knew that I had someone I could ask questions to who would be more than happy to chat with me. Additionally, any time I had a maintenance issue they were on it immediately. You can find an apartment anywhere - but only here can you find your home . If I had to do it all over again I'd grab my pen to sign the lease now.

Stayed with Smith Apartments for 4 years out of my 6 years stay at Champaign , first 2 years in…read more1010 W clark and next 2 years in 511 W Church. They are exceptionally good landlord. Very responsive to maintenance tickets, extremely helpful in things like early move-in, temporary storage- anything they can offer help on. Both of my apartments were big, nice and clean. I don't have a single incident that bothered during my stay with them. Most of all, they helped me find sublease for last couple of months because I got relocated and guess what they also temporarily furnished my unfurnished apartment for the sublease. I highly recommend Smith Apartments!!!

I'll break this review in two sections: management, and the apartment itself, since I can only…read morereally comment on the building I lived in. Smith Apartments is family owned, so you don't have to jump through hoops to figure out who you need to talk to for anything. Emails were always answered promptly, and in general, there was pretty good communication between management and residents. You can set your rent to pay automatically, so that can be super helpful if you tend to forget to make rent payments. The biggest flaw I saw was that maintenance requests were not always processed quickly. When I moved in, the bathroom sinks were dripping, and it took a couple weeks for those to get fixed. Sometimes we had to send a reminder email or two to get a job finished. However, you'll note I still gave them a 5 star rating. I'd like to give a 4.5, but this is one of those cases where I think it's more appropriate to round up. My security deposit was returned quickly, and the few small deductions to it were justified, so no complaints there either. The building I lived in was 1010 W Clark in Urbana. These two bedroom apartments were originally rented to four students, and as a result, they're huge! Rent was rather cheap, especially for the size of the apartment. I shared the apartment with my boyfriend and another roommate, and there were definitely no issues with space. The furniture is reminiscent of the '70s, but seemed to be pretty sturdy. The beds weren't the best, but they did offer to replace them if needed. My couch was probably the worst of what we were given, but it was obviously near the end of its life, and I'm pretty sure it was replaced when I moved out. I especially loved how there was a large storage closet in the apartments. During the winter, we fit two bikes in there easily. I guess my only complaint would be that the kitchen didn't have enough cupboards or counterspace, but I also cook and bake a lot, so I think it would be fine for the average college student. I never had any problem with noise from other residents, and the laundry room was always kept clean. The location is great if your classes are closer to north campus, but it wasn't bad getting to the main quad at all. Additionally, there are a bunch of restaurants right in your backyard, which is great if you don't cook or are just looking for greasy drunk food. Sometimes you can hear the drive-through from Niro's at night, but it's not normally an issue. Overall, I really liked living with Smith Apartments. I definitely would have stayed in the same apartment had I not graduated and moved.

Lived at one of Todd's properties for two years and would recommend anyone to rent from him! The…read morespace was perfect, location ideal, and never had any problems. He is super responsive, as is his maintenance team. If I weren't moving out of town, I'd stay at the place longer. Uncomplicated, responsive, and good price -- the trifecta you don't often see!

I rented from Todd for the 7 years I lived in Champaign at two different TLT properties, and I can…read morehonestly say that my experience in Champaign would not have been as good as it was had I gone with a different landlord/rental company. I signed my lease blind from out of state the very first year and Todd was incredibly accommodating and understanding of the situation, and went out of his way to send me extra pictures of the apartment both inside and out so I knew what I was getting when I signed (this was before video tours were a common thing). When I moved out of that apartment to a bigger one with TLT, Todd happily showed me every unit I had even a little interest in so I could make whatever choice was best and went over the honest pros and cons of each as we went through them. From a renter perspective, TLT is fantastic. Maintenance requests were always taken care of within a few days, and the few times where a very serious issue happened (i.e., pipes bursting) maintenance was there on the same-day to make sure no damage was done to anything inside the apartment. Huge shout out to Jim and Andy for always taking care of things. Any time there was any situation with extenuating circumstances for either me or my roommates over the years Todd was always very understanding and flexible and always genuinely tried to work to help make things work seamlessly. We always had plenty of heads up when our apartment was going to be shown, and there was constant communication in all of the move out / move in processes. I really can't say enough good things about Todd / TLT and the experience I had renting from him. If you have the option to rent from TLT over any other group, do it, you won't regret it.

After leaving the dorms (w00t Allen Hall) and moving out into what I then thought was "real life,"…read moreLincoln Place seemed like the best choice. The prices for 3-bedrooms were decent and hey, it's not CPM (Campus Property Management, the worst managers in CU) right? There are three buildings in the complex that open onto a grass courtyard with barbecue pits that is just perfect for hanging out, playing a game of touch football with friends, or a vigorous hacky-sack circle. The north and south buildings have laundry facilities on the top floors (there are 3 floors in each) while the west building has a larger, locked one on the ground floor facing the courtyard. The apartments themselves are standard college fare: carpets and couches that hide dinginess, stucco ceilings, and older appliances. Where Lincoln Place really sets itself apart from other companies is in the reasonable prices and the responsive management. While I lived there, the complex manager was a very nice guy named Corey (it might be Cory) who cut the grass, responded VERY quickly to service calls and helped with any random thing. I cannot stress how nice it is to have the manager actually living on site when a pipe bursts at 3 in the morning! One other little thing I appreciated from LPA, they give you pre-addressed, stamped envelopes for your rent checks. This is such a nice thought for college students who don't tend to be the most prepared and is indicative of their general attitude as a company.

I completely agree with the other reviewer about Lincoln place…read more I just loved the apartment. my roommates and i would blast stuff all day/night but I could barely hear them! the walls are built very well. The first year, we were able to haggle down the price due to how understanding cory was. throughout the two years there I had zero problems with cory. Broken door? no problem. fixed on the same day. broken shower? no problem. On top of this, I got most of the deposit back at the end of both years. I'm just in regret right now because I'm forced to be at cpm due to my laziness. I would go back to lincoln place in a heart beat if i could.

I've lived in properties owned by Advantage for the last six years. This includes two apartments…read moreand a house. Advantage is, in my opinion, the best landlord on campus. They've always responded quickly to maintainence requests - often fixing problems within 3-4 hours. They have never once charged me for things that were broken, even though some were clearly my fault (Example: my roommate broke the washing machine by overloading it and something snagged on the water-faucet bit. Fixed that day.) One time, I asked nicely if they could get us new kitchen cabinets and had them installed literally hours later. The old one's weren't broken, just old. They've also been very flexible about rent (5 days late? no problem), and have let us treat the house as though it was our own (make some changes, use the extra lot nextdoor for parking, etc). They even tilled our garden for us once. They can be a bit pricier than some other landlords around (mostly for their apartments, their houses in Urbana are cheap!), but I think the quality shows. Also, always live in Urbana, folks. We've got superior Tenant Protection laws.

The carpet was old and full of stains, kitchen cabinets were antique and needs immediate…read morereplacement. I was showed an apartment but assigned a different one in the same apartment complex. They renovate at the middle of your lease for the future tenants and that too they will take a good 30 days for renovation. If you are thinking about staying in any of their apartments prepared for having maintenance guys around your apartment for at least a month. No kidding!

I scheduled an apartment tour at Stoneridge Square via an AI leasing agent and confirmed it via…read moretext. I am from out of state so I had to drive 4 hours for apartment tours. I waited in front of the leasing office for 25 minutes and no one arrived. I tried calling every number listed (within business hours) and could only get a hold of the AI bot, while everything else didn't even give me the opportunity to leave a voicemail. Very disappointed and frustrated by this experience.

Without a doubt the best management and maintenance staff I've ever had at an apartment! (Bethany,…read morethe leasing specialist is a true queen ). Any time I've had a maintenance issue, it was solved within hours, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. The grounds are always clean and well groomed, and the pool is a great place to relax in the warmer months. I love that there's a gym available 24/7 so whenever my busy schedule allows me some free time to work out, I can pop in for some exercise. I've seen other complexes in the U-C area, and I can say that absolutely nothing beats the location, price, and hospitality at Stone Ridge.

Lived here for two years while I finished my degree, and it was the best leasing experience I have…read morehad in my decade of renting. I used to work for a larger student housing company on campus, and the level of care, respect, and attentiveness given to tenants at Electrum is night and day compared to the other options on/around campus. The very few issues I did encounter over the two years I lived in my unit were always instantly addressed. I typically heard back from any emails I'd send in a matter of hours, and would come home from work the next day to find the problem completely resolved. They were very careful and accommodating to me as a pet owner as well, making sure my cat did not escape outside whenever work was done. You receive very clear and concise policies in the lease, and the move-out guide was equally as easy to follow. Unlike larger companies, I was not nickel and dimed on the security deposit and actually received all of it back. I highly recommend leasing with Electrum Group! Fairly priced rent, easy renewal process, good maintenance, and excellent communication.

I *highly* recommend 212 S 1st St, Unit B (apt above the Yoga Studio). The apartment is a an…read moreawesome find (nice bathrooms, newer appliances, homey feel, right next to a bus stop) and Weiss / Electrum Group is the best landlord I've ever had. He was always very responsive, fixed any issues we had quickly, and gave us an amazing rate on the apartment. He also gave us our full security deposit back! It's great for students at University of Illinois (all of my classes were a 10 minute bus ride away). You can also experience downtown Champaign which is about a 5 minute walk away. Lease from Electrum Group if you get the chance!