I like living here. The staff is very nice. Both Marye and Zach have been very helpful with my…read moremove. They are very knowledgeable about all aspects of the apartment complex. Just recently, they had the parking lot resurfaced and the entire complex painted.
These are older buildings, and they do their best to maintain them while keeping the costs low. Zach also has prior experience in maintenance. Whatever question you have about the apartment: rent, apartment policies, mail, changing locks, be sure to ask. I peppered them with many questions before moving in, and they answered them speedily and in great detail. If they didn't know, they were sure to check.
Maintenance has been great. Brian and his team have been on top of it. If it's an emergency, they will work on it as soon as they can, usually within 48 hours or less, depending on the severity. If it's non-priority, a little longer. But they do get to it, and if you prefer, you can get a text notification if it was done.
You have the option to pay your rent online as well. That's made it very convenient for me. Zach or Mary can help set you up with that.
When living in an apartment, you're never going to have the perfect quiet, but the residents here have been respectful enough. You have some who are a little more boisterous than others, but that's typical. Since I've been here, I've never had a bad run-in with another tenant. Most people keep to themselves and their friends. Like anywhere, you simply have to be considerate of others. When I moved here in early 2015, there were more singles. Recently, the residents have been more young families. Of course, that can change.
For this complex, the dumpsters are on the north side of the building only. I often see people drive over with their trash on the hood of their car to drop it off. So that may be a little bit cumbersome, but most have gotten used to it. I pay just shy of $600 for a two-bedroom apartment, and it's reasonably spacious. There are also studio (efficiencies) and 1-bedroom apartments. They all come with 1-bathroom.
It is an older building, but it is well-maintained and the staff is great and cheerful. They are also firm about enforcing their rules which they inform you about upon moving in. You are expected to comply. But that's expected anywhere. You can also borrow movies from the office for free if you like. Trash is included in the rent. Electricity is through OG&E. As for water, you will receive a notice on your door of the cost. I usually pay about $21 a month.
The complex is tucked away in a area surrounded by a quiet neighborhood, Rose State College and I-40. At night you can occasionally hear Taps or Reveille being played on the base. Overall, it's a decent and affordable place to live. Minutes from downtown. Minutes from the base.
On SE 29th Street, you'll find Sam's Club, Target, Walmart, Lane Bryant, Chik-Fil-A, Cheddars, Panera Bread, Tinker AFB, Kohl's, Best Buy, JC Penney's, Marshall's, Office Depot, Dick's Sporting Goods, McAlister's Deli, etc. On Air Depot you can find Golden Corral's, IHOP, KFC, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar Tree, Ross Dress for Less, Sears, Payless Shoes, Big Lots, Aldi Discount Supermarket (organic food for broke people), Adelweiss Liquor Store, Wendy's, Appleby's, Mr. Spriggs BBQ, etc. On Reno Ave, you'll find Goodwill, Basil's Mediterranean Restaurant, Crest Foods Supermarket, Braum's Ice Cream & Burger, Wash Cycle Laundromat, Alliance Midwest Hospital, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Joe Barnes Park (very nice park to go walking). Joe Barnes Park also offers a softball field, pavilions for picnics, a separate mini dog park, basketball & tennis courts and the popular Reno Swim & Slide pool open during the summer. And for you golfers, there's a golf course adjacent to the park.
On SE 15 St, you'll find Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby, Sally's Beauty Store, Mazzio's, KFC, Boomerang Burgers (pretty good), Goodwill, Tuesday Morning thrift store, 7-11 Gas Stations, Taco Mayo, Car Wash (new, inexpensive with zippy lights in the car wash). On the Border is new, and it's also on SE 29th Street on the way to Sam's Club. If you're exiting the TInker main gate, it will be on your left just past First National Bank. If you're looking for gas stations with 100% gas: Oncue, Valero, VP Racer and the large 7-11 pumps.
Just drive around Midwest City. See what you find.
I've been at this apartment complex for over a year, and I've enjoyed it.