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Hi Dustin:
I finally got all the info organized below. Sorry if it’s a bit long winded but hopefully you will find the info helpful. The contact names I list are those managers/leasing agents that I spoke with.
When I asked about the 3 bed/2 bath apartments the managers mentioned that these apts have greater availability because the current housing market conditions have placed a greater number of houses for rent on the market. These same managers said to also look at the houses because the rents are comparable. I know that many houses in AZ have pools so remember to take that into consideration as an extra expense. All the apts have really nice pools, exercise rooms and community.
Most of the apartments from the AT Still list offer student specials that range from fee waivers to discounts per month or 1-2 months free rent. When you receive the free rent the majority of the apartments require a 12-15 month lease. The free rent is taken off from a 12-month total then reconfigured into a new monthly rent. Ex: If rent is $790 and you get 2 months free your rent will be $658.33.
I’m not sure how much you looked around the area when you had your interview but there is a lot of retail/shopping nearby and within a 3-mile radius everything seems very new and nice. We went to the grocery stores to get an idea of the community and saw tons of families with young children so I think your family will fit in well. We also noticed a lot of businesses catering to young families such as tutoring, aqua sport centers, etc.
I included websites when available and most of the sites include pictures and floor plans.
Lakeview at Superstition Springs
1849 South Power Road Mesa AZ 85206 – Distance ~1 mile directly east
Price Range: $730 – $1165 (1-3 bedrooms) 776 sq. ft. – 1314 sq. ft.
The 3 bed/2 bath is called SAPPHIRE. Pam Kelley (480-641-5253) helped us but she was very elusive about rent rates and I had a hard time getting her to commit to any price. The price sheet she gave me indicated that the Sapphire with 1,181 sq. ft. is ~$1,085 and the Sapphire with 1,214 sq. ft. is ~$1,105. Both have a current special of 3 months free rent. The deposits are security $250 and garage $50 all of which are waived on approved credit. The non-refundable fees are admin. fee $178.06 and appl. fee $40.70.
The apts are really nice and 2nd floor apts have vaulted ceilings. The apts are on several lakes, there are “tot lots” or playgrounds, pools, exercise room, BBQ grills, washer/dryer, gated, and alarm in unit.
http://www.lakeviewatsuper
San Montego
6745 East Superstition Springs Blvd. Mesa AZ 85206 – 1263 sq. ft. - Distance ~ 1 mile
Price Range: $795 – $1370 (1-3 bedrooms) 798 sq. ft.
The 3 bed/2 bath is 1,263 sq. ft. and with our school discount $1,041 with a 13-15 month lease. The asst. manager, Laura Precise (480-396-8200) was by far the nicest person we spoke with and she gave me the impression of being responsive if any maintenance issues come up. She had us fill out a form (Future Occupancy Agreement) that will lock in the lower price so if you are interested you may need to call her ASAP.
There is a $400 deposit for the 3 bed but at least with us she said the deposits are waived as part of the student special except for the remote deposit for the gate into the apts which is $30. Non-refundable fees are $101.75 admin. fee, $40.70 appl. fee.
The water bill is paid to the apts directly and she quoted the 1 bed as $25.43/month.
The property is also on a series of lakes that have trails around them. There is a pool, BBQ grills, and a volleyball sand court. These apts are on my top list except they lack on-site garages but you can’t beat the price and proximity.
http://www.lincolnapts.com
Colonial Grand at Inverness Commons
5332 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa AZ 85206 – Distance <1 href="http://colonialprop.com/property-info/?cid=1402" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://colonialprop.com/pr
Solana
1941 S. Pierpont Dr. Mesa AZ 85206
Price Range: $785 – $1380 (1-3 bedrooms) 735 sq. ft. – 1212 sq. ft.
We stopped by these apts and I believe several students in our class mention these. The staff was very unfriendly and gave no information about vacancies, upcoming vacancies, price ranges, or specials. The units are either for sale or rent but those for rent are rented by individual owners making the prices vary greatly.
http://www.forrent.com/apa
Sonoma Landing
4776 E. Guadalupe Higley AZ 85236 – Distance ~2 miles southeast
Price Range: $790 – $1170 (1-3 bedrooms) 899 sq.ft. – 1399 sq.ft.
These apts have a really cool movie room that you can reserve (no charge) with movie couches, a large screen TV/DVD with surround sound. It has a pool, tot lot, exercise room/spa, BBQ grills, community room, and garages available. One cool feature of these apts. is a built-in desk area in the living room.
They offer $30 off for being a student + any special they have going. The 3 bed/2 bath is $1,140 – 1,180 at 1,399 sq. ft. When I asked about your kids they said the local elementary school is Towne Meadows and the school bus stops at the apts for transport.
The deposits for the 3 bed are waived as long as you have one year rental or mortgage history, a combined monthly income = 3x rent amount, and good credit. The non-refundable fees are $100 admin. and $35 application.
These apts are really nice but there is some road construction at this time on Power Rd. which runs north/south so I’m concerned with the commute. Then again, it’s really close to school and you can head north/south along Recker Rd. that dumps you straight into AT Still. No website for these apts.
Waterford at Superstition Springs
7311 East Southern Avenue – Distance is ~2 miles northeast (north of Hwy 60)
Mesa, AZ 85206
These are on my top list. They are the newest ones out there and have 9’ ceilings, crown molding, cherry stained kitchen cabinets and black kitchen appliances. The selling point for me is the ‘computer cove’ they have. The cove includes a built-in desk and two large wall-to-wall shelves. The area is also large enough to accommodate bookcases or filing cabinets and the walls are deep enough that it provides privacy for studying away from any activity in the kitchen or living room.
We spoke with Rebecca (480-656-5335). There are no student specials and these were not on the AT Still list. They currently offer 2 months free rent. The 3 bed/2 bath is 1,588 sq. ft. and $1,285-1,370/month which with the special would be ~$1,070 – 1,142. The fees include a $200 refundable security deposit that can be waived on approved credit. There is also a $200 non-refundable admin. fee , $50 appl. fee, and a refundable $25 key deposit.
There is a pool, garages, car wash station, exercise room, and community room. One bummer is it seems to have fewer storage/closet space than other apts. However, storage units and garages are available on-site.
http://www.waterfordatsupe
Serena Shores
4101 E. Baseline Road Gilbert AZ 85234 – Distance is ~ 2.5 miles west
Price Range: $735 – $1115 (1-3 bedrooms) 780 sq. ft. – 1330 sq. ft.
The guy we spoke with is Jason Billingsley (480-557-5500). These apts are ok but a little bit older. The second story apts have vaulted ceilings. They have a tot lot and lakes around the property that face single-private homes. You are allowed to fish/release at the lakes and use any type of boat/kayak as long as you can fit it on your patio (size restriction). There is a pool, exercise room, BBQ grills.
The 3 bed/2 bath is 1,302 sq. ft. and is listed as $1,150 + one month free with a 12-month lease and $10/mo off as a student special = $1,044.17/month. The appl. fee is $40, security deposit is $300, and a non-refundable redecoration fee is $150.
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