Avalon Peaks Apartments

I lived in two different apartments over the course of three years. I found the office staff to be jovial and amazingly helpful. I found the maintenance staff to be knowledgeable and helpful, and overall, my living there was a positive experience as both myself and my roommate came from living in our own homes with lots of privacy to having neighbors and being concerned about making noise/​disturbing others.
I owned two dogs and while the complex is liberal regarding their dog policy, some owners were less considerate than others regarding follow through on their canine’s waste disposal however the complex kept on top of it. There were few children– or if there were more, most were in areas that did not affect me. My neighbors had a boisterous 2 – 3 year old who, while being amazingly expressive, we never heard through our apartment walls. Periodically, we would hear deep bass from cars driving by but otherwise, noise was never an issue– again, for two individuals used to living in their own homes and not used to having neighbors sharing walls.
As a woman, I found the area to be well lit and never felt unsafe walking my dogs late in the evening. Overall, it is quiet and without drama. The landscapes were well maintained with a wonderful pond in the back area that was often frequented by a Blue Heron, and rabbits, foxes, and even coyotes were not uncommon sightings. My only complaint is that if you had to get on 10−10/Center Street road between 7 – 8:30 am, you had to rely upon the kindness of strangers to pull out of the complex as the traffic was often bumper to bumper but this is not the fault of the complex but was a consideration regarding getting to work on time.
While the apartments I rented were slightly more expensive than the average 3 bedroom unit in Cary/​Apex, it was worth it. Both were very large in size and very well maintained. The layouts would allow for plenty of windows and light. There was lots of room for furniture, wall space for pictures, storage, etc.- just overall, a nice spacious apartment with good kitchens and lots of room to move around. Some balconies are open while others are screened– I had both and enjoyed the benefits of both. It was difficult finding a comparable apartment after being spoiled by the layout of both apartments rented.
It was a great experience to spend three years of my life at Avalon Peaks. I highly recommend the complex for anyone who is looking for an area to live that is above the standard without being pretentious or lacking character. It is a complex of many types of people, many types of dogs, and a variety of different cultures and interests all interwoven together. It is a very family environment with a respect toward everyone’s special needs and/​or privacy, and for a third time, for a person coming from a home with a great stereo system, I didn’t have to worry about disturbing my neighbors if I decided to play some late night music.

Before we moved to the Raleigh area a few years ago. We took a week and came down to check out Apartments. We spent 3 days looking. As we were on our way back to the airport to fly off, my wife noticed a sign on 10 10 road and it said Avalon Peaks. We turned around and drove through the complex. It had Tennis Courts (a plus), a Frisby Golf Course, the largest pool we have seen (we looked at 15 plus apts), a work out room (small but you can wear yourself out), a nice gathering room if you are having a party. The Staff was very nice and attentive to us. They do check you out before you move in– you better be spotless ! Dog friendly also (big or small). The Hollyhock Apt design was fantastic. It has room and you can spread out. This comples has spacious apartments than the others. A nice screened in porch with room. We knew it was the right place !
We have been living here 1 year and a special came up in the winter time on apts. Our lease was going to expire in 30 days and we wanted to sign for the new rates. After some him hawing, they said they would give us the rate, but we would have to move. We were lucky the people across from us were moving so we moved in that apt. Our views are of woods and Deer in the morning and early evening. The grounds are surrounded by trees and it is very quiet. If you have something that needs repair in the apt, they are Johnny on the spot in repairing it. Great service.
Avalon Peaks feels more like a vacation spot than a complex. you think you are at a Hilton Head Plantation. Well you make your own mind up, but you have to come here and check it out before you rent some other place.
Easy access to 1 from 10 10 road. Raleigh is 10 min away and Cary is just a few min away. We still live here.

I lived here for about two years. Honestly, it’s probably better than a lot of the other apartment communities in the area. The staff is great and if you ever need something fixed, they’ll address it very quickly. The people that tend to rent here are families (in the larger units), older folks, and some people in their 20s/​30s. Noise was never an issue for me.
My problems are probably more rooted in management decisions. When my lease was up after a year, they jacked up my rent (which was expected). However, the nearly identical vacant apartment NEXT to mine was about $ 200 cheaper per month. Naturally, I tried to get the same rate, but the Drucker & Falk regional manager would only agree not to raise my rent. So, I moved into the apartment next to mine. It seemed silly, but it saved me $ 2000 over a year, minus the pizza I bought my buddies to help move.
The other thing I think is ridiculous is their current agreement with Valet Waste, which provides trash pickup at your door. They charge $ 25/​month on top of your rent for the trash service and there is no opt-​out. Also, if you leave the Valet Waste trash can outside during the day twice, you’ll get slapped with a fine. So, if you want trash pickup and plan on spending the night somewhere else, you better either leave the house after pickup and bring the can in or put the trash in the dumpster yourself.
The only other thing that is a mixed bag is the location. Even though you’re right off Rt. 1, you’re still a good 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh. So, if you enjoy living in the suburbs, go for it. Make sure to scout out downtown Apex and Beaver Creek Commons because they’ll be your friends.
The amenities here are ok, probably not much different than any other community. There’s a pool; one time I helped rescue a baby turtle from it! There’s a car wash area and a vacuum (no air for your tires though – you have to go to the nearby Kangaroo for that). There’s a small gym, plus tennis and basketball courts. The basketball court would tend to get puddles and it’s right near the dog park, so if you’re playing after work then you’ll get barked at. You can run around the neighborhood for exercise, but you can’t really run any real distance without doing quite a number of laps… it gets boring, which is a word that pretty much sums up my experience here.
If I had to do it over again, I’d rent closer to Raleigh rather than trying to be closer to my work.