Watersedge Apartments

I have been living here since 2010, initially started with one bedroom apartment and as family expanded upgraded to two bedroom .
Pros:
— Near Mall, Walmart, Meijers and all major businesses on Prospect Ave. Literally you can walk .
— University of Illinois discount
— Very cordial and responsive staff. One time my AC unit stopped working on a weekend, called them and came within half an hour, offered me a window unit until they can get a new one on Monday. One time my sink motor gave out, replaced within a business day. Same with few repairs like paint etc.
— Annual professional carpet cleaning with renewal of lease.
— Spacious Apartments
— Xfinity and Att have already been wired, once you activate, don’t need to call anyone.
— Water and waste charges are included in rent
— I required a letter to be sent for proof of residence and good standing, they send within a day.
— Small gym, pool available
— Community center, small but can book for parties
Cons:
— Walls are thin and sometimes you can hear neighbors (trouble if they play loud music)
— No Uverse optic fiber so comcast has no competition and they charge whatever they want. Charge extra for Dish if placed in front of apartment
— Only one trash site so if you live at the end you have to walk
— Only electric heating and apartments are not well sealed so electricity bills average +200 /​month for two bedroom apartment in winter.
— No washer and dryers, you can rent for $ 15/​month (space and fittings are there)
Final Verdict: For the price, service and convenience of major business right next to apartments, I will recommend to everyone.

It looks ok from the outside. Just ok on the inside too. The walls aren’t that thin but the ceiling is creaky. I can hear ever step my upstairs neighbor makes. They allow dogs. All sizes (even though it says they have to be small). The problem with that is, not a lot of people use leashes or pick up the dog poop. It also has a small pool, small exercise room, and small «clubhouse» (not rent-​able for large groups).