Venture Property Management

YES this is a long review because I hate when reviews lack information. This will be VERY INFORMATIVE! :)
I am a freshman at Murray State and live off campus. This is my FIRST apartment and I couldn’t be happier with it. When I seen the 2 star rating I knew I had to leave a review because this place is definitely worth 5 stars. The owners are so very nice. They are an older couple and really take pride in the apartments they provide. Before each person moves in, they are professionally cleaned. TO MILITARY STANDARDS. I have a 1 bedroom 1 bath and all amenities are paid except for electric/​internet. AND, because I rent with Venture properties, I get a DISCOUNT on my internet… and cable comes free. I got my first electric bill in the mail and it was 37 $ INCLUDING INTERNET. I was so happy about that. We really try to keep the lights off and save energy as much as we can, but that is still very cheap. Since it’s cold we’ve been blasting the heat and I really thought it was going to run up the bill since we have the one «hotel style» wall ac/​heating unit in the living room. I was worried it wouldn’t work well but that thing really heats up this apartment quick. The apartment has a washer and dryer which is FANTASTIC. I was dreading having to rent something that had an on site laundry mat. It also has updated appliances including a microwave, stove, and fridge. I looked at a few apartments through Venture and they all had hardwood floors throughout– I got lucky and snagged an apartment that has carpet in the bedroom. As a girl, I was of course a little afraid to move out on my own because people can be horrible. But this apartment complex makes me feel very safe. There are alarm systems in every apartment and it costs 20 $ a month extra when you pay rent. Totally worth that, but I don’t even PAY FOR IT because I feel that safe. There are security lights everywhere not counting the porch lights. Besides, Murray’s crime rate is so very low, and nearly every renter in this complex is a Murray State student. We aren’t ALL students though. I have seen a couple of elderly people that live across the way.
I pay 450 for rent and I paid 150 for electric on a high month. For around $ 550 You can have a very nice apartment. There is a deposit. I think it was 450 since we have a 1 bedroom. If you move in mid month, rent is prorated. I only paid the deposit+ like 122 for rent for a prorated 2 weeks or so. that helps with start up fees… you don’t have to pay an entire month’s rent up front.
Other apartments in this area for less than 500 were so scary and dirty. Do not bother with COLEMAN REAL ESTATE. They do not care what the condition is when you look at the apartment. I was shocked at how disgusting and ghetto some places were that they sent me to. The Oaks Apartments were very disappointing and assume all of the other apartments in that area would be the same way. I would have been terrified to walk around barefoot in my own apartment and would’ve had to install extra locks on all the doors if I had rented from there…
I literally get to school in less than 5 mins. Everyone is very quiet and keeps to themselves. I’ve been living here for a month and haven’t heard anybody be loud. There is plenty of space for parking. NO BUGS. The bathrooms are nice. The showers are big. I am a little spoiled and am used to having a large bedroom and have a very large queen bedroom suit. I was afraid it wouldn’t fit into the bedroom but with everything in there, I am surprised at how much room we have.
Oh, I live with my boyfriend and there is enough room for us both to have everything here… it’s a pretty good sized place.
I believe they have other properties besides Venture but don’t know anything about them. I bet they are fantastic just like these.
CLEAN. UPDATED APPLIANCES. SAFE. SPACIOUS. GREAT LANDLORDS. CHEAP RENT. THEY take care of the mowing/​weedeating. Nearly every amenity included. It was MOM APPROVED… can’t get much better than that.
I love living here and would HIGHLY recommend it to anybody.
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I recently had an issue with my washer not working properly. They came right over when I told them there was an issue with it and it was fixed by the next day. They were very nice about it and got it done QUICKLY. That’s good management.