Howe Manor East

I was an applicant at this apartments but have not lived here so my review is based on the three times I visited this complex.
Pros
— The staff was friendly and professional.
— Fast response from staff.
— The grounds were well maintained.
— The complex is gated so you have piece of mind if you are parked within the gates.
— Small complex so small community.
— They have an onsite coin driven laundry facility.
— Month to month rent is good if you are unsure if you will be here a long time.
Cons
— The constant noise of landscaping was the first thing I noticed every time I visited this complex.
— Although courteous about it, you will get denied if you have anything bad in your past no matter how far back it occurred. They do NOT believe in second chances.
— They charge for covered parking compared to free covered parking in other apartments. Uncovered parking is unassigned so if you work odd hours, be prepared to park you car outside the complex in a bad neighborhood.
— There was poor lighting in certain areas inside the complex, specifically around the laundry room area. Call me paranoid but I envisioned getting mugged while carrying a load of laundry to the laundry room.
— Month to month rent is extremely bad if you plan to make this a home rather then a temporary stop. A non leasing option was a clear message that I could be kicked out with only a 30 day notice.
I can not say if I would have liked living here because I was denied. For me, this was a big waste of my time but it may be different for you.

This is more than an apartment complex, it is a nice community. I have lived here three years, and have made good friends which includes the management. Manager Karen has gone above the call of duty to help me, and the staff work hard to maintain the buildings. Karen walks the complex at night and keeps the gate locked nights and weekends so we don’t have any trouble here. There are tenants who have been here for decades, over 30 years!

I love it here. It’s quiet… Karen is awesome…