Elmsley Grove Apartments

** originally written a few months after I moved in late 2014**

The rent here is extremely affordable. The units are on the small side. The one bedrooms are meant for two people max. It is more than enough for me as a single man.

I have seen a couple of negative comments in other reviews on the web. I'd like to address a couple of them.

I have had some issues inside my unit and have NEVER been asked to pay a fee for having the issue resolved. In a review on the web someone had stated that the complex charges for repairs. That is patently false. I have never been charged for a repair. Now on the other hand if someone failed to do what they are supposed to do per their lease ....I fail to see why the complex should bear the burden of the cost of the repair.

The office staff are polite and courteous. Most maintenance requests are handled the same day..I have never had to wait beyond the next day. Someone mentioned Holly by name ...here is my experience..Holly is EXTREMELY busy. Yes, if I go to the office unannounced I may have a fifteen minute wait (rarely that long) till she can see me. However, once I am in her office she is affable, will address any concerns I have, and anything she has told me would be done/would happen, DID. No exceptions. In fact, if you feel you need to speak to the property OWNER, she is available (make an appointment). I have never lived in a complex where the actual owner was as accessible.

If you are looking to live with the Mercedes and Beamer driving Muffy, Buffy and Chips of the world this is not the place for you. The tenants are mostly working people.

The complex is safe. I rarely lock my car and have never had an issue. The place had a really bad rap about five or six years back..but the new owner Katrina has done an awesome job of turning that around.

Your air conditioner is a wall unit. Your heat is forced air. I thought that was going to be an issue until I saw my electric bill. Cool thing about the air and heat is I only have to heat or cool the room I am in. I pay about 50 bucks for electric spring and fall and about 60 summer and winter.

All in all I would highly recommend this place..It is definitely worth a look.

** 08/2017. I upgraded my four star to a five star rating. Again, let me emphasize, these are modestly priced apartments. I have been here three years. I feel a part of a community and the office as family. If you are looking for a modestly priced apartment in Charlotte you need look no further.