University Commons

Most of the reviews below are outdated and probably based on past managers. I know Peter really works hard to accomodate all of the tenants. When I first started my lease, we had some bug problems and right away they brought in pest control (eco-​friendly too!). They inspected the apartment and made sure there would be no more bugs. Because this apartment is slightly old there might be problems from time to time, but I think they recently renovated the kitchen (tile floors!) and bathrooms. Also, if there are problems Peter will get it fixed right away. Also, the older reviews complain about heating and water, however they recently changed out the old plumbing and hot water turns on instantaneously. The maintenance staff is also amazing, everyone is so sweet and really works hard. You should definitely live here!

I hate living at this apartment complex. It’s been 6 months or less and I already cannot take it. There isn’t hot water half the time and everything in the apartment is so old. Old curtains, old carpet, old sink, old faucet. I’ve asked to have many things replaced because they are not in working condition. The manager fails to respond to my needs and constantly says he has emergency tasks to do. Our drains in the tub and sink in the bathroom are both rusted and the door doesn’t close for one of the room. Don’t live here unless it’s literally your last choice. I heard they’re raising the rent to 1200 which is a total rip off. Do not be fooled because i pay 1100 and it is totally not worth it.

The apartment is old and the manager is never in the office.
It’s close to campus, but so is Wake Forest. For equal or 10 $ cheaper rent, you can get a much newer and spacious apartment. The two bedrooms in Wake Forest are also bigger than University Common’s.
I lived in University Common’s for two years and I really can’t take it any more. I stayed my second year because the manager promised to replace my kitchen floor with new tiles. Instead of remodeling the kitchen floor, they replaced the kitchen counter, so I was ok with that. Then just before winter break, they wanted to improve safety of the apartments. Instead of adding a lock on the door, they replaced the old lock and now I have two doorknobs on my door. Everytime I leave or enter my house, I need to use BOTH HANDS TO OPEN THE DOOR! This sounds bizarre, and I can’t believe it either. And you may never think turning two doorknobs at the same time isn’t hard to do, but it gets quite inconvenient. In January they promised to fix this problem. Now the manager isn’t even in the office most of the time.
The place is just too old. Don’t live here unless this is your last choice.