Springs At Apple Valley

Entire campus is a parking lot that turns into an ice rink in the winter. Trash collection is unreliable, resulting in a 10-15 minute walk to the dumpster via aforementioned icy parking lot.

You absolutely will NOT receive your deposit back, so whatever you pay upon move in, expect to pay $100-$200 more upon move out

Not for families or people wanting peace and quiet. Avoid living on lower level, especially on the non-garage side...the stairwell and upstairs main entrance is right next to the master bedroom on lower level which is poorly insulated with noise barrier, if it even has any...trust me you won’t sleep or be able to enjoy your place. The gate is annoying too. For what you pay, I would suggest to look elsewhere.

The Springs at Apple Valley is a unique and enjoyable apartment/townhome complex. When you enter the gates of the complex, you feel like you are in a nice, quiet residential area far removed from the busyness and noise of the city, when in reality you are less than a block away from pretty much any store or shop that you could need, and only 15 minutes away from the Mall of America, MSP airport, Twin Cities Premium Outlets, among others.
The units themselves are overall very nice. Most of the... 13 buildings were built within the last few years, so they still feel new. My unit has all hardwood floor (not genuine wood, but a durable alternative), and is in great shape. The studios are organized very well, and are one of the few studios that has a separate bedroom area, along with a washer and a dryer in the unit. In terms of noise, I have virtually never heard my neighbors, nor have I ever heard complaints from those around me. This leads me to believe that the insulation and sound-proofing is pretty good, except for two things; the studios are situated above garages so occasionally hear the sound of the garage opening (which is quieter than the sound of a phone vibrating), and occasionally hear the neighbor’s dog barking (but only when the apartment is completely quiet).
The main reason I made this review is 4-stars is for a few reasons. There are somethings in the apartment where it seemed they cut some corners, such as cabinet doors opening in awkward directions, or some of the trim looking like it was hastily done. Also, the unit seems to use an absurd amount of electricity (about $60/month for a studio vs $40/month in my old three bedroom), which I think might be tied to how the heating is run, but it’s not a huge problem. Also, they call the apartment complex gated, but the front gate stays open so long after it gets opened. If they simply turned the timer down, then I wouldn’t have any complaints about this.
I think that the rent is fair considering all the alternatives in the area, and all the amenities from not only the apartment complex (such as door-to-door garbage collection, a pool, workout facility, multiple dog parks, and a car washing station) to all the stores and things to do in the area. The office staff is also friendly and maintenance requests have been quick so far. It’s been an enjoyable experience so far, and I look forward to rest of my lease. Read More

We lived on the first floor, there is mold all on the trim, in the wall, under the fake hardwood floors and also had mold on our mattress. So so disappointing. We ended up throwing it away. Mold is dangerous for your health. This place is very cheap/poorly build. The island side boards are very thin and coming off. Kitchen appliances break often. The walls are not straight. Our closet door doesn't close because the door is uneven. They said they would fix it and never did. The floors were uneven... and scratched up before we moved in. They told us multiple times that the major scratches would be replaced and they never did. We spoke to other neighbors and they're disappointed with the same problems. It's almost hard to believe that they built these brand new “luxury” apartments the way that they did. They're way too overpriced for how crappy and dangerously they're built. Lived here for a year and couldn't wait to move out. Read More