Very nice complex with some flaws, but overall good bang for your buck. I'm leaving three stars for a few reasons, number one is...
Very nice complex with some flaws, but overall good bang for your buck.
I'm leaving three stars for a few reasons, number one is that everyone who lives here seems to be a freshman in college. Loud parties every weekend and don't ever expect to park anywhere near your apartment due to residents' friends taking up the spaces nearby.
Another issue is the garbage. Residents pay an $8 trash fee only for the dumpsters to be on the opposite side of the property, so the only way to throw out the trash is to transport it in your vehicle which can be very unsanitary and smelly.
Noise is often an issue - as I mentioned the parties previously - as well as from dogs. The walls are extremely thin, as well as the ceilings and floors. You can hear each neighbor around you very clearly, from walking on the floor above, or playing music from below, or dogs barking on either side.
Those are generally the negatives of Post Parkside at Wade, however there are some positives. The interior decor of the apartment is flawless, from the cabinetry to the granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The colors blend very well with the large windows and nice natural lighting. Also their stacked washer and dryers are VERY NICE! I was skeptical about whether or not they would compare to the previous full-size washer and dryer I had been using, and they definitely do!
Another great factor is the price, which is significantly lower than all apartments in the Raleigh area - for the quality of the apartment in general. Everything looks beautiful as far as the interior goes, and for a similar style apartment in the Raleigh area, you can expect to pay $1200-$1500 per month. The prices here are much lower but of course they vary depending on the size and things like that.
Another thing that is a little nit-picky but might be worth mentioning is that there are no tv or internet packages/bundles when you sign a lease here. Everything is separate for you to do on your own. Which isn't horrible, but most apartment complexes offer this now. I'm actually not upset that I wasn't given this option because it saves money in the long run if you're okay with not having cable, but it's worth mentioning. However they do have a wonderful rep from AT&T U-Verse that will work with you to find the best speeds for the price as far as internet goes.
Overall I'd say Post needs to fix the parking issues - maybe require residents to use permits or stickers on their windshields and have a specific lot designated for guests. Also, they definitely need to either have a valet waste opportunity set up for residents to pay a little more for their trash to be picked up or eliminate the $8 trash fee altogether.