Uptown

I’ve lived in the Tarpis Woods apartments for almost a year now, and will definitely be renewing my lease once it’s up.
The apartments themselves, as mentioned before, are nothing more than your average apartment. The walls and carpet are a boring beige, but were very clean when we moved in. The layout of the two-​bedroom apartment is conducive to our separate schedules, and my boyfriend is able to study in the office without distraction while I watch TV in the adjacent living room. The balcony is small, but a grill, table, and two chairs pit perfectly for summer night BBQs.
We’ve had a few problems since living in the apartment (broken dishwasher, clogged sink disposal), but Uptown is very responsive in fixing the issues immediately.
The main reason we will be renewing our lease is the location. There are countless bars and restaurants within walking distance of the apartment. The neighborhood on Victoria street, just a block over from Tarpis Woods, is absolutely beautiful year-​round and is a perfect dog walking route. I feel safe going on runs late at night, and when I can’t find a parking spot in the lot, it’s a quick 2-​minute walk from the street over.
For a first-​time renter, Tarpis Woods is the best deal you’ll get for the money.

Tarpis woods is not a bad place to live.
Located on a cul de sac next to Coffee Emporium, Tarpis Woods Apts offers numerous restaurants, parks, and conveniences nearby. You are also 3 minutes away from a Kroger, and even closer to a UDF and Mobile gas station. And, you’re only a mile away from the bars and restaurants of Mt. Lookout.
The apartments themselves are pretty standard. The double paned windows are a key feature for keeping utility bills down during the winter, and our electric bill never climbed over $ 80 – 90 for a two bedroom apt. Other perks include a maintenance staff that responds very quickly to requests, and online payment.
My major gripe with this location is the lack of parking. Even though residents are handed parking permits, there are more permits than spaces! With an unusual work schedule, the last thing I want to do is look for a parking spot at 2 AM. Less importantly, UPS, FedEx and other non-​USPS delivery couriers do not have access to our mailboxes. So if you’re expecting an expensive package, you other option would be to ship it to Uptown’s main offices, roughly 5 miles away.
I’ll probably be looking for greener pastures when our lease is up.