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Sun Prairie Apartments: Be-aware of Bed Bugs (Not Recommending)

2009-10-19T12:52:57-06:00

From James.u07: These apartments are full of bed bugs. When I reported bugs to the management they charged me a $1,200. for pest control. I've provided sufficient proofs which indicates that apartment was already infected with bugs before I moved in. But still they are charging me for pest control. Before moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Current resident (Recommending!)

2009-06-16T23:21:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will say, I currently live at these apartments, been here for quite some time, too me its pretty safe, quiet, get along with the management very well. I must say verses being from a very rough city, this is nothing compared to living in new orleans or other places. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Electric Guarantee -BEWARE! (Not Recommending)

2009-05-20T07:26:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A note to anyone who lives at Sun Prarie or in thinking about moving there:These apartments offer and advertise their "Electric Guarantee". My roommates and I were told upon lease signing that there is this great thing called electric guarantee, and you will never have to pay more than "x" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Not bad, not the best. (Recommending!)

2009-05-20T00:52:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live at Sun Prairie Apartments. This is my first apartment of my own, but I've lived in a number of others, growing up. I like my apartment a lot. The only downsides that I've noticed are as follows:No pets allowed.Window unit A/C only.Somewhat crappy laundry facilities in my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Horrible place to live, low income, low quality, unattended kids! (Not Recommending)

2009-04-27T14:02:24-06:00

From drake08: I wish I never moved in here!Some people only have to pay a portion of rent bc of their income, where I pay full price...yet have to suffer the surroundings of a million unattended kids running around and leaving bicycles and toys all over the place as tripping hazards. Do ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Living at Sun Prairie (Recommending!)

2009-04-27T09:26:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My family and I are starting our fourth year at Sun Prairie Apartments. When we first moved in, we realized how close to the interstate we were and were concerned about traffic noises interrupting our day to day lives. It was a little hard to get used to at first, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Worst Apartment We Have Ever Lived In. (Not Recommending)

2009-02-22T08:54:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff was very friendly and nice when it came time to sign the paper work. After signing the paper work we asked if they recommended any cable and internet providers. They handed me a flyer for a company called Vision Systems, which had a package deal for 6 months ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS MOVE TO SUN PRAIRIE! (Not Recommending)

2009-02-02T11:43:49-06:00

From sphater: I have lived here with my boyfriend for a year now, and our lease is ending. We have been getting hounded by management to put our notice in if we are moving out. Like any other legal apartment complex, if moving out by march first you would need to have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Like everywhere, there are pros and cons (Recommending!)

2009-04-01T06:29:03-06:00

From Reader1204: Sun Prairie is low income housing, and like any low income housing, it has the types of problems associated with this type of residence. Many tenants don't care about their neighbors or surroundings. They are loud without regard to their neighbors. They vandalize the property, leave their laundry in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Sun Prairie Apts. (Recommending!)

2008-06-18T22:11:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As far as apartments go, it is a nice place. I have lived in two units and like both quite well. As far as staff, everyone seems friendly and outgoing, willing to help. Maintenance keeps up very well and they do well to get onto issues as soon as possible. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Not the greatest place in the world! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-29T08:13:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Sun Prairie for 2 years now. My first year was pretty good, except for the loud neighbors upstairs, they stomped around like it was nobody's business and had a child that ran around, screamed, and threw things until at least 9pm, which was not convenient for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Negatives far outweigh positives (Not Recommending)

2008-03-22T17:52:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Initially when I moved to Sun Prairie I was really happy with my decision. The people in the office were nice and helpful, the grounds were well-maintained, and the apartments I was shown were clean. However, I wish I could have stayed the night there before signing the lease. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: SUN PRAIRIE SCAM!!! RENTERS BEWARE!!! HORRIBLE PLACE!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-07T16:00:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Sun Prairie promised us that they would call us about availability of an apartment by a certain date, after waiting an extra 2 days we decided to look elsewhere to find a place to live. Keep in mind they make you sign a lease before your approved. We found a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-11T15:10:43-06:00

From unhappysunprairietenant: The quality of people living here is very low class,calling them scum would be an understatement. The grounds are incredibly unsafe and they do nothing to ensure your safety AT ALL. The staff is incredibly rude. I was told several untrue things regarding my lease before I signed it, they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Where quality doesn't get lowered...just the rent! (Recommending!)

2007-07-10T11:23:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As for someone who is getting married and eventually wants to get a house, Sun Prairie is a great place to "camp". The prices were in our range and we only had to pay for the electric. They also have a great deal with the electricity. When we went in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2007-03-08T15:47:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am writing this piece on behalf of any and all Sun Prairie apartment residents in West Des Moines who are feeling the same way I do about the disregard Sun Prairie management has for their tenants and tenant issues. I have been a tenant in good standing with Sun ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Be Proactive (Recommending!)

2006-11-02T18:02:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In response to the comments about children and safety: Unfortunately there are going to be bullies wherever you go. Kids can be really cruel to one another. But consider this perspective: When your kids go off to school, who do you rely on to protect them from the bullies? The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Very nice on value (Recommending!)

2006-11-02T16:07:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like it, I have lived there for 2 years. Quick maintenance and nice staff. I don't know why people call it a slum - maybe they are afraid of people of color - but I have purchased a brand new car since moving in, have accidentally left a laptop ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-10-24T12:38:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in sunpraire for about a year and i am ready to move out!!! Some of the people who live in the apartments are scary i don't feel safe by myself walking from my garage to the building. If you don't like kids don't move there, there are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: (Recommending!)

2006-10-23T18:02:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Sun Prairie since March, and I like it a lot. For a complex of its size, Sun Prairie does an excellent job maintaining the grounds and apartments. Contrary to many reviews on this site, everyone I've encountered at the office has been very friendly and helpful. It's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: If you have children go somewhere else!!! !!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-13T18:19:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you have children go somewhere else!!! You can not let your children go out and play with out being afraid something is going to happen to them!!! When you call management about the situation nothing happens or it is all your childs fault that they being taunted and physically ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-08-27T23:41:51-06:00

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Sun Prairie Apartments: I reccomend Sun Prairie (Recommending!)

2006-08-24T03:15:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Sun Prairie in February. I had very few problems getting into the apartment. (I had expected needing an extra deposit or co-signer.) My building is one of the original buildings built and the unit itself is well kept. There are no nail holes or damages to appliances. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Very pleased (Recommending!)

2006-08-12T17:10:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been at Sun Prairie for a year now and I have very fiew complaints. My apartment doesn't cool too quickly, but I can get over that. Everytime I've called maintenance they have responded within 24 hours and they haven't given me any problems. I've never been without a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Leave your expectations at the door, please. (Recommending!)

2006-08-07T09:58:38-06:00

From sgtfriday: A lot of these reviews sound pretty angery toward Sun Prairie. The apartments certainly are not the Ritz Honeymoon Suite, but they aren't all that terrible, either. I actually found most of the management people pretty friendly, curt on bad days. I never had any maintenace problems, so I can't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: I love it here! (Recommending!)

2006-07-14T16:47:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had a great experience at Sun Prairie. It seems that people who have had a bad experience are people who are causing the problems. Maybe people should learn to read their lease. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Slum (Not Recommending)

2006-07-08T22:50:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a single parent with two children. When I moved in they were very good about fixing things in your unit. Now it is hard to get anything done. The hallways are usually dirty and the staff is rude. There are cameras but they are of no use. If ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Horrible!! Don't even consider it!! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-19T18:08:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is horrible. It's right next to the interstate. It's so loud. There is no way you can even open your windows or enjoy the deck. There are wall-unit a/c that doesn't even work. That staff is rude and is always trying to rip you off. You think you're ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: not a good chioce (Not Recommending)

2006-06-08T16:27:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this place looks like a good desl and all with free heating and an electric gurantee and free trash and free water. but once you live there you realize the only good thing is that the lease will end sooner or later. the heat doesnt work till mid december, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-06-07T15:32:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is RUDE and very unprofessional. They are incapable of listening, and they twist the story to look like the victim. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Good looking outside nothing inside (Not Recommending)

2006-06-01T02:26:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been here 10 months. Except for the paid heat nothing else is good here... Even that is turned only after it got real cold. Poor maintanence. no pestilence control. Lots of bugs coming in thru loose screens and doors. Extra charges when moving out. Hard to find a parking place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: You will regret it (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T19:16:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident at Sun Prairie for a year. I hate it and I'm in the process of moving. The staff and maintenance don't give you notices when entering your apartment, and they steal I've had photos, money, "undergarments", magazines missing. They will also lie to snoop around. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: DUMP! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-25T16:10:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not a bad place to live if you don't mind seeing used condoms and vomit in the hallways, and when you call maintenance to take care of it no one ever answers or when they do answer they say that is not their job!! Not to mention my car was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Nice place.....until you move out (Not Recommending)

2006-01-18T11:31:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had no complaints about Sun Prairie while I lived there. We moved out to get a bigger place. The free heat was nice and the garages are kick ass compared to the ones I have now. When you leave they tack on all these bogus charges. I gave my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: A good transition for me. Clean & Efficient. (Recommending!)

2006-01-11T19:32:38-06:00

From ekimmorts@hotmail.com: I would do this again. Good Job!

For a six-month temporary bridge between career moves, Sun Prairie worked very well for me. I was in SP6, which is newer, so it was very clean and efficient. Neighbors are quiet. Snow removal was prompt. Laundry was fast (be careful: washer & dryer ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! (Recommending!)

2005-12-12T11:05:41-06:00

From SPFan: I have lived here on and off for 3 years and I love it here. The fact that the heat and water are paid is a bonus. The maintenance guys are great and do a wonderful job. The office staff are very friendly and always smiling!!!! The Manager is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Friendly People (Recommending!)

2005-12-07T16:08:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Sun Praire for 3 years and it just seems to get better. The community is beautiful. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. I look forward to paying my rent every month because I get to see there smiley faces! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Decent West Des Moines apartment...BAD maintenence though (Recommending!)

2005-10-15T23:08:56-06:00

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Sun Prairie Apartments: Wonderful!!! (Recommending!)

2005-09-28T23:30:48-06:00

From DSMIArenter: There apartments were great! The office staff was wonderful and you actually felt like they were listening to you! I would rent again in a heart beat!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: NOT A FUN PLACE TO LIVE (Not Recommending)

2005-08-15T16:56:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE. I WENT THROUGH HELL WHEN I LIVED THERE. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND WHEN I MOVED IN THEY PUT ME ON THE TOP FLOOR AND THEN AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS MADE ME MOVE OUT TO ANOTHER APARTMENT OR VIOLATE MY LEASE. IN ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: a little pricey but otherwise it's nice and i'm happy with it (Recommending!)

2005-07-18T21:12:06-06:00

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Sun Prairie Apartments: NEVER AGAIN! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-15T17:06:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THE UTILITY GAURANTEE DID NOT HOLD UP!
EXTRA PERSON FEES. PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY!
MOVEING OUT? BE SURE TO DOCUMENT YOUR MOVE IN OR YOU WILL PAY. EXTRA DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT NOT CONSISTANT.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Be Careful. Do not trust them (Not Recommending)

2005-06-29T14:55:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In moving out I found caution was warranted. First no matter how clean your apartment is, I had the carpets cleaned by a company, the owners still charge you to have them cleaned. I was laid off and told them on the first day of the month. The refused to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: I would say NO! (Not Recommending)

2004-11-23T16:30:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I haven't lived here very long but the place is a crap hole for being on the West Side of Des Moines. The application process took too long and I swear no one knew what was going on. The office workers were not friendly. The parking is horrible, several of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Enjoyed it here very much. (Recommending!)

2004-03-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have read several of the reviews and couldn´t disgaree more.

I am a professional that works in West Des Moines and have found that the apartments themselves are very nice. I spend a modest amount of money on rent and have the heat, water and hot water included in my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2004-02-16T00:00:00-06:00

From JIMLAHART@HOTMAIL.COM: THE APARTMENTS THEM SELVES WERE NOT BAD AT ALL. AS FOR THE PEOPLE WORKING IN THE OFFICE I FOUND THEM TO BE RATHER INCOMPETENT AND DISCRIMINATORY. THANKS TO THE FACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON THEY ARE TRYING TO CHARGE US AN EXTRA 800 DOLLARS AFTER ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Find better for cheaper believe me!! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is what you would call false advertising. They make their apartments sound like the best place to live and really sell you the apartment but then when it comes down to it and you move it...from there it is all down hill. You don´t even want to know what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: I love it!! (Recommending!)

2004-02-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Sun Prairie for 5 years. I would highly recommend it! The maintenance staff is excellent, as are the office people in the rental office. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: Inadequate (Not Recommending)

2003-09-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Noise from neighbors was always a problem. Never felt like security was taken very seriously. There were between 2-4 times when vehicles had been broken in to or police had been called for disturbances. Laundry facilities were inadequate. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sun Prairie Apartments: friendly staff (Recommending!)

2003-09-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved to sun prairie within the last month. The best part about my new home is the girls at the office. They were so helpful and very nice. They all work together and go out of thier way to help. So far I have enjoyed staying at sun ... [click to read full apartment review]