I lived at Hillcrest for 4 years and had an extremely pleasant experience. The McKinley staff was always extremely helpful, especially the new Community Manager. I remember reading varying reviews before moving in, so I wanted to share my experience as well. The Hillcrest side of the community does seem quieter to me, so if quiet is what you want I would pick Hillcrest over Park Place. The rent is extremely reasonable for Ann Arbor and for the square footage that you get! As a young female, safety was big concern of mine and at Hillcrest I never felt unsafe. The community itself is quiet and parking lots are well lit. I never had issues, even when walking my dog at night. When there was an issue (one summer a few cars were broken into) McKinley brought in security to patrol the parking lots at night. Maintenance was always prompt and I would always receive a call from office staff afterwards to ensure that work was satisfactory. I would highly recommend Hillcrest to anyone looking for a quiet place just outside the hustle and bustle of Downtown AA.