Channingway Apartments

Compared to the limited options you have on a budget around Wright State University if you want a townhome, Channingway is a decent option....

Compared to the limited options you have on a budget around Wright State University if you want a townhome, Channingway is a decent option. With that being said, there are a handful of cons that I should point out. I lived in the 2bed/1.5bath (2 floor) townhome for almost 2 years at Channingway (the townhomes not in the gated area). I moved to here from another apartment complex down the road in Fairborn (Ivy Manor), and Channingway was much nicer (more expensive too though). Pros: -Covered front porch. Spacious front porch that is covered to protect my package deliveries. Also room to have 2 chairs, table, and a grill. Great sidewalk for grilling in the nice weather. -Decently sized living room. I had 2 couches, 3 tables, 2 standing shelfs, and 1 TV stand with 50" TV in my living room with plenty of walking room left. -Central Air. At Ivy Manor I did not have central air (just AC unit in wall). I was on the upper floor and in the summer it would be 80+ degrees at all times in the apartment. I couldn't even sit outside of the room with the AC unit for more than 30 minutes without being drenched in sweat. Central air is a must and Channingway has it! -Maintenance is fairly good. They generally respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner. Only issue I had was that my AC unit had an issue on the hottest weekend in the summer, and it took them 2-3 days to fix it so I was sitting in a very very hot apartment for a few days. They definitely pick up their messes with their done much better than the maintenance at Ivy Manor did. -Neighbors are generally quiet and keep to themselves. I can hear some noises/loud talking through the walls sometimes, but nothing which has bothered me. -Area is very nice and safe. Nice sidewalks. Have never seen any sort of crime/police needed in the area. -Very close to grocery store (Kroger), food places (Hothead, Arbys, TacoBell, Wendy's, etc), and gas (Kroger/BP). -1 highway exit from Wright State -Electric through DP&L and gas through Vectren. They aren't terribly expensive. Trash/water is fairly priced as well. -Plenty of parking space. -Pools are fairly nice. The one in the gated area is nicer and quieter. Anyone living at Channingway can go back there and use it. -Yellow Springs is just a little ways down the road which is great for hiking and Young Jersey's Dairy. Cons: -After being a no-issue tenant for over a year, they raised our lease/rent from $749 to $769 for no apparent reason. There were no changes or upgrades to our grounds or townhome at all. Should've been no reason to raise the price. -Dishwasher is terrible. I still use it frequently, it is not good and is very very old. The dishwasher rinse-aide slot seals shut and isn't openable. The washer itself gets very grimy and dirty easily. Dishes do not get very clean whatsoever in it. Dishes are left with spots on them. The top rack of the dishwasher constantly falls off and rolls in and out terribly. It is very very hard to get it attached back. -Garbage disposal is terrible. It shakes, rattles everything, spits out water, and is very loud. -Paint on walls is quite cheap. -Kitchen isn't very big / limited counter space. -Nothing is really modern / new. -Downstairs 1/2 bath is extremely small. -Upstairs full bath is decent, but not very big. Limited space on sink. -For awhile I had issues with ants. I bought my own ant spray and traps and after spraying them for a few months they went away. -Blinds are cheap white blinds that do not work well and break easily. -Windows are terribly terribly cheap and do not open easily at all. The ones upstairs either fall off track completely, or aren't even openable. -The sliding doors in the smaller bedroom are terrible and don't work. -Bathtub drain clogs constantly -Doesn't come with a garage (have to pay extra). -Limited storage space. Only 1 true closet. -Mowing company blows mulch all over our front porch. -Sidewalks do not get shoveled or iced in the winter. -Fitness gym is not good Overall: Nice area, nice location, nice front porch. Needs an interior renovation.

Pretty decent place, I've lived here two years now and they haven't caused much trouble. The price is decent and they have been welcoming...

Pretty decent place, I've lived here two years now and they haven't caused much trouble. The price is decent and they have been welcoming on any maintenance issues I've had. Worth checking out. Plus they have garages!

Yes it is a nice community - quiet and good location but not worth putting up with the management staff. Horrible communications of policy/lease...

Yes it is a nice community - quiet and good location but not worth putting up with the management staff. Horrible communications of policy/lease agreements. Although I had attempted to contact the office several times when it was approaching the end of my lease they did not contact me till my lease was ending in 40 days but required me to give 60 days notice to move -- even once the lease had expired and was no longer on a lease but going month to month. I had the worse experience giving notice to move and then moving out and with my deposit. Trust me not worth it! When there are so many other options in the area!!

Overall, I have enjoyed Channingway. The roads and parking lots are always plowed during the winter, the pool is clean, and the staff is...

Overall, I have enjoyed Channingway. The roads and parking lots are always plowed during the winter, the pool is clean, and the staff is almost always friendly. The appearance of Channingway is appealing. They do a great job with landscaping. However we, too, have been disappointed with the apartment complex. From terrible drains, broken and missing gym equipment, leaking sinks, garbage disposal that shakes the entire countertop, to the dirty siding of the complex.

Pros: The natural gas heat during the winter. Air conditioner was very effective in keeping apartment cold. Landscaping was clean and kept nice during...

Pros: The natural gas heat during the winter. Air conditioner was very effective in keeping apartment cold. Landscaping was clean and kept nice during summer months. Maintenance crew did a great job with snow removal. Plenty of parking. Cons: Garbage disposal was complete trash. Turn it on, and the entire kitchen counter vibrated. Told maintenance and they said all apartments have the same disposal and they will not replace it. Ants were constantly entering through cracks. Told maintenance, they sprayed and ants still crawled in. Ended up buying our own ant traps. Half bath toilet never fully flushed on first try. Told maintenance and they fixed the issue. It was still having problems. Front door had gap at lower weather seal which let outside air into the apartment, and of course bugs. Told maintenance and they replaced the seal, but still had air blowing under the door. Air conditioner was leaking water under the vinyl flooring and causing discoloration. Called maintenance who said to clean the floor with bleach. We called the Office and explained the crazy recommendation. They finally replaced the flooring and fixed the air conditioner leak. Apartment provided washer leaked randomly. Garage did not have electric opener and parking lot was tight for truck to back into the garage. Gym was outdated. Refrigerator was rusty and dripped. Dishwasher was terrible and leaked. At lease end, we got a bill for random ridiculous charges totaling $35 for replacing the wrong light bulbs, not having the refrigerator sparkling clean, not having the oven perfectly shiny, etc. Overall, considering its in Fairborn and youre getting hit with senseless Fairborn taxes, youd be better to rent in Beavercreek or Bellbrook. Maintenance team was poor at best and had no business fixing anything in the complex. There are other apartments to consider.

I lived in the phase 2 townhome for about three years and to help perspective tenants I will give you may pros and cons...

I lived in the phase 2 townhome for about three years and to help perspective tenants I will give you may pros and cons about the place (based on my experience) Pros: good value for the money in terms of sq footage and features, washer and dryer included, reasonable utility bills, they do a good job of landscaping, staff seems friendly, plenty of parking available, the area is very quiet and safe Cons: certain parts of the complex and townhome seem dated. For example, our building had wallpaper in the bathroom and kitchen, the gym seem dated and the equipment could use replacing. Not the most pet friendly place if you have a cat then you need to declaw it. Overall it was an enjoyable three years. I didn't have any major problems with the place. If you can overlook some of the dated aspects of the complex then it's a great deal and the community is friendly. If you want a more modern or pet friendly place I would look elsewhere.

What most people say is true. You can hear everything your neighbors do, maintenance was slow, the ground people slung mud all over my...

What most people say is true. You can hear everything your neighbors do, maintenance was slow, the ground people slung mud all over my car and side of apartment and landscaping was next to none. Also don't expect to get much back from your deposit. The apartment was dirty to start with and after taking notes on their paper about what was broken and dirty from the start they still charged me for. Go to Wexford on the Green. For not much more money you get a lot nicer apartment with people who know how to take care of an apartment complex.

This was absolutely the worst apartment complex experience. 100% not worth the $750 a month to stay here! If you are looking to save...

This was absolutely the worst apartment complex experience. 100% not worth the $750 a month to stay here! If you are looking to save money, DONT STAY HERE. Unless you like hearing your neighbors conversations through the paper thin walls, or AC that feels like only a fan is blowing, or cheap windows that let air in during the winter time to raise your heat bill! Apartments were very cheaply constructed! If you sat near the windows, it felt like you were outside. I complained about the AC several times, and the maintenance guy came and recharged the unit with freon, but the AC would lose its kick after about 3 weeks. I could literally hear my neighbors convos when he was in his bedroom. STAY AWAY!! If you are military, ABSOLUTELY do not stay here. I lived here for 3 years and this company/apartment complex showed me no favor when my Orders arrived extremely close to my departure date. Because I was not able to give a complete 30 days notice, (literally gave 20 days notice), I was charged a full months rent for the following month. The property manager Krista, lied to me and told me that if I didnt pay the money it was punishable under the UCMJ. COME ON! Why lie about something like that? Sure you guys could call a collections agency, and ruin my credit, but why lie about the UCMJ to try and influence me to pay? You would think that after 3 years of staying somewhere with no late payments, and no trouble, that they would work with a military individual on something as simple as moving out. AND THEY CHARGED ME FOR FRICKIN LIGHTBULBS on move out fees! ARENT YOU GUYS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THAT ANYWAYS?? Is that NOT a part of maintenance?? Seems like they did whatever possible to get extra money on the move out. Good thing I have money saved up for money hungry property management and lying manipulative property managers!! If you have any questions dont hesitate to reply to this comment/review. I will answer any questions I can, military or not. //Signed// Unhappy Customer.

For the past 4 years, I've lived and worked in the Fairborn area and have seen and heard a lot of the local area....

For the past 4 years, I've lived and worked in the Fairborn area and have seen and heard a lot of the local area. Channingway easily ranks in the top 10% of places to live. I'm so glad my roommate at the time found this place. For the location, it's nicely tucked away from the hustle/bustle, but