Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What utilities are included in your rent?

A: Both the heat and the water are included in your rent. The only utility a resident is responsible to pay is the electricity. Phone and cable are optional utilities.

Q: How much do electricity bills usually run?

A: Since everyone uses electricity on a personal basis and thus vary in their usage, we can’t guarantee what you would pay. Typically, however, a 1-bedroom electricity bill generally runs anywhere from $10-20 a month, a 2-bedroom runs $15-25 a month, and a 3-bedroom runs $20-30 a month. In the summer months, if you use your air conditioner(s) frequently, your bill could increase significantly.

Q: Are there any appliances included with an apartment?

A: Yes, a refrigerator, stove, garbage disposal and air conditioning unit are included in each apartment. Two and three-bedroom units each have two air conditioning units!

Q: Do you allow dogs?

A: Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs of any shape, size or weight. Cats and many other animals are more than welcome. Please see our Pet Policy for further details.

Q: How close is the AATA public bus route?

A: Our property is approximately 1/8 mile to the nearest bus route which is located at the corner of Leforge Road and Huron River Drive.

Q: How close are you to EMU’s campus?

A: Many of our residents walk to campus since we are only 5-10 minutes walking distance. Otherwise, we are a 2 minute drive!

Q: What are your income requirements? Do you take Section 8?

A: Our income requirements are outlined in depth on our Credit Requirements page. We do not, however, accept any form of governmental assistance, including Section 8.

Q: Do you have emergency maintenance for after-hours?

A: Yes we do. Our maintenance staff can be paged any time after hours if you find yourself in an emergency situation. Examples of situations we consider to be emergencies are: getting locked out of your building or having your heating pilot light go out.

Q: Do I have to make an appointment to see an apartment?

A: It’s always best to call before coming to check out your new apartment home. In doing so, we can make sure to schedule a time to show it to you. However if you want to drop by that's great too.

Q: What about security? Is your area well lit and do you have security doors?

A: Our property utilizes a sophisticated sensory light system. Throughout the property, many lights come on automatically each evening and the others come on when someone walks underneath them.

Q: When is rent due each month?

A: Rent is due on the 1st of each month, but it will not be considered late until the 6th (there is a 5 day grace period). We also have a drop box located at our rental office for your convenience.

Q: Are the heating units individually controlled or is there a switch that the landlord turns on each year?

A: Once you move in, the level of heat you choose and when you turn it on are completely up to you!

Q: Do you offer short-term leases?

A: Short-term leases, sure we offer them and currently there is no fee.  We're flexible to help meet your housing needs.

Q: Do you have an on-site laundry facility?

A: Yes, we have 2 washers and 2 dryers in each building. The cost for each wash load is $1.25 and $1.00 per dry.

Q: Is there enough parking for myself and my guests? Is there a fee?

A: We have ample resident parking. Upon move-in, each resident receives the tag or tags that they need and as long as the tags are returned at the move-out date, there is no fee. We also have huge visitor areas so your friends and relatives always have a place to park without having to sign in and out!

Q: How much is your application fee?

A: There is a $25.00 application fee per person which does not go toward move-in or deposit.

Q: How much are total move in costs?

A: That depends on what date you choose to move-in.  Stop by the office and we can figure out your costs.

 

 

 

 


Rivers Edge Apartments

440 Villa Drive
Ypsilanti, MI 48111

(734) 485-7900