Verge Apartments 3601 Park Center Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

"I will say that the location is great, and the rooms themselves are pretty decent. The reason for 2 stars is the management. One of the “perks” when signing the lease was free weekly breakfast, but that soon went away and it was blamed on the residents for eating too much, when in reality they did not provide even close to an adequate amount for the building. They are extremely eager to dole out various fees, and will never miss an opportunity to charge the maximum. If you lease here, prepare to give up most of your security deposit and have significant rent hikes each year. I thought that maybe I just had an isolated bad experience, but over my 2 years there I talked to many residents that all said they were not satisfied with the management. I suppose the high staff turnover should have been a red flag. (Anna and Dana were good, though) But hey, it’s next to a target, so just decide if that’s worth it for you. Edit: Don't be fooled by the automated response where they ask for more details and feedback. They do not answer."

"Difficult to get my deposit back, apartment was spotless and hired my own cleaners. Also, very disrespectful to my guests/roommates and self. Even with new management, it felt like I was being micromanaged to the MAX. They promised free breakfast weekly and barely provided. Half the time they would send mass emails out complaining about residents eating all the food but barely gave enough to provide for one floor, and there were 4 floors!"

"I had a truly disheartening experience at this apartment building. It seems like they have a persistent issue with discrimination against minorities. The atmosphere is unnerving, as though they are constantly monitoring residents, waiting for any opportunity to find fault. One of the most disappointing aspects is the supposed food for residents, which is consistently insufficient to feed everyone. It's frustrating to see such a basic need overlooked. Moreover, they've created a hostile environment for small dogs by filling the dog park with large rocks that are painful for their feet. It's a clear disregard for the well-being of our four-legged friends. Management's actions are often based solely on the word of another resident, leading to unjust consequences for tenants. To top it all off, there's been a significant increase in pricing after the first year of moving in, making it unaffordable for those seeking a reasonably priced apartment for the long term. In summary, this apartment building is far from being welcoming to minorities, small dog owners, or anyone seeking a reasonably priced and stable living situation beyond the initial move-in year. Avoid at all cost. Much better places just blocks away at Park Glen Apartments or any other for that matter."

"I have lived at the Verge for over two years now and have loved every second of it. All of my neighbors are very friendly. The location can't be beat - close to everything and there are wonderful walking paths nearby. My unit is so nice/roomy and when there are any general issues, maintenance is super quick to respond and fix. It is also a huge bonus to have a balcony that overlooks the Minneapolis skyline. Management is also very communicative."

"The Verge has been a great apartment to live in thus far! It has an amazing view on the rooftop, a great party room and is close to walking paths and is a great location to many shops and restaurants! Management and maintenance have been easy to work with as well."