I'm in the process of moving OUT of here because my rent was increased by over 20% after only being here one year. The apartments are being renovated as people move out and the exterior is being painted. I hear that the 1BRs are going for about $1,000/month. The neighborhood is great, but the apartments themselves have thin walls. Additionally, I have had the negative experience of catching maintenance in my apartment while I was at work with out telling me first, which the leasing agent admitted to and apologized in an email. I was very upset because I have a small dog. ALSO, they started painting the exterior the same day they handed out the notices about the painting. The result? Paint spray covering my patio furniture.
I am very fortunate to have found an apartment in this market for significantly less than what I'm paying now in Cotswold, which is going to work out better for me anyway. I will miss the Foxcroft East neighborhood, but not CAMDEN!