I moved here in March with an amazing move-in special. The first month was pretty rocky but every time I called for maintenance they were quick to respond. I also recieved prompt and friendly service from Specialty Cleaners and a free carpet cleaning after all the drama was over.
I recommended trying to find a ground floor/sublevel unit on a corner building. You have a private entrance and large patio/yard.
I fell in love with living here. My 2 bedroom apartment is HUGE (1,055 sqft) and I love my master bedroom/bathroom - it feels like a hotel suite with 2 closets and vanities. The kitchen is large and spacious, has a pantry, a ton of cabinets, and more than enough counter top space for all your kitchen gadgets. There is SO MUCH GUEST PARKING! It's amazing. I don't even park in my assigned space because there is always an open spot right in front of my apartment.
The neighborhood is safe despite not being a gated community. Mesa Fire & Police Departments are a stone throw away. I come home in the middle of the night from work and have never had cause for concern. The City of Mesa is also revamping the streets & areas around Fiesta District so it looks better. But in the meantime there's awful construction off of Southern.
The only complaints I have is that the cupboards and cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom are outdated and poorly constructed (the kitchen cabinet below my sink is warped and in need of replacing). Also, the water heater for my 2 bedroom is half the size of what it should be and is perched precariously on a crooked shelf above my dryer. I run out of hot water after filling up my bathtub.
Some inevitable apartment living problems you will face: You will hear your neighbors through the walls/ceilings and there are dog poop gernades in the grass despite maintenance going through and picking them up every morning.
Overall, I really enjoy living here and love the central location of it to great restaurants and shops.