620 Northern Meadows Parkway Apartments

building, which offers nice privacy from the parkway. However, the majority of apartments face the parkway and have the patio or deck facing the busy parkway or walkway into the building. I would not want to rent one of those units, especially the units that have the living room facing the parkway and bedrooms right off of the sidewalk. The apartments that face the back of the lot are the nicest and I am lucky this one was open when I was looking. Closets are nice and big with plenty of room for storage. Noise is pretty isolated except when people are screaming in the hall or if the person above is walking around, moving chairs, or opening/closing their patio door. The build quality is nothing special. Floors are vinyl in the kitchen/dining and bathroom with carpet in the living room and bedroom. Carpet is not in great shape, but they did shampoo before I moved in. The patio is nice, allowing me to grill outside. However, be aware that if you have a 2nd story unit that Menomonie city ordinances do not allow grills on decks. The faucets, sinks, and bathtub are not high quality but feel cheap. The toilet is small and the mirror/medicine cabinet aren't very nice looking with minimal storage. The stackable laundry in the unit is loud and as noted in the lease agreement, I am liable if it breaks and needs repair. The AC units are also loud when sitting outside or if you have your screen door open. You can hear I-94 and the train rolls through wailing its horn very often and is quite loud. Additionally, the hallway always smells and the carpet is in terrible condition. However, even though I have my complaints, these apartments are still some of the best option for young professionals looking to get away from UW-Stout. I really struggled to find a place that was nice enough and affordable.