The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The site is truly remarkable, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating.

The friendly staff make this place one of the best apartments to live in. Also the community/social amenities they offer are unmatched, you can cool off in the pool during the summer and have year round gym access just minutes from your door. Location is perfect if you’re attending the University across the street or want to be close to all northern Indiana has to offer.

We’ve lived here for three years, and I feel like it’s gone down hill within the last two.. When we moved into the three bedrooms is when our experience plummeted.

First: instead of fixing things that make the apartment worth it (I.e. garbage disposal & ceiling fans), if it breaks they just take it out instead of replacing it, that’s what they did to our garbage disposal. So if you see a function listed with the apartment double check it’s actually there. Thankfully our fans didn’t break during... our time here because they really save your electric bill in the summer when you’re on the second floor(your AC will be running all day in the summer, but your heat won’t be needed in the winter since your downstairs neighbor will be heating your apartment haha). If it’s something they do replace, it’s likely you’ll actually get downgraded in model, that’s how it went for our dishwasher when it broke…we went from a digital, more modern model to an older analogue one. at the very least get the same model as before, we pay enough in rent to cover it.

Second: the noise. If you end up in a unit in the 1984 building good luck because all you’ll hear is semi-trucks engine braking & locals racing down 421 all day & night. If you’re a light sleeper, you’re going to hate your life. I have for the last two years. This isn’t the complexes fault, but be aware if you end up with a unit in that building, you’ll wanna sound proof your windows more!
Also in terms of noise, the air conditioner (at least in my second floor apartment) is the loudest thing in the unit. You’ll have to blast your TV to hear anything over it. Poor placement is the issue.

Third: if you have a dog and live on the second floor be careful when you walk them. People who live on the first floor tend to think it’s okay to chain their dogs up unattended & pretend the complex is their back yard. So be prepared for unsupervised dogs & lots of poop. It’s always been the worst around the pond in terms of dog doo.

The people who work on property are awesome, especially maintenance. They’re pretty quick to respond to work orders. However, there have been multiple occasions where I’d try to go to the office and no one was there, and then I’d come back at the time they listed they’d be back only to have the time pushed back which is annoying to say the least. There’s also been a revolving door on people who work in the office so be prepared for that.
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My wife and I have lived here for the past year while searching for a home. The small town feel and the hospitality that the Employees showed us has been like family and very welcoming. Amy has histed great parties and all have been welcome. We especially like how quiet it is to live here.

My GF and I lived here for several years and attended college. We litterally could walk across the street to school. The space in our home is amazing and we had every appliance provided in our home, even washer and dryer.
Ownership changed and like every change there were things to get used to. New faces, New lease, etc. But each year things improved. Current employees have been the most attentive and happy. Our change has come with graduating and getting married. We will certainly miss... everything that has been taken care of for us especially the heated pool! Who knows we may be back when we retire haha. Read More