A quick Google search of “what amenities do renters want most in an apartment in SE Wisconsin” will return results that only confirm what Wimmer Communities has known all along! We have what Wisconsin renters are looking for! Let’s start here…
FAQ
Q: What apartment amenities matter most to Wisconsin renters?
A: Based on renter surveys, leasing trends, and apartment search behavior, the amenities most consistently ranked as essential include In-Unit Laundry, Central Air Conditioning, Energy Efficient Heating, and Off-Street / Garage Parking to be the top “non-negotiable necessities.”
Q: Which amenities actually save money?
A: Some luxury apartment features are not only nice to have, but they actually save renters money! For example, central air conditioning prevents the high electricity spikes caused by inefficient portable window units. In-unit washer/dryers eliminate the $2.75++ per-load laundromat fees, and the inconvenience of hauling your dirty laundry all over town. Onsite fitness centers replace your gym membership fees. Coworking spaces save $20-$40 per day on office rental fees. Coffee bars save those $5+++ daily coffee shop purchases. Onsite package lockers prevent stolen packages and the corresponding financial loss. Bike repair stations save money because you can do the inevitable repairs without having to invest in bike maintenance tools plus the bike storage we provide keeps your bike safe without the hassle of having to park it in your apartment.
Q: Which amenities increase comfort during Wisconsin winters?
A: Wisconsin winters can be long, but there certainly are ways to make them more endurable. For example, apartments with programmable thermostats increase comfort and save money! Heated underground parking is a wonderful luxury for both you AND your vehicle! Double-paned windows keep the heat in and cold out! Many apartments at Wimmer Communities feature gas fireplaces, which add heat and ambiance. In-unit laundry is especially great on those winter days when all you want to do is stay indoors. Plus, apartment community features like indoor fitness centers, resident clubs, indoor package rooms and mail rooms take the bite out of winter!
Q: Are apartments with in-unit laundry worth it?
A: Renters find In-Unit Laundry to be worth every penny, or should we say worth every $2.75++, since that is the going rate per load? Running to the laundromat, or even to a shared laundry facility within the community, can be time-consuming, physically taxing, and even irritating during high use times…especially when you want to do your laundry and so does everyone else in your building!
Q: What amenities increase quality of life?
A: Renters find Pet-Friendly Policies and highly desirable pet wash & groom stations, Dishwasher & Modern Appliances, and Secure Package Delivery to be “Lifestyle & Functional must-haves” that increase their quality of life.
Q: What apartment amenities are worth paying for?
A: Renters find Fitness Center / Wellness Spaces, Outdoor Balcony or Patio, and High-Speed Internet / Fiber Access to be “Nice-to-Have Community Perks,” which are worth paying for.
Q: Luxury amenities vs. everyday essentials
A: What makes an apartment amenity “every day” versus “luxury?” When asked, Wisconsin renters find everyday essentials to include in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, energy efficient heating, and off-street / garage parking to be the top non-negotiable necessities. Let’s add a few more “everyday” rental amenities like modern appliances including dishwasher, private patio or balcony, programmable thermostats, assigned parking, pet waste stations, storage space included with rent, and trash shoots on every floor of multi-floor buildings. Let’s call those amenities “everyday” because most renters feel they are a must. That leaves luxury apartment features. Most renters consider on-site maintenance / management and assigned heated underground parking included with rent to be luxury apartment features. We’ll also throw in heated outdoor pool with pool deck, clubhouse with catering kitchen available for rental, fitness center, Pet Wash & Groom, Maker’s room with bike repair station, in-unit gas fireplace, outdoor gas grill stations, co-workspace, secure package lockers, golf simulator, billiards room, wiring for high-speed Internet and fiber access, private attached garage, and monthly free golf passes,
Q: What should I look for when renting an apartment in Southeast Wisconsin?
A: So, guess what? The answer to that question is simple…look for Wimmer Communities! Wimmer offers tons of apartments all over suburban Milwaukee with all the best apartment amenities – but let’s discuss SIX Wimmer apartment communities with ALL the luxury apartment amenities renters want!
Let’s start with three apartments in Brookfield WI where all the above modern apartment amenities are included with your rent. The Artisan at Georgetown Square, Poplar Creek Town Center, and The Linx Club at Brookfield Hills are all apartments near Brookfield Square that fulfill everything on the “most requested” wish lists. Wowweewow!
All three of the Wimmer Communities apartments in Brookfield WI that we’re focused on today have the best apartment amenities, according to our exhaustive research. The apartment amenities checklist includes “non-negotiable necessities,” like in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, energy efficient heating, and both underground parking and off-street parking. One thing that makes Wimmer different is that our apartments with underground parking and/or off-street parking do not charge a parking fee. However, in many cases you can request additional parking, beyond what is included with your rent, for a monthly fee. Plus, The Artisan, Poplar Creek, and The Linx Club all offer apartments with storage, also included with your rent. Kinda nice to have a place for your luggage and holiday decorations!
Q: What amenities are important for pet owners?
A: More than half of the people who rent apartments near Milwaukee have pets, which is in keeping with the national average. That means dog-friendly apartments and cat-friendly apartments are in high demand! But what makes an apartment community dog and cat-friendly? For starters, highly desirable Pet Wash & Groom stations are a must! The Artisan, Poplar Creek, and The Linx Club all have dedicated rooms with a stainless-steel pet tub, a grooming table with adjustable grooming arm, and a wall-mounted vacuum cleaner. As a matter of fact, Poplar Creek has TWO Pet Wash & Groom stations. No more struggling with Fido in your apartment shower! And of course, if Fifi is more of a diva, she too will enjoy a “treatment” in our Pet Spa!! Beyond that, one of the most appreciated conveniences is our plentiful pet waste stations located around these beautiful apartments in Brookfield WI.
Apartments with package lockers are a MUST for online shoppers. If they are a MUST for you too, these apartments near Brookfield Square all offer 24/7 secure package lockers. The Artisan’s package lockers are on the main floor just off the parking garage, The Linx Club package lockers are centrally located just outside the clubhouse, and each building at Poplar Creek Town Center has its own package locker system. All phase 2 buildings have an additional secure package room for deliveries that won’t fit within a locker.
Although we here at Wimmer think it should go without saying, you’ll be happy to know all these apartments in Brookfield WI have upgraded, high-quality stainless-steel appliances, including French door refrigerator. If you’re on the lookout for apartments with kitchen island, the majority of floor plans in these communities include them. At The Artisan, The Linx Club, and the EastTown building at Poplar Creek, apartments with kitchen island have granite countertops. Apartments with all quartz countertops make up the remaining Poplar Creek homes. So, whichever solid surface you prefer, granite or quartz, we’ve got you covered!
Apartments with swimming pools are so fabulous because you can enjoy a swim without the responsibility or care and upkeep of the pool. In fact, you might say it’s the best of both worlds! So, if apartments with swimming pools are your thing, check out The Linx Club pool and the TWO swimming pools at Poplar Creek Town Center. The Artisan does not have a swimming pool on its campus, but Artisan residents can take a short walk down the sidewalk to the clubhouse at our sister property, Georgetown Square, for a refreshing swim.
Speaking of clubhouses…if you’re dreaming of apartments with clubhouse, we’ve got you covered! All three of these apartments in Brookfield WI have beautiful clubhouses; each is distinct in its own way. But they all feature fitness rooms with high-end touchscreen Matrix equipment, clubrooms with catering kitchens, coffee bars, and billiard tables. You’ll find golf simulator rooms at The Linx Club and one of the two clubhouses at Poplar Creek. If you’re looking for apartments with yoga studio, both Poplar Creek clubhouses will suit you.
Among the best apartment amenities are outdoor balconies or patios and high-speed Internet / fiber access. Now that you’re all pumped up about these apartments near Brookfield Square we’ve been discussing, you’ll be happy to know that every apartment has a private patio or balcony so you can soak up our beautiful Wisconsin weather. And as an added bonus, those patios and balconies at The Linx Club have some absolutely gorgeous golf course views during all four seasons! And more good news – all of these apartments near Milwaukee are wired for high-speed Internet and fiber access – a necessity for remote workers!
Let’s continue our best apartment amenities discussion by focusing on three more apartments near Milwaukee, RiverWalk on the Falls and Tamarack Springs, both in Menomonee Falls, and The Signature in Shorewood.
Luxury apartment amenities abound at these beautiful communities. From the “non-negotiable necessities” list, all three of these communities feature apartments with washer and dryer, central air conditioning, and energy efficient heating. Tamarack Springs is a condo-style community with private attached garage parking. RiverWalk on the Falls and The Signature have apartments with underground parking, as well as off-street parking. Depending on which floorplan you choose, at RiverWalk you’ll be assigned either one or two underground garage parking spots included with your rent. At The Signature, depending on which floor plan you choose, you’ll be assigned an underground parking spot or a surface parking space included with your rent. Additional parking information can be found near the bottom of each property’s rental amenities page. Both RiverWalk on the Falls and The Signature offer all apartments with storage at no additional charge, while the private attached garage at Tamarack Springs serves as storage at that community.
As mentioned earlier, those highly desirable Pet Wash & Groom stations we described earlier are available at dog-friendly apartments found at RiverWalk on the Falls, Tamarack Springs, and The Signature. Convenient pet waste stations can be found at both of our Menomonee Falls communities.
RiverWalk on the Falls and The Signature in Shorewood are all apartments with package lockers. RiverWalk on the Falls package lockers are on the main floor of each building, while the Shorewood package lockers are conveniently located just outside the clubroom.
RiverWalk on the Falls, Tamarack Springs, and The Signature all feature upgraded, high quality stainless-steel appliances including French door refrigerator. The vast majority are apartments with kitchen island. At RiverWalk I, the islands have granite countertops, while at RiverWalk II all countertops are quartz. Tamarack Springs apartments feature a granite breakfast bar. At The Signature all kitchen countertops are quartz.
Both RiverWalk on the Falls and Tamarack Springs have beautiful heated outdoor pools with great deck and plentiful lounge furniture. Apartments with swimming pool add that extra “fun-in-the-sun” ingredient to your summer! And don’t underestimate the social aspects of seeing your neighbors at the pool.
All three of these stunning communities are apartments with clubhouse. The RiverWalk and Tamarack Springs clubhouses feature two-story vaulted ceilings and are real showstoppers. The Signature clubroom is an elegant space adjacent to the leasing office, plus there is an equally beautiful large resident lounge overlooking all the action on Oakland Avenue. All these communities feature complimentary resident coffee bars, fitness rooms, and the previously mentioned Pet Wash & Groom spaces. RiverWalk on the Falls and Tamarack Springs clubhouses additionally feature Workspaces including bicycle repair equipment.
Considered one of the best apartment amenities, all three communities include either a balcony or patio, for each resident to have the private outdoor space we all crave. Additionally, all of these apartments near Milwaukee are wired for high-speed Internet and fiber access – a necessity for remote workers!
At Wimmer Communities, many of our apartment communities include amenities residents consistently request, including attached garages, in-unit washers and dryers, fitness centers, pet-friendly policies, private balconies, and professionally maintained grounds. Because every community is different, prospective residents can compare amenities on our website to find the best fit for their lifestyle.
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