The Foundry

You cannot beat the location. But expect to pay a few hundred over the advertised price. They will say they have a sophisticated pricing system, but they don't. Expect very slow communication from the office - if you even get a response. Your best chance to speak to someone is to walk into the office and put them on the spot, or call Buckingham Management (out of Indianapolis) and have them use their power to get you the answers you need. With all due respect to the Foundry employees, they are really young. If I had to guess the professional work experience for them prior to working in the office I'd say it is 0-3 years. The answers they provide you when you have an issue or question about pricing will frustrate anyone who has rented or owned a home before. As a graduate student I found this very annoying. So, in short, it is very expensive. You will not get much from the management. It will be loud, even if you're in Foundry South - they have grad students that are right out of undergrad and still in their party stage. But, you cannot beat the location and the 7 minute walk to the stadium.

Location of the foundry is the best, but the mgmt company is non responsibe, they close the dog park for half of the year, and the prices are absurd.

Best location and amenities but he property management can be really frustrating to deal with. They have the best product in town and they know it. Rent is really expensive but Eddy St is a great place to live.

Apartment service crew is responsive, but the front office is not.

I rated this a 2/10 because they are terrible at communication, they do not give you a lease until 2 week before your move in date and they aren't helpful when it comes to maintenance requests. I had to email and call them so many times to just get an opportunity to apply for an apartment. I was put on a waitlist after applying for an apartment and didn't know for months if I was going to get a place- this is the norm, they do not tell you for weeks/months. They do not answer their phones, they do not call back, they do not email back. After moving in my shelves fell off the wall due to poor assembly to the wall, I called the apartment to come fix it and they just put the nails in the same holes so it's still not secure and they told me just to not put a lot on it. They overcharge you but at the end of the day it has the best location so people will continue to live here.

If you can afford it, The Foundry is the place to be. Dealing with management and getting a contract to sign a lease can feel like pulling teeth, but once you're in, things get easier. Other issue is package room, your package won't always come to your building, I personally have days where I go on package hunts.

The Foundry is the nicest most luxurious option for student housing. It has many amenities like a pool, gym, sauna and it’s located on the heart of Eddy Street. If it’s in your budget, it’s the best option. Downsides include management, hidden fees, and the $100 monthly parking fee.

The apartment is a good idea, but cheaply and poorly executed. For example the stainless steel appliances look nice and have many features, but the microwave is inconsistent and the oven takes about an hour to get to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The in-unit laundry works well, but it takes two loads for one full laundry basket. The building services team vacuums once per month and does not wash the floors. The gym has great equipment, but runs out of cleaning solution to use after using the equipment. I think you get the gist. Then building management is, well, ineffective, but "ineffective" might be a compliment.

Worth the Price

I live at the Foundry because it is the closest apartment complex to Notre Dame. This is the only reason to choose this overpriced place.

Apartment is nice, but the staff is slow with certain things you ask