Deer Creek Apartments

The Deer Creek Apartments are situated in a relatively quiet residential neighborhood, yet right up the street is some of the largest employers in Plainsboro including Novo Nordisk and Bristol Myers Squibb. Living here you can walk or catch a bus to many office buildings, and the University Medical Center at Princeton. Across the street from Deer Creek there is a small park with basketball and volleyball courts, plus a playground. Trails behind the property are great for a jog or bike ride. Residents of Deer Creek can shop and dine at the Plainsboro Plaza on Schalks Crossing Road.   A museum, library and elementary school are all steps away.

Pricing

Price, availability and features subject to change.

Deer Creek Apartments Highlights

• Amenities

  - Large Closets

  - Carpeting

  - Dishwasher

  Community

  - Swimming Pool

  - Tennis Courts

  - Pet Friendly

  Special Features

  - Off-leash dog area

  - Preferred employer discounts

  - Some Units have clothes washer/dryer furnished

  Location

  - Walk to a Middlesex County Transit bus stop

  - Next to retail plaza with several restaurants and shops

  - 3 miles to US Highway 1

  - 6.5 miles to an NJ Turnpike entrance

  - Minute to Princeton Forrestal Village and Market Fair

  Features may vary by apartment

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Neighborhood

Review of Deer Creek Apartments

- By Rentals Online Investigators

Highlights

• Quiet Creekside location
• Walkable to retail center with several restaurant choices
• Short bus ride to Princeton Junction Train Station

Room to improve

• Older buildings needing routine repairs

Bottom line

Deer Creek Apartments in Plainsboro, NJ offer basic rental properties for a reasonable price. Some apartments are showing their age and require regular maintenance updates. The neighborhood is tranquil with an expansive wooded area and a park across the street.

Lifestyles:

COST

About Average– rent for a one bedroom apartment here is a bit higher priced than nearby communities but the average price per square foot for two bedrooms tend to cost less. If you own a pet while residing at Deer Creek you might spend a little less here on fees then some other area rentals.

Ask about discounts for certain employers and military.

LOCATION

Private surroundings – tucked alongside the Cranbury Brook greenway, the Deer Creek Apartment Homes present a serene local with park and golf course across the street.

Renters here can walk to the Princeton Meadows shopping center for Thai, Indian or Italian food, bagels, or an Asian market.

Take a few steps around the corner to Plainsboro Road and you can walk to NJ Transit #600 bus to the Princeton Junction Train or many retail centers along US Highway 1.

Tip: Deer Creek is one of only a few communities that offer direct access to the Lenape Trail that passes through the woods to the rear of the grounds.

CONVENIENCES

Mostly central laundry facilities– some apartments may be available with in-home washer and dryers so be sure to ask.

PETS

Pet friendly– residents are permitted to have one dog or cat per home with some restrictions. The pet fees here seem reasonable compared to nearby properties. There is a dog run onsite so you pet can get some exercise outdoors.

LEISURE

Decent activities– a swimming pool, two tennis courts and a sand volleyball court are on the premises of Deer Creek Apartments. If you walk across the street to Morris Davison Park you can play basketball or use the playground. A public golf course is also part of this neighborhood.

REVIEWS

Mixed– many of the reviews for this property were several years old. We sifted through 39 of the most recent ones to digest renter’s attitude about the Deer Creek Apartments. The one resounding theme we uncovered is that the maintenance team was too slow to make repairs.   Several renters stated that the apartments were not energy efficient. Residents tended to appreciate the quiet neighborhood and ample parking.

Both the maintenance and management staff got mixed reviews. While many mentioned a lengthy time to get repairs made, others said their issues were resolved promptly. Comments about the management include: unprofessional, not bad, and helpful.

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