Frequently Asked Questions
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Your rental payment will include your base rental amount. Trash is $7 per month, and water/sewer is billed back to the resident based on usage. Residents are responsible for setting up electricity through Ameren, gas through Spire, and cable/internet on their own.
There is a $50 non-refundable application fee per applicant. There is an administrative fee of $250 per apartment. Anyone over 18 in the apartment is required to apply.
The income requirement is three times the monthly rental amount of your base rent. We will need to verify your income. The documentation will depend on your employment status. Our screening is done through a third-party screening company. They look at the criminal background history, credit history, and rental history of all applicants.
Yes, renters’ insurance is required before you move in at the property. You can either go through our preferred insurance company, Foxen, or use your own third-party insurance. We do have requirements for the insurance policy. These requirements will be sent to you prior to move-in.
At Kirkwood Bluffs, we do a criminal background check and credit check on all applicants at the property. Applicants will be approved or denied through our third-party screening company that links with our property management software. There are times when we will accept conditional approval. Please contact the leasing office for more information.
Yes, but you must sign a lease agreement with a guarantor if you do not meet the monthly income requirement. Guarantors are required to make 4 times the monthly rental amount at Kirkwood Bluffs. Please contact the leasing office for more information.
Once someone applies, expect 3-5 business days on the approval of the rental application.
We offer 3-to-12-month lease terms. Your leasing professional can go over the available lease terms and pricing.
This information is covered in the lease agreement. Per the lease, we require a 60-day notice to vacate in writing. The termination fee is two times the monthly rent. Please keep in mind that you are still responsible for your rental payments and utilities until the 60 days are up. Please contact the leasing office for more details.