I've almost exclusively heard horror stories about Lion's Gate. In fact, I've hear almost exclusively horror stories about literally every single place I've looked into, save Toftrees, which I am not as interested in as I'd like because I don't care for golf or woodsy places. Vairo seemed good, but then I looked closer and was kind of scared at what I saw, especially with people noting that lenders lowballed them on predicted heating/etc. costs, and I was told heating estimates under 50% of what I thought the average for the area was. Nittany Gardens I didn't have a good phone call with. I really liked University Terrace so far, and Fair Mount Apts. seems to have good locations.
What are thoughts on good 1br places? I've got a little cash to play with, but I'd prefer to stay under 1200/mo including heat/power, and I love the idea of having a fitness center and tennis courts.