The Hive Iowa Apartments, iowa-city-ia

I had such a great experience moving into my apartment! Aubrey and Ava were both incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful throughout the move-in process. They made everything feel easy and comfortable, and I really appreciated how welcoming they were from the very beginning. I’m so happy with my new apartment and grateful to have had such a positive move-in experience!

I’ve had a great experience living here! The staff is friendly and helpful, and any questions or concerns I’ve had have been addressed quickly. The community is in a convenient location, close to campus, and overall it’s been a comfortable place to live. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an apartment!

I love all of the different study spaces throughout the entire complex, whether its on your own residential floor or out in the common area. There is so much to do here, play pool, go to the gym, ping pong, hot tub, it can be easy to not leave. I love that there is in unit wash and dry and you have garbage disposal on each floor!

Dear Hive Management, I’m reaching out anonymously on behalf of two long-term Hive residents who are preparing to continue living at the Hive for another year. We have genuinely enjoyed living here and have made a significant effort to become part of the community, particularly through the friendships and relationships we’ve built with other residents. That said, we wanted to reach out with a somewhat unconventional request regarding resident retention. We are already making a significant financial commitment by choosing to remain at the Hive despite the increasing cost of living here. As returning residents, we would love to see some type of meaningful loyalty incentive offered to residents who continue renewing year after year. We understand that a three-month rent-free period may be unrealistic, but we would appreciate consideration for something comparable, such as a substantial renewal discount, rent credit, upgraded room, waived fees, or another meaningful retention incentive. We would also love to discuss the possibility of a room upgrade. If there is a larger layout available—particularly one of the larger rooms with the island/common-area configuration—we would be extremely interested in being moved into that type of space while maintaining a reasonable renewal rate. We understand that pricing and availability may make this complicated, but we would appreciate being considered if an opportunity becomes available. Additionally, we have a suggestion regarding outdoor space. One of the things we value most about living at the Hive is the courtyard and the community that exists around it. We have made many friendships through spending time there, but the limited access hours make it difficult for residents to enjoy the space as much as they otherwise could. We would love to see whether there is any possibility of creating additional resident-accessible outdoor space, such as balconies, terraces, extended courtyard access, or another designated area. If balconies were ever considered for future renovations, we would absolutely be interested in being part of that conversation. Finally, we would like to raise something small but important about room furnishings. Having two residents in a room does not necessarily mean we need less common space than residents in a larger group. A larger couch or more functional shared living area would make a significant difference in how comfortable the apartment feels. We would love to know whether upgraded furniture or a larger couch could be an option for renewing residents. We realize some of these requests may not be possible, and we are not expecting every suggestion to be granted. We simply wanted to reach out because we genuinely like living at the Hive and are interested in continuing to do so. We believe rewarding returning residents is a great way to encourage long-term leases and strengthen the community that makes the Hive worth choosing in the first place. If management is open to discussing renewal incentives, room upgrades, furniture upgrades, or future outdoor-space improvements, we would be very interested in hearing what options might be available. Thank you for considering it, and thank you for continuing to make the Hive a place residents want to stay. Best, Two Very Loyal Hive Residents

Loud all of the time. Parties going on almost every night in the courtyard during the week and weekends. Quiet hours are never enforced. If you’re a student who values their education do not live here. Terrible internet. Amenities don’t work. Sauna doesn’t work. Unreliable leasing office staff. All of this for an insanely high price. Plus insanely high parking passes. Not worth it to live here in any way. Find a much cheaper and better working apartment for your student that is closer to campus.