As Rents Rise in Odenton, Fort Meade Builds on Base
Fort Meade officials broke ground on a new privately developed apartment complex. The project will target junior enlisted service members who have been priced out of apartments nearby.
As Fort Meade has seen its population grow, it also has seen an increasing number of service members living further away from the installation gates. Young service members in particular have found themselves priced out of housing nearby and now commute from as much as 30 minutes away, Army officials said. The installation is now addressing that problem with the construction of Reece Crossings, a new garden-style apartment complex on base. It is the first-ever privately built apartment project designed specifically for junior enlisted service members. Officials broke ground on the complex during a ceremony Wednesday at Fort Meade. Picerne Military Housing hopes to deliver the first set of apartments this year. There will be 416 two-…
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6:33 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Jeff you are not understanding the housing allowance of $1,380. This is not in addition to the on post new 2 BR apts rent of $1,296.. It will cover the cost of rent and including all utilities, cable television, high speed Internet, parking and renters' insurance. That is a huge benefit to the soldier's monthly budget. I am a 23 year active duty Army spouse. When living in an area with higher … more ›