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Ballston Place

901 N Pollard St, Arlington, VA 22203

4.4 (23 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,450 - $2,595

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    600 - 1,457 sq ft

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Ballston Place sits in the heart of the Ballston neighborhood in Arlington, VA and boasts 383 units. This pet friendly building is a walker's paradise, with a walk score of 93, and is situated blocks from both the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro stations. The building features a large outdoor pool, courtyard with grilling stations and a fire pit, clubroom with a kitchen and billiards table, fitness center, a large indoor parking garage, 24 hour concierge and package receiving, business conference center and indoor bike storage. Ballston Place has one, two and three bedroom apartments. Apartments feature spacious living areas and bedrooms, lots of natural light, walk-in and customized closets, full size washer and dryers in-unit, open concept living and dining room spaces and hardwood flooring and balconies in select units.

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Pricing & Floor Plans

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1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom $2,450 – $2,595
1 Bed 1 Bath 600 – 780 Sq Ft
8 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0418
    price $2,495
    square feet 718
    availibility May 30
  • Unit 0817
    price $2,505
    square feet 770
    availibility Jun 22
  • Unit 0118
    price $2,465
    square feet 718
    availibility Jun 23
  • Unit 1008
    price $2,450
    square feet 600
    availibility Jun 24
  • Unit 0216
    price $2,450
    square feet 722
    availibility Aug 2
  • Unit 0311
    price $2,520
    square feet 844
    availibility Aug 6
  • Unit 0715
    price $2,550
    square feet 722
    availibility Aug 12
  • Unit 1410
    price $2,595
    square feet 780
    availibility Aug 19

1 Bedroom with Den, 1.5 Bath Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1,006 Sq Ft
Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 – 1,148 Sq Ft
Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 2 Baths
3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,457 Sq Ft
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom $2,450 – $2,595
1 Bed 1 Bath 600 – 780 Sq Ft
8 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0418
    price $2,495
    square feet 718
    availibility May 30
  • Unit 0817
    price $2,505
    square feet 770
    availibility Jun 22
  • Unit 0118
    price $2,465
    square feet 718
    availibility Jun 23
  • Unit 1008
    price $2,450
    square feet 600
    availibility Jun 24
  • Unit 0216
    price $2,450
    square feet 722
    availibility Aug 2
  • Unit 0311
    price $2,520
    square feet 844
    availibility Aug 6
  • Unit 0715
    price $2,550
    square feet 722
    availibility Aug 12
  • Unit 1410
    price $2,595
    square feet 780
    availibility Aug 19

1 Bedroom with Den, 1.5 Bath Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1,006 Sq Ft
Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 – 1,148 Sq Ft
Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 2 Baths
3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Call for Rent Not Available
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,457 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Amenity Fee
    $500
  • Application Fee
    $50
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $50
  • One time Fee
    $500
  • Pet deposit
    $0
  • Restrictions:
    Breed
  • Comments:
    2 Pet max per home. Fee per pet. Rent per pet per month.
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $50
  • One time Fee
    $500
  • Pet deposit
    $0
  • Comments:
    2 Pet max per home. Fee per pet. Rent per pet per month.
  • Parking
  • Garage
    Cars: 1st parking space is $100/month. Each additional space is $150/month Motorcycles: 1st parking space is $25/month. Each additional space is $50/month
    $100 - $150/mo

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Lease Options

  • 12

Property Information

  • Built in 2001
  • 383 units/24 stories

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1BR, 1BA - 775 SF
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About Ballston Place

Ballston Place sits in the heart of the Ballston neighborhood in Arlington, VA and boasts 383 units. This pet friendly building is a walker's paradise, with a walk score of 93, and is situated blocks from both the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro stations. The building features a large outdoor pool, courtyard with grilling stations and a fire pit, clubroom with a kitchen and billiards table, fitness center, a large indoor parking garage, 24 hour concierge and package receiving, business conference center and indoor bike storage. Ballston Place has one, two and three bedroom apartments. Apartments feature spacious living areas and bedrooms, lots of natural light, walk-in and customized closets, full size washer and dryers in-unit, open concept living and dining room spaces and hardwood flooring and balconies in select units.

Ballston Place is an apartment community located in Arlington County and the 22203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Arlington County Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Large Closets
  • Library
  • Luxury Bosch Appliances
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stainless Steel Appliances in select homes
  • Carpeting
  • Retail On Site
  • Storage On Site
  • 24-Hour Cutting Edge Business Center
  • 24-Hour Resident Concierge
  • Air Conditioner
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • View
  • Amazon Hub Lockers
  • Ceramic tiled baths with oversized soaking tubs
  • 24-Hour State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
  • Controlled access building w/ visitor call system
  • Split-Level Cascading Pool
  • Bike Racks
  • Blocks from Two Orange Line Metro Stops
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Flexible Lease Terms
  • Full Size Washer and Dryer Included
  • Steps to Dining, Shopping and Nightlife

Contact

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  • Saturday, 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Concierge

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Recycling

Business Center

Property Services

  • Package Service
  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site ATM
  • On-Site Retail
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Guest Apartment
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Conference Rooms
  • Corporate Suites

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Student Features

  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Study Lounge
  • Walk To Campus

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Trash Compactor
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Gas Range

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Family Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Sunroom
  • Crown Molding
  • Bay Window
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness
Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site ATM
  • On-Site Retail
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Guest Apartment
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Conference Rooms
  • Corporate Suites
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Study Lounge
  • Walk To Campus
  • Wood Flooring
  • Large Closets
  • Library
  • Luxury Bosch Appliances
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stainless Steel Appliances in select homes
  • Carpeting
  • Retail On Site
  • Storage On Site
  • 24-Hour Cutting Edge Business Center
  • 24-Hour Resident Concierge
  • Air Conditioner
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • View
  • Amazon Hub Lockers
  • Ceramic tiled baths with oversized soaking tubs
  • 24-Hour State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
  • Controlled access building w/ visitor call system
  • Split-Level Cascading Pool
  • Bike Racks
  • Blocks from Two Orange Line Metro Stops
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Flexible Lease Terms
  • Full Size Washer and Dryer Included
  • Steps to Dining, Shopping and Nightlife
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Trash Compactor
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Gas Range
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Family Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Sunroom
  • Crown Molding
  • Bay Window
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Garage Parking $100 - $150
Cat Rent $50
Dog Rent $50
One-Time
Cat Fee $500
Dog Fee $500
Office Hours
Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
202-914-5419
Neighborhood

DC-area commuters love Arlington’s Ballston/Virginia Square community for its close proximity to Washington and its relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. The rental market ranges from charming single-family homes on tree-lined suburban streets to high-rise apartments and condos in the thick of Arlington’s urban action, attracting a healthy mix of residents to the area.

While the neighborhood is mostly residential, the area between Fairfax Drive and Wilson Boulevard is packed with office buildings, shops, and restaurants; this is also where you’ll find the popular Wellburn Square Freshfarm Market, a local favorite for fresh produce, as well as the stylish Ballston Common Mall.

Most of the streets in the area are fairly quiet, giving folks the ability to get around on foot or by bicycle. The community provides easy access to Interstate 66, which will get you into DC within minutes; multiple Metro stops in the neighborhood also help make commuting a breeze.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
George Mason Univ., Arlington
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Marymount University
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Georgetown University
Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
GWU, Mount Vernon
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Ballston Place is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from George Mason Univ., Arlington. It is also near Marymount University and Georgetown University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Innovation Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
470 Students
Nearby
Swanson Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
936 Students
Attendance Zone
Washington Liberty High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,715 Students
Attendance Zone
Full Circle Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
Nearby
Khadijah Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
398 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Arlington include Virginia Square-Gmu, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, located 0.2 mile from Ballston Place. Ballston Place is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 5.6 miles or 13 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 22.2 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Virginia Square-Gmu, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Ballston-Mu, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Court House, Orange,Silver Line Center Platform
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Crystal City
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
4
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
L'enfant
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Union Station
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
Washington Union Station
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Drive: 13 min 5.6 mi
Washington Dulles International
Drive: 36 min 22.2 mi
Walker's Paradise
93
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
74
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
86
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Ballston Place.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ballston Quarter (Ballston Common Mall)
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Hyde Park Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Buckingham Center
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Ballston Place has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
David M. Brown Planetarium
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Cherry Valley Park
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Bluemont Junction Park
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Lubber Run Park
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Ballston Beaver Pond Park
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Ballston Place has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including David M. Brown Planetarium, Ballston Beaver Pond Park, and Cherry Valley Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Capital Hospice
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Virginia Hospital Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Dominion Hospital
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Ballston Place has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Capital Hospice which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Myer
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Ballston Place is 2.6 miles and a 7 minute drive from Fort Myer.
 
 

Property Ratings at Ballston Place

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4.4 Blended Score

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4/22/25
Nightmare Experience- Do Not Move Here

I am a 4 year resident of the building and have lived in multiple units here. The apartment we are in on the second floor has been an absolute nightmare. We have had at least 8 separate floods and SO many plumbing/sewage issues. This week alone our apartment flooded 4 times from both the hot water heater and AC units. The issues are never resolved and our belongings continue to be damaged by water. Clearly some of the units in this building are uninhabitable and need to be gutted/fixed up, with multiple residents having similar issues. They also do not disclose that they rent out apartments on different floors as airbnbs, so you could potentially have new people every week as your "neighbors".

10/28/24
DO NOT RENT here. ABNB & noise control are a major issue

They have multiple properties here, rented out as ABNB's. These short term rentals don't abide by any rules. Late night NOISE and Safety is a major concern.DO NOT RENT HERE.

4/15/24
No AC. Basically a Motel.

Management keeps AC off until May. It is 85 degrees in my apartment. Also unrented apartments are used as AirBnB so there is a influx of random people in the building.

10/20/22
DONT LIVE HERE

I lived at Ballston Place for 2 years. At the end of our second lease the leasing office contacted us about renewing. They wanted $800 more than what we currently paid and refused to negotiate with us even though we were great tenants. Then, we saw they listed OUR UNIT for only $50 more than what we were currently paying. I contacted the leasing office to ask about this and they said they ha da new "corporate policy" that locked in our renewal rate at the time our lease came up and that they could not offer us the $50 increase, only $800 more or get out. They are literally PENALIZING GOOD TENANTS because of this ridiculous policy. We also had multiple instances of FLOODING while we were there. DO NOT LIVE HERE. They do not care about their tenants, only their bottom line.

Property Manager at Ballston Place, Responded To This Review

Hello! While we appreciate most feedback, we are very concerned about yours. Please give our office a call directly so we can address these matters properly.

10/16/21
Great Property

Our experience with the Ballston Place community and leasing manager Mr. Gatling has been great thus far! Mr. Gaitling is always attentive to our needs and responds to any requests immediately. We would highly recommend this community and the Akelius company.

Property Manager at Ballston Place, Responded To This Review

We're happy to hear you had an awesome time with us at Ballston Place! Thanks for sharing your experience.

9/18/21
Shout out to Wardell for amazing customer service

I landed on Ballston Place after an exhausting and extensive apt search because the leasing manager Wardell was really great to work with and made the search easier for me. He was flexible and accessible from the start, demonstrated exemplary patience and understanding, and was generally a pleasant individual to work with. I eventually decided that a move was not in the cards for me at the moment, but when I am ready, I'll definitely consider Ballston Place as my top choice and hope to work with Wardell when I do.

Property Manager at Ballston Place, Responded To This Review

That is so amazing to hear ! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with our team at Ballston Place. It's great to know that we continue to provide our customers with everything they need. Have a great day!

5/29/21
Positive first impressions

Colleague referred me to this apartment. I was initially on the fence with applying given the earlier reviews however, the new Leasing Manager Wardell has been an excellent addition to the team. Wardell's friendliness, professionalism and responsiveness made the application and pre-move in process a breeze. I will update this review at the 1 year mark. Move in day observations. Separate loading dock and large service elevator is exceedingly convenient. ISP choices (xfinity, verizon, starry) were great. Unit is fairly large and well maintained. At the moment my only con has been the small gym.

5/14/21
Poor management and build quality

When we first moved the building was owned by a separate property manager. During the transition Akelius lost resident's paperwork so we were required to re-send documents to them. Residents were also recently requested to re-send their renters insurance documentation even though proof of insurance had to be sent when signing a lease. If a resident did not send the proof of insurance, Akelius was going to automatically enroll residents in renters insurance. Over the course of living here we have had four water leaks including one flooding. Maintenance had to come into our unit several times to fix the various issues related to the leaks as they didn't seem to do the job correctly the first time. Maintenance also entered our unit several times without knocking or notifying us that they were going to come or had been in the unit. The AC units in the apartments are incredibly old and the windows leak air so you can spend several hundreds of dollars a month trying to cool your apartment. During this spring management informed residents that the AC could not be turned on until the middle of April even though this had never been an issue in the years prior. When asked why, management indicated they had no idea what AC units were in each apartment as some very old units had to be switched on and slightly newer ones did not. We asked which unit we had and later learned that management blatantly lied to us when they said we had an old unit when a maintenance technician was fixing a leak and was asked what AC unit we had. While the location is good the poor management and build quality of the building should deter a potential resident from living here.

4/14/21
Personable, Professional, and Responsive Leasing Office

Moving across the country is difficult and we've been calling and taking virtual tours at many properties in the DC area. Out of all the properties that we contacted and worked with this one was truly the most responsive. After calling with various questions regarding the property, we started talking with Wardell in the leasing office who was very helpful, professional, and upfront. After seeing the apartment, he was very upfront with the costs and efficient in guiding us through the leasing process. We are now excited to move in!

4/6/21
So far so good

I am so impressed how Gardel made my experience very easy at Ballston Place, he took his time to show me the entire building and explained with details all the process, it was a pleasure to deal with you Gardel, I am excited to move on soon, I definitely will recommend my friends to live here.

2/12/21
So far, so good!

I recently moved into this complex and the process was extremely smooth and positive. Sonny in the leasing office helped me every step of the way and was extremely kind. I have just started living here but so far have had no issues or complaints. I had one work order involving something minor that was fixed a couple of hours after I requested it. So far it has been great and a place I would definitely recommend!

9/5/20
Poor management of community pool

I've lived here for many years and the latest management company, Akelius, leaves a lot to be desired. Like others have said, the pool was opened late this year because of a delayed renovation project. In addition, the pool is opened during pretty limited hours and is not open at all on Mondays or Tuesdays. Management seems to take any excuse to close the pool during scheduled hours. For example, if it rains during the morning, management likely will close the pool for the entire day, even if it doesn't rain at all and is instead sunny during scheduled pool hours. Rents here are not cheap, and it is disappointing for our pool to be closed when neighboring pools are open.

Property Manager at Ballston Place, Responded To This Review

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We did open a week later than the Covid-19 phase 3 guidelines allowed, but we hope the newly renovated pool, courtyard, fire pit and lounge area make up for it! Due to Covid-19, we were not able to secure as many lifeguards on staff as we expected to. We're doing our best to find an additional lifeguard so we are able to remain open late - through the end of September. Stay tuned!

7/11/20
Good property, bad management

Since Akelius took over the building, the property management quality went downhill. They keep raising the rates for existing clients all the time at an insane level. They always come up with unnecessary and very time consuming projects which never end and in the mean time they never focus on the essentials, such as working elevators or a decent gym, etc. e.g. This year pool is not opened because of a renovation project which was planned very poorly. In reality the building is really good but there are other buildings in the neighborhood with better management.

3/4/20
Not what they appear to be

Unorganized leasing office. Sends a lot of nagging emails but do nothing to deal with smokers, trash, or noise. Been here over 2 years and this will be my last. Tired of them ‘losing information’ and reverifying personal info and car info constantly. Go somewhere else

1/21/19
Great property, bad management

This is an excellent building that is extremely convenient to the metro, recreation, and tons of restaurants. Ballston is also going through a renovation that is making the area really attractive to live here. However, since Akelius took over in mid-2018, the management has been sorely lacking. They are inattentive and inconsiderate, arbitrarily raising rates, holding inspections and fire alarms, and suspending services for their tenants with little or no notice. You should strongly consider living in Ballston, but if you are looking at Ballston, there are other buildings that are better run than this one.

10/16/18
Out with the old, in with the bad

I have lived here for awhile, and it used to be great back in the days with Brendan and Sandy. Now Akelius owns the building and it's awful, as they just don't do anything. The online system is down, the package system is bad, the gym equipment is broken now, everyone is just rude at the front desk,... I could go on. It's honestly kind of sad how bad it is. You're 100% better looking elsewhere, there's honestly nothing really great about this place now.

9/1/15
Avalone

best apartment I been in so far The staff is amazing Best location

8/25/15
Excellent Location and Awesome community.

The building is only 3 block from the VA Square Metro stop, (Orange and Silver lines) and only two blocks from the Arlington Central Library, GYM and grocery stories. The neighborhood is quite & clean. There are many small business around that it is impossible to get bored. The building was a great swimming pool and convenient business center. This is really a great place to live. Your are close to Washington D.C, and its monuments and landmarks.

8/9/15
Just moved in and so far...

It's great. No real complaints just yet but I've only been living here for 3 weeks. I will say that when my faucet was leaky they came up and fixed it within the hour. Amenities are top notch with a pool, outdoor sitting areas with grills, club room with a pool table and full kitchen, attached cleaners and drug store, and overall upscale environment. Of course you're paying for it though... Two vehicles will run you 220 a month, 70 for the first 150 for the second. So far it has been nice and I look forward to the rest of my lease.

8/9/15
Avalon Ballston Place

This is an awesome building centrally located in Ballston. It is a quick walk to either the VA Square Metro or Ballston Metro and a quick walk to the soon-to-be renovated Ballston Common Mall. The amenities are nice and the hallways look like a hotel. It is also the tallest building in all of Arlington. Staff is always friendly and neighbors with pets are not an issue.

7/29/15
Comfortable living at a premium price

Avalon Ballston Place has a fantastic staff, but like all apartments around the DC - metro area - the pricing is through the roof.

7/24/15
Great building with a great location

I've now lived in Avalon Ballston Place for about 4 months and have truly enjoyed the experience. The staff is VERY friendly and helpful and I was plesantly surprised at how great they communicate news to the community. I always feel informed of what's going on and appreciate that they send several updates in a single e-mail so that my inbox does not get crowded. I take the metro to work everyday so the location is absolutely perfect! My one complaint is that the parking garage does not do assigned spaces, and a majority of the spaces are TINY. I drive a small, two door car and I still feel uncomfortable parking in most of the spots. I'm always worried that I'll come out to a big scratch on my car with how close we have to park. Other than that - I love the building, location, and staff and would highly recommend them to any of my friends in the Arlington area.

7/24/15
LA transplant finds home in Avalon Ballston Place

Moving across the country was stressful. Finding a new place to live in a city I'd never been to would have been a nightmare... But the first apartment I saw had everything I was looking for. It was close to the metro station (3 min walk), spacious open layout, pool, walk-in closets, and pet friendly (for a future pet owner!) Staff is very professional and polite. My favorite part of living in Ballston Place is the conceirge & mail service. Yes, I know that's weird but it's a wonderful luxury. Especially for someone who likes to shop online!

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