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The Orion Apartments

29 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

3.6 (16 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,325 - $1,950

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    525 - 650 sq ft

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  • Unit 0409
    price $1,500
    square feet 525
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  • Unit 0606
    price $1,575
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  • Unit 1504
    price $1,650
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 16
  • Unit 1006
    price $1,599
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 17
  • Unit 1206
    price $1,599
    square feet 525
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F $1,725 – $1,950
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    price $1,950
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1 Bed 1 Bath 525 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
D $1,325 – $1,524
1 Bed 1 Bath 525 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
3 Available units
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  • Unit 0301
    price $1,325
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0401
    price $1,399
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0701
    price $1,475
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
B $1,325 – $1,650
1 Bed 1 Bath 525 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
6 Available units
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Unit Details
  • Unit 0503
    price $1,450
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1405
    price $1,450
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0805
    price $1,499
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1605
    price $1,650
    square feet 525
    availibility May 28
  • Unit 0305
    price $1,500
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 12
  • Unit 1105
    price $1,550
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 18

C $1,375
1 Bed 1 Bath 525 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 0511
    price $1,375
    square feet 525
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A $1,499 – $1,650
1 Bed 1 Bath 525 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
8 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1106
    price $1,499
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0408
    price $1,499
    square feet 525
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0506
    price Call for Rent
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0409
    price $1,500
    square feet 525
    availibility May 26
  • Unit 0606
    price $1,575
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 3
  • Unit 1504
    price $1,650
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 16
  • Unit 1006
    price $1,599
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 17
  • Unit 1206
    price $1,599
    square feet 525
    availibility Jun 19

E Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 525 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
F $1,725 – $1,950
2 Beds 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft $500 Deposit
3 Available units
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  • Unit 1212
    price $1,725
    square feet 650
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  • Unit 1512
    price $1,799
    square feet 650
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  • Unit 0612
    price $1,950
    square feet 650
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  • Monthly Utilities & Services
  • Valet Trash
    $25
  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $44
  • Holding Fee
    $250
  • Dogs Allowed
  • No fees required
  • Cats Allowed
  • No fees required
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  • Storage - Large
    $90/mo
  • Storage - Small
    $25/mo
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    $50/mo

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Lease Options

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  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Built in 1979
  • 168 units/16 stories

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About The Orion Apartments

Located in the heart of Tacoma, WA's Stadium District, Orion is a renovated high-rise community with panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, Wright Park, and the desirable New Tacoma city lights. Enjoy living in New Tacoma, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and local parks nearby. Orion also offers convenient access to Tacoma Link Light Rail and Interstates 705 and 5. Our community offers modern 1 and 2-bedroom apartments in Tacoma, WA, that are sure to impress. Appreciate the elegant touches in your home, such as wood-look plank flooring and expansive views of the Tacoma, Washington skyline. Please bring your pets along and keep them looking fresh with the pet wash station. Make Orion your new home. Schedule a tour of our apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA, today.

The Orion Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98402 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Pet Waste Stations
  • Fully-equipped Kitchen
  • Game Room
  • Ranked #1 Most Walkable Neighborhood - Walk Score
  • Reserved Garage Parking in Secured Building
  • Outdoor Patios & Grill Station
  • Yoga Studio
  • Pet Wash Station
  • 24-Hour Clothes Care Center
  • 24-Hour Security Patrol
  • Conference Center
  • Controlled Access Bicycle Storage with Work Bench
  • Fitness Facility
  • 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes and Penthouses
  • 24-Hour On-site Emergency Maintenance
  • Outdoor Bocce Ball Area
  • Wood-look Plank Flooring

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  • Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
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Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Recycling

Business Center

Grill

Conference Rooms

Property Services

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Pet Play Area
  • Pet Washing Station

Shared Community

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Conference Rooms

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Gameroom
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Tub/Shower

  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Views
  • Patio
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Pet Play Area
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Conference Rooms
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Gameroom
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Pet Waste Stations
  • Fully-equipped Kitchen
  • Game Room
  • Ranked #1 Most Walkable Neighborhood - Walk Score
  • Reserved Garage Parking in Secured Building
  • Outdoor Patios & Grill Station
  • Yoga Studio
  • Pet Wash Station
  • 24-Hour Clothes Care Center
  • 24-Hour Security Patrol
  • Conference Center
  • Controlled Access Bicycle Storage with Work Bench
  • Fitness Facility
  • 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes and Penthouses
  • 24-Hour On-site Emergency Maintenance
  • Outdoor Bocce Ball Area
  • Wood-look Plank Flooring
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Views
  • Patio
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Dog Fee $0
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

As one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Tacoma wrapped around a stunning historic high school, the Stadium District features lush hills, Victorian architecture, and stunning views of the bay. Stand on the sidewalk along North Stadium Way between the Washington State Historical Society building and the landmark Stadium High School and gaze out over the water. Then glance down -- the Stadium Bowl offers fantastic views of Commencement Bay and Puget Sound and is considered one of the best high school football stadiums in the country (you may have trouble focusing on the game, the view is so amazing).

The Stadium District is near Downtown Tacoma and is considered a business district. Here, you'll discover a variety of restaurants and shops, grocery stores and banks, coffee shops and corner bakeries. The district hosts several festivals and events, such as the Dickens Holiday Festival in December.

Learn more about living in Stadium District 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UW Tacoma
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Tacoma Community College
Drive: 12 min 4.8 mi
Clover Park Technical College
Drive: 16 min 8.6 mi
The Orion Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.6 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near University of Puget Sound and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Edna Travis Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Attendance Zone
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Attendance Zone
Stadium High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
Attendance Zone
Annie Wright Schools
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
604 Students
Nearby
Gospel Outreach Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-10
Nearby
First Presbyterian Church School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
246 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 Tacoma include Stadium District, located 0.2 mile from The Orion Apartments. The Orion Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 23.0 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Stadium District
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
S 4Th
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Tacoma General
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Old City Hall
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
6Th Ave
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
South Tacoma Station
Drive: 10 min 5.9 mi
Lakewood Station
Drive: 15 min 9.9 mi
Puyallup Station
Drive: 18 min 10.0 mi
Sumner Station
Drive: 22 min 12.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 37 min 23.0 mi
Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Minimal Transit
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Transit Score®
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Bikeable
56
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Orion Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Stadium Center
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
817 Division Retail
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
6th & Sprague Retail Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Orion Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Foss Waterway Seaport
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Ruston Way Park
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Tacoma Nature Center
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
The Orion Apartments has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Seymour Botanical Conservatory, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Foss Waterway Seaport.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
St. Francis Community Hospital
Drive: 18 min 10.4 mi
St. Clare Hospital
Drive: 16 min 10.7 mi
The Orion Apartments has 3 hospitals within 10.7 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McChord Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 12.1 mi
Camp Murray Washington
Drive: 22 min 14.3 mi
Fort Lewis
Drive: 37 min 19.5 mi
The Orion Apartments has 3 military bases within 19.5 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 12.1 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
 
 

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12/6/23
All bad

Literally the only positive is the view. Apartments are very small and no storage. Plumbing does not drain. Fire alarms don't alarm on all floors. laundry room consistently has more than half out of order. Others are left full of clothes. Hallways are littered with garbage bags for "valet" trash service that never picks up. Noisy! You will hear ever little thing. cars will get broken into often on the street. No control of who still has fob access, so lots of crime and unauthorized access. BBQ are common area only available during business hours. mailroom/mailbox break ins and no police reports filed or reported. Do not waste your sanity or money. management will be of no help

Property Manager at The Orion Apartments, Responded To This Review

We appreciate all feedback, however, yours is concerning to hear. We value our residents and want them to have a 5-star experience during their time here, so it is disappointing to hear you feel this way. Please reach out to us directly when you can so we can take care of these claims properly. Thank you and we hope to speak with you soon.

1/3/23
Drugs everywhere in building

Extremely unsafe! Do not rent here. People smoking meth in the stairwell, cars stolen and broken into several times a week. Management knows and does nothing. Homeless camped across street. Fentanyl left in hallways. Unsafe!!!!

7/28/21
Find somewhere else to live

I lived in this apartment for one year. The views are beautiful. I apologize it goes downhill from here. It is an unsafe area, definite gang activity. Cars are broken in. There is also a MHMR across the street. You will hear people yelling at the top of their lungs at night and parking is sparse, tickets are given frequently. You will have to pay for $150 for parking. I was placed on waiting list and was happy when I altered my schedule so that I did not arrive home after dark. We had to be moved due to dampness that I knew caused mold because I was sick for months prior. You will need to take your clothes to the laundry because people leave their clothes in the washroom all day. They placed a sign forbidding you to take their clothes out of the washers and dryers, despite them mildewing while you wait. The electric is allocated, which is not explained in the lease. You will pay based on the number of people in your home, so there is no way to reduce your energy costs. Problem is it an old building and the windows need to be upgraded. You will be cold during the winter (inside) despite the unit constantly coming on to combat the cold coming in from the outside. The apartments have no air conditioning. You will need to buy a portable ac. The walls are thin, almost weekly we heard neighbors fighting and slamming doors. The homes are very small for the price. Despite not smoking weed, you will receive frequent warnings. You will be nickeled and dimed on monthly electric and utility fees and there is an additional mandatory trash pickup fee (little bucket only). The trash room on both floors was always disgusting as trash piled up. When you leave, pay for professional cleaning and carpet cleaning (despite only one room being carpeted). You are agreeing to this in your lease. They do not have to provide you with pictures of what they deem as dirty. You will have to pay their cost for getting the home sanitized and ready for the next attendant. Also, despite the moratorium, your final move in cost will be automatically sent to a bill collector. The elevators (2) are very slow and one usually ran due to ppl reserving the elevator to move in and out. This was the case until I moved out and was told that this was no longer an option. Save yourself time and rent somewhere else

3/11/21
Perfect place to live!

We've been here for almost a year and we couldn't be happier. They have never left us waiting when small issues happen. Living in the city can have their challenges, but the staff and their security has always gone above and beyond to keep our building safe! The pandemic has really taken a toll on many businesses but this building has once again gone above and beyond to keep us safe, healthy and protected with their mandatory rules, constant mask wearing and sanitary practices. Many people forget that apartment buildings sometimes have no control over tenants that can cause issues, noises, floods or any other situation but since living here I've never had another staff resolve any of those issues as fast as this staff. I love their little community holiday contests and other activities they have done to keep us connected. Before covid I was told by the neighbors they would put on community parties so we could all get to know each other, I'm looking forward to those times when we are safely able to do so. As in any city, parking can be hectic but We've managed to make it work. We are hoping to take advantage of their garage parking once we are financially able too. The utilities have never been unreasonably priced. Our valet trash is affordable and very convenient! We are really looking forward to taking advantage of their upcoming storage units they will have available for us. Recently they even went to all the apartments and made sure we all had up to date thermostats and faucets to keep up with energy efficiency and water saving. They also checked our sprinklers and fire detectors! We are really looking forward to keeping our penthouse a home for a good while. We love it here and we love how everything is ran. Our family feels safe and happy at The Orion! Thank you! I want to add you get very affordable place with million dollar views!

12/18/20
Terrible Management

Hallways always smell of trash, laundry room never works / broken, thin walls so you hear everything, the elevator prioritizes the top floors, and management will not work with you if you’ve had vehicle vandalism multiple times over 4 months after they failed to get you on a list for a parking spot. I requested a parking spot in August after two incidents and was put on waitlist. 4 months later in November, my vehicle is vandalized again. They said my name was never on the list. Refuse to change or help after my vehicle is hit for a FOURTH time because “I wasn’t here when you initially requested, so we can’t do anything about it.” You’re paying for the view here, that’s it, and they know it so minimal effort here by Team Orion.

3/24/20
The worst.

Do not move into this complex. It is not well maintained. The laundry room is always disgusting and half of the machines are out out of order. They over charge for what you receive. Upon move out you will find yourself with a hefty bill even when you leave the apartment in great condition.

10/26/19
Nicest building in the area

Management is amazing and the rent is almost equal to what old, outdated apartments in the area go for. Everything is modern and the building is well taken care of. The area is safe, quiet and clean. If you do your research you'll see it's a great area and an amazing building.

8/14/19
Great Management, Amazing Views,

I have lived at the Orion managed by Allied for the last year and have just renewed my lease for a second year. This has been one of the best overall experiences with a property I have had so far. All of our maintenance requests were fulfilled very quickly. Our refrigerator stopped working and they installed a new one faster than I have had previous properties even respond to my requests. I have always felt very safe here as it takes several scan ins to use amenities, access inside the building and so on. Parking has never been a problem except when there are any large events in the city. Everyone is really friendly here, all of the Orion organized barbecue and ice cream socials cultivate a great community. and we have gotten along so well with management. I use the gym every day as well as the theater room. When I have many guests over they always love the Lounge. Issues I have had: Occasionally an elevator is reserved for someone's move in day which puts the second elevator in as the only in service to all floors. This can be a slight annoyance if you are on the upper floors. Laundry facility washers sometimes break down and are not fixed for a long time. I would like to not this is not the Orion's fault as they put in the requests to have them fixed. On certain days it can be difficult to get a washer.

5/8/19
Prime location

The Orion is definitely a place of character! I have absolutely loved my last 11 months here. Great place for 20 somethings, management and neighbors all extremely friendly. The views are beautiful and you can’t beat the location. Highly recommend for singles and younger people.

7/25/18
Horrible apparent building

Wore apartment building ever. Always doing construction! Turned back multiple packages because they were in my wives maiden name. Turned back a express mail package that had important documents they have effected us tremendously from not receiving them. We lost 8,000 dollars because of failing to receive my mail. Always smell funny like weed and BO. The workers in the front office are horrible. I've been double billed multiple times. Someone started a fire in there apartment five floors above mine and there was water damage due to the fire system. They made me change apartments and pay extra or I was going to get evicted and tried to make me use my home owners insurance for the damages. These people are absolutely horrible. Can't wait to move!!!!!! WARNING DO NOT RENT FROM THIS BUILDING ?? ??

2/15/18
Prisoner in my home

This by far has been the worst experience I have ever had renting an apartment. I will make it perfectly clear all the good points before I go in on them. Maintenance is very prompt in responding to calls and front office is friendly. The staff is the best part of this place. Also nice enough fitness center as well as laundry facility hangout area. See I can definitely see the good in things. Now down to business, when I first moved in i thought this was a nice unit. Very small but for the price and being downtown I thought i was getting a deal. Like super small almost dorm room small. The appliances are mini like the oven can't fit a whole pizza in it. T Its the area that is awesome so many cool restaurants and breweries and other things to do. The building itself is decrepit and slowly falling apart. There was a fire after my second week here which in turn set off all the sprinklers and caused massive water damage to the building. They had to gut all the walls of the hallways to try and drain out all the wet filling and eliminate whatever mold was building because of it. From that point on constant construction, banging hammers and drills all throughout the day and the apartments are hollow so you hear everyone and they here you. I literally walk down the halls and can hear every word of conversation from any unit because of the acoustics and cheap doors. I have complained so many times for so many things like the fact that the bathroom has exposed pipes that drip green slime whenever you take a hot shower. They said it was the copper dripping and thats normal. Ive had this same stuff drip on things and stain them permamnently it looks like slider from ghostbusters. Also we hear banging and bouncing balls at night in units above me then when i complain to front office I'm told the unit is empty. Take that however you like. They started putting appears on doors of empty units so i don't know if they have homeless people trying to live in the empty units that slip out before the office opens in the mornings.Elevator goes down all the time, halls smell of trash and valet system is ridiculous you basically take it out yourself and are forced to pay them for it. Cupboards fall off hinges, doors feel like they can be broken by a small child, no lock on bedroom doors. Often times the garage has been blocked in by workers and have no access to my own vehicle to get in and out while paying $150 for parking.

2/2/18
New Resident, Nov 2017

Originally posted approximately January 10, 2018. Re-Posted January 31. 2018. There have been two significant events in the short time of my residency. I'll briefly share them here, and update this review in all places where its posted when the financial pieces are resolved to my satisfaction. . . . In the first, my rental unit was not available according to the advertised date of availability. For me, this meant retaining a moving truck longer than intended, retaining a storage room that I hadn't intended at all, and, basically, moving my household twice. When I requested of the Leasing Office to be recompensated for those unforseen extra expenses, I was refused. . . . In the second event, I experienced rain and wind in my apartment. Yes, you read that correctly, and technically there are three events, not two, since this occurred twice - in November and December. When I requested of the Leasing Office to be recompensated in the electric bill for the outdoorsy feel inside of my apartment, and for unknowingly heating the outdoors since my arrival at the property, I was again refused. Other Complaints Marijuana smoke is almost a constant in this non-smoking building (which has been on fire in the not too distant past because of, yes, a smoker). This means that a contact high is a regular thing. It's inescapable, even within one's own unit. Consider what this means for a person on medication, for a child...... . . . There's also an interesting-to-questionable online billing system which earmarks all payable and remitted monies as "Rent" - whether rent, third-party utilities, or valet trash. . . . Aesthetically, the place is coming together (being renovated), but for my money, I expect customer-centric business practices as well. . . . For probably a month, I've been waiting for the Allied Residential Property Manager's resolution and financial recompensation. I was really hoping that I'd finally signed on with an integral rental operation, that I could de-stress, that I wouldn't have to bring to the attention of Code Enforcement (again) - believe me, I've been through so much with boldly violating landlords! . . . These folks could suddenly surprise me and change my mind - but as of this moment, after what I've been through with them so far, I couldn't in good conscious recommend The Orion, because integrity matters to me, and I assume it matters to you too.

2/1/18
New Resident, Nov 2017

Posted approximately Jan 10, 2018: There have been a two significant events in the short time of my residency. I'll briefly share them here, and update this review in all places where its posted when the financial pieces are resolved to my satisfaction. . . . In the first, my rental unit was not available according to the advertised date of availability. For me, this meant retaining a moving truck longer than intended, retaining a storage room that I hadn't intended at all, and, basically, moving my household twice. When I requested of the Leasing Office to be recompensated for those unforseen extra expenses, I was refused. . . . In the second event, I experienced rain and wind in my apartment. Yes, you read that correctly, and technically there are three events, not two, since this occurred twice - in November and December. When I requested of the Leasing Office to be recompensated in the electric bill for the outdoorsy feel inside of my apartment, and for unknowingly heating the outdoors since my arrival at the property, I was again refused. Other Complaints Marijuana smoke is almost a constant in this non-smoking building (which has been on fire in the not too distant past because of, yes, a smoker). This means that a contact high is a regular thing. It's inescapable, even within one's own unit. Consider what this means for a person on medication, for a child...... . . . There's also an interesting-to-questionable online billing system which earmarks all payable and remitted monies as "Rent" - whether rent, third-party utilities, or valet trash. . . . Aesthetically, the place is coming together (being renovated), but for my money, I expect customer-centric business practices as well. . . . For probably a month, I've been waiting for the Allied Residential Property Manager's resolution and financial recompensation. I was really hoping that I'd finally signed on with an integral rental operation, that I could de-stress, that I wouldn't have to bring to the attention of Code Enforcement (again) - believe me, I've been through so much with boldly violating landlords! . . . These folks could suddenly surprise me and change my mind - but as of this moment, after what I've been through with them so far, I couldn't in good conscious recommend The Orion, because integrity matters to me, and I assume it matters to you too.

5/1/17
Cannot Recommend

I have lived in the Orion (formerly Commencement Terrace) for over 3 years. I can say that the building is definitely 10 times better then it was for the first year that I was here. Pros: The maintenance staff is on point! I put in very few requests, but they are quick friendly and helpful. The new laundry facility is nice. The gym is alright. Nikki in the office is amazing! I’m glad that she has been there. Cons: In the three years I have lived here they have gone through 6 property managers at least. Management is completely inconsistent with their policies. In the time I was told that would not accept dogs, I have seen plenty of new dogs in the building, new puppies, new older dogs etc. I highly doubt that they are all service animals. That is just one example of them going one direction and then abandoning it for something else. The newly renovated commons area turns in to a giant loud party 2~3 nights a week. So if you live on the second floor, water side, good luck with the noise. Their “trash valet” system is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever encountered. And some days the whole hallway smells of old food / garbage smell, plus they only do pick up on Sunday-Thursday. And I got a knock on my door for my garbage can because it was out and empty, funny story I was literally just bringing my trash out to put in said can. In 3 years, the elevators are seemingly constantly broken. Even after they are updated, on a windy day, one of the elevators will be broken. Or one is commonly locked off for construction crews. Construction. The renovated units, are cheaply put together. I have been in a few of the penthouse units on the 16th floor…just not that great. Square footage of the units is not that great for the price point. Even with the waterside view. They would say that its competitive. I know this neighborhood…it is not competitive for what you get. Parking is a nightmare, especially with the newly built Rhein House. The office spams your text message feed with “promotions”. Including a like us on Facebook and win a $100 grocery card. In summary, what they want to charge to rent a unit I will say that you can get more bang for your buck amenities wise just down the street at The Metropolitan. Or you find a plethora of places in the neighborhood that are less expensive or offer more square footage. I would have to say for what they want to charge, they do not offer enough.

5/23/16
Disgusting Building

Homeless live outside the building in cars. Walking at night is dangerous. Neighborhood is not very safe. Interior has obnoxious amateur painting with circles. Elevator is constantly down. I live on the 14 floor and it's really difficult to load things up and carry things down. Overcrowd occurs often in elevators. The renovated apartments really do look nice. But everything else makes me hate this place.

4/12/16
Highly Recommend!

I have lived here for the last 6 months and it's been great! I love my view, location is perfect and the staff are outstanding!

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