Village Square West Apartments

The apartment had mold several times, drains got clogged up several times, i had water pouring from the ceiling due to broken pipes, heat and air conditioning never worked even though they had people come out to “fix it”. Tow trucks took our car twice, even though parking is “free” and then when i moved out, they charged me for the month after i moved out and now i have to wait until next week for some manager to come back to the office and see that they took $1400 out of my account for the month of February even though my lease ended on Jan 31st and i moved out before January ended. Also a cemetery behind the building is not a good location. I heard many funerals and a lot of crying coming from that place. Overall it was very stressful living here. Even for the low price, there were too many problems. Also, i want my money back.

and I loved it! It was close to my work, not crazy expensive, and near a lot of great places to eat and drink (microbrewery basically across the street). Whenever I needed something apartment related I just contacted the office and Collins came out to fix whatever. He was always pleasant, speedy, and efficient. Before the online system was implemented I often stopped by the office to drop off various things. Front desk staff were great. Often spent longer than intended just chatting with Renee, Daiana, and Walter. Afterwards I still stopped by occasionally just to check in or when I was too lazy to type up a request. Though I never really had a problem that required a higher power I would mention that Jorge is also great. I figure the fact that I never had a problem that needed him is probably a kudos to him maintaining things :D. I guess I will include a negative so people don't think I am writing from a review farm. I lived in the very back of the apartment complex so there were 8 speed bumps on the way back there. I didn't mind because it also meant I never had a problem parking and didn't have as many cars/people passing by but if you don't like speed bumps you might want to live closer to the front if you can.

Cheap rent, good size units for the area and close to Metro. BUT - some, if not most, units not renovated since the 80's, so don't expect quality. Limited parking, especially for units near complex entrance and guests. No elevators. Management is polite, but uninformed and unhelpful. Non-smokers and sensitive noses beware: smoking is permitted and smoke/cooking odors spread to entire building. Complex laundry is EXPENSIVE.

I would have rated this place another 2 extra stars, if the management office we a bit more honest!... The apartments are very old, nothing works right, but for the money you would pay in North Bethesda, I guess it is fine (except the roaches)! As you move out, prepare to pay at lest double your security deposit, as they make up the silliest charges ever: Seal floors(al thought everything is carpet), triple utility bill, carpet stain on the cheapest, plastic carpets possible. In other words, you should renovate the apartment before you move out! Clearly all money are spent on a fancy office! Great way to end a relationship! I will not recommend this place to a single person ever, even if I have to take them live home with me!