Rollingwood Apartments
2664 Briarberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35226
205-823-7453  WEBSITE save favorite
AVERAGE RATING
recommended by:
62%

overall rating:
3.6
3.0
3.0 Parking:
3.7
3.73 Maintenance:
3.5
3.45 Construction:
3.8
3.82 Noise:
3.7
3.73 Grounds:
4.0
4.0 Safety:
3.8
3.82 Office Staff:
< | >

From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 12/6/2008
Years at this apartment: 2008 - 2008
 
Although I haven't had any problems with the office staff I can say that the ONE maintenance man who appears to work everyday is absolutely true! It takes a while before he gets around to the problem. I don't understand having one person be responsible for maintenance on a complex of this size. Especially with the complex being an older one and requiring more maintenance from time to time.

Also its NOT worth the rent. The apartments are nice, but overpriced! I guess you're paying to say that you live in what's considered "Vestavia!" And the water bill is massive and the electrical bill is high because (I'm assuming) it takes so long for the unit to heat or cool my townhouse! I've lived in a TH before and had an air/heating unit both upstairs and downstairs, here it's just one and its usually hot upstairs in the summer and cold during the winter causing the unit to run constantly.

One of the things that I noticed after moving in was that there's very limited cabinet space!! I have dishes in a box on my kitchen floor because there isn't enough room for the pots and pans. This is something to pay attention to if you're considering moving and you have a lot of dishes (really you don't even need to have a lot...the space isn't enough for over two pots and two pans!)

Also, the rooms aren't that big! Don't move in the 2 bed TH with a roommate because the bedrooms aren't spacious at all! In addition, I've experiend a bug problem! Big outside bugs (the hug outdoor roaches) have been IN my apartment and scared the living ---- outta me! I don't know how they are getting in but they do! I've also seen several other little weird unidentified bugs creeping around causing me to keep bug spray handy (which I absolutely despise the smell).

However, I can say that the area where I live is quiet and I don't feel like I'm in harms way. While the parking lot isn't very well lit and I'm always cautious of my surroundings no matter where I am, I still don't feel like I'm surrounded by criminals.

If the place was cheaper I would be a little less critical of some things but $774 for a 2 bed TH with what I've described above just isn't worth it when there are better deals out there with better maintenance and more space.

Recommended: NO
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
Parking:
3 of 5
Maintenance:
3 of 5
Construction: 3 of 5
Noise:
3 of 5
Grounds: 3 of 5
Safety: 3 of 5
Office Staff:
3 of 5
I'm the author!
Lived here?


Your thoughts? Post a response to this review.
Display my response: with my username anonymously
Responses appear below reviews and one response per user is permitted.
   Free estimates on moving trucks      Find apartment share/roommates
What's New On OH MY APARTMENT

   Unique Apartment Pets: Guinea Pigs - Nov 11
   Apartment Romance: How to Date Your Neighbor - Nov 11
   Recommended Renters Insurance Features for Atlanta Renters - Nov 11
   What Information Does a Standard Rental Application Require? - Nov 11
   Loft Apartments Explained - Nov 11
   10 Things Smart Renters Know About Apartment Hunting
   How to Break Your Lease Legally



Up to: Rollingwood Apartments
          Birmingham apartments

Disclaimer: No attempt has been made to verify or assure the accuracy of the claims made by the author of this opinion or responses. You must judge the truthfulness of any review and accept responsibility for your use of this information.

tracking gif