Ballena Village Apartments

1375 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501
510-865-2225 save favorite

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recommended by:
46%

overall rating:

2.6

3.1

Parking:

2.8

Maintenance:

2.7

Construction:

2.9

Noise:

3.2

Grounds:

2.8

Safety:

2.7

Office Staff:

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11/09/2011

There is theft here

2.0

I have lived here for a little over a year and I had 3 bad experiences. First, my birthday package was left on my door step and when i got home it was missing. Second, the 4 tires and rims ... more

07/13/2011

I hate the office manager!!!

3.0

I lived at Ballena Village for 12 months. Initially things were okay however the neighbors complain ALOT. In my opinion the building was poorly constructed and the walls are paper thin so even playing music on the weekend causes an ... more

06/13/2011

Was great, now only okay

YES

3.0

I have lived here for almost three years and am glad we are being transfered back East. When we first moved in, I really enjoyed the apartment. Grounds were well kept, people were friendly, etc. It started to go down ... more

01/26/2011

My review on Ballena

YES

4.0

Its a wonderful place to spend your holidays. Its very beautiful place.

11/21/2010

Don't believe the negative reviews

YES

5.0

I've learned that people are quick only to write negative reviews and complain but rarely take the time to write a positive review. I'm so glad I did not go by the negative reviews. The leasing staff are so helpful ... more

07/15/2010

good apartment

YES

4.0

11/09/2009

IT STARTED OUT NICE,AND HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE.

1.0

10/12/2009

I've seen worse

YES

5.0

09/29/2009

not recommended at all

2.0

08/30/2009

Long on Promises, Short on Delivery

3.0

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Ballena Village Apartments is an apartment community located in Alameda , CA . The following apartment communities are located nearby: Point Alameda Apartments ( 0.0 miles), Surfside Apartments ( 0.2 miles), and Bay View ( 0.2 miles).

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05/22/2009	almost 12 months of pure hell	NO	1.0
04/02/2009	Delicious Breezes	YES	5.0
03/23/2009	Don't - for you and your lovers	NO	1.0
12/26/2008	Great Place	YES	5.0
11/10/2008	sauna never worked since I moved (for 3years)	NO	3.0
03/27/2008	Know your right's	NO	2.0
03/06/2008	Military beware!	NO	3.0
01/20/2008	I see I'm not the only one who wants to move	NO	2.0
09/20/2007	Don't be fooled! Stay far, far away!	NO	1.0
09/14/2007	Overpriced for what you get; bad location, you can do better elsewhere	NO	2.0
07/10/2007	So-so	YES	3.0
06/24/2007	WORST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE	NO	3.0
05/28/2007	I liked this place until our neighbor from hell moved in upstairs	NO	3.0
05/23/2007	DO NOT RENT IN THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX OR FROM THE MGT COMPANY	NO	1.0
04/14/2007	Not everybody feels the same	YES	5.0
04/09/2007	They will never return your deposit and try to rip you off	NO	1.0
04/07/2007	You can rent at a somewhat run-down place for less elsewhere	NO	2.0
02/28/2007	Horrible Horrible Horrible	NO	1.0
02/26/2007	I like it!	YES	4.0
02/24/2007	no title	YES	3.0
01/19/2007	Nightmare	NO	1.0
01/15/2007	overall, would not recommend	NO	2.0
01/12/2007	Great place to call Home !!!	YES	5.0
01/08/2007	no title	YES	5.0
01/04/2007	no title	NO	1.0
01/02/2007	DO NOT RENT	NO	1.0
11/26/2006	Some good, some bad, but rent always increases!	NO	2.0
10/18/2006	best place in Alameda	YES	5.0
10/09/2006	no title	YES	5.0
09/12/2006	What's wrong with Edna?	YES	4.0
09/07/2006	Now they pay more	YES	4.0
08/10/2006	Worst place I ever lived	NO	1.0
08/09/2006	Beautiful grounds, friendly/professional admin staff	YES	4.0
07/13/2006	They should offer a discount	NO	2.0
06/25/2006	Poor Sport	YES	4.0
06/06/2006	Rent Increases	NO	3.0
05/19/2006	HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW?	YES	4.0
03/24/2006	Can't wait to leave.	NO	2.0
03/22/2006	Down Hill	NO	3.0
03/18/2006	Good, comfortable, living 2003-2006	YES	4.0
03/17/2006	Ballena has problems	NO	1.0
02/23/2006	Water Streams are green yuck	NO	1.0
02/17/2006	no title	NO	1.0
10/25/2005	It is not what is seems(a luxury apartment???)	NO	2.0
10/11/2005	Needs work	NO	2.0
09/23/2005	worse every year	NO	2.0
09/12/2005	Be aware!!!	NO	2.0
08/06/2005	An overall good experience.	YES	3.0
08/06/2005	Mediocre experience overall	NO	2.0
07/14/2005	Unsafe/Lack of security	NO	1.0
04/05/2005	Good Place To Live	YES	3.0
04/03/2005	Went from high-end place in the 90's to slum hole ridden w/crime!	NO	1.0
03/30/2005	Don't be fooled by the illusion	NO	1.0
03/04/2005	no title	NO	3.0
02/12/2005	DONT BE FOOLED!	NO	2.0
01/25/2005	Not too bad	YES	3.0
08/24/2004	Just Moved In and Love My Apartment	YES	4.0
08/11/2004	Very bad experience	NO	1.0
06/26/2004	Honest Review	YES	4.0
04/19/2004	Other	NO	2.0
04/18/2004	Manager	NO	3.0
04/10/2004	Elevator problems	NO	3.0
03/15/2004	Look Elsewhere.	NO	1.0
03/05/2004	BEWARE! of special low rates, has a catch!	NO	3.0
02/27/2004	Raising Rent	NO	2.0
07/21/2003	a honest review...look at other options	NO	1.0
06/10/2003	Run by Shifty Salespeople	NO	2.0
05/27/2003	Nightmare!	NO	1.0
05/15/2003	FAVORITE PLACE I´VE EVER LIVED!	YES	5.0
04/28/2003	Great Experience	YES	4.0
04/28/2003	best apartment in alameda	YES	4.0
03/24/2003	TERRIBLE - CERTAINLY NOT LUXERY	NO	2.0
01/07/2003	Wonderful Experience	YES	4.0
01/07/2003	Beautiful, timely, helpful	YES	4.0
12/31/2002	Many, many problems	NO	2.0
12/19/2002	My mothers basement was better.	NO	1.0
11/19/2002	HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT!!! DON´T MOVE HERE	NO	3.0
10/04/2002	Beginning to improve.	NO	2.0
10/03/2002	Rusty Water, Worst TV Cable, Bad Management etc.	NO	1.0
07/25/2002	I regret living there.	NO	2.0
03/08/2002	Perhaps it was just another time...another place...	YES	4.0
02/19/2002	Not great	NO	2.0
07/11/2001	Not Worth the Price	NO	3.0

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