Hillcrest Apartments
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Hillcrest Apartments

26970 Hayward Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
(38 Reviews)
$2,500 - $3,613/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

1 Bed, 1 Bath

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2 Bedrooms

2 Beds, 2 Baths

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3 Bedrooms

3 Beds, 2 Baths

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Community epIQ Grade

D-
D-

Renter Ratings

D

Review Ratings

Noise

3.0

Grounds

1.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

2.0

Survey Ratings

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Review Count

C-

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

1

Managerā€™s Review Engagement

F

Percentage of reviews responded to

0.00%

Managerā€™s Review Reply Time

F

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Hillcrest Apartments Reviews

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anonymous

Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2024

2/22/2024

Extremely Dissatisfactory Experience - One-Star Review

I regret to say that my experience with the community has been exceptionally disappointing, warranting a one-star review. The management, particularly Sylvia Aguilar, has demonstrated a lack of professionalism and helpfulness. My interactions with the leasing office were marred by unhelpful staff and a manager,ā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2022

    7/16/2022

    Infested with ants

    This place is absolutely infested with ants, in fact it's the worst ant infestation I've ever seen in my life. The manager, Harold, lied to us saying it was a recent problem in the past month. Then I find a Google review from 8 monthsā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2020

      12/5/2020

      Don't move here if you're black. They charge black Residents more money and will give you a apt that isn't remodeled. I was actually told this by a white resident they are charging white ppl less money. Charging black ppl more money. My neighbor isā€¦Ā See More >
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        Jacqueline_G466

        Resident ā€¢ 2019

        7/2/2019

        Hey can you sublet in the appartments that have 3 bedrooms. There are so many kids tha are doing that can you do that is that in the lease ? I am concerned cause I have just rented a room from some girls that haveā€¦Ā See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2017

          6/20/2017

          Been here 7 years. Building us old and in s constant state of repair. Bedrooms are on the stairwell, noise all night. New "charges", fees, and rules added every year. New rules, that invade privacy and impede on quiet enjoyment, added to lease illegally. Justā€¦Ā See More >
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            denarci

            Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

            3/17/2017

            If you want a horrible living experience then live here! The apartments are like match boxes, the parking is horrible when you can get a park and they keep your deposit when you leave. They have office hours posted but usually close before the timeā€¦Ā See More >
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              Bayviper510

              Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2016

              12/23/2016

              The views are amazing. Best apartments in The East bay by far. Why live on the flat lands when you can live all the way up. Great managers and ground keepers but the gym is outdated and should be updated. Overall 7 out of 5ā€¦Ā See More >
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                anonymous

                prospective ā€¢ Visited 2013

                7/25/2013

                DO NOT MOVE. ERICA IS A TERRIBLE "MANAGER". ------, RATCHET, and UNPROFESSIONAL. Where do I start with the long list of reasons why you should not move here. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT MOVE HERE. Did I say don't move here? DON'T MOVE HERE. Started all with putting downā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2009

                  2/6/2009

                  management is awful, they are rude and disrespectful,might seem not big of a deal but they make the whole residency unpleasent.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2009

                    1/17/2009

                    All of these things about management are correct. I moved in because I loved Carol and she has since gone and every time I try to talk to Katherine I get blocked out and when I ask who the owners are or who their bossesā€¦Ā See More >
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                      davidskim

                      Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2008

                      10/14/2008

                      Been here almost 3 years now. The apartment is nice with a fireplace, in home washer/dryer and good sized balconys. Management is fair. The area feels very safe and the hiking trails around the area are great. It's a pretty quiet place as well. Maintenanceā€¦Ā See More >
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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2008

                        9/18/2008

                        I find it so unfortunate that the owners have chosen such poor community managers. My first lease here was nice and since then things have gone down hill. I'm sure that I'm just repeating whats already been said, but Katherine (manager) is all strawberries andā€¦Ā See More >
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                          anonymous

                          Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2008

                          6/30/2008

                          The managers really make the whole stay here very unpleasant. One manager is very rude and gets mad at you for asking her to do her job. If you break anything, I suggest paying off the maintenance people because the managers will charge you fiveā€¦Ā See More >
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                            anonymous

                            Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                            1/2/2008

                            I have lived here for just shy of 6 months. The best one word discription I can apply to the apartment is "comfortable." Realistically, no place is perfect but the good outweighs the bad by a considerable margin. Pluses: Spacious. The smallest 1 bedroom is 816ā€¦Ā See More >
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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2007

                              11/29/2007

                              We wanted to express our appreciations to you for your choice of manager. Both of us think that you could not have made a better one! Katherine is everything that a renter could want in a manager. She was always accessible, always helpful, but mostā€¦Ā See More >
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                                anonymous

                                Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2007

                                11/10/2007

                                I moved in this apartment complex in April Of 2005. Since there is new Management I've had nothing but "BAD EXPERIENCE". The new manager (Katherine) is Horribe. She's very unfriendly, & all of a sudden she keeps finding a way to add on monthly fee's.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2007

                                  7/24/2007

                                  My husband and I have lived here for 3yrs. the first 2 were great but all of a sudde a new manager ( katherine )comes in and we have all these unexpected fees. Charging us for things that we were allowed to do when weā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    drawomen

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2007

                                    5/11/2007

                                    After reading these reviews, I am a little confused. Everything other people wrote was on how bad it is to live here. I have nothing but nice things to say about Hillcrest and managment. I am a resident, living in a oneā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      anonymous

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2007

                                      3/26/2008

                                      This place seems nice from the outside, but the management is AWFUL!!! I know apartment complexes aren't the greatest, but this place is the worst I've ever lived in. I have lived here for almost a year and still haven't gotten things inā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2007

                                        1/24/2007

                                        This place shows a lack of respect for the tenents, puts a maintenance notice the night before and maintenance enters the apartment the next morning. Did not ask if the tennant wants to be present. I believe they broke the law by not giving aā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2003 - 2006

                                          11/27/2006

                                          Management is extremely difficult to deal with. Catherine, in the office, will easily lie to your face and will try to influence other employees to do the same. We have a nice view and like the maintenance staff but feel very under appreciatedā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2006

                                            9/2/2006

                                            This Apartment claims that it is luxury living. There is nothing luxury about it, they associate the word luxury so that they charge more for rent. <br><br>This place is rundown and has been in constant repair for the last 2 years, For 2 years youā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2006

                                              6/27/2006

                                              I've been here almost a year now and my stay hasn't been the greatest, but I know it's not too bad. Overall the apartment is good with all of its amenities. However when it comes to things that need to be repaired... you may needā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2006

                                                3/24/2006

                                                Rent is high. Had a rent hike after one year.<br><br>Kitchen cabinate space and counter is minimal.<br><br>This Apartment Complex is in constant repair. Severe rain damage. They are fixing rain damage one building at a time. I've been listening to the noise of hammering for aā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2000 - 2005

                                                  10/1/2005

                                                  The ever-changing management does not respect California Law and frequently enters apartments at will and without notice in non-emergency situations. They even enter when the tenant expressly denies access. When confronted about this, they produce falsified notices signed under the penalty of perjury. <br><br>Law suitā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
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                                                    Pets
                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Deposit: Required. Rent: Required
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                                                    Questions & Answers (2)

                                                    Jacqueline_G466
                                                    Asked on: 07/02/2019
                                                    Q:Ā CAn I sublet my appartment ??????????
                                                    Anonymous
                                                    Asked on: 03/19/2018
                                                    Q:Ā Are there surveillance cameras on site?

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                                                    Based on 38 number of votes by renters, Hillcrest Apartments is currently rated 2.8 out of 5 stars.
                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is rated 3/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered below average. The noise level is often disruptive and affects quality of life.
                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is rated 2/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered poor. The complex is located in a very undesirable and unsafe neighborhood with limited or no access to local attractions and services.
                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Deposit: Required
                                                    Rent: Required
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    3 Beds, 2 Baths

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                                                    Hillcrest Apartments is an apartment in Hayward in zip code 94542. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $3,613. Nearby cities include Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Union City, San Leandro, and Newark.

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