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Montoya

57 Montoya Circle, Branford, CT 06405
(51 Reviews)
$1,695 - $2,956/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

1 Bed, 1 Bath

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1 Bed, 1.5 Baths

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2 Bedrooms

2 Beds, 1 Bath

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2 Beds, 2.5 Baths

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Studio

Studio, 1 Bath

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Community epIQ Grade

D
D

Renter Ratings

C

Review Ratings

Noise

2.0

Grounds

3.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

3.0

Neighborhood

4.0

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Review Count

D

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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Montoya Reviews

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anonymous

Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2023

4/18/2023

Resident since 2003

I have seen this apartment complex go down over the years. Ive been through four official office managers, one in which was about of a drug bust with a whole row of apartments. No installation in the walls, you will have to fix a lotā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2019

    10/23/2019

    Things work fast here. My application was approved in maybe 15 minutes. The appliances, carpet and bathroom were all brand new when I moved in. My apartment is more like a condo style which gives me the privacy I was looking for but also theā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2019

      7/30/2019

      We lived in this community since 2017 and it's the best in the area. Apartments are in great condition and has an excellent facility. A lot space to park for residents and visitors. Very recommended.ā€¦Ā See More >
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        anonymous

        Resident ā€¢ 2019

        7/25/2019

        I absolutely enjoy living at Montoya. The leasing staff was always ready to help me from the moment I walked into the office. Maintenance crews have always been quick to respond when I call for issues, which are not many. I have lived here forā€¦Ā See More >
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          xxx87

          Resident ā€¢ 2019

          4/22/2019

          Believe the bad reviews and stay away!! The worst apartments I've ever lived in, hands down. For the price, they're atrocious. I can't believe the low quality of this place. There is no counter space in the kitchen and the bathroom has zero storage ofā€¦Ā See More >
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2016

            12/19/2016

            I currently live here in Montoya, and it's not so great. First off, as others have pointed out, the units are poorly insulated. It costs a fortune to heat/cool our place. Our electric and gas bills are through the roof, literally. Don't take anything atā€¦Ā See More >
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              anonymous

              Resident ā€¢ 2015

              9/12/2015

              We moved from a very large, noisy, busy community and we have come to really enjoy the cozyness and the peace and quiet I get here. There is a good mix of families and professionals here so I feel comfortable as a mom living here.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                Danny1993

                Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2015

                3/14/2015

                My name is -------- and I currently live here along with my partner . Let me just start by saying this place is horrible. Well HORRIBLE . I've never lived somewhere where the people are so disorganized , rude , don't do their job andā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2015

                  3/11/2015

                  Branford is really a nice town. I moved here for work and really enjoy the beach here. There aren't many apartment options in the town that I'm aware of but I found this place by chance online. My apartment is quiet and in generalā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    prospective ā€¢ Visited 2014

                    11/6/2014

                    Visited this place and the its is nice. I have not decided where I'm going to rent as my job is up in the air but I would keep this place in mind. The lady who showed me the apartment was very friendly.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 2014

                      9/29/2014

                      Sold my home and needed something temporary till I move out of state around January. Very set back, quiet community in Branford. I'm happy to have stumbled upon this place on Craigslist. I had seen some not so nice apartments and was going to giveā€¦Ā See More >
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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2014

                        8/18/2014

                        I moved into Montoya apartments in late January with a little bit of trepidation, the main reason for this is because montoya apartments would not let me see the inside of my apartment until after I signed the lease agreement. When I first allowed toā€¦Ā See More >
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                          ajohnson555

                          Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2014

                          7/2/2014

                          One- walls are paper thin Two-dryers and washers stink Three- My AC is shot and they won't fix it, say its appropriate to live in 76 degree weather on 95 degree day. Four- Payed 350 dollars for my electricity bill, they won't even compensate halfā€¦Ā See More >
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                            anonymous

                            Resident ā€¢ 2014

                            6/20/2014

                            Just moved out of a small studio in New Haven and my one bedroom here feels like a palace!!! Definitely get more for your money in Branford. I have really come to enjoys the town and the people. The person I rented from was veryā€¦Ā See More >
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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2014

                              5/22/2014

                              Pros- Great location in Branford, right off Route 1 with convenience stores, restaurants, and the town center. 1 minute from 95 which is great for commute into New Haven, and seems to be a safe town even though its close to the city. Apartments areā€¦Ā See More >
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                                branford.ct.resident

                                Resident ā€¢ 2013

                                12/26/2013

                                STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!! The walls are way too thin. I can hear my neighbor screaming at her child all day long; and my other neighbor keeps coming over to complain that she can hear my son tapping and she cannot sleepā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  pebbles282

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2013

                                  5/17/2013

                                  I lived at Montoya for 4 years and for the most part loved it. Things were fixed quickly, maybe not the right way, but fixed. I thought the staff were nice and never had a problem until I moved out. This is the only reasonā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    anonymous

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                                    3/7/2013

                                    Anything is what you make of it and that is what I said to myself when I was looking for an apartment. I knew my price range was not going to give my extra luxury but I wanted something clean and close to everything. Iā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      anonymous

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2012

                                      11/29/2012

                                      Obviously management is writing the good reviews (some of them even have the pictures they use on their adds, the revolving rental people never seem to smart) I have lived here for about 2 years and none of my neighbors or me like this place.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2012

                                        10/26/2012

                                        I m in a small one bedroom which is surely enough space for must me. The property is one of the nicest communities I have lived in, and I have traveled a lot for work. I just needed something for 6 months and something affordable.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2012

                                          10/9/2012

                                          LOCATION!LOCATION!LOCATION! I wanted to be close to the beach, shopping and work and my apartment here offers me all of that. My apartment looked great the day I saw it and I loved decorating it. I am very happy I stumbled across the website andā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2012

                                            9/8/2012

                                            Space and affordability was key for my husband and I when we rented here 6 months ago. We are doing construction on our house so we only intend to live here for another 6 months but overall we are fairly happy here. The space isā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                                              8/31/2012

                                              I have lived here a little over a year and plan to continue to rent here. Living close to 95 and the beach was on my top list of MUST HAVES when I moved to Branford. The rent is cheap and the location is theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2012

                                                7/26/2012

                                                Decent size apartment for the price and it is close to my work. I have lived here for almost 2 years and will continue till i buy a house. my apartment is carpeted and my family and i like that about these apartments. we haveā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                                                  3/23/2012

                                                  Stay Away! These people are crooks!

                                                  These people are crooks! I was evicted because I was a few weeks behind on my rent, but was going to be able to pay it off, they didn't care. After I was evicted they had the nerve to send me to collections for rentā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Laundry Connections in Unit
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
                                                    • Laundry in Units
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Deposit: Required. Rent: Required. Restrictions: Breed restrictions apply.
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                                                    Questions & Answers (1)

                                                    Anonymous
                                                    Asked on: 03/19/2018
                                                    Q:Ā Can you hear your neighbors?

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                                                    Based on 51 number of votes by renters, Montoya is currently rated 3 out of 5 stars.
                                                    Montoya is rated 3/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered below average. The grounds are starting to look neglected and require attention.
                                                    Montoya is rated 3/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered below average. The maintenance team is often slow to respond and does not always fully resolve issues.
                                                    Montoya is rated 2/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Montoya 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.
                                                    Montoya is rated 4/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered good. The complex is located in a generally safe and desirable neighborhood with good access to local attractions and services.
                                                    Montoya 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.
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Deposit: Required
                                                    Rent: Required
                                                    Restrictions: Breed restrictions apply.
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Deposit: Required
                                                    Rent: Required
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths
                                                    2 Beds, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths
                                                    Studio, 1 Bath

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                                                    Montoya is an apartment in Branford in zip code 06405. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2.5 Baths, and is for rent for $2,956. Nearby cities include East Haven, New Haven, Guilford, West Haven, and Old Saybrook.

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