Gates of McLean
1510 Spring Gate Drive, McLean, VA 22102
703-442-0000  save favorite
AVERAGE RATING
recommended by:
56%

overall rating:
2.6
2.5
2.48 Parking:
2.6
2.58 Maintenance:
2.5
2.5 Construction:
2.7
2.7 Noise:
3.3
3.28 Grounds:
3.2
3.23 Safety:
2.3
2.33 Office Staff:
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Overall, a decent place to live

From: ajbuchan
Date posted: 5/19/2009
Years at this apartment: 2008 - 2009
User Response is available. 2 responses
 
I rented a 2BR/2BA on the first floor via Craigslist. There are lots of people who rent here - I know people who own several units and rent them out. I was very happy in my time here. If you prefer being close to work over being within walking distance of bars you will like it here.
PROS:
-Fairly Quiet
-Very nice neighbors, although people generally keep to themselves
-No bug problems and they will spray if you need it
-Cheap rent ($1700/mo for 2BR/2BA)
-Very close to work if you work in McLean (BAH, Capitol One, SAIC, BearingPoint, etc)
-W/D in unit
CONS:
-Parking can be tricky if you have 2 cars since you get one reserved spot. It usually is only an issue after 7PM and on weekends. You can purchase a garage spot for $250/mo or so.
-Nearest metro is 3 miles away, although you can take a bus. They are building a new metro station but it won't be finished for a while
-Construction in the area for the metro and hotlanes won't be done until 2013 or so
-Nothing to do in McLean for a young professional. But you can be in DC or Arlington in less than 20 minutes.

Recommended: YES
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
Parking:
2 of 5
Maintenance:
4 of 5
Construction: 4 of 5
Noise:
4 of 5
Grounds: 4 of 5
Safety: 4 of 5
Office Staff:
4 of 5
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User Responses

From: thegdlife Date: 05/19/2009
Same person as 4/06/09?
From: ajbuchan Date: 05/19/2009
No, sorry for the confusion with the title - but I am a different person.
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