Apartment Ratings | Lakeview at the Bay Ratings and Reviews

Lakeview at the Bay: Good Value for Apartment size (Recommending!)

2009-08-26T17:04:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment was freshly painted and the carpeting seemed cleaned. This gated community is very convenient to everything in Tempe. I have not had any problems with my neighbors and love that it is a pet friendly complex. I would recommend it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: This place is HORRIBLE! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-27T09:52:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is place is horrible. It was dirty when I moved in and when I moved out they charged me to replace the carpet...which was already in horrible condition. The service people do not respond (even to important situations). My roof was leaking (badly) and it took them three times ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Absolutely Awful (Not Recommending)

2009-05-14T12:25:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Please do not be fooled by the well manicured grounds and seemingly friendly staff. This place was one nightmare after another. Upon signing my 12 month lease, I got the keys to my filthy apartment (fridge, stove, bathrooms, toilets and windows had not been cleaned). There was food stuck to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-26T13:58:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is HORRIBLE!!!!! I just moved in a month ago, and I am literally counting the days until the end of my lease. So many things broken when I moved in. The floors and the carpet were filthy. The hot water heater was literally leaking so bad the whole ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: SUCKS BAD!! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-31T12:46:33-06:00

From grossedout101: Where do I even start...This place sucks horribly!! It is over-priced, the management is cold, bitter, and completely rude!! The first impression is great of course, it looks to be beautiful and in a convenient location but that's about the only pro of living there.You pay high-rent for a cheap ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: I am a resident (Recommending!)

2008-05-18T08:27:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Lakeview at the bay for a full year now and personally have not had too many problems how ever i will list the pros and cons which i think are pretty ressonable points to bring up:first, they're near food stores and the gas stations so the location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: DON'T LIVE AT LAKEVIEW AT THE BAY!! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-18T19:20:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first checked out Lakeview, I thought it was a beautiful luxury apartment complex that would be a safe and comfortable place for me to live. Although it is beautiful, I have had so many problems with this place since the day I moved in. The management is ATROCIOUS, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: TRUST ME!! DON'T RENT HERE!!! EXPENSIVE & MANAGEMENT BLOWS! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-12T12:02:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although they have beautiful grounds with a good pool....minus the ducks that fly in....this place has some issues....for one they are expensive, they nickle & dime you where ever possible...laundry facilities...cha ching..party room...cha ching. They've certainly had there share of safety issues too...like rape and killings...yet it's a "gated community." ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Lakeview at the bay sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-12-16T16:04:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live there too. I simply just can't wait for my lease to end and GET THE HELL OUTTA THERE!! This place more than sucks!! those fu**ing mexican guys on mondays and tuesdays landscaping guys they mess up the property more then they try to arrange it, cant wait for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: IF YOU LIKE MURDER, VANDALISM AND POOR MANAGEMENT. THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU!! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-10T15:24:46-06:00

From HASPARNONTIAGO@HOTMAIL.COM: Well, shortly after move in my car was vandalized. Someone carved with a key "f*** you" in the passenger side of my car. I reported this to the extremely unhelpful and rude management and they told me that sometimes people "claim" unconvered spots and they get upset. A few months ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2007-08-20T13:12:01-06:00

From aclaraschumann: I found that the management here was rude, unhelpful and/or not well informed. Maintenance was very slow to respond to calls. I was supposed to have my counters refinished and called no less than 5 times to schedule it, and never got a return call. Upon move out I was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Lovely Place (Recommending!)

2007-08-10T14:09:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here when the tragic murder/suicide took place. I was up and actually heard the shots. It was a terrible thing to happen, but it could have happened anywhere. It wasn't a random criminal wandering onto the property - it was a personal thing.That being said, I am going ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: CREEPY MURDER, BAD MANAGEMENT (Not Recommending)

2007-07-20T17:34:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A double murder/suicide took place outside my building at 4am when an guy waited in the dark for a disapproving friend of his ex-girlfriend. A friend of that girl, completely innocent to the situation, was gunned down as well, then the guy walked about 20 ft. and shot himself. This ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Good Place To Live (Recommending!)

2007-07-16T12:26:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I personally used this review system when initially deciding on an apartment to rent for the year. I no longer live at Lakeview only since I purchased a house or else I would still reside there. Any apt. complex is what you make it depending upon your expectations. Mistakes happen ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: live here at your own risk (Not Recommending)

2007-05-31T15:51:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Lakeview at the Bay from May 2006 to May 2007. The first thing that rubbed me the wrong way is that management screwed up our move in date and did not have our apartment ready by the date that was agreed upon in our lease. Parking is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: No where is perfect, but I love it here! (Recommending!)

2007-03-11T17:11:40-06:00

From joanna2: I have lived here since February of 2003 and have enjoyed the property, staff, and my neighbors! I have had very few problems finding parking, but my neighbors have metioned to me that they somethimes can't find a spot. As far as maintance goes my problems are always fixed with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: not recommended AT ALL (Not Recommending)

2007-03-06T02:32:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: stay away from this apartment complex!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Never recommend to anyone (Not Recommending)

2007-03-02T12:44:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apartment imaginable. The management is awful. They are so stupid and inconsiderate. There was a triple homicide right outside my door and they didn't have enough compassion to let me out of my lease. The manager is a name that I will not say but she ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: disappointing (Not Recommending)

2007-02-25T13:17:25-06:00

From disappointedtennant: I had high expectations for my new apartment due to the amazing sales presentation and the immaculately maintained grounds. Unfortunately, these expectations were dashed when I moved in. The apartment was a disaster as my kitchen sink and my bath tub faucet both needed replaced. Furthermore, the carpet was a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: (Not Recommending)

2007-02-19T13:24:48-06:00

From ljhsdajlsdhfjl.sh: i ve been living at lakeview at the bay for the second year now. i really, really, regreted signing for a second year contract. i am now with my wife thinking about moving very very soon. the place is not only very expensive, but incrinsingly unsafe, with a very disturbing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Been Good to Me (Recommending!)

2007-02-12T17:47:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've live here for a little while and about to move due to my job, but it was good for me. But I have had neighboors with problems. So I guess it is kind of the luck of the draw...and I'll see how the whole check out thing goes... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: They rip you off! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-20T01:48:00-06:00

From katiee86: After reading some of these reviews I was shocked to find that others had similiar problems as me. While living at Lakeview at the Bay, I enjoyed my apartment and the area but had many problems with the parking, as well as problems with my dishwasher and closet doors. Although ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Torino Properties are Extortionists (Not Recommending)

2006-11-10T22:54:55-06:00

From lakeview85283: Just moved out of Lakeview at the bay after living there with my child for 3 years. I received a bill for $876 stating damages that are completely false. Most importantly they have decided that I had a pet and therefore I was charged "unauthorized Pet Fees" along with some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: mixed feelings (Recommending!)

2006-10-24T21:45:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a year and a half. The place is beautiful, the landscaping is immaculate, the apartments are spacious with nice floorplans. The pool is wonderful as are the water features throughout the property. I love my apartment, I just wish it was a two-bedroom on a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: HORRIBLE MAINTENANCE! I did not think it would be a problem, but several things are always broken and they either don't get fixed or take weeks to get fixed. (Not Recommending)

2006-10-15T16:34:37-06:00

From latbs: If you don't think maintenance should be a major concern, think again. I didn't think it would be a problem if their maintenance was slow to respond, but it has been a real issue. We have a gas leak (which they claim is normal, when it is really a big ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: staff are sometimes rude (Recommending!)

2006-09-24T15:36:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is decent, definitely not worth the money, but the location is convenient. The plumbing is poor and the overall quality is average at best. You pay premium for the landscaping. The maintenance staff are not bad. But there is a new person in the office who is either ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Looking for 'respectable neighbors'? Look no more! (Recommending!)

2006-09-09T19:59:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have personally had a great experience all-round with this communities services...honestly. I lived at the Quadrangle village apartments for two years, and for two years I hardly ever got any sleep. In comparision, this place is heaven. Noise? Hardly a peep to complain about...neighbors? Respectable and reasonable in all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Beware of poor management and crime (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T21:12:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While the outward appearances of this complex are pleasing, the staff and management of this complex are lurking underneath the pretty facade. While not a bad place for the college crowd, with weekend parties the norm around the pools, I would be sure to inform everyone that the staff can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: LAST NIGHT... (Not Recommending)

2006-07-12T19:21:07-06:00

From magic32: The fact that half of the complex was blocked off last night w/ yellow police tape should say a little something about this apartment. I have never felt so unsafe before!!! Looks like somebody was killed or murdered......I would NOT recomment anybody to live here...yes, it is very convenient that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Maybe the problem is YOU! (Recommending!)

2006-06-14T14:05:51-06:00

From oogenuineoo: I checked out alot of apartments. Checked out their reviews as well. Everyone complains about the apartments they're at. It seems like the people who complain, are the people who came across a bad situation. Other apartments have cars stolen, break-ins, murders, rapes, blah blah blah.

But most of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Looks can be deceiving, also they have Scorpions - (Not Recommending)

2006-06-08T13:03:53-06:00

From ketel: I lived here for two years, and the staff used to be ok, but the people in charge right now are the biggest joke I have ever seen.. The place only "looks" nice and the only reason I renewed my lease after the first year was the complex was close ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: In response to "Horrible, Terrible, Awful".... (Recommending!)

2006-04-28T12:53:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is funny how people write their reviews based on their experience. This person was upset because they tried to sneak in a pet into their apartment and not pay for it. This is NOT fair to all who follow all of the rules of their lease and are honest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Horrible, terrible awful! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-27T18:33:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff is horrible. They, all the girls that is are very rude. They will not help you out in anyway. I also was charged almost $660 when i moved out for charges the staff made up! Please don't move in here, you will regret it later. Its so pretty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: A nice place to live (Recommending!)

2006-03-23T18:36:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roommate and I have been living at Lakeview for 6 months now and so far we are very happy with it. The staff is wonderful -always cheerful and helpful. Any maintenance or other problems we have brought to their attention they have addressed quickly -sometimes even instantly! The grounds ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: WARNING: STAY AWAY FROM THESE IDIOTS (Not Recommending)

2006-01-10T13:46:21-06:00

From bizlance@yahoo.com: Lakeview apartment overcharged me and ruining my credit with transunion credit. I did not trash the apartment as they claimed.
The charges was excessive and do not make sense. I have not done what the charges they accused me of doing. They have added fake cost to make the charges ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Great Apartment! (Recommending!)

2005-12-10T00:20:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed here more than one and half years. It has beautiful garden and nice facilities.
Above all, it is very quiet and safe(gated with no exception). My one-bed unit was 853 sq.ft. with a washer,a dryer and a huge closet. Management was also great. I loved the place and feel ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: staff sucks (Not Recommending)

2005-10-19T19:57:32-06:00

From virgi8729: I lived here for a year and it is a nice place, beautiful pool but thats about it. The staff is awful, they are really stuck up and never get things done. One time I left my drivers license with them in exchange for a pool key since I my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: GREAT PLACE TO LIVE (Recommending!)

2005-09-24T22:19:36-06:00

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Lakeview at the Bay: heavenly resort (Recommending!)

2005-07-25T01:12:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moving back to Tempe after 8 years in Los Angeles, I checked out every apartment complex in the area. I've never lived in a megaplex like this before, but decided to give it a try. This place was far and away the best of any other property I saw. It ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: you pay for what you get (Not Recommending)

2005-06-28T14:33:36-06:00

From justandy: I lived at Lakeview at the Bay for the past year and overall my experience was alright. The managment is pretty good and the maintainence shows up within a day of your call but there are some down sides to the complex as well. First off the air conditioning bill ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Could be worse (Recommending!)

2005-03-12T13:49:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for most of 2004 (12 month lease) and didn't really have too many problems.
Parking is OK in that you do get a reserved parking spot, but they are small and it can be very difficult to get out of your vehicle if one of the carport ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Don't listen to what they are saying. It is a GREAT place! (Recommending!)

2004-12-27T21:14:55-06:00

From kati4585: This apartment complex has been nothing but good to my boyfriend and I. We have never had a problem with the management, we have actually found them very helpful and considerate. Yes the landscaping is done early sometimes, but what apartment doesn't have that?! Whenever I have had a problem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Nice apartments, but HORRIBLE staff (Not Recommending)

2004-12-26T19:15:08-06:00

From sj1colorado: I lived here for a little under a year and I have to say I agree with most of what everyone is saying. My apartment itself was large and spacious, but the staff was terrible. I had a problem with my dishwasher and after 6 times of coming to my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: This Place is a real pain (Not Recommending)

2004-10-20T18:10:11-06:00

From carlpunkboy@hotmail.com: Well where should I start? About a month ago the maintenance staff entered my apt without any prior permission. When I talked to the assistant manager she assured me that they did call and that I had just not received the call or a voicemail. Real Convenient excuse if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Please dont waste your time here (Not Recommending)

2004-10-11T20:20:25-06:00

From luckyiflanguid: our friend came to visit our new baby and his nicely parked car was hit so hard it went up on the lawn and almost hit our building, this by another tennent who had no insurence and "i no live here no more, no speaka engrish so sowwie"
never got ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Good Times! (Recommending!)

2004-10-02T16:41:59-06:00

From dina4: I've lived here for two years and everybody was right. The old manager was not the nicest but I like the people in the office now that she's gone. It's pretty and they've got all kinds of stuff to do here. The lake is kinda like a pond, but how ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: NOT TOO SHABBY (Recommending!)

2004-07-31T00:00:00-06:00

From DODD: OKAY SO THE LAST MANAGER SUCKED THE NEW ONE IS COOL AND CUTE TOO! THIS PLACE IS GORGEOUS AND HAS MORE PLANTS THAN A FREAKIN' ZOO. WE BARBEQUE EVERY SATURDAY AND KNOW ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS. THE PEOPLE HERE ARE COOL AND ITS NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS THOSE MARK TAYLOR ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: lot of crybabies lived here (Recommending!)

2004-06-20T00:00:00-06:00

From curtm: I am a current resident and not only am i suprised by some of the entirely unfounded negative comments i am SHOCKED at the attack on management.

I have never had a bad run in with anyone in the office. I found everyone to be pleasent and incredibly helpfull. Not only ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: Nicest Place for your money (Recommending!)

2004-06-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has great apartments, landscaping and people who live there. It's alot of fun and the people in the office are really helpful. I would definitally recommend this place to anyone looking to be in tempe ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview at the Bay: The staff is great! (Recommending!)

2004-06-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived there for a year now and love the complex, the landscaping is beautiful and the staff is especially helpful. I would definitely recommend this complex to anyone looking in the Tempe area. ... [click to read full apartment review]