Apartment Ratings | Retreat at Speedway Ratings and Reviews

Retreat at Speedway: overall experience (Recommending!)

2010-01-01T11:49:09-06:00

From siiri.rose@yahoo.com: We have a wonerful time living here. The neighbors are great, they are quiet and kind. The maintence people are wonderful they respond quick, it doesn't take them 3 weeks to respond.The personnels in the office are kind make it fun and are very helpful when we need it the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: (Recommending!)

2009-12-15T08:43:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Retreat at Speedway is a great place to live. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a quiet community with great neighbors. It is conveniently located in Tucson, It is so close to everything. The Retreat at Speedway has everything you need in an apartment complex.Frank ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Excellent Apartment Complex (Recommending!)

2009-12-07T18:24:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife, daughter and myself have lived here for about a year and a half. All the ammenities are beautiful and has a very homey type of feel to it. The Office staff is excellent, the neighbors are great and maintenance team is outstanding. We highly recommend this apartment community ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Great Apartments (Recommending!)

2009-12-03T12:40:57-06:00

From Zulemais: I am a new resident at the Retreat, but have found all the ammenities to be very accessible and great! I havent had any issues with noise, and the complex is always immaculate! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Heinrichs Review (Recommending!)

2009-10-30T15:55:09-06:00

From TCompTeck: 10-30-09 Parking is good for residents, but guests may find it difficult to gain accessable parking. I have NEVER been bothered by excessive noise from residents or from guests!!! The grounds are carefully manicured and on a regular basis. I enjoy the lovely plants and enjoy my walk to my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Relaxing (Recommending!)

2009-10-12T08:58:27-06:00

From csimms87@hotmail.com: I've lived here for a year and 3 months and love it. I can walk to and from my car or walk my dog at night feeling safe. I've never had to worry about noise. If I need to ask a question about anything I know I can ask the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Best Apt I've ever lived at (Recommending!)

2009-09-02T15:37:14-06:00

From jonsie3wishes@yahoo.com: I have lived at the Retreat for 3 years. I have lived in many apts in Tucson and The Retreat is by far the best I have ever lived in. The staff is always very friendly and prompt when I call to attend to any issues I may have. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: good but not problem solvers (Recommending!)

2009-08-11T19:53:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: loved living there but they never did anything about my noisy neighbors.also police were called on an occassion office never did anything about a girl taking out a knif on someone.office would say they give notice but didnt seem they continued there noisy. they have a security guy in one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Rikka #3 (Not Recommending)

2009-07-01T20:24:50-06:00

From skyrikka: Well, staff is always available. There used to be security but haven't seen him around in a long time so probably explains all the people walking around late at night. I get a lot of mail here and staff is pretty good sorting packages out when I go to pick ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Home (Recommending!)

2009-06-22T08:07:43-06:00

From bjorvik.erin@gmail.com: I have loved living here. I feel safe and I love the quiet of this complex. The amenities are great, and I was lucky enough to get a great special on my lease! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: A couple living here for 8 months (Recommending!)

2009-06-08T12:20:55-06:00

From CyCervantes: The retreat at speeway is a very secure, quiet, beutiful place to live. The apartments are very clean. There is never a peace of trash on the floor nore beroken glass.There is never danger here. They have many rules to keep everyone safe.There is everything an apartment complex should have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Retreat At Speedway Tucson AZ (Recommending!)

2009-06-08T07:04:24-06:00

From msheltonaz: Retreat at Speedway is very upscale, and called home by professional and military families alike. The grounds are very well kept and parking is provided. Maintenance is prompt and reliable. Office personnel are friendly and efficient and go out of their way to greet and smile. There are lots of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: COUPLE LIVING HERE FOR 6 MONTHS SO FAR (Recommending!)

2009-05-27T12:51:56-06:00

From rob.yvette@yahoo.com: THE MANAGEMENT AT THE RETREAT IS GREAT. THEY ARE HERE EVERYDAY WITH AN OPEN DOOR POLICY. THE GROUNDS ARE VERY NICE AND UPKEPT, I.E. LANDSCAPING, EXTERMINATOR EVERY WEEK, EVEN IN YOUR OWN APARTMENT IF REQUESTED. MAINTENANCE TECH ON THE GROUNDS EVERY DAY. THE GYM IS GREAT BEING ITS AVAILABLE 24-7. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Rikka's rating (Not Recommending)

2009-05-18T15:00:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: pretty good sized apartments..... maintenace is very nice. a bit pricey but you get a washer and dryer. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2009-05-14T18:22:55-06:00

From catchup22: These apartments have been great for us. We have lived here since the end of Nov.,2008. The grounds are very nice and we love the pool!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: (Recommending!)

2009-05-12T07:02:41-06:00

From W.D.Saville: I have lived here since July of 2002 and am very satisfied with these apartments. The current management has been very professional and helpful in running the complex. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Hmm, Shall I say the best? (Recommending!)

2009-04-27T17:57:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is absolutely NOTHING negative I have to say about The Retreat. It's a beautiful area with great staff and great management. I'm sure every other complex out there could learn a thing or two from the wonderful Retreat! Get there while you can! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Great place!!! (Recommending!)

2009-04-27T12:29:16-06:00

From hccompton@vzw.blackberry.net: After looking all over town for a spacious and affordable place to live and close to work; I thought wouldn't be able to find it. Finally I walked into The Retreat on Speedway and was welcomed, shown around even though they were about to close. The apartment area is spacious ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Very Nice (Recommending!)

2009-04-17T16:07:09-06:00

From fashionqueen286: These apartments are great to live in. The inside is nice with spacious rooms and restrooms. The property is very nice as well. And the staff in the front office are always very friendy. I highly reccommend these apartments to a small family. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: review (Recommending!)

2009-04-15T09:27:53-06:00

From rockinstraw: I have lived at the Retreat for almost 5 years. The staff is courteous and my concerns and apt. problems are addressed in a timely manner. I have no complaints. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Overall (Recommending!)

2009-04-14T14:33:35-06:00

From TusconRenter2: Overall we have enjoyed our stay at the Retreat at Speedway. The apartments are cleaner and newer and the only downside is a lack of visitor parking. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: background check (Recommending!)

2009-04-13T22:41:08-06:00

From missrikarika: before you can move in you must meet the criteria of a clean record which is nice because it filters out a lot of unneccessary crime. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Very Happy (Recommending!)

2009-04-09T14:26:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I think this is a beautiful property. It is very safe. The current management is excellent. All of my concerns have been handled quickly. The staff provides several opportunities for socail interaction with residents. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Confused by horrible reviews (Recommending!)

2009-04-07T19:58:47-06:00

From flyinfinni@gmail.com: Despite all the terrible reviews I am seeing on this site, I have not had a single problem with this complex, outside of having a little trouble parking our second car. We have been here for a little over 5 months and have really enjoyed our time here. We have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Not Recommended (Not Recommending)

2009-04-02T18:57:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had a leak in my 1bd since I moved in. I notified mgmt 4 times requesting repair, it's still not done. The bathroom wall has a hole in it and the wall is falling apart.The leasing agent does not tell you cable is not available before you rent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Nice place and competent staff (Recommending!)

2008-08-27T16:14:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this complex for almost 3 years. I have always had maintenance come quickly to fix any problems, even after hours. The rent is decent for the size and quality of the apartments. This complex is located in a safe, relatively crime free area in East Tucson. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: It's ok, but NOT WORTH THE COST! (Not Recommending)

2008-07-29T13:48:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived here almost 15 months and I'm glad our lease is up in September. We were here before the new management, so our rent stayed the $795, for a 2 bed/2 bath. It's a nice place but, it's impossible to get out onto speedway, regardless going through the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: I like the retreat despite bad reviews (Recommending!)

2008-04-18T02:29:38-06:00

From Mattabella: I have lived at The Retreat now for almost 15 months (since Feb 2007). I havent dealt with the staff much in the 16 months since I've been here but every time I have paid my rent, picked up a package, or had a question or a repair needed, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Terrible, unsafe, waste of a dumpster to live in. (Not Recommending)

2008-02-20T19:22:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm here with the military, and we have been in these apartments maybe three months and are moving out this weekend. Our personal and government vehicles are constantly being vandalized. The apartments are fairly large, but in all the wrong places. Parking is terrible and typically full of morons who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Horrible Staff!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-13T14:27:29-06:00

From NandL: They never answer their phone or return voice mails. I am getting married in May and didn't expect to find a home so quickly...we just resigned our lease 13 days ago and they will not go back on it so that we may pay them (MORE) on a month to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Not All That Its Cracked Up to Be (Not Recommending)

2007-09-26T23:46:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live at this property and I have to say that I am increasingly dissatisfied with the service. I've been here 4 years and for the most part I have been satisfied. Its safe, clean, the apartment is nice. But the management has changed several times over the last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: WHAT???? (Not Recommending)

2007-09-26T16:10:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has gone to crap since the new Management took over!!! The girls in the office are completely ingnorant! I have gone into the office on several occasions to ask questions and ask for stuff in my apartment to be repaired. And nothing... they can't get anything done right ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Beautiful Property! (Recommending!)

2007-07-20T17:00:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to start by saying that I disagree with most of the reviews on this website. For starters I never had a problem with the apartment staff, those girls were always very nice and helpful. Second, In my opinion the apartment I lived in was beautiful and very well ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Marginal at best.. (Not Recommending)

2007-07-02T19:04:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 9 months. Moved here because the rent was less than other nearby apartments and it's close to other east side attractions. Everything seemed nice until I found out upon doing the initial paperwok that the only cable/phone/internet provider available was Qwest, an atrocious company that's claim ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: they lost my rent and threatened to evict me (Not Recommending)

2007-04-25T22:41:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: they lost my rent and threatened to evict me if i did not pay rent twice, i think they had a scam going on, if i would have had the presence i mind i would have gone door to door to find all the other tenets that had the same ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: The Retreat is a bad choice!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-20T12:19:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We rented there for a year and throughout the entire time we didn't have a place to park. Mostly, because the other tenents and their friends would take our space. We also got to watch drug and alcohol busts just outside our apartment on a nightly basis. We never had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Dont rent here! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-21T17:35:33-06:00

From hrfiremedic: The staff was horibly rude the whole time I lived there. Then, my roomate was dog sitting for a few days and the management flipped out and said the dog wasnt allowed. It was a puppy, but al the managers have dogs most of which were against contract. Then when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Horrible Staff (Not Recommending)

2006-12-13T16:26:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the retreat for over 2 years and have loved the facility. Well, except for the parking issue and the horrific, rude, and hateful staff. I wish this website was available when I first moved in so I could have been worned about the three "Witches of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Down right horrid! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-11T00:59:45-06:00

From rebeccalynn: First and formost... the managment sucks! They are the most rude bunch of ladies I have ever come across.

Second, they lose your rent payments and then try to evict you for them losing your rent money. I was so mad, but I also heard this happened to many people.

Third, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: If only I had been warned... (Not Recommending)

2006-12-06T21:17:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For one, everyone knows that the parking is horrific. Two, the whole "gated community" thing is not what it claims to be. Three, the pool is always closed and if it's not the heater is broken and nothing has been done to fix it. Four, the office staff are too ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Argh... (Not Recommending)

2006-10-31T23:00:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all they are apparently going condo soon, so you may just want to move along.

Second, walls are paper thin - so don't buy the condo unless you are living next to a snowbird.

I love the place, but these two issues have killed me.

The area is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: worst place ever (Not Recommending)

2006-10-16T15:40:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 9 months, the actual place was ok, but the parking sucked, people where always taking our designated spot, the staff where condescending, snobby and rude. The pool was always closed and the pool heater was broken all last winter. My car was broken into, parts where ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Luxury...not quite!! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-20T17:28:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Retreat CLAIMS to be a "luxury" complex. I haven't figured out why yet. There are gates, but you can walk right around them. I think the apartments may be constructed from sawdust. The cricket problem is atrocious...I have at least 10 in my apartment every day! Be prepared to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Too many problems (Not Recommending)

2006-08-09T03:56:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Retreat was still under construction when we moved into our apartment there. We were told when we signed our lease that The Retreat was going to be a gated community. Once construction was finished, it was not a gated community. They put up one small gate to one section ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Gets My Recommendation (Recommending!)

2006-07-18T20:22:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Complex: Very attractive and well maintained.

Parking: Spaces are tight and if you have more than one vehicle parking can be a challange. I must admit this is something I noticed when touring the complex. I chose to live with it and signed a lease.

Apartment: Nice! Everything works and on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Best Apartment Community Ever (Recommending!)

2006-06-16T00:14:41-06:00

From tucsonluke: I recently moved from the East Coast and initially had trouble finding suitable living arrangements. When a friend recommended this apartment I was more than pleasantly surprised by the incredible staff and relatively inexpensive luxury available at The Retreat. The girls in the office went out of their way to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: do not rent!! staff too busy on (important) calls to help. (Not Recommending)

2006-05-03T10:58:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: like i said, "dont rent here". the girls in the front offices do not care about any complaints. all they are there for is to look pretty and talk to their boyfriends on the phone. You will get used to them telling you, "I'm on a very important phone call" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Great place, parking for visitors not good (Recommending!)

2006-04-24T17:50:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know what other people are talking about. The girls in the office are great. Yeah, they sit and talk, but then second I walk in, they help me, get me what I need, and I walk out. They stay out of my life and mind their own business, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: A Great Place (Recommending!)

2006-02-27T16:56:04-06:00

From sweetrose227: I loved living at the Retreat. It was like a resort. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I always had prompt and helpful service. I would have stayed there longer if my husband and I hadn't bought a house. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Retreat at Speedway: Horrible Staff/Parking (Not Recommending)

2006-02-26T15:10:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Be aware! When prior to signing a lease, the girls are nice as can be, but after that, they could care less about their tenants. I have tried to contact the owner of the apartments, but the girls wont give me a number to reach them, which is understandable, but ... [click to read full apartment review]