Apartment Ratings | Ballena Village Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Ballena Village Apartments: Shitty place!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-11-08T21:42:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was a worst place we ever live! The place looks nice at first look but once you encounter the inhabitatnt (yhe shitty and snoopy retired retards) you would not live here. First of all, they rig the power meters so we need to pay more than $600 for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: IT STARTED OUT NICE,AND HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. (Not Recommending)

2009-11-09T13:40:52-06:00

From redd24255556@gmail.com: 1. Well where do I start,first it was the ducks and the lovely duck women, that kept me up all hours of the night trying to save the ducks from the racoons. I had a woman wading in the pond with a stick trying to hit the racoons under my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: I've seen worse (Recommending!)

2009-10-12T13:17:10-06:00

From Bayareatenant: I have read the negative reviews, and I do not agree. Prior to my choice to be here, I saw an apartment with non-functioning appliances, and one of the apt complexes showed me a home with severe black mould, and all they did was paint over it (you could see ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: not recommended at all (Not Recommending)

2009-09-29T17:09:21-06:00

From keliang2005@hotmail.com: stayed here for more than a year. office staff quite nice when I first moved in. but everything changed when I sent out my move-out notice. The staff gave me all the cold faces and tried to squeeze every penny out of me. geez. not a good experience at all.stay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Long on Promises, Short on Delivery (Not Recommending)

2009-08-30T17:22:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Ballena Village for two years and I guess the experience can be summed up by what happended this spring. In May they posted a notice in our building that the carpet would be replaced in June. I moved out in September and still the same old, dirty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: almost 12 months of pure hell (Not Recommending)

2009-05-22T20:41:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Ballena last summer. It was one of the only places in Alameda that would accept my two pets, one large pooch. From the minute I stepped into my place it had a stale smell that still lingers all over my clothes and linen. We were not able ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Delicious Breezes (Recommending!)

2009-04-02T18:06:01-06:00

From DeliciousBreezes: I recently moved into Ballena Village from another property in Alameda, and have enjoyed my short time here. The Leasing Staff have been readily available, pleasant, and helpful. Any issues I have had have been taken care of quickly and effectively. Parking is good, the community is fairly quiet, it's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Don't - for you and your lovers (Not Recommending)

2009-03-23T16:56:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst place I have ever lived. The worst, nightmare ever. Don't Live there. If you are lucky enough not moving in yet, please don't. It is still time to reconsider any other place... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Great Place (Recommending!)

2008-12-26T13:07:08-06:00

From sagegrp@ix.netcom.com: This is a great place to live. This is based on 16 years of living here, plus having lived previously in several other similar facilities. And, the management and staff is the best I've seen during my time here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: sauna never worked since I moved (for 3years) (Not Recommending)

2008-11-10T14:14:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ye, the sauna never work, even i've reported to manager. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Know your right's (Not Recommending)

2008-03-27T16:21:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are california laws that all landlord's / Appt owner's and management must follow. 1. If you have non working or unsafe to use things such as water etc, you must file a complaint with the manager. If they do not respond then by CA LAW you have the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Military beware! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-06T12:53:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a 15 year veteran of the US Coast Guard. I moved to Ballena Village in August of 2006. I traveled extensively during the 10 months that I lived there. I received orders for a permanent change of duty station. I told the apartment manager approximately 1.5 months in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: I see I'm not the only one who wants to move (Not Recommending)

2008-01-20T23:46:05-06:00

From turnitdownplease: I moved here 2 years ago. The main selling point was the pool and the gym. I soon found out that it's hard to use the sports facilities because of the ghetto vibe. Sometimes it's okay, sometimes it isn't, depending on who's there. Due to the proximity of the high ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Don't be fooled! Stay far, far away! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-20T19:40:32-06:00

From Renter_88: Don't be fooled by the claims on their website...the place is a dump. I have had nothing but problems since day one. The apartment was infested with fleas when I moved in despite them telling me it had been taken care of. It took several cycles of me flea "bombing" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Overpriced for what you get; bad location, you can do better elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2007-09-14T12:55:06-06:00

From billybueno: After living here for several years and watching the rents skyrocket on this substandard property, I feel compelled to write a review. Here are several things to take into consideration before signing a lease here: 1) Management has been promising for years to repair the streams / waterworks around the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: So-so (Recommending!)

2007-07-10T21:13:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall, this place has its ups and its downs. I have lived here for over 3 years. In that time, I have had some good, and some no so good experiences. First, this place was built in the 60's. It has older fixtures. They have been upgrading the facility recently: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: WORST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE (Not Recommending)

2007-06-24T17:24:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I HATE HATE HATE IT HERE!!!!!I'VE BEEN LIVING HERE FOR 4 MONTHS AND WANT OUT OF MY LEASE.PRONTO! IT'S FOR A LACK OF A BETTER WORD "GHETTO." PLUS EVERYTHING IS SO OLD, I CAN HEAR MY NEIGHBORS HAVING SEX AND I'M FORCED TO WEAR EAR PLUGS. I'M NOT COMFORTABLE HERE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: I liked this place until our neighbor from hell moved in upstairs (Not Recommending)

2007-05-28T21:21:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros: always parking available, great location, friendly staffs.Cons: Very old building structure. I can hear every movements of my upstair neighbors. When they walk, our window vibrates.when they turned on their stereo, our entire unit vibrates. We always have to deal with loud stereo, TV, walking, door slamming noise disturbancys. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: DO NOT RENT IN THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX OR FROM THE MGT COMPANY (Not Recommending)

2007-05-23T22:57:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has gotten so run down since I moved in 2 yrs ago. The ponds have not worked since I moved in which was 2005. The only one they bothered to fix was the one by the leasing office to try to lure tenants in. Management will tell you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Not everybody feels the same (Recommending!)

2007-04-14T15:20:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is nothing wrong with Ballena Village. Some people are just spoiled. I recently moved out, relocting for new employment. I gave the office notice that i was leaving and they explained what needed to be done before i move out. Do you people think that the new person who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: They will never return your deposit and try to rip you off (Not Recommending)

2007-04-09T12:14:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We had an more than one employee of ours that lived there and they will not return our deposits. They said one of them moved out 5 days later than they did and we had proof but they didn't care and they still charged us. They will not return our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: You can rent at a somewhat run-down place for less elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2007-04-07T13:20:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is not the worst place in the area to live but the management of the property and the upkeep in relation to the higher-end rent leaves a lot to be desired-
On the minus side, as so many others have noted the laundry facility is like a wet and dirty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Horrible Horrible Horrible (Not Recommending)

2007-02-28T11:42:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not ever rent from these people, the office staff as well as their corp office do not return phone calls, I believe they scan phone calls when you need to talk to them, what you put down for a deposit never seems to come back around and yet they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: I like it! (Recommending!)

2007-02-26T13:27:22-06:00

From ballenagirly: I like living at Ballena Village. It's well kept and the people who live and work here are awesome. This part of Alameda is nice because it's close to a lot of stuff, but it's a quieter part of the little town I call home.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: (Recommending!)

2007-02-24T17:08:44-06:00

From daas123: Ive lived there for 2 years and my rent has increased everytime my lease is up, I was paying 1245 and now its 1360. i like living there but the laundry mat is the worst its expensive and the dryers are horrible I never have a dry load i always ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2007-01-19T06:55:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Anyone who has written good comments about this place must be an employee of Ballena Village. Looks nice from the street, horrible place to live. The laundry room is disgusting and very expensive. Usually it takes twice as long to do laundry because either the washer or dryer you are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: overall, would not recommend (Not Recommending)

2007-01-15T22:41:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office does not respond to your every whim as someone else suggested. Right this moment, I have no hot water. This is not the first time that this has happened. When you call the emergency maintenance number, the man has an "I don't care" attitude. How am I supposed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Great place to call Home !!! (Recommending!)

2007-01-12T18:53:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What is wrong with these people.?! Ballena Village is the best place I ever had. They please your every wimp. Whatever needs to be fixed in your place gets taken care off right away. Even Courtesey patrol is nice. They have walked me back to my Apartment several times in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: (Recommending!)

2007-01-08T14:22:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know what the office staff could've done to the last two people that posted, but they seem really bitter.
Cierra IS awesome!!! And so is the rest of the office staff. I get helped every time I go in.
Maintenance ROCKS! They come almost right away when I need ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2007-01-04T16:47:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The worst, nightmare ever. Don't Live there.
washer and dryers never work right. They send your packages back and give you other peoples packages. The tread mills do not work, the sauna does not work. Very rude management. They come in your apartment without notice. management with holds your mail key ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: DO NOT RENT (Not Recommending)

2007-01-02T21:20:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst place I have ever lived. There are like 10 different people working out of the rental office- which, I could never understand why- since nothing ever seems to get done. My shower was clogged on move-in day and it took about 2 weeks to get fixed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Some good, some bad, but rent always increases! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-26T02:17:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ballena Village property is attractively landscaped on the street side of the property and by the rental office, but the interior grounds are not as well maintained.

The property had a very attractive stream and fountains winding through the property when I first leased my apartment, but it was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: best place in Alameda (Recommending!)

2006-10-18T02:37:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Living at Ballena Village Apartments is like being on vacation. Ponds, Lakes and streams very serene. The office staff always invites you for a cup of coffe and their freshly baked cookies.They have a great team. Work orders get done right of way. Coudln't live in a better place. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: (Recommending!)

2006-10-09T23:13:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really love Ballena Village, Iv'e lived here for 3 years now. The staff is great but they could use some more people in the office. The grounds are beautiful and clean. I have lived in many apts in Alameda and this is the best! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: What's wrong with Edna? (Recommending!)

2006-09-12T23:12:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: she used to be nice but since she got her promo she asks like you're not there when you walk in the office. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Now they pay more (Recommending!)

2006-09-07T02:31:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The basic fact is that no matter where these people move, they will pay more for less than what they expect. I have never had an issue with the staff other than that it had changed so frequently. The new staff has been here for a while now and it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Worst place I ever lived (Not Recommending)

2006-08-10T16:05:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for more than a year and wouldn't recomment to anyone else. This place is all looks and no substance. The place catched my eye at the first glimps, Oh but how big a mistake that was. Apart from the fact that there is nothing like customer service ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Beautiful grounds, friendly/professional admin staff (Recommending!)

2006-08-09T16:05:37-06:00

From rkeyes: Grounds were what brought me to the apartments - very green, lucious and well-maintained. The area feels safe; good location. The admin and maintenance staff were always very helpful and professional. I would not hesitate to return. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: They should offer a discount (Not Recommending)

2006-07-13T11:55:10-06:00

From rp1227_2002@yahoo.com: I have lived here over a year and they just started a painting project and management expects the tenants to remove all belongings including chairs, barbeque, bike and numerous other items (for two weeks). I guess we are suppose to put these items in the bedroom. This is the 2nd ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Poor Sport (Recommending!)

2006-06-25T19:08:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You must know that everyone pays different amounts in every apartment. Those who don't understand that should take a finance class or buy a house. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Rent Increases (Not Recommending)

2006-06-06T01:53:09-06:00

From lashell: If you move here expect to have you rent increased every renewal or every other renewal. I have live in Ballena for three years, I have had three renewals and two out of the three have been increased. The first increase was acceptable, $20. The second increase was for an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW? (Recommending!)

2006-05-19T14:56:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Can't wait to leave. (Not Recommending)

2006-03-24T17:42:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Down Hill (Not Recommending)

2006-03-22T15:19:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Ballena Village for almost 2 years and sence I have moved in everything has goon down hill. The office staff is great but Manager never gets back to you. Grounds are starting to fall apart. Maintence staff is great when they get message. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Good, comfortable, living 2003-2006 (Recommending!)

2006-03-18T10:07:04-06:00

From Mushnfrisk: I lived in Ballena in a one bedroom groundfloor unit. The price was under $1040 on a lease-which I kept on renewing for 3 years. Parking was good and close to
apartment. Parking upstairs as well. Area
is right next to San Francisco Bay-Nice.
Little or no noise. The unit I lived in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Ballena has problems (Not Recommending)

2006-03-17T13:56:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Look...most of the people in management are actually very nice individuals. Edith is awesome as usual, and the new ones seem friendly enough. That saying, this place is slippinﾀﾙ and itﾀﾙs becoming very apparent that this complex has downgraded very quickly. Those of us that have been here for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Water Streams are green yuck (Not Recommending)

2006-02-23T06:46:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: So when you call in, they explain to you how "Beautiful" this apartment place is. They say things like, we have water streams along the apartments, great swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, huge gym, batting cage, basketball court, etc...

The truth is...Ballena Village has been having problems with their plumbing for quite ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-02-17T17:05:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know what is wrong with the employees at Bellena Village but I have never met more incompetent people in one place in my entire life. Every issue or situation that has arise since I moved into my apartment has been handleed incorrectly. The manager has never returned my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: It is not what is seems(a luxury apartment???) (Not Recommending)

2005-10-25T14:30:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Staff are ONLY friendly at first. Noisy neighbor(I can hear swearing, shouting and playing loud music during the night, I already complained all of these but nothing was done). No roaming guard at night not unlike before. The management gave a phone number to call during the night for security ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ballena Village Apartments: Needs work (Not Recommending)

2005-10-11T16:43:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management....

Why are the streams still dry?

What is being done to stem the trespassing problem?

Are there going to be any steps taken to decrease the vandalism that has increased due to unchecked trespassing? (And I don't mean another flier)

Isn't it clear that this complex is going straight downhill??? What is being ... [click to read full apartment review]

Apartment Ratings | Ballena Village Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Ballena Village Apartments: Shitty place!!! (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: IT STARTED OUT NICE,AND HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: I've seen worse (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: not recommended at all (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Long on Promises, Short on Delivery (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: almost 12 months of pure hell (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Delicious Breezes (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Don't - for you and your lovers (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Great Place (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: sauna never worked since I moved (for 3years) (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Know your right's (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Military beware! (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: I see I'm not the only one who wants to move (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Don't be fooled! Stay far, far away! (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Overpriced for what you get; bad location, you can do better elsewhere (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: So-so (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: WORST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: I liked this place until our neighbor from hell moved in upstairs (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: DO NOT RENT IN THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX OR FROM THE MGT COMPANY (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Not everybody feels the same (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: They will never return your deposit and try to rip you off (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: You can rent at a somewhat run-down place for less elsewhere (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Horrible Horrible Horrible (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: I like it! (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: overall, would not recommend (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Great place to call Home !!! (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: DO NOT RENT (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Some good, some bad, but rent always increases! (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: best place in Alameda (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: What's wrong with Edna? (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Now they pay more (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Worst place I ever lived (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Beautiful grounds, friendly/professional admin staff (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: They should offer a discount (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Poor Sport (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Rent Increases (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW? (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Can't wait to leave. (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Down Hill (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Good, comfortable, living 2003-2006 (Recommending!)

Ballena Village Apartments: Ballena has problems (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Water Streams are green *yuck* (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: It is not what is seems(a luxury apartment???) (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Needs work (Not Recommending)

Ballena Village Apartments: Water Streams are green yuck (Not Recommending)