Apartment Ratings | Turtle Ridge Ratings and Reviews

Turtle Ridge: We love it! (Recommending!)

2009-12-26T21:51:43-06:00

From SDziabczenko: Our apartment is cute, well-built, and in a great area. The staff is wonderful - they are always very friendly, approachable, and go out of their way to be helpful (Matt especially is outstanding!).Our apartment is small for a couple and does not have enough storage, but we are moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Not Worth the Money! (Not Recommending)

2009-03-19T18:56:08-06:00

From Tellingitthewayitis: Management has changed numerous times in several years,they give lip service but rarely ever follow through on various issues,poor management culture with bad attitude toward tenants.Some apartments were originally in "No-Pet Buildings" but they opted, with no disclosure,to change that, some no-pet apts in this now mixed building have dogs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: It's only called Turtle Ridge because you have to Shell out all of your money (Not Recommending)

2009-02-16T14:11:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where do I start? First off, let me say that I am not one of these kooky tenants who complains about everything. With that said, Turtle Ridge is less than desirable. Save your money and don't give it to the Irvine Company! Turtle Ridge is not worth your hard earned ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Why all the Complaints? (Recommending!)

2008-07-23T14:59:16-06:00

From johnnyavacado: I am a fairly young (thanks to botox) single male. Who has lived at the Turtle Ridge 700 building apartments almost entering my third year. I have read a lot of the reviews, and infact read the reviews of this place before i moved in. This place is a great ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Turtle Ridge: The Pros and Cons (Not Recommending)

2008-06-30T19:44:46-06:00

From INTREPER: I've been a resident of Turtle Ridge for the last 3 years. I live in the 600 section of the property, which isn't the prettiest, but has some of the nicest people in this corner of the property. I have a beautiful view of the cell phone towers, the Water ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Management needs to be replaced (Not Recommending)

2008-06-23T14:26:51-06:00

From happytobeahomeowner: 1. parking is terrible and has not been corrected in last 5 years as a resident2. carpets seemed nice when I first moved in and then black spots appeared. cleaned carpet once a year and black spots remained. friends commented on how terrible they were for the amount of rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Excellent for almost everything. (Recommending!)

2008-04-12T15:13:44-06:00

From cphoto98: Turtle Ridge is in a great location above Irvine and UCI, just a block away from the Newport Beach/Newport Coast border. It's very pet friendly, though the pet deposit and rent is steep. The apartments are very nice and well appointed. Built in washer/dryer is WAY more convenient than I'd ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: The Best Value For Your Money! (Recommending!)

2007-09-14T20:33:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we were looking for a place, we were trying to decide between Bordeaux in Newport Beach and Turtle Ridge in Irvine because of the proximity of both to my husband's work. We finally decided on Turtle Ridge because the rent was more reasonable for a virtually identical property. My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Best community we've seen (Recommending!)

2007-09-10T23:20:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are here since 2 weeks and have signed for one year. It's really beautiful and very clean. Although we see many people with dogs we have never seen dog crap. The barbecues are each day cleaned like new. The pool area is not overcrowded. The apartments are really good ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Turtle Ridge as a community (Recommending!)

2007-08-24T18:42:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was just made aware of this website from my neighbor the other day. It is a good website but I have noticed that it is biased. I have lived in my townhome for 2 1/2 years now and I have noticed that there have been some changes with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Problems with Turtle Ridge: (Not Recommending)

2007-08-23T23:27:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Turtle Ridge for 3 years now, so I know it inside and out. It's one thing to pay alot of a new place with great service. It's another thing to pay alot for POOR service and a community that is not even nice anymore.Here are the things ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Turtle Ridge has gone downhill for the past years (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I've been living here for almost 4 years and the quality of the management have gone from superb to non existent at all. The old staffs were very attentive and fast to get to your request but the new ones are horrible. They never return your phone calls and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Turtle ridge is not worth the money READ THIS - STAY AWAY (Not Recommending)

2007-07-31T21:55:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Go to any other place, you won't be sorry!!Welcome to your own very expensive nightmare. Worst place you could rent from. There is not one good thing about this place. Turtle ridge took a dive and is no longer a good place to live. DON'T be fooled by the sales ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Parking Sucks! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-19T02:31:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am so fed up the parking issues here at Turtle Ridge. I live over by the 700 and parking is a nightmare! There are never any open spots between 7:00pm thru 6:00am It is absolutely horrible! People park in red zones and in front of their garages with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Prestigious Community (Recommending!)

2007-08-24T14:29:53-06:00

From dakicka: A little background on myself. I am a 26 year old male who is extremely picky, demands the best, and does a lot of research before making a decision. I had lived on the east coast my whole life prior to moving to Turtle Ridge. A few months ago I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2007-03-26T18:37:38-06:00

From kelela92: We haven't really had too many problems here at Turtle Ridge. When we first moved in, parking wasn't a problem. However, over the year, we have seen about 5 families move in, so parking is harder to come by, especially because not many people use their garages for parking (they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Moved here without ever seeing the apartments from the east coast (Recommending!)

2007-03-18T03:22:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here from the east coast without ever seeing these apartments in person. This website was one of many I used to find a apartment, so I thought I would repay the favor to those looking for apartments in this area.
Pros
Quiet, insulation is very good, the only time I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: I was considering here. (Not Recommending)

2007-03-05T21:02:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: However Justin the "Leasing Consultant" was incredibly rude over the phone and pushing for me to blindly agree to a 'HOLDING DEPOSIT RECEIPT & AGREEMENT' for the sum of $400.

I like to read contracts I'm engaging into, I'm funny like that. Justin pushed, sold and spewed his prattle for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Quiet and friendly (Recommending!)

2006-11-18T19:34:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in October of last year, 2005. I leased over the phone and can tell you that I know I made the right decision after living here for over a year. I enjoy swimming laps in the heated pool. I quite often use their BBQ area that they keep ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Not worth the money you will pay... (Not Recommending)

2006-11-04T23:32:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: lived here for about 1 1/2 years. the entry to the complex is beautiful. i agree, the ant problem is a WHOPPER! horrible, and you cannot get rid of them--no matter what you try. i found the trash bins being so close to the buildings a problem, especially when they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Good place to live but not worth the high rent (Recommending!)

2006-08-18T16:27:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I want to be honest and reasonable in my rating of Turtle Ridge. It is a very nice community but the price of the rent is far to high which makes some of the issues I list a little harder to "swallow."

*The main gate only closes after 6pm and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Eh! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-26T12:34:08-06:00

From turtleheadresident: OK. It's right between what are basically 3 freeways (73 Toll Road, Bonita Canyon which is an artery to Irvine and NB these days, and Newport Coast), so the traffic noise is nearly unbearable at times--especially at commute hours and weekends. It's near UCI and this can lead to a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Until there was a change in Management (Not Recommending)

2006-04-16T23:59:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The original Manager was da bomb...

The present manager, in my opinion - she is ok! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Better Than A Lot, But Far From Perfect (Recommending!)

2005-03-26T22:09:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Obviously, compared to many other apartment complexes in the Newpot/Irvine area, this place has a lot going for it. But in spite of this, Turtle Ridge has a lot of negatives. Let me point out a few of the big ones:

The parking: There is absolutely no parking enforcement whatsoever. None. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Best in Irvine - almost Newport (Recommending!)

2005-02-09T00:41:06-06:00

From mose: I've lived in a number of apartments in the area and Turtle Ridge is clearly the best. Without question it may be a little higher than some other properties ... but you get what you pay for!

It's almost new, landscaping is beautiful, quiet community, nothing to complain about!

When I was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Excellent place to live! (Recommending!)

2005-01-27T01:18:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apt is excellent condition, staff professional and always pleasant.
Very nice place to live in if you are a professional looking for peaceful oasis.
All the best about Turtle Ridge! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Went Downhill Over My Three Years There (Not Recommending)

2007-07-23T23:39:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After extensively researching Irvine/Newport apartments, I chose Turtle Ridge. During my first year living there (while the community was less than two years old), it was in great condition, and one of the best apartment communities in Irvine. By my third year, it went downhill -- big time. They cannot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Hot Guys in the Leasing Office (Recommending!)

2004-05-23T00:00:00-06:00

From HotGuysInOffice: I worked with Steve and John in the leasing office and they were both very helpful (not to mention hot!!).

I guess they aren't allowed to say what type of people live here, but it is mostly single people and young couples my age range 25-40.

Everyone I have met around the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Great So Far (Recommending!)

2004-04-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Turtle Ridge for around six months and I really like it. This complex is pretty expensive (even by Irvine standards), but you basically get what you pay for here. You get a tile kitchen counter (not plastic), wooden floors, an individual washer/dryer, and many other amenities. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Friendly and GORGEOUS residents (Recommending!)

2004-04-01T00:00:00-06:00

From YoungProfessional: If you are looking for a new place close to Irvine, Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza and the beach, this is the place. I have got to meet several of my neighbors in the few months I have lived here, but EVERYONE is very friendly. Like the last reviewer said, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: I Love Where I Live (Recommending!)

2003-12-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Turtle Ridge is an excellent place to live. Since it´s such a new community, everything feels fresh and new and the leasing staff are very friendly. I love having my own garage and a washing machine and dryer in my apartment. There´s an excellent community pool and spa with ample ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Great Staff / Friendly Neighbors (Recommending!)

2003-12-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in a few communities in Orange County over the past 3 years and I finally found one I really like here at Turtle Ridge.

I did read the 1 non-positive review and it did have some merit (at the time) - there was 1 noisy apartment within ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Great Community and Wonderful Staff (Recommending!)

2003-09-09T00:00:00-06:00

From caramarlin@hotmail.com: You can´t go wrong renting here. The community is flawless. The staff makes it an enjoyable and FUN place to live. The interior and exterior of the property are fresh, clean, new and immaculate! You won´t find a better value than this in Orange County. Only minutes from the beach ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: The Best place to live in Orange County!! (Recommending!)

2003-09-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in 3 months ago and i can´t believe how great this community is. The staff is absolutley the BEST! The community is new and beautiful. The staff is quick to response to my every need. We had a neigbor that had a lound party and the staff was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Be careful before you rent here (Not Recommending)

2003-09-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In an effort to rent these upscale and expensive apartments, the Irvine Company is willing to rent to UCI college students. But in order for college students to afford the high rent, they have to have lots of roommates in the apartment to share the rent. So, some of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Turtle Ridge: Love it! The best staff in the world! (Recommending!)

2003-08-16T00:00:00-06:00

From Family1812: Turtle Ridge is brand new so I just moved in a couple months ago and I love it. The staff here is wonderful. They make you feel right at home. I have a beautiful brand new two bedroom that I thought was a little expensive at first. But now that ... [click to read full apartment review]