Apartment Ratings | Archstone Marina Del Rey Ratings and Reviews

Archstone Marina Del Rey: SKETCHY (Not Recommending)

2009-11-05T10:48:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Archstone for a year & a half (finally moved, thank god).I strongly advice you to look down the street at the other places on the Marina. Nicer, cheaper, less dog waste all over everything, less BS from the staff. I don't like being screwed over by a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Nice location. Good management, but the apartment sucks. (Not Recommending)

2009-08-12T01:06:11-06:00

From unhappyrenter9889: Overall the management was very good. The grounds were nice enough, but the walls are paper thin and sooooo noisy. Dogs are constantly barking and you can here people all the way down the hallway just walking. I would never live here again. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: theft ring, prostitution and more (Not Recommending)

2009-04-11T23:22:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: it is unbelievable, this place, the theft here is a nightmare, cars stolen from inside a locked garage, and then management says they are not at all responsibile, prostitutes living on the premises, and theft happening all the time, the police are here every single day, check police records!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Security is a joke here (Not Recommending)

2009-04-07T10:49:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Los Angeles for ten years, including three years in south central and have never had any problems with my property being burglarized. In little over a year at Archstone Marina del Rey, I have four separate incidents of burglary in the garage. The latest was last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Archstone should be ashamed! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-14T19:59:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: to call this complex "secure" is a joke, none of the locks on any of the doors to the building work correctly, even when complained about, they have still not been fixed, and most of the time are left ajar because the doors simply do not shut to the outside ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Beware of end of lease: you will be mercilessly hit. (Not Recommending)

2007-08-28T20:37:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I took an apartment in one the old newly renovated buildings about a year ago: I fell in love with the ocean view from the balcony and the high ceilings.The so called renovation was just a very superficial one: the floors were uneven and felt like walking on thin plywood, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Archstone Marina Del Rey - sweet but pricey. Beware the second year! (Recommending!)

2007-06-05T13:00:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Archstone MDR is a sweet place, blocks from the beach, Cheesecake Factory and the Baja Cantina. Beware the second year! They will move you in at a special price then bump your rent by up to 40% the second year. but hey, it's on the beach right and there's only ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: The hidden errors (Not Recommending)

2007-06-02T21:23:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The first week of moving here makes you think this place is flawless when in all fact there are alot of flaws about this complex. Before moving they do not tell you that you can not have a cable or internet service other than the one they offer. They host ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: LOVE IT....LOVE IT....LOVE IT!!! (Recommending!)

2007-05-20T23:59:33-06:00

From gapeach6058: I fell in love with this property as soon as I saw it and was thrilled when my husband and I were finally able to move here. Everything has been great since we moved in so we haven't had a need to work with management, but the staff has always ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Expensive but awesome (Recommending!)

2007-04-29T17:02:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I feel for the reviewer that appears to have been jerked around but my experience has been the complete opposite. I came to Archstone, toured an amazing top-floor, catherdral-ceiling apartment and rented it on the spot.

There's no doubt about it, it's expensive. I flinched a bit when I signed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Facts to Know Before Choosing Archstone (Not Recommending)

2007-07-10T16:49:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 1. A majority of the apartments in this complex are subject to a lot of noise. On the North side of the complex, there is Oakwood apartments (short-term corporate housing) which is filled with loud, obnoxious college kids and transient guests who tend to party all night long. When you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: While it is pricey, I really do like it here (Recommending!)

2007-04-16T17:43:08-06:00

From Nita999: I have lived at the Archstone for about 9 months and I do really like it. We have had a few maintenance issues and when we have had them, I put a request online and they come fix it within 24 hours. Also, once someone parked in my spot and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: WORST!! APT.PERIOD!!!! SORRY TO SAY (Not Recommending)

2007-01-02T22:30:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had to move out of this place simply because i have been lied and cheated to too many times. The placed looked nice from the outside and then when you move in its a nightmare. I msut have had things stolen form here on a regular basis,nothing works,and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: (Not Recommending)

2007-01-02T00:14:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Sorry but i used to live here for several years,but moved out due to the fact that Archstone has not followed any of its promises. The average stay for tenants after Archstone took over during the time i was a tenant was about 1 year or less. Never im my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: I Live Here And I'm Glad I Do (Recommending!)

2006-12-08T20:16:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here for 6 months and, whilst we have some complaints, I don't recognise the negative descriptions posted below. Also, you might notice that a lot of the negative comments were written on the same day and are pretty much all anonymous.

Renovation work is pretty much complete. Gym looks great, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: I live here and wish to god i didn't... (Not Recommending)

2006-10-30T02:22:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: So Archstone seems nice enough. From the outside it looks well kept, but when you get in a lease everything changes.

Elevators are constantly broken. The staff is rude. If they have a problem with something you are doing or if rent is even one day late they post a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Did not make it past the leasing office (Not Recommending)

2006-10-10T13:38:16-06:00

From Proverbs31woman: Though the person who took us on a tour and helped with the paperwork was very nice, everyone else was not.
We were lied to about the application process. Person A told us this will be acceptable. Person B stated the same. Of course, just for the official touch, THE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Well...Parking Mafia (Not Recommending)

2006-08-01T03:35:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst place I've ever been. Staff is all smiles when they show you the place, but after you inked the lease...things change. You are in your own. It's a nice building with the worst staff, not to mention that they pass away their parking lot to a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Thank you but no thank you (Not Recommending)

2006-07-25T12:08:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wow, I went to ask to rent an apartment and I apparently inquired too much about the parking lot and the guy in the leasing office said the "F" word. I almost reported him but I didn't want him to lose his job. Terrible PR for the building. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: It's the staff - AWFUL and PHONEY (Not Recommending)

2006-07-15T20:30:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We recently moved out from this pit. The bulildings are newly renovated, but it took them a month to get all our wall scokets working. Worst is the staff, who are sickeningly phony when you are looking at the apartments (worst is Marni who is the worst actress I ever ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: STAY AWAY FROM ARCHSTONE. SAFETY IN JEOPARDY (Not Recommending)

2006-06-05T21:28:51-06:00

From toby4brent: I lived here when it was Kingswood Village & stayed throughout the ownership changes.
I thought everything was fine at first.
The garage is not safe & they never close the gates. Somebody had vandalized my car in feb 2006. The gates were always open and there were vagrants residing al ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Love Archstone!!!! (Recommending!)

2006-06-05T18:33:29-06:00

From dolitza: I moved in about 2 months ago. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I was even given the oportunity of having my apartment painted a certain color (for a small cost) which I took advantage of. Parking is close, as close as parking can be in such a large set ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-10T19:07:51-06:00

From outtahere506: When we received our lease renewal notice, there was an increase of $400 in rent!! We were told that due to the construction going on that our apartment was leased to us at undermarket value. When we signed our lease we were told to expect a 3-5% increase when our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-07T13:39:48-06:00

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Archstone Marina Del Rey: Archstone Rocks (Recommending!)

2006-03-22T15:59:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since Archstone has taken over there are all new appliances, new pipes, new walls, new everything! This place has improved dramatically. Yeah, there is an increase in rent, but look around people...its the same, or cheaper then everywhere else in the marina! If there is something wrong with your new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Don't Listen To These Morons! (Recommending!)

2006-03-15T18:52:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Archstone Marina del Rey for some time now. You should have seen this place before archstone took over..It was a death trp..lights out, buldings literally falling apart, gym in bad shape, horrible management..blah..blah. Granted, Archstone is making improvements to the community and this does cause construction ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-05T12:55:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had the worst experiences here at this dunp. The place looks great, but the walls are so thin I wake up to my neighbor talking on the weekends. It sounds as if they are in my bedroom. I hear the the phone ring next door, I hear the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Strange itching and burning. (Not Recommending)

2006-01-02T14:38:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ever since I have moved here I have an odd itching and burning sensation. Either I have been bit by a rabid monkey or I live at Archstone Marina Del Rey. In either instance a good dose of penicillian hopefully will clear things up. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: This IS NOT the place for YOU (Not Recommending)

2005-11-27T12:48:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Absolutely under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you move here. It is absolutely DISMAL. The staff sickens me. I have 4 months left on my lease. Please, please save yourself the trouble I have gone through. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Award for most horrible staff (Not Recommending)

2005-11-16T15:42:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not move in here - these people are lying to you from the beginning and are only friendly and somewhat helpful until you have signed your lease agreement!!! After that it only goes down hill!!! Sandy is the worst person I've ever dealt with!Isolation is very poor and you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Under NO circumstances!! (Not Recommending)

2005-10-02T12:06:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you rent here. You will regret it. I have nothing else to say that has not been said already. DO NOT move here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Not value for money (Not Recommending)

2005-09-05T14:53:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A mediocre complex at premium rates.
Managers completely incompetent, have no idea, skills, experience or interest - treat residents as the 'enemy', - always on the defensive.
General staff polite and friendly. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Extremely poor staff (Not Recommending)

2005-08-20T23:42:12-06:00

From marinamann: The staff in the office work on commission ONLY. So do not expect them to help you once you move in. Run as far and as fast away as you can. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Never never never (Not Recommending)

2005-07-23T18:44:26-06:00

From managrea: Please. If you are thinking of renting here STOP. STOP STOP. You will NOT be happy here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Archstone Marina Del Rey (Recommending!)

2005-07-11T15:06:46-06:00

From foreverforward: I just moved into Archstone MDR two months ago. Yes there are a few things here that I have not been thrilled about. First, I have to park far from my apartment due to the current construction. This will change, but for now It causes frustration from time to time. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: They are liars and con artist (Not Recommending)

2005-01-13T20:53:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Archstone lies to their tenants. They are very rude and do not make an efford to satisfy or accommodate the tenants. Also they have rented the apartment above me to a 300 pound women that works night and stays up on her nights off vacuming and walks through her appartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Don't move in this complex, especially if you have a dog! (Not Recommending)

2005-01-10T19:01:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Archstone advertises that they accept dogs up to 65 pounds, as long as you pay a deposit and 50 $ rent per month. Watch out, people with dogs!!! I moved in with my small dog and now the leasing office is harrassing me on a weekly basis, because they decided ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Watch Out!! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-07T12:46:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love the area I live in but after this take over, I feel the Archstone staff has gone out of there way to make this the most uncomfortable place to live. I unlike many others tried to work the staff, I was willing to relocate and go through the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: WHAT R U THINKING? (Not Recommending)

2004-09-28T18:04:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maybe you'll change your opinion when you too receive an illegally served eviction notice.Im not going to go into great detail but the people at archstone are generally all conmen. They expect you to either relocate while they demolish your apt and if you dont fancy doing that you can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Another opinion... (Recommending!)

2004-07-11T00:00:00-06:00

From lv2004: If you've read the previous reviews, please don't listen to them. I've been a tenant here for a couple years. Archstone took over in March and boy am I glad they are here to make a difference. We finally have better lighting all around the complex, maintanence request actually get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: NOT A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE (Not Recommending)

2004-06-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO LIVE IN A PLACE THAT IS TRYING IT'S HARDEST TO GET RID OF INSTEAD OF ENCOURAGING PLEOPLE TO STAY.THE BUILDINGS ARE OLD AND NOT KEPT UP.THEY ARE TRYING TO RENOVATE BY EVICTING THE EXISTING TENANTS AND IF THEY WANT TO STAY, THE RENTS ARE RAISED ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: (Not Recommending)

2004-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

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

Archstone Marina Del Rey: WHATEVER YOU ARE TOLD THIS IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Archstone does not tell the truth about the living conditions and the rent. If you are told one price when they move you out for rennovation they will raise your rent by 70-100%. Then you are really stuck. The elevators rarely work. The grounds are not kept well. The management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Archstone Corporation is Ripping Off the Tenants (Not Recommending)

2004-06-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Archstone Corporation is duplicitous in their dealings with the tenants and community of MDR. First, they have VERY poorly managed the building. The elevators do not work most of the time -- the one in my building hasn't been inspected for 2 years according to the permit -- the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Do Not Live Here (Not Recommending)

2004-06-25T00:00:00-06:00

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

Archstone Marina Del Rey: Gone from Bad to Worse. (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: This is the old Kingswood Village Apts. (see the reviews under Kingswood Vlg Apts)
Taken over by Archstone. It is really getting in a very run down condition. Used to have 'fair' maintenance, but its gotten much worse since they took over. I've lived here for over 20 yrs, so I'm ... [click to read full apartment review]