Apartment Ratings | Carmel Summit Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Carmel Summit Apartments: This place must have changed quite a bit. (Recommending!)

2009-09-28T20:55:23-06:00

From revelated: UPDATED Sept. 28 (ratings changes, text edits)Might be an indicator of a trend. In fact, I actually do see one. And now that I'm here, I want to rebut it directly. Mind, even though I can't 100% recommend this complex, it's for different reasons than those stated.I chose to move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Not worth it.... (Not Recommending)

2009-04-01T00:50:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This has been the worst renting experience- I can't even go through all the things the staff has done because it's so upsetting. We wanted to move before we got one box through the door. Go anywhere else, anywhere. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Rip Off (Not Recommending)

2008-10-31T14:56:40-06:00

From LagunaPaul: I lived here on an 8th month lease. Even though they advertised the place at $1100, when I got there, they played bait-n-switch. I was desperate and ended up in a $1270/month apartment.Then with the lease ready to expire, they sent me a notice that for a 12 month lease, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: HORRIBLE (Not Recommending)

2008-03-26T12:28:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have never lived in a such a worthless environment. The management is rude and unresponsive. The maintenance has no knowledge in how to fix anything. I have never been so unhappy with were I live until now! DO NOT MOVE HERE!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Total Dump! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-08T22:19:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here about 5 years and have seen total deterioration of this property. Since BRE took over the complex it has become a terrible and expensive place to live. They have raised my rent over $200 in the past year and want to renovate my apartment and raise ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Look Elsewhere! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-15T14:07:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with everyone else! I have lived here for 5 years but the rent is now much higher for much poorer service. Don't bother. Parking is a ridiculous nightmare. There are never enough spots. Get home at later than 7:30 PM each night? Get ready to illegally park! There ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Going Down Hill Fast! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-06T14:12:39-06:00

From bummerdeal: Lived here 6 years and it was really nice until BRE came to town. Previous owners would take care of problem tennants immediately and kept high standards for getting in (sorry rift raft, but some of us like peace and quiet and consideration of neighbors) We paid more rent for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: I hate this DUMP! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-02T22:11:43-06:00

From nau98@sbcglobal.net: Carmel Summit and BRE have truly taken a turn for the worse. This apartment was once a great place to live. Carmel Summit before BRE was strict and took great measures to get good quality tenants. They checked your references; you had to make a certain income in order to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Hell on Earth (Not Recommending)

2007-06-22T02:41:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place was great before BRE took over. The construction on our building has been going on for months now. We have complained on multiple occasions about construction noise, trash, entrance to our apartment without notice and without permission, and all we get is "let me write down your number," ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Long time tenent of Carmel Landing (Reflections) moving into Carmel Summit mid June (Recommending!)

2007-06-04T21:05:20-06:00

From MrMcDoodles: My husband and I have been at Carmel Landing (used to be Reflections) for over 3 years, this is also a BRE run company. I have to diasgree with all the postings about the negative statements of the staff and maint. crew. Their leasing ofiice and staff is beyong nice, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Turned into a dump! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-03T19:10:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Carmel Summit was a very nice place to live for the last several years. With BRE the new property owners it is no longer a nice place to live. The management is not friendly. The management is never available by phone or by office visit. The quality of tenants has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Not worth it (Not Recommending)

2007-05-22T18:24:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved in a little over a year ago, before the new management took over. The first few months were perfect. The new management has been rude on more than a few occasions to me. When I need to get ahold of someone in the office I have to call ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: SUCKS!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-28T20:25:55-06:00

From wackydave: My wife and I moved in the month before BRE took over (October 2006). So we got to experience all the make-over hoop-la. (which is just new paint, re-worked stairs, and new appliances it didn't need). The upgrades were just to charge another $200. The newer appliances aren't worth $200 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: BRE has made Carmel Summit HELL (Not Recommending)

2007-03-07T18:42:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived in Carmel Summit for 5 years. It has always been a nice place to live. BRE came to town and purchsed the property and let me tell you, it has gone to hell. They have had so much construction for several months. The work is never complete. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Another unaffordable property (Recommending!)

2007-02-27T23:55:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved here I thought I would live here forever. I live in a beautiful apartment with spacious rooms and the closet of my dreams. We are at the edge of the property and our unit faces a residential street and a beautiful mountain, and we can watch the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Sad situation for the tenants at Carmel Summit (Not Recommending)

2007-01-22T16:13:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have read the other reviews and highly agree that you should steer clear from this complex. It is a complete nightmare and BRE is definitely demonstrated the worst in Apartment Managers I have ever seen. It is clear they have no intention of caring or showing any consideration for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: SAY NO to BRE Carmel Summit (Not Recommending)

2007-01-19T17:33:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yes, they did update the inside, and yes, they are offering a deal to move in. Believe me, you don't want to deal with BRE. A 2-bedroom is offered at $1765 with one month free plus only $200 security fee. They are offering this deal because they cannot get current ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Absolutely Not to Carmel Summits!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-05T22:34:34-06:00

From boatbumm**@yahoo.com: Absolutely not to Carmel Summit Apartments. The last management team was extremely annoying but we liked the apartment itself so we dealt with it. No More!!! The recent construction outside and to the patio lasted a full 6 months of mess, damage to our patio furniture and on going privacy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Not worth it (Not Recommending)

2007-01-04T18:18:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Carmel Summit for 2 and half years. Recently, CM was bought by BRE and since, I have been looking for a new place to live. There is constant construction noise and I have not been able to use my deck for 2 months now. Since having ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Pick another place to live (Not Recommending)

2007-01-03T19:16:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Seriously folks, if you are looking for a place to live, i suggest that you stay away from Carmel Summit. Bre is the worst managament team iI have ever met and the ammenities are not that great. The pools are filthy and the hot tubs are barely heated.

Oh, did I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: What happend? (Recommending!)

2006-12-31T23:00:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had been a resident of Carmel Summit for many years and have held this property in the highest regards until resently. I have heard the horror stories all to much when this so call company called BRE took over. For those who dont know, BRE is only out for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Management very poor, service nonexistant (Not Recommending)

2006-12-23T01:55:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The manager is a total jerk. He cannot give a straight answer to anything.

And as others have reported here, BRE doesn't follow California Civil Code. They don't give proper notice to enter, they raise the rent over 10% with only a 30-day notice instead of the 60-day notice they are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Don't move into Carmel Summit. (Not Recommending)

2006-12-21T23:06:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in the Carmel Summit apartments for over three years. Recently the property has been bought out by BRE. The complex has quickly gone down the drain. They have raised the rent dramatically. They have made changes to the outside of the complex and it has caused major ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: BRE No Concern for Residents (Not Recommending)

2006-12-16T23:46:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here 4 years relatively happy until BRE took over. Now I'm going to have to leave my home!

Management won't give a straight answer on anything, extremely evasive; they don't follow through on fixing problems, and, I believe are keeping some big secret from residents as to the future ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Bad Choice (Not Recommending)

2006-12-03T14:40:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: BRE took over Carmel Mountain and Reflections next door, and is jacking up the rent to $1815 per month with only a 30 day written notice. The notice also treatens to raise the rent again if you don't sign up to their $1675 per month lease. They are also changing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Rent increase--not proper notice (Not Recommending)

2006-12-02T20:55:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: BRE is raising the rent over 10%, but not following the law by giving a 60 day notice--they are only giving a 30 day notice.

BEWARE. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Don't bother (Not Recommending)

2006-11-28T21:53:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in in June of 2006. I was very happy to get this place and have enjoyed living here. That was until BRE took over management of this property. It is painfully obvious that their number one priority is money. They are raising our rent by nearly 20% (about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Bad Business (Not Recommending)

2006-11-27T13:48:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: From the start of construction at 7 o'clock in the a.m to the snotty NEW office persons. I do NOT recommend the property to anyone. Prices are going on up $180 with no upgrades, unless you move from you current residence to another. Current residents were not given courtesies when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: BRE takeover--bad news! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-25T16:09:52-06:00

From buynow: Since BRE purchased the complex things turned ugly. They are "upgrading" with no consideration of current tentants. No access to our patios during construction (they say it'll take 3 months); construction people are very noisy from 7:15a.m. on--obvious dirt and dust covers everything.

The worst: no notice of the changes, or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Rent is way too high here! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-14T20:29:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Carmel Summit apartments are very nice, but the rent just keeps going up every six months, which is why we finally moved. The maintenance people are friendly and professional, and we like the office staff and their wild parties. But the off-site property owners love to give everyone a 6 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: (Recommending!)

2006-05-02T22:55:00-06:00

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

Carmel Summit Apartments: It's Decent as a Stepping Stone (Not Recommending)

2006-01-19T21:11:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Carmel Summit 6 months ago, and thought it was going to be fantastic. I found it was just adequate. There are several good things about the complex, but the bad things even out those good.
So- we'll start with the good:
The parking is great- I've thrown parties and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Unique Complex in the Area (Recommending!)

2005-11-14T16:54:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Carmel Summit from '98 to '01 and moved back in '03 because I liked it so much. You will not find many apartments in this area with in-unit washers and driers as well as private, closed garages. The location is close to everything and you'll exit the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Look Around - This place is nice! (Recommending!)

2005-08-10T13:37:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can't believe some of the comments I have read. But after looking though some of the comments on other apartments I guess these aren't that bad. It seems to me that most complain about "management" but then that is the case at work too. The apartments are nice, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: A Nice, Quiet, Friendly Place (Recommending!)

2005-08-09T16:58:40-06:00

From williamsalted@sbcglobal.net: I stumbled across this website and was amazed to see the diversity of responses. I have lived here for over three years and have had nothing but good experiences. My take on the negative responses is that they probably come from the same person with different e-mail addresses and a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Rude and unresponsive office staff (Not Recommending)

2005-08-01T14:50:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This community is safe and in a great area, but that's where the "pros" end. The office staff alone is a reason to NOT move here. No one performed a final check of my apartment before move in. I found many things broken/not working after I moved in, including appliances. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: GREAT STAF - GREAT PLACE! (Recommending!)

2005-08-01T14:47:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was fotunate enough to find this great place about two years ago. I love all of it, the apartment, the grounds, the staff, the location. The ground are well kept - I especially love the pool and work out room. I use them a lot and always find the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Good reviews (Recommending!)

2005-04-27T16:04:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I, myself have had little trouble with the management and I think this is a great place to live. The price is decent, considering each apartment gets it's own garage. Besides that, there is ALWAYS parking in my lot. I never hear my neighbors, there's a separate room for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-01-18T17:11:52-06:00

From motor2100: This place has it all from the washer and dryer in the units to a garage for each unit for one car and plenty of parking and good lighting at night plus its gated. The office staff has gone out of their way to see that everyting is taken off ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: This place has just about everything (Recommending!)

2004-10-30T09:39:33-06:00

From KWSchaefer: I moved in to Carmel Summit because it had a garage, washer/dryer in units, weight room, fireplace, and community hot tub. I was only planning on staying here for a short term because I wanted to move closer to work, but I have lived at Carmel Summit for 4 years. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Shading the truth (Recommending!)

2004-10-26T12:27:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Could it be that "Awful Office staff" and "Creepy" did not thoroughly read the letter they were sent regarding the "Filter" checks or are they deliberating distorting the truth?

The letter I have received for the last 7 years says that they will be entering for 3 reasons; annual inspections,to check ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Awful Office Staff (Not Recommending)

2004-10-18T11:56:26-06:00

From bran_djo: Office staff is awful... not helpful at all.
They forget that they are supported by the tenants and how and why they are being paid. I don't understand why the management company has done nothing about this.
They are very unfriendly and unprofessional.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Forget this place! (Not Recommending)

2004-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Residents can expect a big rent increase this year, which includes both a monthly increase and a "pay your own water, sewer, & trash" fee courtesy of a sub metering company. To add insult, the staff is selling this as a water conservation plan.

None of the exterior lights get replaced ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Terrible Office Staff (Not Recommending)

2004-06-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Let's be realistic, this is a very nice place to live for an apartment complex. It is very quite, and clean. BUT! Dealing with the Office staff is everything the reviews have said. Every one of the women in the Office are on some HUGE POWER TRIP. Give them your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Another VICTIM of Carmel Summit (Not Recommending)

2004-05-24T00:00:00-06:00

From rrjohnny2001: I moved to Carmel Summit Apartments and unfortunately fell in the trap after moving all my belongings in and had to stay there until my lease was up. I could not afford to pay the $1000 to break the lease so I was forced to stay there for the entire ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Would not recommend! (Not Recommending)

2004-04-12T00:00:00-06:00

From TOVRKNBK@AOL.COM,: Office staff very unfriendly and uncooperative...and refuse to enforce rules of complex which would create a more equitable situation for all tenants! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: Excellent Management and Maintenance Staff (Recommending!)

2004-03-02T00:00:00-06:00

From tvnewsman: To Future Renters of Carmel Summit:
During my 2 and a half year stay at this delightful complex..I experienced only the finest service from the front desk staff.
They were always courteous to me and when I had any problems, they fixed it promptly.
As far as the gate issue, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2004-02-10T00:00:00-06:00

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

Carmel Summit Apartments: No place better. (Recommending!)

2003-11-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived at Carmel Summit serveral years and would highly recommend it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Carmel Summit Apartments: below average (Not Recommending)

2003-10-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: gated community with a open gate? ... [click to read full apartment review]