Apartment Ratings | Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove) Ratings and Reviews

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Managent lack professionalism (Not Recommending)

2009-12-21T17:34:46-06:00

From r2quel: Monterey Grove is a beautiful place with really nice apartments. What it lacks is in service. The management team is very arrogant and gives you excuses for everything. I had a broken boiler twice and both time it took them a while to replace, being the second time more than ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): We Love It (Recommending!)

2009-10-18T20:55:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When you have lived in Sunnyvale at Heritage Park Apartments, then you will know what it's like to live in a toilet that is managed by circus clowns. The management worked well with us and made our apartment search favorable. Michael is great in the office. The maintenance personnel are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): FANTASTIC COMMUNITY!! (Recommending!)

2009-09-05T00:54:47-06:00

From HappyGirl114: I have lived here for a little while now and I must say - this place ROCKS! Sure rent is a little high, particularly in this economy (I'm currently looking for a 2nd job to get ends met comfortably), but I gladly pay it for the amenities (saline swimming pool ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Dishonest Management, Terrible Place (Not Recommending)

2009-09-02T00:05:48-06:00

From felina99: Think twice before moving here. Jason told me there was minimal noise from upstairs when he showed me an apartment on the second floor. There were no third floor two bedroom apartments available. No way. I could hear every single step from my upstairs neighbors, it was horribly noisy. Apparently ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Best Decision In My apartment living life (Recommending!)

2009-07-16T19:11:50-06:00

From Colbeagle: Having been the typical Student moving out on my own, I started from the bottom of the barrel and scraped my way up each year improving my living situations.Having lived in Studios, Junior 1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms with roommates, to now living in a beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath 3rd ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Stay Away From This Dump (Not Recommending)

2009-07-16T18:37:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm so happy we finally got out of this dump! We lived in this "community" over 2 years and I can testify that this the worst place I ever lived in in over 10 years being a renter.The aparmnent itself was Ok (we lived in 3-bdrm/3-bath unit on the 3rd ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Best place we have ever lived. (Recommending!)

2009-07-16T15:34:38-06:00

From GiNifer: Im not sure what apartments that one guy with the mercedes was reviewing, but it couldnt have been this one. Since day one we have had nothing but friendly encounters and easy experiences with the staff. This place is gorgeous. Its well kept, lovely scenery and very quiet. There are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Pretty and nice (Recommending!)

2009-06-07T16:45:50-06:00

From HeatherAbott: The grounds are nice, well kept. very pretty lawns and trees. Biggest thing for me was that it was clean. When we went on a touer the office person said they had wild turkeys and I saw two with three baby turkeys each. People have dogs too. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Better than most (Recommending!)

2009-05-02T16:49:37-06:00

From vickidispatch911@gmail.com: I've lived at a lot of complex and places and this one is better than most. It isn't perfect but really what I care about is that it looks upscale and that the interiors are nice. when I lived in the Santana Row they looked nice outside but were really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): moved in last August (Recommending!)

2009-04-28T16:57:25-06:00

From Cody_Joseph_Curammeng_Espejo: My wife and I decided to rent here because the grounds are so well maintained and she really liked the cherry blossoms. Parking is a little packed but Jason was able to get us a second space pretty quickly so we are set. I read some of these other reviews ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): pretty good (Recommending!)

2009-04-27T15:20:58-06:00

From MatTuck1981: I moved from another complex up the street, I got a better price and the units are pretty good. my unit is a little close to the freeway but with the windows closed it is fine. the lawns are nice and the people are nice too. Also there is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): RENTER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!! AWFUL COMMUNITY & CROOKED STAFF (Not Recommending)

2009-04-25T11:28:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wish I have read all the reviews at this place, so not to waste my time. PLEASE BEWARE if you are looking to rent this place, MONTEREY GROVE. The staff are dishonest, using bait & switch to get me to fill out an application, then things change. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Is this true? (Not Recommending)

2009-04-10T02:33:28-06:00

From nhontran32@yahoo.com: I saw an ad for 1bed/1bath at this address for $680/month, utilities included with washer/dryer inside the unit. Is this price real? Nice pictures too.Please someone let me know, before I get my hope up. Thanks. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): New Manager and better stuff (Recommending!)

2009-04-02T10:54:42-06:00

From dianaburke@rocketmail.com: Better place to live now, the manager is new and a guy this time and he is buying all new machines. The Gym is nice now, like repainted and stuff and they even put in those big flat screens. Pool is salt water now. They cut out all the nasty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Parking Permits, Finally!!! (Recommending!)

2008-12-13T13:18:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like everyone else I'll agree the parking was terrible! Now the new management is actually doing something about it. They said when they took over they were going to remodel (and they are!) and fix the parking. I was so tired of people living here parking in the open spots ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): one word... AWFUL!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-03T14:19:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place may seem emacutlant, but its not. Like everyother review written here mine shall read the same. NO PARKING, pet deposits are terrible and staff not friendly. Not to mention I turned in a 30 day notice because they tried to raise my rent by $500!!! Do I look ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): DON'T RENT FROM ARCHSTONE PROPERTIES (Not Recommending)

2008-06-24T21:00:40-06:00

From alc72008@comcast.net: Don't Rent from any Archstone Properties. Although their apartments are nice and well maintained... They will nickel and dime you.When I moved in my rent that I was paying was $1645.00. I was not informed that water and garbage was not included. I found out after receiving my first bill. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): READ THIS!! B4 YOU MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2008-03-22T14:28:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Forget having any visitors unless they want to park 5 miles away, even if you pay the extra $50.00 per month for a second parking spot someone will park in it and good luck getting it towed. If you are late by even 3 days on rent they sue you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Very poor (Not Recommending)

2008-02-27T23:31:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These appartments are not what they are made out to be. After 6pm you have absolutely no where to park your car. The fixtures and fittings are of poor quality. Security is non-existant. Infact I was afraid to go out after dark. The pool is hardly ever cleaned. Plus a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): What's happened to this once nice place??? (Not Recommending)

2007-10-07T13:18:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here for almost 5 years, moved out about a year ago. It was very nice back then but things just got worse and worse. Nice staff and maintenance people were replaced by very incompetent people. These new people behave like they are doing you a big favor letting you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): What's happened to this once nice place??? (Not Recommending)

2007-10-07T12:50:23-06:00

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Renter Beware (Not Recommending)

2007-07-13T18:50:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here nine months. The positive aspect is that the apartment to apartment noiseis very good. That is, I rarely heard my neighbors. However, the freeway noise can bedisturbing at times. The negatives are as follows: 1. horrible parking situation. 2. Incredibly bad water pressure in the shower. Had to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Horrible, Horrible, Horrible!!!! DO NOT LIVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-24T17:25:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was fooled by the look of the grounds and office, which seemed well kept. However, I had no idea how bad the staff was. They NEVER replied to service requests. My toilet was coming apart from the floor (caulking was pulling away) and the whole apartment smelled like raw ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Horrible apartments.... (Not Recommending)

2007-02-26T15:00:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I moved down here from Sacramento. He moved down before me in May 2006 and I followed shortly after in August with our now 3 yr. old son. Several maintenance issues have come up in our apartment and we never know when they will get fixed, sometimes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): overpriced and horrible parking (Not Recommending)

2007-02-26T12:50:03-06:00

From Cali_Mommy: I am a cuirrent residnt in a 2bdrm 2 bth apt. I live on the third floor with two children under two and there is no elevator. This would be ok except for the fact that there is almost no available parking. For approx 1900.- p/mo I should be able ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Not Like it Once Was (Not Recommending)

2007-02-15T13:58:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management very rude. Although, maintenance people are very nice and responsive to any problems that need fixing.
No parking for guests. Trash everywhere now. Low-life moving in with no respect for the area.
Costs for waste pick-up and water at outrageous prices. Am ready to move! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Too Much Crime No Deposit Refund (Not Recommending)

2006-06-27T13:22:04-06:00

From lovecraft94041: My car was damaged from the kids throwing rocks across the fence from the white trash trailer park next door. Tons of graffiti, My apartment flooded TWICE with human waste and garbage (if you live on the bottom floor, this will happen), cops came door to door looking for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Management deteriorating, as well as residents (Not Recommending)

2006-06-07T14:40:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved into this complex back in 2000. At that time it was a quiet place to live.

As of 2006, we are totally ready to leave. The management and residents have deteriorated. The last group across from our apartment held wild parties until late in the night, including having one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): No complaints (Recommending!)

2006-03-06T14:02:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived in a third-floor 720 square-foot 1/1 for two years (from June 2003-June 2005). The apartments were three-years-old when we moved in and everything still looked nice and new. The kitchen was large, included a microwave and a washer/dryer unit. There was also a balcony and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Read this before you go in! (Not Recommending)

2004-09-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As with all Archstone properties I've stayed at:

1. Staff is usually very nice.
2. Big-Corporate policies are great for business contracts, but can be costly headaches for individuals. (a la carte options like parking, water, w/d and trash can raise the price of your apartment).
3. Clean-up and turn-over charges seem to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Not recommended (Not Recommending)

2004-09-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I resided for nearly 2 years. Parking is a big problem at this place. Management is selling guest spots to residents for additional money. Don't be fooled with the $99.00 Deposit move in special. You will get a $300.00 bill to pay after moving out. The move in special is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Great place to live... (Recommending!)

2004-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for over a year now, and love it! The staff and service provided by Archstone is top notch. My only complaint is the lack of adequate guest parking. :(
... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): DON´T LIVE THERE (Not Recommending)

2004-04-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend, friend and I were looking for a place to live. We saw Archstone which looked really nice but wasnt as nice as we thought. I was bothered with the fact we had to pay for the parking spots and that we had to pay 45.00 for the washer ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Nice if you like crime (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The apartment complex is very nice, which is what caught my eye. The apartment itself sold me because with double-paned windows and nice layout of their 1 bedroom. Maintence was responsive and got the job done. Management appears to be very helpful and courteous, but a good portion is sugar ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): BAD Management!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-08-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am not sure who to contact as the management at Archstone Monterey Grove in San Jose California leaves much to be be desired. When we first moved here in February 2002 we were very excited and were expecting to stay here for about 3 years. Our excitement and opinion ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Not too bad (Not Recommending)

2003-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As everyone has said, the maintenance crew is the best! The office staff is a mixed bag........at times very responsive and other times NOT! There are times when they act like you are intruding on their ´quiet time.´ The parking is my main problem. It is horrendous. I have had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT (Not Recommending)

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

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

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Overall Good Place (Recommending!)

2003-05-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Coming from downtown San Jose, I can tell you that this place rocks compared to downtown. Only problem we have had are the bastard neighbors. After a few complaints to the management, they have quieted down. What is even better, is that we get an opportunity to move if we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Bad place to live (Not Recommending)

2003-01-27T00:00:00-06:00

From complaints2002: Don´t live here. Stay away! Your car will be broken in without even knowing. They are experts and they do a clean job. The mgmt office doesn´t even warn you about the car theft until it happens to you. It happened to many people including us. We moved out right ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Bad Management, Donﾴt fall for the $99 special!!!! (Not Recommending)

2002-09-11T00:00:00-06:00

From pomac504: Management was bad. Especially manager Eva. You move here theirﾴs no parking so your car is most likely to be towed. The apartment as a hole was great. 3 bed 3 bath you canﾴt get that anywhere. I feel they need to replace management PERIOD!!! The move-in special of $99 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Great apartments, great price, great management (Recommending!)

2002-08-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The 3 bedroom apartments are huge. We moved in while the buildings were still under construction. The staff was great - we had some issues with the construction, but they always made sure we were happy. Wendy and Corey were awsome to work with. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Great place, good price. (Recommending!)

2002-07-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment is very spacious. The grounds are always very clean. The staff has all been very helpful and kind. I´ve really enjoyed my stay. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Not too shabby! (Recommending!)

2002-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From Archstoner: Decent, recently built apartments. Overall the facilities are ok, and the prices when we moved in were VERY reasonable. As for the management.. most are pretty spiffy, except for one individual. The maintenace staff is excellent, and very friendly. The pool and spa are very nice. The workout facility is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): Drones....Sell the place out to out-of-town construction workers (Not Recommending)

2001-04-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Office staff are a bunch of drones (the new manager, not the previous one). Will sell the complex out to corporate clients who park their LARGE commercial vehicles beside your tiny sedan, banging up an scratching your doors whenever they come and go. The only people holding the place together ... [click to read full apartment review]

Monterey Grove (formerly Archstone Monterey Grove): (Not Recommending)

2000-10-10T00:00:00-06:00

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