Apartment Ratings | Kensington Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Kensington Apartments: Shiny exterior, crappy interiors. (Not Recommending)

2009-09-11T14:47:58-06:00

From nk1999: I lived for three years there, changed three units. In short, I would not recommend Kensington to a friend.PROS: walking distance to CU; nice exteriorCONS: noisy (especially 1st floor); poor parking (unless you pay $25/month for a designated spot); rude office management; dirty pool (use at your own risk, remember ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: New decks, windows and doors (Recommending!)

2009-08-06T14:55:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for two years. The management is usually friendly and available to hear concerns. They quickly addressed concerns. I found it to be very comfortable and safe. The apartment was spacious. New decks and sliding glass doors plus new windows were installed over the winter.The apartments are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: would never live there again (Not Recommending)

2009-05-21T17:03:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved in here there were alot of little things that were over looked and not fixed before i moved in. The building was old with no updates. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: (Recommending!)

2009-04-20T13:09:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Kensington for a year and, overall, I really liked it. The location was my favorite part. I could easily walk to class at CU, or take the Bound to the 29th Street mall. For it's price point, the amenities and location were quite good.Although the hallways are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Really great apartments with awesome amenities and location (Recommending!)

2008-10-21T08:01:04-06:00

From LBB1: I could walk to class at CU or catch the bus so I didn't have to pay for parking on campus. There are students who live at Kensington but it doesn't have the crazy party vibe. I had a great apt. with a large deck, I never heard my neighbors. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Loved it! Wish I could live there again (Recommending!)

2008-10-16T04:59:07-06:00

From paintslinger: I lived here for 24 months. It was great. The steam room was my favorite. Never heard my neighbors. Underground parking was fantastic. Awesome location. The only potential negative is that the hallways are rather dark and foreboding, until you get to your unit. I really didn't mind that too ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Friendly, helpful, and prompt service (Recommending!)

2008-07-30T09:51:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management staff was always accessible and helpful. My questions were always answered promptly. Maintenance and management were very responsive to tenant requests and needs. The building was surpisingly quiet and peaceful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Good experience, large 1BDs (Recommending!)

2007-07-13T17:41:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Kensington apartments has been a good value for the money (about $743/mo including utilities except electric). I have had no serious problems with management, and the underground parking for $25/mo is an excellent deal, especially in the 26" snowstorm of last winter. The apartments are well designed and not as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Staff was prompt and very helpful (Recommending!)

2007-03-08T15:33:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff was very friendly and also promptly handled my requests. The building was clean . My apartment had new carpet and appliances. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Great maintenenace (Recommending!)

2007-01-29T11:48:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since 2003 and was considering a move. New manager and new maintenance has changed my mind. I resigned my lease for 12 months. The club house and lobby have been updated. They
have new furniture in the clubhouse. Previous maintenance was a nightmare. During the snow storms ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Perfect place to be for what we wanted. (Recommending!)

2006-10-03T18:03:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff was very helpful and understanding. Maintenance was pleasant and we appreciated them all. The remodeled aparetments are great although the hallways could use some work. The apartment was very spacious and well maintained. Thanks to everyone. We lived there two years. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Awesome place and nice people in the management (Recommending!)

2006-07-15T14:18:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have stayed in this place for over 6 months and I have not had any noise problems or problems of any sorts. The management is just amazing and they take care of you really well. They even go to the extent of having parties every now and then.
I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: signing a lease for one bedroom on first floor. (Not Recommending)

2006-07-09T02:11:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everything about the Kensington looked great except the dreary hall and ugly pool. Since the first floor is cheaper, I am thinking about signing a lease for one bedroom. But what makes me hesitate is the security. Since first floor is reachable to anyone, I can't really have my porch ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Many improvements (Recommending!)

2006-06-26T13:06:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment has had new floors installed in the kitchen and bathroom. They also put new tile around my tub and shower. We have waited for the owner for quite awhile to finish the club house. It is now finished and looks very nice and modern. This is an older ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: I highly recommend living here, if you can afford it. (Recommending!)

2006-04-22T22:05:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live at Kensington Apartments at this time. The living environment is good; be prepared for living in and around C.U. students, some who still insist that stereos at the loudest setting are best-- but to generally say that this is a quiet place to live is fair. There is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: hated this place (Not Recommending)

2006-04-13T11:34:29-06:00

From dector22: my up stairs people always made noise while he was doing his man friend. I could hear them moaning and screaming over whose turn it was next. god i hate boulder. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: I was there for the flood too and the new manager handled it well (Recommending!)

2006-03-29T15:46:05-06:00

From firsttwopoints@cs.com: i was on the third floor when the a building got water but if joshua miller (one of the other reviewers) had taken the time to actually talk to the people in charge he would have found out that it was because the old roof had been torn off and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: MANY IMPROVEMENTS (Recommending!)

2006-01-20T15:22:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although I didn't live in the area of the buidlding affected by the water damage which was received at the time the new roof was going on I know several residents that were directly affected. They were moved to larger apartments at no charge to the resident.
Th new management company ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Check it out (Recommending!)

2005-11-27T02:58:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for four years between 1999 and 2003, on what they called the catwalk, which is the connecting bridge between the two buildings. I had only two neighbors on the sides, very little noise and none of the claustrophobic feeling the corridors in the main buildings will give ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: My worst apartment ever. (Not Recommending)

2005-10-26T17:30:27-06:00

From joshua@hillhaus.com: I lived there for a few months without any problems, but then gallons of water came through my roof during a rainstorm one day. I lived on the 2nd floor, and the water came from the roof and went all the way through the 3rd floor to get to my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: I loved it here! (Recommending!)

2005-07-04T12:48:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here my sophomore year of college and I was more than pleased with my stay. The staff was not only friendly and helpful, but they did eveything they could to accommodate my every needs. I will admit it is a bit expensive, but what place in Boulder is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Effort paying off (Recommending!)

2005-06-25T16:29:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: With the new management things are getting done better and things are looking up. when i first moved in the place was bad but those managers and maintenance aren't here anymore. things have gotten so much better and the apartments have better upgrades and are cheaper than they were a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: DONT LET THIS APT RUIN A YEAR OF YOUR LIFE! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-29T16:40:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: WATCH OUT... the show room looks nice all refurbished, new appliances, walls, carpet but it is NOT what the actual apartments look like.

COST: EXPENSIVE

STAFF: EVIL...incompetent...lying

CONSTRUCTION: very poor(asbestos, creeky floors, walls deteriorating, cracks...) layout is dull and old. ridiculous styling with terrible materials. appliances are absurd (dishwasher doesnt work. oven takes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Change is good.... (Recommending!)

2005-03-15T17:24:53-06:00

From renterinboulder: It seems as if they are trying to improve the property which is really nice... The change had been good and they have even fixed up my apartment. The staff is great and is there if you need anything.... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: a poor choice to live (Not Recommending)

2005-02-12T23:07:17-06:00

From otacon5523@hotmail.com: this apartment looks quaint from the outside and at first inspection, but becomes morbidly dreary with time... Little to no natural light...Vandelism and theft are very commonplace...Staff lied to me and other renters I know...maintenance is a joke (still waiting)...pieces of the walls are falling off. Very Expensive for such ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: itﾴs not bad (Recommending!)

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

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

Kensington Apartments: i thought it was... (Recommending!)

2003-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: what can i say
it was old and relatively expensive. i moved to kensington as it had a underground garage for 25 a month. the apartment was big enough for 1 bedroom and office desk stuff. i never met anybody there and now out on manhattan i meet them all. staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: old and expensive (Not Recommending)

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

From joanneshen: My rent for one bed room is $875. Utilities and cable are not included. There are no visitor parking at all, so all visitors have to park on the street. It´s expensive and old! Office stuffs come to my place without even noticing me ahead. When I came home, there ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Overpriced, old, dreary lack of windows... (Not Recommending)

2003-02-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:
close to CU Boulder
the good cleaning crew
friendly manager and staff
underground parking
each apt. has a patio (upper levels too)
maintenance is quick
secure entrance
very quiet, with noise policy enforced

Cons:
asbestos containing materials
high rent/low class
old, dreary floorplan
items wear out due to age
noisy refrigerator, old appliances
1 glass patio door/window, no other windows
not many laundry rooms
dirty underground ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Good for students (Recommending!)

2002-07-14T00:00:00-06:00

From TrustMePlease: I lived here a while ago, and have lived in a half dozen complexes since, so I think I can look back with fairness. It may have changed in the last few years, but when I was there it was pretty good. I lived in an efficiency, which was a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: Everything is expensive in Boulder, and they´re nice (Recommending!)

2001-09-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Personally, I had none of the problems the other reviewer had. Maintenance issues were fixed promptly, the management was friendly to deal with, and I used both the lot and garage parking for my car with no problems. Kensington has a very nice indoor swimming pool and steam room for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Kensington Apartments: It´s close, but WAY too expensive for what you get (Not Recommending)

2001-04-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: OK, so Boulder is really expensive, but living here is a joke. The neighbors downstairs have had numerous ceiling leaks which maintenance has declined to fix, not to mention that they have wholes in their ceiling and there is asbstos. Everything has fallen apart, they don´t tunr on the air ... [click to read full apartment review]