Apartment Ratings | ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point) Ratings and Reviews

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): I LOVE Living Here! (Recommending!)

2009-08-10T05:28:08-06:00

From MaxxMahOnline: I moved in to Alara North Poiont in December 2008, and thus far, I have not had ANY problems with management or the property. When I call for repair, someone is usually out within 48 hours, which is reasonable in my opinion. This gated apartment community is VERY well-maintained. Immaculate, ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): You don't want to live here... (Not Recommending)

2009-07-07T05:19:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just discovered this website, or I would have written this review long ago. I moved out a few months back. It is the worst place that I have ever lived. Actually, it only became "the worst", after Alara took control. This complex was previously owned by Archstone, and it ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Don't Waste Your Time (Not Recommending)

2009-06-19T18:33:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here 3 and a half years and moving out this month. The place had gone downhill since RAM took over the property from Archstone. They allow anyone to move in. Some apartments that are 2 bedroom have 10 people living there. Dogs run freely and dog owners ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Poor Manager (Not Recommending)

2009-01-06T12:01:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The property manager Melissa Scott is the most unprofessional person I have ever meet. I am in management as well. I have called here and e-mailed her several times and she has yet to return my call. When I call the office they say she is in a meeting or ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Wouldn't rent here!! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-13T10:17:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at this complex for approx. a year - it had a good location and seemed clean. After the first few months you start to see beyond the pretty flowers and somewhat clean grounds. If you ever have any kind of issue that you need to take up with ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): It's an apartment (Recommending!)

2008-03-09T10:59:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I have lived here since August 2006. The location at the time of our lease was ideal, 5 minute commutes to each of our places of employment. Our rent was acceptable, $750, as well. The complex backs up to the Big Creek Greenway and there are a ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Safe and Comfortable! (Recommending!)

2008-03-06T19:26:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have been here since spring of 2007, and we like it here, the people are nice the area is nice and we are by everything! The complex is kept very clean, me and my daughter get out and walk sometimes and I feel safe I do not have to ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Great living experience! (Recommending!)

2007-12-09T01:52:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living at Alara North Point! I suppose I've been fortunate in the fact that I've never really had a noise problem. For me, it's mostly quiet. I've been here almost a year and have only had to call the office twice. Once for ants, which they immediately took ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): TERRIBLE QUALITY OF LIVING!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-30T14:20:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is the WORST!!!! If you live on any other floor besides the third be prepared to never have a moment of quiet again. We moved into a first floor apartment from a third because of an upcoming surgery which would make it hard to climb the stairs, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): This place is really great! (Recommending!)

2007-09-27T19:38:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident at Alara North Point for about 2 years, and it is really great. The old management was good, but since Alara came in and took over it really is better. The office staff is really pleasant, and very helpful. These girls are not rude in ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): excellent (Recommending!)

2007-08-06T21:10:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: alara at northpoint has been nothing but a pleasant surprise so far. the staff was (and is) wonderful, and very responsive to questions and maint. issues. The apartment itself is quiet, clean and spacious. The apartments are very bright with plenty of windows. The complex is quiet, and seems to ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Very rude staff. (Not Recommending)

2007-07-10T00:25:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived and worked in Alpharetta for almost eleven years. I moved to N. Fulton to be near my job (a very large and 100-year-old company)of 20-plus years. I stopped in one Saturday morning to view apartment stats and possibly see a model. (I was casually dressed in Sat morning ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Horrible!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-02T01:19:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First let me begin with the mean and nasty office staff. I hate even having to deliver my rent check because they are so unfriendly so I make my husband do it. I have had to call at least 5 times to get anything done that needs attention. The gates ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): like and dislike this apt complex! (Recommending!)

2007-08-28T15:06:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There has been ant problems for the last three years and the ants attack stealthly every summer, at first archstone managment did not do anything about it and now the alara chooses to do nothing about it, but lay the blame on the playground or other residents! There are several ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Nice Location, Nice Staff, near Big Creek Greenway. (Recommending!)

2007-01-14T12:11:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:
1. Nice, professional staff
2. Good maintenance
3. Beautiful property
4. Easy access to Hiking Trails
5. Nice fitness center
6. Easy access to restaurants and Mall.
7. Good price and available garage space for rent.

Cons:
1. Thin floors make for lots of walking noise from upstairs neighbors... but this is in any apartment complex.
2. Too ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Excellent staff (Recommending!)

2006-12-14T22:47:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for about a year now and have had no complaints with the new staff. I got my renewal rate and only had a 20 dollar increase. I have had no issues with the maintenance staff, in fact they're extremely friendly and always get the job done. ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2006-10-23T19:51:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for almost 1 year now. The apartment is now called Alara NorthPoint. The property got a makeover in terms of painting the gates, and other cosmetic stuff. Guess what they are increasing the rates.
The property just has a single gym. Most of the equipment ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): TRUTH BE TOLD (Recommending!)

2006-09-01T14:35:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You will have to see for yourself. I am a recent resident and I love it here. Its safe. The grounds are well kept. I have had no problems with management. In fact they have been very courteous and helpful. Maintenance is prompt and the apartments are beautiful. Come and ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Its not the complex...its some of the inhabitants! (Recommending!)

2008-12-29T16:50:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Here are the real issues that have nothing to do with the management:1. Speeding.2. Leaving food out in breezeways.3. Leaving trash in the open areas.4. Dogs running around without supervision or leashes.The explanation for each of the observations:1. Speeding. The speed limit is 15mph. There is a good reason why ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): New Management!!! (Recommending!)

2006-06-07T08:09:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Archstone Northpoint is no longer!! They were sold to Alara on 6/1/06 so I hope management gets better. I have been here 6 months and love it here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): bad management, but very good aparments (Recommending!)

2006-04-12T22:58:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is very clean and well maintained.
The apartments are very good.
The price is reasonable.
The management is very very bad. Jackson, one of the guys here was very good. But I think they shunted him off to another property. Its very hard to deal with the ladies here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Great Apartments. Great Service Gauranteed. (Recommending!)

2006-03-13T19:38:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Their slogan Great Apartments,Great Service Gauranteed holds very true for this community. The grounds are always clean, amenities are kept functional all the time, the maintenance staff holds true to their 24 hour service gaurantee and the location of the apartments is the best in Alpharetta. ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Horrible management (Not Recommending)

2006-03-02T22:28:02-06:00

From strudera@bellsouth.net: I have lived here for 3 years, this manager is so NASTY!!!! Her demeanor is talk down to people and make them feel like they are nothing. I am so sick of being told that if I don't like the ways things are than I need to give my notice ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): The Manager (Not Recommending)

2006-02-28T14:02:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This manager that has taken over since July of last year is the rudest, most nasty woman I have ever had to deal wiht. She thinks that ruling everything with an iron fist is the right way, being pleasant, and considerate is the wrong way. I have seen her run ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): excellent (Recommending!)

2005-08-04T22:29:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this is a really great place to live. I lived here for 3 years, and it is the best place yet. I always felt safe, the gate usually works well. The maintence man James is awesome, and the management is really great too. Archstones are great places in general. Whenever ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Managerial authoritarian hired gun (Not Recommending)

2005-07-15T14:31:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you're looking for an office staff that dresses professionally and has a friendly demeanor, don't look here. Archstone management gets rid of the "nice" people and hires people that are there to make the outside look great, but neglect the inside where you live. Also, if you are a ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Wonderful place to live!!!! Great apartments and staff!!! (Recommending!)

2005-06-26T10:40:01-06:00

From flippidy: I lived in a 1 bedroom/1 bath for a year in this complex and loved it!!! The only reason I moved was because the communte to work in downtown Atlanta was hard!!! The apartment community is beautiful and the office staff (Danielle, Erin, and Cheryl) were hard working and very ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Very good for the price (Recommending!)

2005-06-24T15:08:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 2 years and loved every minute of it. It has a great location, everything you could ever want is within 2 miles of this place. The staff is very kind and will do what is needed to help. The maintanence is also very prompt with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Great Location (Recommending!)

2005-06-22T18:05:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't think there is any better location to live in Alpharetta, next to mall, restaurants, movie theatre, and next to Greenway (6.5 mile paved trail.)Awesome
Maintenance is friendly and reliable.
Office staff is nice.
My building is very quiet.
Have lived at three other properties in the area. This is one is way ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): (Not Recommending)

2004-07-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 1. New paint is dark/dismal.
2. Atmosphere is somewhat low-class and noisy, depending which building you live in.
3. Trash is always littering the parking lot and grounds, although they pick it up. Reflects upon the people who have begun populating the area.
4. Staff does do more to accommodate, but being more ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Great Apartments (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here a little over a year, and I have seen some wonderful changes here. Recently the entire complex has been repainted. Maintenance has stepped up and the office staff has definaltly made a turn for the better. This is a great apartment complex and the location is ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): New regime...degenerating environment (Not Recommending)

2003-05-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The summary says it all...reduced rent to attract residents has created problems in degenerating values. This is no longer a "nice" place to live. The noise issue is ignored. The service is not good. The lack of maturity is further injuring the property.
Not recommended if you want peace and quiet; ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): nice apartments, TERRIBLE office! (Not Recommending)

2003-04-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My first month, they credited my rent check to someone else, then sent me a notice that my rent was late. I had to take the time to get records from my bank proving that archstone had ALREADY CASHED my rent check!

In late april, I learned that an out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Way overpriced, poor customer service, average apartment (Not Recommending)

2003-03-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apartment sizes are ok, two bedroom is better than the one bedroom. The monthly rate of these apts is grossly overpriced. $800-$900 for a one bedroom, $1000-$1100 for a two bedroom. Went into the leasing office the other day to check how they price their apts, "We price our apts ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): WANT TO BE HIGH CLASS BUT TRASH (Not Recommending)

2003-01-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Archstone @northpoint is not the living experience that you would want. The apartments are a good size, the landscaping is o.k. depending upon the building your in the neighbors can be quiet. What good is all of that when you have management who has the lowest IQ ever. The management ... [click to read full apartment review]

ALARA North Point (formerly Archstone North Point): Rent issues (Recommending!)

2002-08-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The repairs have been quick and done correctly. My issue is more with Archstone, than the location. They have LOWERED the rent to new tenets coming into the property while, we their loyal tenents who have lived here for 3 years pay more then our neighbors. My only recource is ... [click to read full apartment review]