Apartment Ratings | Archstone Bear Hill Ratings and Reviews

Archstone Bear Hill: Quiet Peaceful Professional Management (Recommending!)

2009-07-20T08:22:53-06:00

From kecandir: Moved here on July 2008, still a resident as of this review.Pros: - Very beautiful place. You're basically on a hill, surrounded by woods. You can even see deer passing through the complex. - Management staff is polite, responsive. Don't know how they were 2 years ago but they the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Really great place, if you can afford it (Recommending!)

2008-05-13T12:52:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for almost two years, in two different apartments, and love it for an apartment complex. Sorry to be leaving, but can't afford living there any more!PROS: It's extremely quiet (never hear the neighbors), convenient (huge garage with a stairway directly to the apartment and plenty of extra ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Terrible snow removal (Not Recommending)

2008-01-28T08:49:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Let me just begin by saying that this apartment complex is beautiful but it is really not worth living in if you can t get in and out during the winter time. As I am sure you have noticed in previous reviews, it is just not properly maintained during the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: (Recommending!)

2007-12-29T14:18:02-06:00

From awkwardturtle: When considering rental properties in Waltham, MA I found Archstone Bear Hill to be the only one I would even consider. It was so much nicer than the other places I visited. The ladies in the office are friendly and helpful, the service team takes care of requests pretty quickly, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Snow can make living here hell (Not Recommending)

2007-12-13T15:51:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Today there was a snow storm, not that bad of one because it is only December. Almost nobody can even get into the complex. It has not been plowed or salted, and the tenants cannot get to their homes. We cannot park on the street either because that is illegal ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: This place can be summed up in 6 words: You get what you pay for (Recommending!)

2007-09-01T14:03:40-06:00

From xbanzai: I've lived here in a 1 BR for 2 years and overall have really enjoyed it. It's a 3-tier complex on the west side of Bear Hill, and I was living on the middle tier.Highs: Great location, it seems like it's only a 20 minute drive to anywhere from here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Info. (Not Recommending)

2006-11-21T21:40:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just to inform everyone....application fees (regardless of what they are called) are illegal in the state of MA. "Under Mass. General Laws, ch.186, '15B, at the beginning of the tenancy, your landlord may charge only:

rent for the first month;

rent for the last month, calculated at the same rate as the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Serious shortcomings far outweigh the pleasing aesthetics. (Not Recommending)

2006-11-07T14:53:27-06:00

From ciaobella77: Bear Hill is grossly overpriced. What's worse, and far more insipid than the lack of value for your dollar, is that the management team has some significant integrity issues. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Hope you have studded snow tires. (Not Recommending)

2006-02-03T15:30:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This winter has been extremely mild andstill I'm having trouble getting up these steep hills. If you don't own studded snow tires or tire chains, don't rent here. If you make it up the hills you'll never make it down (safely). I know food delivery companies that won't come here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: It is illegal to charge a pet fee in massachusetts (Not Recommending)

2005-11-11T13:04:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Challenge this in court you will win trust me.. call the attorney generals office and they are not allowed to charge you anything additional for rent ... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Balanced Review (Recommending!)

2005-10-07T11:15:42-06:00

From markwill89@yahoo.com: Not to negate the negative or positive reviews. Where I am on the bottom of the hill it is very quiet. sounds like up on the hill there are college students and it is very noisy. Great parking, great groundskeeping and snow removal is very timely. The garage is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Run Away (Not Recommending)

2005-08-25T14:46:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Simply the worst place I have ever rented from... too many complaints to list.

I hope that I can save at least one person from renting there by writing this post. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Unethical Staff - questionable intelligence (Not Recommending)

2005-08-22T18:33:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They will tell you anything to get your business. Make sure they write what they promise or they will charge for everythng they can. I think this is part of the local teams inability to understand how a business is run. It is however better than Cronins landing where Babson ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: over priced and not worth it (Not Recommending)

2005-07-30T09:37:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years and I'm ready to leave.

The positives: clean apartments, well maintained grounds, garages, and convenience to Rt. 128 & Mass Pike.

The negatives: high rental costs (almost $2K/month for a small 1 bedroom), poor insulation (you will notice this on cold winter and hot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Love it. (Recommending!)

2005-07-12T16:42:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in this spring and couldn't be happier. It's incredibly quiet and serene. The staff is good and follow up on service requests. I found them to be very quick with snow removal, so I have to disagree with the earlier post. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: This place is a NO NO !!! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-04T09:54:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I totally agree with the previous posting. I just moved out last month. I was charge a whole months rent for breaking the lease after living here for 3 years. Which came out to 3000. On top of that they wanted to charge me for the stains on the carpet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Long Timer (Recommending!)

2005-05-12T14:24:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for several years and have found it to be the most convenient way to live. I no longer want to deal with owning a home anymore. This team is fantastic. Kudos! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: I really like it (Recommending!)

2005-02-08T22:52:32-06:00

From ajack: I am a student at Bentley College and read the reviews of both Bear Hill and Cronins and chose Bear Hill due to its secluded, laid back location and personal garage. They have recentley, as of Dec 04 insulated the garages which has eliminated the garage noise problem. The managment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Stay Away (Not Recommending)

2005-01-23T14:18:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Plus:
Location - close to 128

Minuses:
Paper-thin walls; very noisy
Poor maintenance; after snowstorm, they do not complete plowing until 3 PM
Cheap evrything - poor plumbing, toilets, etc. - you can hear when your neighbour flushes at 2 AM
Not much parking, most apartments have one-car garage, not enough parking spaces ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: I like it, no complaints. (Recommending!)

2004-09-15T00:00:00-06:00

From New2TownMA: I've just recently moved to Bear Hill and am enjoying the stay. I'm an Archstone transfer and have previously lived at both nice and not so nice Archstones. I like the fact I have a garage which is very key in this part of the country. I also enjoy the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: ok, but headed in the wrong direction (Not Recommending)

2004-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's still an ok place to rent, but over the past 6 months I have noticed a considerable increase in the amount of noise - especially late at night. Also, it looks like they are renting to more students, which is suprising since they are charging almost $2k per month ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Very loud (Not Recommending)

2004-04-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Make sure you dont live next to anyone who makes noise. walls are paper thin ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: look elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2004-02-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wish the other reviews listed had been available when I was looking for apartments. Archstone Bear Hill is poorly constructed and overpriced. The garage door openers are ridiculously loud and unfortunately happen to be located beneath master bedrooms. Walls are so thin that conversations, music, etc can easily be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: A wonderful community (Recommending!)

2004-02-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live here now and absolutely love my home. The staff is helpful and attentive, eager to assist with small issues like a clogged garbage disposal to big issues like short-notice carpet cleaning. Truely a warm environment, and well worth the money. Bravo!!
PS - My rent only increased $35 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Don´t get suckered in! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with all the previous postings. The garage doors are very noisy, especially since my neighbor´s garage is under my bedroom. You also hear every footstep up the stairs (inside and outside). I made a few friends in the complex but they moved soon there after because of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: LIKE TO RAISE RENTS IN BAD TIMES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO NEW TENANTS !!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When i moved to the Village, i was treated with respect, because that is how all sales people do there job. After one year of living on the property, listening to all the noises, favored celtic tenants, radio celebrities, i went into the office for a rent reduction and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Very Pretty, BUT!! (Recommending!)

2003-11-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Watch out for those garages- they are very noisy if your bedroom is over them- The noise insultation is bad in these apts- Heard the garage door beneath me ( from another unit)- all night. And I heard my neighbors making "love". Also watch out for the long winding driveway ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: Overpriced, roof leak problems (Not Recommending)

2003-05-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lease is raised overwhelmingly high after the first period.
We had a leak for months, and they weren´t able to fix it. Then they just painted it over. This roof WILL leak again!
It´s a pretty place with ugly surprises. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Bear Hill: An Excellent Community (Recommending!)

2002-12-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We resided at Village at Bear Hill for 3.5yrs and if not for a job relocation, would still be there. We could not recommend more highly the quality of the management staff (both pre & post Archstone ownership). We found them very professional and extremely attentive to every request.

The unit ... [click to read full apartment review]