Apartment Ratings | Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place) Ratings and Reviews

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Nice place to live but....... (Recommending!)

2009-10-20T11:34:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a new resident and I love the apartment.Let me first start off by saying I have been in constant contact with the rental office since I moved into my place in reference to some of the small issues with the apartment. They have told me several time that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Overall not a bad place to live, but some issues (Recommending!)

2009-09-30T20:15:02-06:00

From renter102009: I often read product/service reviews, but never write any of my own. It s a long read, but hopefully my feedback/experiences will assist you in your quest to find a place to live. Overall, I think Meridian is a good place to live, but to me location, complex aesthetics/welcoming feeling, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Just moved in... (Recommending!)

2009-08-26T12:19:12-06:00

From justcoolin81: We just moved here from Rosecroft Mews (don't move there). We had such high expectations for this place. We toured the model and fell in love. The grounds look great. The leasing staff seemed friendly. The apartments are huge and the outside appearance of them are great too. We applied ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Decent but not worth the hassle (Not Recommending)

2009-09-02T07:31:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: No one ever puts trash in the dumpster, and few pick up after their dog, walking through the grass is like navigating a mine field. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Renewing My Lease (Recommending!)

2009-07-29T11:42:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I finally reached the one year mark with Meridian at Bowie Apartments. It started out rough with the maintenance but overall I love my apartment. I too viewed the remarks left on here and was going to lease somewhere else. When I went to the other community my apartment was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): 7 Months In (Recommending!)

2009-07-21T06:55:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've only lived at Meridian since Jan. of this year and although there a few things that we don't care for but overall our experience has been a good one. Before we moved here from out of state we looked at the ratings for this community and I didn't want ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Don't move here!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-11T11:36:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I orginally moved to this complex 2 years ago when it was still under Archstone Management. I was transferring from another Archstone property that I really enjoyed...however things are MUCH different at this complex. First it took 6 months for them to fix my kitchen sink that constantly driped, about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Disgustingly Awful!! (Not Recommending)

2009-05-24T20:32:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Meridian at Bowie is some $#%@! I hate to use profanity in this case, but there really is no other way to describe this complex. The ONLY THING that made me choose them was the 2 months rent free special they were running. Granted this was my first apartment, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Overpriced and for what? (Not Recommending)

2009-05-12T10:31:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Meridian for almost two years now. The day I moved in Archstone had packed up all their stuff and new management came through. I waited for two hours to get my keys because of course they had no idea I was moving in. It was actually nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Meridan of Bowie (Not Recommending)

2009-05-05T16:29:10-06:00

From diabees1: This somplex is a joke, the trash compactor they say is broke but that's not the truth,the real problem is they have not paid the bill and so know one will come and empty it and they try to hide the trash behind the fence. Every time someone closes there ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): I lived here prior to it being Meridian (Not Recommending)

2009-05-03T18:43:40-06:00

From KVeverka: We left purposely because of the management. They were terrible!! We were constantly having people come into our home without them calling beforehand. I HATED that! The pool area was very nice and the office staff were friendly...when you were paying your rent on time. The front gate was ALWAYS ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): This place gets thumbs down (Not Recommending)

2009-03-04T19:13:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Meridian at Bowie leaves alot to be desired. What you don't want from management. * inches of snow and knowone to clear it. This is called poor management. You call and ask them to please clean the walkway so that you won't fall or at lease put down some salt. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): This is no 'luxury' property, except the rent you WILLL pay (Not Recommending)

2009-01-12T07:48:09-06:00

From Nothingsurprises: No matter what their marketing says, please do not expect to get anything more than base level service, and you will likely have to wait for that. The management of The Meridian doesn't seem to understand that Service is what defines Luxury. It is what separates a so-so property from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): I came....I saw...and I went running in the opposite direction... (Not Recommending)

2009-01-07T08:43:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I visited the property about 2 weeks ago in seacrh for an apartment and this is what I saw:1)From the outside it is very very nice...and I figured since it was in Bowie it should be a great place to live.....umm...NOT!!!!!!2)Just to talk to a leasing agent took over an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Seeing Change (Recommending!)

2008-08-14T06:17:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been at the property since last year before the new company took over. It was a rough transition but over all I see a change. The office staff has had it's challenging moments but they all seem to be very friendly and polite. I have gone in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): This place is a joke! (Not Recommending)

2008-07-31T09:32:03-06:00

From photoman0123@yahoo.com: I can't agree enough with what some other residents have said:1) RUDE, RUDE, RUDE managment.... CLUELESS. Never opened on time, nothing but excuses. 2) Security is a joke. The gate is always broken. Crime is rampent in the area! Heck, even their office has been broken into on two occasions ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Do not be fooled... (Not Recommending)

2008-06-12T09:24:27-06:00

From RickStuy: If you are looking for a nice new apartment, do not be fooled by Meridian at Bowie. Here is how they will try to pull the wool over your eyes:1) The leasing staff and management will be friendly and attentive when you are a perspective tenant. They may even seem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Unbelievable.... (Not Recommending)

2008-05-26T17:23:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wow That is all I can politely say when it comes to describing Meridian at Bowie. First and foremost, I plead that those of you who are reading the reviews and contemplating moving into this complex to remember one thing - when it comes to renting, it is a business! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): DO NOT, DO NOT, DO IT (Not Recommending)

2008-01-10T18:41:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not rent here. I have been here almost 2 years. It has been an absolute nightmare. My lease is almost up and I am literally counting down the days and hours. The parking situation is awful, the trash is always overflowing and nasty. The noise is unbelievable. There are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): When my lease is up or if this builder buys me out first! (Recommending!)

2007-12-26T13:15:48-06:00

From So_Secure: Ok let me start by saying... I have lived in some nice places and some short-term places just to get my foot in the area, but this is a hot mess... Really it's not too bad, but when I moved in to my apartment they was under Archstone mngmnt, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Wolf in sheeps clothing--never again! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-21T08:56:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't be blinded by the cosmetics of this all but falling apart community. It was trouble from the start, but we were so blinded of how nice an area it was that my fiance and I really thought it would be a good move overall. Unfortunately we are constantly reminded ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Please DO NOT rent here!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-09T15:51:13-06:00

From bowie_NO_WAY: Bowie Town Center (now named Meridian at Bowie) underwent a change in management some time around the end of August '07, and the place is STILL experienceing major problems. The new management has shown a complete lack of ability to manage the property with any sort of success or customer ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Dissatisfied, especially with the management (Not Recommending)

2007-08-02T10:39:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: To keep it brief, I'll here's what's gone wrong:-Trash compactors always overflow (on two occasions there have been vagrants found rummaging through garbage bags that couldn't fit in the compactor. All this despite the new "security" detail.)-Gates in and out of the complex frequently break-Despite same day guarantee, maintenance is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Dissatisfied and not even a resident! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-08T07:50:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was scheduled to move into Archstone Bowie Twn Center on July 7th. I had headaches all the way up to my move-in date, and ended up canceling the move. I felt that if I was going to have such a hard time with these folks before I move in, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): The Quality of life here has decreased TREMENDOUSLY, I do not RECOMMEND (Not Recommending)

2007-05-10T19:21:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been a resident over 5 years now and I've seen the property get worse over time. In the last three years, I've experience poor service from the office and mgmt staff all the time. Maintenance almost burned my place down by leaving my fireplace on all day after taking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Mixed feelings about Archstone - Long Review. A lot to say (Recommending!)

2007-04-25T10:48:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into building 3645 - 2 bedroom\2 bath for $1295 on a 12 month lease. The apartment itself was lovely. They have an extra large, oval shaped tub in both bathrooms that I absolutely loved! The apartments are gated, have crownmolding, a washer and dryer, dishwasher, two bathrooms and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): My Experience @ ABTC (Not Recommending)

2007-04-13T10:04:13-06:00

From DFC317: My expereince living at Archstone Bowie Town Center has been one that I truly hope to never experience again. I will more than happy when my lease is up and I can move. From the trash being dumped outside of the dumpters and sitting for some time, to the cats ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Avoid Bowie Town Center (Not Recommending)

2007-01-05T21:17:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i was excited to move into this area it looked nice but it was not so the people arent pleasant the trash compactor was always over flowing there was a huge problem with stray cats a women in the building was asulted by a male one night for the most ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Overcharging on renewal (Not Recommending)

2006-01-12T16:47:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved in I was paying 1185 per month for a 7 month lease. When I went to renew for another 12 months they quoted 1400 a month. I decided to move out and they listed the unit for 1205 for a 6 month lease. This group low balls ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): reasonsTwo huge complaints coming from a resident of Archstone Bowie Town Center! (Not Recommending)

2005-10-24T16:02:19-06:00

From howiedoin: I chose Archstone Bowie Town Center, above other communities in this area for two reasons. One, because it's a "gated" community, and two, because it has a "workout facility". Had I known better, I'd be living somewhere else!! The first issue, the "gated" community, or lack there-of. Nine times out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): So far -- Good Experience (longer review) (Recommending!)

2004-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From thuzar928: We have lived here for a few months now, and with two dogs our options were limited. Parking can be tricky, but we have a garage, which has alleviated those issues for us (husband parks in the lot and I park in the garage). I think they are on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): NOW CALLED ARCHTONE BOWIE TOWN CTR (Recommending!)

2004-05-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well, I love the inside of my apartment and the ability to park right outside your building. I have HUGE garden soaking tubs :) Dont be fooled by the gate..it is never shut....The office staff is a bunch of idiots, so if you choose to rent her.. talk to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Fat = race ? (Not Recommending)

2004-02-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Because someone doesnt like fat people theyre racist? Uh-huh...just keep eating those Slim-Jims tubby and let everyone else do your thinking for you. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): SOME PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I MEAN I´VE NEVER LIVED HERE BEFORE AND I´M AGREEING WITH THE COMMENT BEFORE BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE SO DAMN DUMB. I MEAN JUST BECAUSE THERE ARE FAT PEOPLE DOESN´T MEAN THAT THEY ARE UGLY. I MEAN YOU HAVE SOME ATTRACTIVE CHUBBY OR FAT AS WELL WANT TO CALL IT ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Run don´t walk away from this place (Not Recommending)

2003-05-31T00:00:00-06:00

From whisbrook: I´ll address each issue included in the questions below.

1. Parking - If the code words "Reserved parking" for a fee means there is not enough parking for those who don´t PAY. If you get home after 8pm there is a good chance you will not have ANY parking on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): I liked it! (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived at St. James Place from 1998-2000 at that time it was brand new. I was the first occupant of the building I was in at the time and I loved my stay there. The apartment was nice and modern. Once more and more residents moved in parking was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): IM NOT UNDERSTANDING THIS (Not Recommending)

2003-05-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: LET ME START BY SAYING I HAVE NEVER LIVED HERE, BUT UPON READING SOME OF THESE I NEVER RELIZED PEOPLE WOULD CHOOSE A PLACE TO LIVE BASED ON THE WAY PEOPLE LOOK.I THOUGHT INTELLIGENT PEOPLE WANT SOMEWHERE NICE TO LIVE AND DO NOT BASE IT UPON SO CALLED FAT PEOPLE. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Weigh Your Options before moving here! (Not Recommending)

2003-02-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well let´s see...I´ve now lived here for 3 months. I have a Silverfish problem that nobody can seem to help me with, the fire alarms have gone off 2 times now...both on a weeknight at Ungodly hours causing me to stand outside in the sleet while i waited for Firefighters ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): Pretty nice place to live. (Recommending!)

2002-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A little more expense than some places, but the apartments are really nice. The location is convenient - just off Rte 50 with plenty of shopping, restaurants and movie theater nearby. Apartments are just a few years old with new appliances. Grounds and common areas are well-kept. Nice pool, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): thumbs down (Recommending!)

2002-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with the other person... these places are nice, but there are a lot of fatties around. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meridian at Bowie (formerly Archstone Bowie Town Center & St. James Place): 2 thumbs down (Recommending!)

2002-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i don´t see many attractive people here. its nice but too many fat asses running around. ... [click to read full apartment review]