Apartment Ratings | Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg) Ratings and Reviews

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Going down with new management (Not Recommending)

2009-06-22T14:19:37-06:00

From ridan: Although the complex was not cheap (needs a global renovation of buildings, windows, floors, appliance, etc), I liked it with Archstone. Since end of 2008 apartments are under different name (The Crossings) and with different management company (does not worth to be mentioned). It looks like they are "falling down" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): I like living there (Recommending!)

2009-06-16T14:22:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I feel very safe living there, which is a big plus for me. I do agree that I can hear my neighbors when they walk, however it is only when I am in my bedroom and I have gotten used to it. I love the fact that there is plenty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Not pleased (Not Recommending)

2009-03-06T07:32:03-06:00

From 9806tenant: I leased with Archstone and was very impressed when I moved in. Since the new company has taken over, I see a big difference. The new management does not seem as professional as the other staff. Lisa is about the only competent person working their. You can hear everything going ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): The Corssings at Washingtonian Center (Not Recommending)

2009-02-20T06:39:32-06:00

From steelwolf: This by far has gone down hill since Archstone sold it last year. I am now forced to go to court to prove that I have been paying my rent on time cause someone at the front office didn't enter my rent into their system. Trying to get ahold of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): I miss this place (Recommending!)

2008-06-28T01:07:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: hi hi. i used to live here when it was "Oakwood." I grew up here, i mean literally, from when i was born to when i entered middle school. so this review is going to apply mostly to the construction of the property and not so much the management because ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Rather sleep in a dumpster (Not Recommending)

2008-05-30T17:30:20-06:00

From cront@officeofstrategicinfluence.com: Do not live at Archstone Gaithersburg under any circumstance. They legally forced me into a lease renew, and I cannot leave without taking a huge hit to my finances. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): PRICE IS WAY TO high (Not Recommending)

2008-05-22T18:36:09-06:00

From MIGHTYLARKNOX@YAHOO.COM: I signed a one year lease for $1,300.00 a month for a two bedroom two both apartment above the dumpster. Archstone, God bless them, raised my my rent to $ 1,800.00 a month when my one year lease expired. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Fine print = kills your wallet (Not Recommending)

2008-05-13T08:51:37-06:00

From semperfi2001: As the economy goes down, their fine print comes up. They have a million ways in their lease to extract money out of you if they need an extra buck that month. And they won't hesitate to do any of it.On the other hand, parking was good and noise was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Just don't do it (Not Recommending)

2008-05-12T20:15:56-06:00

From saveyourselfromarchstone: If you rent with Archstone, read ALL the fine print. They WILL drain your bank account. I don't even know if what they do is legal, but whenever you turn your head, they'll charge you for something they didn't tell you about. I easily spend $200 more a month ontop ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Archstone Extorts (Not Recommending)

2008-05-12T17:48:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I never renewed my lease. However, a few days before I moved out, they told me that I am required to give them 60 days notice before I can leave.Yes, I am not allowed to leave my apartment, even after my lease expires. So now I'm stuck with two apartments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Served us well (Recommending!)

2008-04-22T14:06:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Archstone almost 2 years ago into a 2BR 2 BA model and really have had no major complaints, in fact a very positive experience overall. We are moving a bit closer into the DC area, so that's why we are leaving when our lease is up.A few ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): They like angry tenants (Not Recommending)

2008-03-19T20:22:02-06:00

From moving82: My apartment is nice. The management is miserable, though. They advertise 24 hour gym access, which is simply false. Supposedly it had been changed to 5am. However they didn't bother to notify anybody. Their website still says 24 hours. And their gym remains locked until 6am. When I notified them ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): It's not that bad (Recommending!)

2008-02-08T12:52:09-06:00

From HRenter2412: I've only lived Archstone for a little over a month and up until now everything has been good. The customer service has been outstanding, when I have put in a service request they have responded that day. The walls are thin like most apartments but I'm lucky to live in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): I am so happy to be here... (Recommending!)

2008-02-07T13:10:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Compared to where I was living, this place is a palace. I had excellent customer service moving in, the apt had been lived in for a long while so the carpet and flooring needed to be replaced versus being cleaned and they replaced everything, communication with everyone is key. Yes, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): They killed a bird that got stuck in my dryer! ... but at least they responded to the maintenance request. (Not Recommending)

2008-01-10T11:14:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about 3 years and can say that Archstone is a step up from Oakwood when it comes to professionalism and maintenance etc. But that doesn't say too much. When we first moved in there were stains all over the carpet and we were told they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Beware the 2 ton man above you (Recommending!)

2007-12-22T21:58:21-06:00

From cocoskin09: I thought the Archstone was mediocre compared to other places I ve lived, paying the same amount of rent. The kitchen and (all) appliances were outdated. The carpet was filthy and there were nasty rust stains in the bathtub. My biggest complaint is the extremely thin floors; either that or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): I Love archstone? (Recommending!)

2007-11-27T20:10:54-06:00

From kkarako1: I live right across from the leasing office and have had absolutely NO complaints. Every time I have a service request, it is done within a couple days. There hasn't been any construction on my side of the neighborhood. The premises is clean and I find the staff to be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Can't say enough bad things (Not Recommending)

2007-09-28T13:02:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with every bad thing said about Archstone, except for one reviewer who said that noise between floors is bad. We didn't have any problems with noise around or above us, but we were probably lucky to not have a huge extended family living above us in the two ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Lived in 7 different apartments, Archstone has been the worst (Not Recommending)

2007-08-03T20:45:30-06:00

From bbbd247: I've lived in 7 different apartments accross the country and Archstone Gaithersburg is at the bottom of the list. They are great at helping you before you sign a lease, and talk about "customer satisfaction" quite a bit, but after living here for 18 months I've found that is the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): DO NOT MOVE HERE!! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-18T15:50:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Despite the great location, do not move here! The place is falling down, ongoing reconstruction is shoddy, and rusty nails and other building materials litter the ground. My roof leaked for six months and a 4 x 3 foot section collapsed into my living room. I was almost hit on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): archstoner (Recommending!)

2007-04-23T07:52:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: thats not pot you dorks, its old man Charlie who sits up on the 2nd level and smokes cigars. He smokes Philly Blunts (which some people use to roll erb) and i think it smells great. there have been a ton of problems with my place, but when i submit ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Should be named Arch-slum apartments. (Not Recommending)

2007-02-15T13:50:31-06:00

From rentnomore2007: Archstone hired roofers to upgrade the roofs of the buildings. We started to have water leaking in when it rained. It took 4 months and involvement with the dept. of housing to finally get the issue resolved.

Our dog was attacked by a neighbor's dog and they have done nothing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): 20% rent increase! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-08T18:55:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was going to renew my lease until I got a letter stating that my rent would increase more than 20%!!! $1100 for a small 715 sq ft apartment is absolutely ridiculous! On top of that, when you walk from your car to your apartment, you can regularly smell someone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Walls Thin and Staff is Unprofessional (Not Recommending)

2007-01-05T11:58:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The walls are thin between floors (ceilings/floors) yet fine between apartments on the same floor (apartments right and left of you)

When my downstairs neighbors made popcorn I could smell it. Enough said. Sound is a HUGE issue - hardly had any privacy.

99% of the staff were unprofessional and only when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): I'm outta here! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-24T10:09:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At first we thought we found a good deal. $1550 for a 3br in a quiet neighborhood with shopping nearby. Sure, the kitchen was smaller than the bathroom, the cabinets are too small and old to even hold a dinner plate, and it was fairly far out, but what a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Never again renting this one,Big mistake (Not Recommending)

2006-11-08T14:48:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For a rent above $1600 and with all that mold and leaking I would never suggest this even to my enemies. With all the staff being changed the service sucks. If you are looking for health, this is not your choice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Rent increase through the roof (Not Recommending)

2006-07-31T19:01:21-06:00

From vettiemail: I got a 12% increase from my current rent of $1200. I couldnt believe my eyes and called the office to check if they made any mistake. Nope thats the going rate. I dont know what are these guys thinking the apartment is old, the shelves are poor quality, all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): EQUAL HOUSING NIGHTMARE (Not Recommending)

2006-06-20T16:05:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since Archstone has taken over Oakwood it has been nothing but a nightmare. They lie to people about the MPDU apts. They told my girlfriend that they don't allow the certificate's and they told her they had none available. That was a lie, b/c my friend rented one the very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Noisy Neighbors/Uncaring Management (Not Recommending)

2006-06-08T16:48:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Oakwood Feb. 2005, it was the only place I could find that had 3BR's on the 1st that would accomodate my elderly father who was coming to live with me.

Problems began right away:
#1 - NO HOT WATER - After several vsts. by the maint. dept., they kept ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Noisy (Recommending!)

2006-05-26T23:10:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can't say the apartments are completely terrible. It's just the management now that Archstone has taken over. I think that Oakwood management was alot more knowledgeable, nicer and efficient. I can't say that for this management.

I hope that in time the management will get better. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Decent, but is easily beat (Not Recommending)

2006-03-27T09:27:47-06:00

From mph4: I'm not one to complain very often, but if you're looking at this complex I would strongly recommend you also look at Avalon at Decoverly which is only about a mile away (on the other side of the farm). I have lived in both communities, and the Avalon community is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Did'nt even return the "Refundable" Deposit ($ 80) (Not Recommending)

2006-03-21T17:52:17-06:00

From ritsain@hotmail.com: We took a look at the apartments, and deposited $ 80 if a vacancy came up in July. When the time came, and they did not have a vacant apartment, we called up to get our deposit back. They kept delaying us and avoided talking to us. Nobody returned our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): not to bad (Recommending!)

2006-02-09T16:33:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved in everything was great, and still is for the most part. My apartment is VERY SPACIOUS (3 bedrooms, 2 baths) Lots of space, huge kitchen and has been kept maintained. Maintnance takes care of my requests quickly, managment is nice other then a couple issues that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): I like Oakwood! (Recommending!)

2005-09-08T13:54:52-06:00

From nicolenjeff@hotmail.com: Actually firs time I thought it's quite pricey because the building doesn't look that great and the facilities like dishwasher seems really old. (they changed it new though after my request) Most of all, the office staff and maintenance staff are very nice and very quick. (Especially Dave! We love ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Great place (Recommending!)

2005-04-19T15:03:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, convenient location. What more can I say? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): So far...so good (Recommending!)

2005-02-05T17:53:07-06:00

From bdouglas796@aol.com: After reading a few critiques here I thought that being a current residence I'd add mine to the mix.

For starters...the office staff have been nothing but agreeable during my stay here. Our water heater broke down and in less then half a day it was replaced. Not a problem. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Not Worth It (Not Recommending)

2005-01-06T14:56:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 3 years. Initially it was ok but after a while we started to have some problems. There are good and bad things about any place and oakwood is no different so let me list the bad things then you can decide if you can live with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Alex has all the answers..... (Recommending!)

2004-08-15T00:00:00-06:00

From diamondsandpearls: Alex is a very good asset to Oakwood. He was able to get us into a very nice apartment with a beautiful view. He was able to answer all of my questions and more.

Thanks to him we will be enjoying our huge apartment with a beautiful view very soon!!!!!
... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): If your financially strapped (Not Recommending)

2004-07-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where do I begin? The complex was 10 yrs. old in 2001. Lets start with the good because that will not take long. So here it goes:
What's good?
1.) Location!!!!
2.) Rio Shopping Center is right there!
3.) 270 exit around the corner
4.) For this area this is one of the cheapest apartments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Robbed (Not Recommending)

2004-03-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don´t expect much from management. When we moved in we were given two keys. One worked but my roommates never worked. He was given three other keys that never worked. We work very long hours and just don´t have time to deal with this type of thing so we just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): It depends.... (Not Recommending)

2004-02-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am currently looking for a new apartment in Baltimore, and the more I look, the more I appreciate that Oakwood was pretty safe, rat-free (that I know of), and you are generally allowed to live without much interference from staff. However, Oakwood is definately not perfect (sometimes not even ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Don´t Live There if you Know What´s Good for You! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The grounds that faced the roadways were well kept. That was the only thing that was well kept. The building I was in was falling apart, poor to no insulation (froze in the winter). Too pricey for the pain of bad maintenance personnel, noise, punk kid hangout area at the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): MAINTENANCE PEOPLE STOLE FROM ME! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a 2bedroom / 2bath at Oakwood and it was a piece of crap that always kept falling apart.

The apartment was loaded with black mold, crappy appliances, and always required maintanence.

One day, maintenance came to my apartment to fix the air vent in the living room/hallway while I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Rio Center is right there..... (Recommending!)

2003-11-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 6 months. Great location and the staff was very nice. You pay more in rent here, but it´s worth every dollar.

Bill??.....is great at fixing any problems you might have.

Location, location, location.... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Ask for the man... (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have been looking for an apartment for awhile before I moved in here. What made me decide to move here was the location and the leasing consultant Alex. He was the funniest guy I have ever dealt with. He kept things real. He gave me a great offer and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Fairly decent, but slightly overpriced. (Recommending!)

2003-04-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment community is one of the best communities one can find in this region especially given the location.

But the parking space made available after 6.00 pm leaves a lot to be desired. Also the response to service requests can be a tad bit slow unless you manage to speak ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): STAY AWAY!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-01-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is dishonest - lies about the terms, then refuses to abide by the terms of the written lease. Then threatens or takes legal action, to see if you will let them get away with it. Some repairs took over a year. Will do nothing about giant ice patch in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Great Day, This Place is FALLING IN! (Not Recommending)

2002-09-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Holy Cow!

I moved here recently for a short-term lease whle we are building a new house and I swear, the place is SINKING and FALLING IN. Our 2nd floor balcony is so sunken that we are afraid to walk out on it! The boards are weak and warping.

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

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Never again! (Not Recommending)

2002-05-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I went into Oakwood with the idea that I was finding a place for a couple of years and was happy to get out of there after 12 months without hurting someone!

Let´s start with the staff--In the initial sales phase, more than helpfull, if not exactly honest. (Most of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Gaithersburg (formerly Oakwood Gaithersburg): Great place to live if you have the money. (Recommending!)

2002-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a 1 BR apartment for a year. I had a fireplace and my apartment overlooked the pond. The complex is absoultely beautiful. Access to the freeway to great and itﾴs right by the mall and movie theater. The only problems I really had was with my upstairs ... [click to read full apartment review]