Apartment Ratings | The Highlands Ratings and Reviews

The Highlands: The Best Place I ever leased (Recommending!)

2009-10-21T21:12:01-06:00

From adienoa@aol.com: I lived at the Highlands for two years (first year with a roomie, and the second with just me). I couldn't have been happier. After dealing with over 7 landlords in my short life, I must say the Highlands staff were not only the most professional, but also the most ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great apartments, superb staff, excellent grounds! (Recommending!)

2009-07-23T11:46:38-06:00

From java013: I first must say that I could not be happier with my experience at the Highlands. I lived here for 2 years, but have been in and out of the complex for many more years before I moved in. The apartments themselves are in good condition, with solid concrete walls, ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Overall, a Great Experience (Recommending!)

2009-06-13T14:45:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the highlands for two years while I grad student at University of Michigan and the only reason I didn't renew my lease was that I graduated and moved out of the city.The units themselves don't look so new, but the key is the condition in which they ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: good deal for ann arbor (Recommending!)

2009-06-03T11:53:06-06:00

From hereuntil11: I moved into a one bedroom last summer based on the rating here. I am at UM for grad school and was skeptical about my first apartment experience. The staff is the main reason I renewed my lease. Coming from the south I was petrified of the Michigan winter, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Best apartments near north campus (Recommending!)

2009-05-23T10:39:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I juts graduated from U of M with an engineering degree, and I lived at the Highlands my senior year. The location is great, right near north campus. The staff is excellent, maintenance issues are handled very quickly. The best thing about these apartments is they were built for music ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Absolutely Fantastic, Great Staff, Huge and Clean Apartments (Recommending!)

2009-05-04T06:56:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in the Highlands for two years during my undergrad years. My entire experience was superb and exceeded my expectations. The management staff does everything in their power to make sure your experience at the Highlands is fantastic. The maintenance staff is also excellent and very friendly. I never ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Best place near campus (Recommending!)

2009-03-05T18:12:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Highlands close to 3 years. Because I moved from out-of-state, I used online ratings to find The Highlands and was skeptical, but they have greatly exceeded my expectations. I have loved living here! The staff is wonderful-- very friendly, helpful, understanding. They work overtime to ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great Experience (Recommending!)

2009-02-14T15:17:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 2 years while in grad school and I had a really positive experience. My maintenance requests were mostly addressed in the same day and the staff was quite friendly. I had to relocate to Boston unexpectedly in the middle of my lease and the office helped ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2008-07-16T17:03:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived in the Highlands for 8 years and we LOVED IT!! They are friendly and accomodating. The area is very safe, clean, and quiet, and is very close to campus! The maintainence staff is extraordinarily helpful and quick to respond. I would recommend living here in ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Not Perfect... (Not Recommending)

2008-06-17T22:16:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I found The Highlands on this web site and because of the 100% positive rating I reserved an apartment. First thing I didn't like was that I wasn't able to see the actual unit until move-in day - there were multiple problems that were brought up with management that day ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Excellent apartments, close proximity, good maintenance... A (Recommending!)

2007-12-28T15:35:36-06:00

From aphodges: I was very fortunate to find the Highlands during interviews at UM several years ago. There are many pluses to this complex, which I list below. A great place to live if finishing a lengthy degree (PhD/masters/etc.).Pluses:--Plenty of parking--Spacious apartments (mine is a one-bedroom, which I share with my cats).--Rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: I wish all my living situations were this great! (Recommending!)

2007-06-08T12:13:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I loved living at The Highlands! Dana, the building manager, is WONDERFUL! Her and the rest of the staff and immensely helpful and reliable. There is tons of parking, laundry in each building, a pool and the 2 bedroom apartments are a nice size. If I didn't have to relocate ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Highly recommend (Recommending!)

2006-10-30T01:37:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hi

Before I decided to go with The Highland, I did notice that they got 100% rating here. And they were right. Every thing here is great. There is always parking. I never really got to use the outdoor pool since I've only been here for 3 months. And probably not ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Your new home (trust me) (Recommending!)

2006-08-21T11:07:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been very impressed with my apartment at The Highlands. I have been here for three years and never once thought of moving to another place. The complex is well maintenanced and given a wonderful surrounding with outdoor pool, grilling spot, and manicured landscape. The Property Manager (Dana) and ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: North Campus best apartment (Recommending!)

2006-08-18T00:05:18-06:00

From greenrabbit: My review of the Highlands is in comparison to the other options on North Campus. I've lived at Willowtree (old management was ok, new management is absolutely terrible) and I have friends who live in the CMB apartments next door (pricey, thin walls), Huron Towers (cramped, large pillars running through ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: AMAZING! (Recommending!)

2006-07-17T16:18:41-06:00

From beethoven72683: I've lived at The Highlands for two years and only moving out for out of state employment. The management has always been quite helpful, from immediately fixing a clogged to jump starting my car! The grounds and pool are well kept up and the community is a great bunch of ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Fantastic (Recommending!)

2006-06-02T14:21:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Highlands for my senior year. I loved it, and whole-heartedly second every review that's been written already. The rooms are spacious and clean. It's well-built and very quiet. The management is very friendly and always there to assist you, going the extra mile to make sure ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Awesome place to live!! (Recommending!)

2006-05-16T11:26:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I absolutely loved living here. I lived in a 1 bedroom with my boyfriend for 2 years and never had any problems. The maintenance team was awesome and consists of two people who can be seen walking the grounds every single day. They sweep snow clear and salt the walkways ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Best apartment I've ever lived in (Recommending!)

2006-03-31T17:55:26-06:00

From kygirl90: My 1BR at the Highlands was spacious, sunny, and had tons of closet space. I always felt safe walking back from class alone at night, as the area is well lit. The apartments are quiet, with nice thick walls to seperate you from all the neighbor-noise. The management is the ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Wonderful Staff and Home (Recommending!)

2006-03-07T20:54:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived here for almost a year. Both of us are students. Manager is great. She made our stay here feel like home. Maintenance always helpful. Even opens doors for you and goes the extra mile.
We hate to leave!!!!! Love the music students!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: nice!!! (Recommending!)

2005-10-14T12:03:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Highlands in a one-bedroom for a year, and boy, do I miss those days! The apartments may not look very impressive upon first glance (no fancy lobby, clubhouse, or model apartments), but don't be fooled. This place has got all the little things that count! The walls ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great Place! Made being an engineer less horrible! (Recommending!)

2004-11-12T14:54:02-06:00

From asparu2000@yahoo.com: I lived at the Highlands for 4 years in 3 different apartments (a 2x1 with 1 room mate, a 1x1 by myself, then a 2x1 with 2 room mates) Maintenence staff was great, grounds were kept well. I never had any issues with any of my neighbors. They accepted cats. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: a haven just off campus (posted 8-21-2005) (Recommending!)

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

From jesinaj: I lived in the Highlands july-aug 2002-03 my last year in school. I thought it was great. Spacious floorplans and the maintainence was ON POINT! the grounds were always nice. Lots of students, but the way the building was made, i never heard the people who lived above me.
the trees ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great for Students (Recommending!)

2004-04-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would especially recommend The Highlands to people who are still in school. The complex is about a 5 min walk to U of M's North Campus and about the same (maybe a little less) to a bus to get to Central Campus. The apartments themselves are big compared to ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great management, Highly recommended (Recommending!)

2003-05-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at The Highlands for a little over a year. The management is really great. Maintenance is wonderful. They are always prompt and ready to help you. The snow is cleared off in the parking lots in the winter pretty quickly. The pool is maintained well. Laundy rooms are ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Highly Recommended (Recommending!)

2003-03-23T00:00:00-06:00

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The Highlands: Good place to live (Recommending!)

2003-03-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although I moved out because the rent price increased by $70 after the first year, I enjoyed living there.

The apartment is very spacious and comfortable. There are no roaches or other common pests. However, there are some wormlike, but fast moving insect that do often show up near the wall ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Excellent Management (Recommending!)

2003-01-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apartment buildings and surrounding grounds are well-kept. Excellent and intelligent maintenance staff. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Highlands: Great Management (Recommending!)

2002-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From oxymoronicbeast: I´ve lived here for almost a year and a half, and will (regretfully) be moving out this winter. During the time I´ve been there, the management has been nothing but helpful and friendly. The maintenance people have great response time and are very knowledgeable. Parking can be a bit crunched, ... [click to read full apartment review]