Apartment Ratings | River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill Ratings and Reviews

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Check your neighbors first! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-01T11:35:14-06:00

From jackavery: We've lived here for over 3 years and things seem to get worse each year. Living on the first floor you hear EVERYTHING from your upstairs neighbors, especially when they are rude and like to stomp constantly. I've never had to call maintenance so much at a place as I ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: not a good choice for most people (Not Recommending)

2009-06-30T15:26:28-06:00

From rentsinOC: while some of the apartments have amazing picturesque views, and some of the amenities (tennis, pool, volleyball) are nice, these apartments are way over-priced and now heavily dated. about 40% higher price for comparable space in the same area. carpet, cabinets, fixtures all dated. issues with maintenance were seldom resolved ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Very nice and affordable (Recommending!)

2009-05-06T21:21:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very Classy, clean, and quiet! We are happy so far. It's a great price for a nice apartment and beautiful grounds. Gym, pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis courts, sand volley ball court, and play ground. The couple of maintenance needs we had were repaired the same day we called it ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Good price, beautiful grounds --- Some pros and cons (Recommending!)

2009-04-24T18:28:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Poor insulation. Utility bills are pretty high and you can hear all of your neighbors conversations! The entrance and near the garbage area could use more salt when it snows, because it's on a slope and gets extremely icy and dangerous. I've seen cars get stuck and slide into things. ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: NEVER again (Not Recommending)

2009-01-13T07:49:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I could barely wait until the end of lease to get out. Where do I start? The air conditioning unit was faulty, asked to have it fixed. It never got fixed and now we've got a bill got an astronomical bill from DTE because our faulty air conditioner was running ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Never again! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-09T16:02:09-06:00

From MovedOut567: The very short version: Horrible!While the grounds and location are attractive, the apartments themselves are outdated, noisy, poorly designed and, in the winter, sometimes dangerous. A previous reviewer noted the slippery conditions in the entry drive area. This is true and those conditions extend throughout the entire property.Speaking of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Not Luxury Apartments (Not Recommending)

2009-06-16T07:26:35-06:00

From marossma@oakland.edu: The only thing remotely nice about these apartments is the woods they were put in. The staff are rude, do not listen to residents. The buildings were poorly made with no sound barrier of any kind between units. They don't notify you ahead of time when they are going to ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Some good, some bad (Recommending!)

2008-03-27T22:58:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at River Oaks for two years and I have some good and bad reviews of the place.Pluses:- I had maintenance issues twice in my two years there. The first time, the A/C broke during the hottest week of the year and they fixed it within 48 hours. It ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Good Choice (Recommending!)

2008-03-11T13:19:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved in from overseas and I let my husband pick the location. It was a very good choice and several other of my husbands colleagues have moved here too. I have had few problems but they were handled very promtly. I would recommend living here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Company put me up here... (Recommending!)

2008-02-07T21:01:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment that my company owns and put me in for 3 months while I was relocating to the area. It is VERY close to the freeways and is in the heart of Rochester Hills. I enjoyed my apartment as it did it's job. ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Beware of ice (Not Recommending)

2008-01-28T17:32:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Notice the beautiful small hill you roll down as you enter the gate. During the winter this becomes a death trap. We had one incident where there was so much ice that 4 cars were stuck trying to get into the complex (the main gate was broken). The visitor gate ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: not a bad apartment, great area (Recommending!)

2008-01-09T15:35:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: we've lived here for two years and have very little complaints. maintenance seems to be very good for us when we've had to call. the buildings are getting old so minor emergencies have happened; ceiling flooding from upstairs water heater and front window leaking. the area is great and grounds ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Good area close to the nature (Recommending!)

2007-11-01T22:44:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well... I read some of the reviews and I have to agree with both some of the positive and negative sides. I ve lived here for half a year so far so I can not yet say anything about how the winter will be.The area is great. It s a ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Wonderful introduction to Michigan for expatriates.... (Recommending!)

2007-07-17T08:35:53-06:00

From peter.j.hill@eds.com: Deer outside your patio, squirrels, chipmunks, raccons and blue-jays. What impressed us most about River Oaks Apartments was nature at your doorstep. It's basically like living in a park, with nature the view from most apartments, loads of parking, surpurb ground maintenance, and a dedicated management team that ensured fast ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Not perfect, but best in Rochester Hills! (Recommending!)

2007-07-12T21:27:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are definitely things I dislike about River Oaks, most of which are due to poor management decisions in my opinion. However, it is by far the best Rochester has to offer! The community is beautiful and makes you feel like you actually live in a subdivision instead of an ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Marginal management (Not Recommending)

2007-07-09T12:35:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The grounds are generally beautiful and reasonably well maintained. The apartments are old with outdated appliances and poor workmanship. Maintenance has been a constant problem as they will respond quickly to simple repairs but on repairs requiring more "investment", they will do a quick patch and pass it off as ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Beautiful neighborhood! (Recommending!)

2007-05-15T09:36:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love this place! I feel like it's my home and not just an apartment. The landscaping is wonderful, the people are great and maintenance is experienced and professional, especially Chester. I have had very few problems but when I did, he took care of it and with a great ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Excellent value for the price! (Recommending!)

2007-01-31T15:22:23-06:00

From cadburypink: I have lived here for the past year and I love it! It's close to my school and work. It's close to M-59 which is conveient, but holds lots of traffic around rush hour trying to turn out of the complex. There is tons of room in the apartment, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Loved this place (Recommending!)

2006-11-23T00:12:38-06:00

From donaramco: We moved in to River Oaks after living in another complex for 1 1/2 years, and I wish I knew of this place a long time ago. They treated VERY well, responded immediately to repair issues (we had vey few, and minor at that) and made us feel welcome. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hills = MOLD (Not Recommending)

2006-10-09T18:57:33-06:00

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River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hills did not properly maintain or repair our apartment. As you can see in the pictures below, our apartment had standing water outside and MOLD growth inside. Their reply regarding ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: I would not lease at River Oaks again. (Not Recommending)

2006-09-04T01:27:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros: The staff of River Oaks has been above and beyond polite, courteous and friendly. Pool is actually nice. Gym and Tennis courts are convenient as is the location. The grounds are well kept and clean.

Cons: The apartments are very aesthetically outdated. They are not LUXURY and I am still ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: This place sucks! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-02T19:48:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here in 2004 and when the cabinets broke in early 2005 Tracy Peterson the manager told me and my son that we broke it and that we had too pay for it. This was after we called her over 15 times asking for it to be replaced but ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: The manager is to blame. (Not Recommending)

2006-07-31T23:04:31-06:00

From cmann:
I have lived here for one year and I canﾀﾙt wait to move out. The surroundings are beautiful but thatﾀﾙs about the only plus. The buildings are built as cheaply as they could be built, the cabinets are wont close, and the carpet if you move in here you ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Shame, shame, shame (Not Recommending)

2006-07-31T11:41:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't count on your security deposit. River Oaks will find a way to keep it and charge you with even more preposterous things.($ 700 for carpet cleaning is just the beginning.) Tip: Don't live there, just pay your monthly rent and you might have a chance.
Like to deal with ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: I would move back if I could! (Recommending!)

2006-06-19T16:42:35-06:00

From lilyt03: My husband and I lived at River Oaks for over two years and just loved it! We had a beautiful one bedroom apartment that overlooked the woods and we always enjoyed watching the deer in our backyard. The office staff was so friendly and pleasant to work with. We would ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: The "Luxury" Scam at "Nazi" Oaks (Not Recommending)

2006-06-19T16:03:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Move here if you would like to have to deal with:

1. primal appliances and cabinets that constantly fall apart.

2. a gate system that hardly ever works and therefore prevents you from getting access to your own living space.

3. a rude and unhelpful manager.

4. freezing bedrooms due to poor insulation that ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2006-03-31T17:51:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a two bedroom apartment at River Oaks for 2 years and just recently purchased a condo. I really enjoyed my apartment and the summers by the pool "they have one of the best pools you'll find". I would recommend anyone who is looking for an apartment to ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Best Complex so far (Recommending!)

2006-01-24T09:59:00-06:00

From tasmisr1: I have been at reiver oaks for 11 months, it has been a great experience, thier service is instant, they ask permision before entrance and they answer your questions right away, I didn't move out yet, so I'm not sure how they will deal with the security deposit (I hope ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: MANAGEMENT FROM HELL! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-10T21:46:02-06:00

From rita2525@aol.com: MANAGEMENT SUCKS!
We were completely robbed of our security deposit. Granted we had some stains on the carpet from our dog. However, the entire apartment was cleaner when we vacated than when we moved in. Also, we are the ones being made to suffer to pay for the carpet, yet the ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: The expat place (Recommending!)

2006-01-08T16:28:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at River Oaks for a few years. This place is very quiet, very safe, pretty clean, well maintained and serviced (snow plowing, landscaping etc); as it was built in the middle of the forest like most of Rochester Hills, wildlife is totally surrounding (deers, squirrels, birds, some racoons ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Nature in the City (Recommending!)

2005-12-17T10:23:30-06:00

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River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Run and let the curry smell stay there (Not Recommending)

2005-07-20T16:24:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Worst staff i have ever delt with, they don't know where there ass is located!
Yeah the price is right but there apartments are old, ceilings leak, dog poop everywhere!
The wost part is the sell of curry and all of the other residents are either trashy or working people not home ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Living Rochester Style with Class (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I loved my apartment in River Oaks. I, too, found the atmosphere just wonderful and peaceful. To wake up in the morning and spot a deer on the property is priceless. If I were to get back into apartment living, I would have to choose River Oaks. It is just ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Wonderful Experience (Recommending!)

2004-05-19T00:00:00-06:00

From dcomisar: My husband and I lived here a few years back and we absolutely loved it. The clubhouse was beautiful, the workout facility was 24 hours, the pool and spa were great and it was very quiet. I have since moved to Florida and had a really bad experience which only ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Loved this place (Recommending!)

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

From dmcclain: I found the grounds to be beautiful and well kept, the closeness to nature calming. I think this is perhaps the nicest apartment atmosphere i have ever lived in. I really like the diversity of the people that live there. ALL my neighbors were great! The upkeep was good. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Read your lease contract carefully or else... (Recommending!)

2003-12-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: River Oaks is a beautiful place to live. Probably the nicest apartment complex in Oakland County. Mature trees, nice landscaping, a river running through it, the peacefulness of nature. Maintenance is prompt and knowledgeable. The office staff is friendly as long as you don´t ask them for anything that´s not ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Wonderful Luxuary Living (Recommending!)

2003-09-24T00:00:00-06:00

From greasemonkey48081@yahoo.com: I´ve livied here for only 4 months, but was refered by a friend who has been here for 3 years. The grounds are beautiful, it´s near the new mall and has a lot of great things to offer, including a fabulous pool. The floor plan works out great for roomates ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Great Location w/ So - So condition of apartments (Recommending!)

2003-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From fhroth: Hello!

If you are looking for a scenic, highly secure apartment set aside from the hustle and bustle then this may be the place for you -- if its in your price range.

My girlfriend and I lived here for a year. We were in building 32. Our upper floor 2bed/2bath had ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Simply...Perfect (Recommending!)

2003-07-02T00:00:00-06:00

From Flench19: River Oaks is the nicest place that you could live. With the Clinton River in your backyard and the deer roaming around at night it is wonderful. The maintnence is really helpful and the people in the office are the nicest. The pool is in a great location and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: What a Nightmare (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Between the dogs barking, the poop everywhere, the constant noise, and the snoty management, this was not an experience, it was a nightmare. Everything you would want in an apartment, isn´t here. I am very glad to be out of River Oaks. The WORST part about River Oaks,is that no ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I first moved into River Oaks in March of 1989. I will be moving out at the end of June, 2003. Yes, fourteen years at one Apartment complex should speak volumes. I love River Oaks, and I will miss it. This place is nestled into an ancient river valley. River ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: OLD & NOISY (Not Recommending)

2003-04-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Coming into this property may seem great when you have a gate gaurd standing there to direct you, however, if he doesn´t know his own name, how is he going to know you as a resident. This complex is 15 years old and it shows it´s age. To begin with, ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Simply... GREAT! (Recommending!)

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

From harriganjd@hotmail.com: The best thing about this great community is the staff. In all respects they have proven to be accommodating, service oriented, helpfull and eager to please. However! One cannot overlook the second best thing about River Oaks and that is the apartment units, so well maintained, spacious and with intelligently ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Best in Rochester (Recommending!)

2002-10-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very nice, quiet, well maintained. I would recommend. ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Beautiful! (Recommending!)

2002-05-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 5 years and love it. The grounds are beautiful. I have deer in my backyard everyday. The facilities are kept up very well and they seem to do a good job of updating things like the buildings and landscaping. I am happy with the weight ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Best choice! (Recommending!)

2002-04-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living at other apartment complexes in the area before moving here, I can recommend River Oaks without question. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and nature abounds. I wanted to save money, so my view isnﾴt the best, but most apartments have great views. One of my favorites aspects of ... [click to read full apartment review]

River Oaks Apartments of Rochester Hill: Rude management, poor maintenance (Not Recommending)

2002-03-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed at River Oaks for almost 5 years. For personal reasons I was unable to change my address for so long, otherwise I would have left this place within a year or two.

The best thing about this place is what you can see with your own eyes. Nice location, ... [click to read full apartment review]