Apartment Ratings | Berkshire Manor West Ratings and Reviews

Berkshire Manor West: Filthy pest-infested nightmare!! DO NOT RECOMMEND! (Not Recommending)

2009-08-31T20:59:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved in and I'm already anxious for my lease to expire!! Before signing the lease, I was given a tour of the 2-bedroom model. I was pretty pleased at the workmanship of the newly renovated kitchen and bathroom and impressed with how clean everything was. So, I signed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: The TRUTH About Berkshire Manor West (Not Recommending)

2009-08-06T17:18:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here with my roommate for the last year and THANK GOD I've finally got out. Our apartment is near the Carrboro plaza and I was woken up evey morning for a year to the sound of trucks loading and unloading, backing up and dumpters being emptied. Not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Love this place! (Recommending!)

2009-07-15T06:29:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been at Berkshire Manor West for the past year and have been very happy here. The price is really affordable for my roommate and I. Whenever I have a maintenance problem, it is fixed that day. I have even had to call the emergency pager before after hours ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Apartment will make "oral agreements" to screw you over later (Not Recommending)

2009-07-14T12:36:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment complex is terrible, 24 hour maintenance is more like a week later maintenance, where they fix the problem and cause another one. The power bill is 150$ a month for two people because they use Piedmont. The internet probably downloads as fast using a modem. Worst of all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Love it-moving out but only because I have to :-( (Recommending!)

2009-05-29T06:49:24-06:00

From uncbiz23@gmail.com: I am moving out of state for grad school or else I would stay with Berkshire Manor West. I highly recommend them and have had a great experience here. Some of my favorites are all the resident events the staff plans-recently they held a cookout! As a UNC student, it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Great place, highly recommended (Recommending!)

2009-05-27T17:24:09-06:00

From teejery86: I'm a UNC student, I lived here 2008-2009, and it was a highly positive experience. The apartments are very nice and the maintenance guys show up in a hurry whenever there's a problem. The staff are VERY easy to get hold of and approachable (much more than any other landlords ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Great Experience- sad to leave! (Recommending!)

2009-05-27T07:22:31-06:00

From alexUNC85: I have enjoyed living at Berkshire Manor West the past two years. It is an awesome community where you really get to know your neighbors. BMW has events all the time with cookouts and pool parties. I am sad to say I am moving up north, I will miss the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: love my apartment (Recommending!)

2009-05-21T12:07:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at lots of different places throughout my college days at UNC but think BMW is the best deal. I split the two bedroom with a roommate and only paid $400 and split utilities. For a two bedroom this is unheard of! The fitness center is awesome, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: This is the best freakin' review EVER! Read it! I'll save you $300! (Recommending!)

2009-04-24T16:29:14-06:00

From jdaigle6@gmail.com: I'm a Senior at UNC-Chapel Hill and I've lived in Chapel Hill/Carrboro for four years now. I've lived in many apartment complexes, but Berkshire Manor and Berkshire Manor West are by far the best I've lived in. Here are some reasons why:-On two bus lines, the CW and CM (buses ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: excellent deal for the money (Recommending!)

2009-04-22T19:13:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the rent is the cheapest around and includes cable and internet. there's a well-maintained pool and grounds. the office staff is very nice. there are a few bugs, but that's everywhere--they are older bldgs. there are 2 bus lines at this complex and another one within walking distance. can't beat ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Just renewed-totally recommend (Recommending!)

2009-03-13T15:50:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've only lived here for a year, but I recently renewed because the property has better customer service than any apartments I've lived in. I read some of the bad reviews, and I have to say that any problems that have popped up have been taken care of within 48 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Thumbs up from me! (Recommending!)

2008-05-20T21:40:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: BMW was a great fit for me from the start. Not only was it the most economic option around, but the management and maintenance staff were both very friendly and attentive at every moment. Although I had a year-long lease, I only lived there for about a total of 7 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2008-04-22T10:02:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived at Berkshire Manor West for 2 years and love it! They provide great customer service! The office and maintenance staff are friendly and always willing to help with any issues we have had! The community is very nice as we have bought our first house and will ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Not Home but Close Enough (Recommending!)

2007-10-27T08:16:11-06:00

From rhin0247@hotmail.com: Well my girlfriend dragged me down here from a lovely little village on the coastal line of Massachusetts, quaintly named: Boston. We have infiltrated this state so that my girlfriend (whom we shall refer to as munchkin from now on) could further her education at UNC. Before the big move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Very Satisfied! (Recommending!)

2007-08-18T08:36:20-06:00

From ess100480: I just moved out of Berkshire Manor West in July after a little over a year stay. I have to say it was a pleasant experience. I was sad to leave but didn't get accepted into grad school at UNC so I had to go. Minimal maintenance issues in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Definitely Cheap- But you'll pay in problems (Not Recommending)

2007-08-12T08:56:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for just over a year. The price was fantastic (watch out for heat&A/C prices though!). That was the major "pro." The management seemed friendly, but as soon as we had a problem, we were suddenly the enemy. I had previously lived in Highland Hills without any problems-would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Highly Reccomended (Recommending!)

2007-07-27T09:06:36-06:00

From carol78: I just moved here 2 weeks ago and I love it here. I live on the ground floor and barely ever hear anything from my upstairs neighbors and I never hear anything from my other neighbors. The apartment is huge, the appliances and cabinets are new or in great "like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: It beats all the rest around (Recommending!)

2007-07-10T18:11:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved out of Berkshire Manor West after a 1 1/2 year stay because I'm leaving NC. I did quite a bit of apartment shopping around the Chapel Hill area. I saw everything from huge stains on carpets to appliances older than my parents, to neighbors that I thought ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: My opinion on Berkshire Manor West (Recommending!)

2007-05-29T15:15:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Berkshire Manor West for over a year. My opinion....it has problems like I'm sure any other complex has. Things break, wear out, need fixed and I must comment on that aspect. Have I had issues since I've lived here of coarse...how has the service been in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Great find! (Recommending!)

2007-05-25T11:00:57-06:00

From jjjjr: For the most part, BMW is a great place to live for a few reasons. 1. It's safe and quiet - no sketchy people around. I've left a grill, cooler, and gardening supplies on my porch for 10 months now, and no one has bothered it. 2. It's convenient - ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: It's Decent (Recommending!)

2007-05-02T10:31:06-06:00

From annitabc: I like living at Berkshire Manor West. I've lived there for over a year now, and it's decent. It's not wonderful, but not bad either. I won't be living there anymore because they raised my rent $100 which I can't afford.

Positives:

1. Cable and Internet are included. Big plus, because ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: EVERYONE SHOULD READ (Recommending!)

2007-04-21T10:26:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hello, I am Heather Ficquette, the property manager of Berkshire Manor West. I have been reading some of the reviews about our community and comments about the reviews on this site. In all honesty, PLEASE TAKE EVERYTHING YOU READ WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. Apartment ratings has gotten way out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: They will screw you over every chance they get (Not Recommending)

2007-04-02T08:06:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What do you think of when they say "completely renovated"? Would you expect to get appliances that are from the 80's? Probably not, but thats what you will get if you come here, the appliances I got are in terrible condition. By completely renovated, they mean that they covered a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: love it here! (Recommending!)

2007-02-28T10:25:51-06:00

From shortstuff84: I moved in here in December and I have been nothing but happy!! The office staff is always helpful and pleasant to deal with and the maintenance staff is always on the ball and takes care of things right away. It is really nice being in such a convienent location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: great place to live!! (Recommending!)

2007-01-18T16:30:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved here from Virginia to go to UNC and I am really happy with this community! The leasing staff is very friendly and welcoming and the maintanence staff is very prompt! The apartment is completely remodeled and looks great (and i haven't seen a trace of bugs since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: A Painted Turd- Roaches Included (Not Recommending)

2006-12-03T20:00:36-06:00

From cainerunc: Ok,
First off, I needed an apartment in about 3 days, so my search was pretty hasty. I settled on Berkshire Manor West because it was cheap and the utilities were included. I didn't figure that I'd be living in a shack in Guadalajara when I toured the show unit. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: great place for UNC student (Recommending!)

2006-09-21T17:35:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living in BMW for around three months now and I absolutely love it! The apartments themselves are very spacious. We haven't had any problems with bugs. The girls in the office are fabublously nice and always open for any questions. The only problem I've had in terms ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: My Best Apartment Experience yet (Recommending!)

2006-08-29T10:55:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved in a few months ago and I'm loving it! The few maintenance requests that I've had have been fixed promptly, the office staff always goes out of their way to make you feel welcome, and the apartments are great! Free internet and cable takes the cake though! My last ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: worst living experience of my life!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-16T23:46:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here from October 2005 through January 2006. Our heating broke-down five times, and when we were given space heaters to cover us during weekends, THEY broke down too and nearly ignited the place by shooting sparks. The insulation was atrocious, the thermostat a relic&, and our energy bills ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Stop Hating on Berkshire Manor West!!!! (Recommending!)

2006-08-16T14:05:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Berkshire Manor West for over a year now and have been very pleased with the excellent maintenance staff as well as the prompt and friendly service I get from the manager and the office staff. If past residents have had problems with their apartment they must have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Confused by the bad reviews...This place is wonderful (Recommending!)

2006-07-15T02:13:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm a college student and have waited to write my review after having lived here for at least a few months. So far, everything has been wonderful. Upon move-in, my apartment had been completely renovated and was extremely clean. The office staff and management are absolutely wonderful and always remember ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Crappy all around (Not Recommending)

2006-06-13T15:04:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived in this apartment for a full year, from June '05 till May '06. I am not sure where to start. We had a major appliance break at least once a month, heat, a/c, etc. We had three incidents of pipes bursting and causing the ceiling to collapse in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Overall Great Experience (Recommending!)

2006-05-30T21:49:37-06:00

From wmubronco_2000: We moved into Berkshire Manor West July 2005, and were a little scared with how the place looked. Not that it was that bad, just a lot of work going on. We have not had a single problem with our stay here. We have really enjoyed the great deal, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: looks nice but this place is NO GOOD!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-26T13:08:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I rented a 2 bedroom here from 8/05-5/05 and what started off as an OK place just got worse and worse. At the time I moved in they were giving away free x-boxes when you signed the lease (which was awesome), the pool was open and clean, the apartments were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: great place (Recommending!)

2006-05-10T10:23:04-06:00

From willmissit: i wish bmw had 1-bedroom apartments so i could stay here, because it was a really great experience. the management was always friendly and helpful, maintenance went above and beyond the call anytime i had problems, and the fitness center and pool were great. the only thing i didn't like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: great apartment experience (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T15:17:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into a renovated apartment at Berkshire Manor West six months ago. At the time I was skeptical of the low price of $599 with cable and internet included. However, I have to say, this has been the best apartment experience I have had so far. Great office staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: great management! (Recommending!)

2006-03-25T15:29:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i have only lived at bmw for 8 months, but so far, i've had a great experience. the management responds promptly to maintenance requests (and even fixes things i hadn't asked about!). the pool is really large and well maintained, and the fitness center is great. i wish i could ... [click to read full apartment review]

Berkshire Manor West: Can't beat the value (Recommending!)

2005-09-07T10:01:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a UNC student that took a chance moving into Berkshire Manor West during renovations. The experience was great. You can't beat a renovated 2 bedroom apartment for $599 with cable and internet included. Most places around this area look like they haven't been updated since they were built ... [click to read full apartment review]