Apartment Ratings | Highland Hills Ratings and Reviews

Highland Hills: (Recommending!)

2009-09-09T13:13:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have not lived in this community long, but I wanted to comment on a few things I have noticed that were lacking at my last apartment. There is ample parking here and the parking spots are very spacious. The area is well lit and I feel safe. This area ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: I renewed my lease (Recommending!)

2009-05-27T07:48:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roommate and I recently renewed our lease at Colonial Village at Highland Hills. Compared to my old apartment, Highland Hills is miles better. The rent is very reasonable, which is a major factor since we are both grad students at UNC. I feel safe in the well lit yet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Quiet, well established apartment complex with great maintenance and office staff (Recommending!)

2009-05-25T12:09:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I have been living in this apartment complex for 5 months. The parking and layout of the neighborhood is well designed and the architecture of the apartments themselves offer something different than the standard shoe box design found at most complexes. The office staff and maintenance crew ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Nice place to live near UNC (Recommending!)

2009-03-20T13:44:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a one-bedroom Highland Hills apartment for a year, while a student at UNC. This was a wonderful place to live and very dog friendly. Living as a single woman, I always felt safe. Perfect location from campus and on a bus line. Although the apartments are somewhat ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: (Recommending!)

2009-03-06T20:21:24-06:00

From obow: We just signed our second lease with Colonial Village and we have really enjoyed living here. We have a three bedroom townhouse. We are rarely bothered by noise (but we do not have anyone above us), and the community seems pretty friendly. The staff at the office has been the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Safe, convenient, quiet neighborhood -- good for students (Recommending!)

2008-08-24T15:34:09-06:00

From LifeIsAdventure: Let me start by saying that I only lived in Highland Hills as a subleaser for 6 months, so my experiences are probably different from others, but I really liked it here. I moved to Highland Hills from a complete dump of an apartment less than 1/2 a mile from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Great place to live- especially for UNC students (Recommending!)

2008-06-30T07:38:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have loved living here and hate that I am leaving (moving to a new area after graduating). I was a bit nervous moving in after some of the reviews on this website, but have had nothing but good experiences. First of all, this is an extremely convenient area. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: DEATH TRAP! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-27T02:39:07-06:00

From watchout6907: I lived in Highland Hills from 2004-2007, and looking back it's lucky that I got out alive. (I would have moved out sooner, but could not afford a comparable apt in a safe neighborhood.)First of all, I will say that the maintenance man (Darren, or something like that?) was very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Bad times. (Not Recommending)

2008-06-20T15:38:28-06:00

From Bijoux: The walls are paper thin!!! I can hear every single move my next door and upstairs neighbors make... taking showers, flushing toilets, and kids jumping off of their beds upstairs and I feel as though the ceilings are going to cave in on me, regularly! My next door neighbors bass ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: DO NOT LIVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-12T19:41:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The people are incompetent and will not go out of their way to help you. The appliances are old and drive up your energy bills, which are too high to start with. Our little 3 bedroom apartment had an energy bill close to $300, and after months of hassling with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Great Environment, Love It (Recommending!)

2008-03-01T15:18:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for almost three years now and unfortunately my job is going to take me away from it. It has its issues just like any other apartment complex would - and yes, one building burned down - but it's a great place to live. It's relatively peaceful and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: I highly recommend this place! (Recommending!)

2007-10-12T19:40:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live at the community and I love it. I have lived here for about 4 years in 2 different apartments. I have a ton of space in the townhome and I pay what my friends down the road are paying for a two bedroom! I love the privacy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Do not move in to this place. (Not Recommending)

2007-10-09T08:31:27-06:00

From kaiserebay@earthlink.net: When we moved in, the people who worked there were great and realy cared. In a few months after moving in the office changed and the people were rude. The only person who was great was the handy man. But that was when the office would tell him that there ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Nice place to live! (Recommending!)

2007-08-05T10:21:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Quiet, convenient to everything,well-maintatined, nice facilities.If you have a maintenance issue they are quick to resolve.Definitely recommend for graduate students!Pet friendly! Office staff very nice, but frequently changing! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: A GREAT place to Live (Recommending!)

2007-08-02T12:12:56-06:00

From kgarofalo@gmail.com: I have been a resident at Highland Hills now for about 6 years now. I have to say, I have been here through some of it's best times and some of it's worst times. It's true they used to have management that stunk, but the great thing is that their ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Get EVERYTHING in writing (Recommending!)

2007-07-03T07:57:51-06:00

From apobec99: Overall, I'd say I'm actually pretty happy with my apartment- it stays relatively cool without the AC, there are some bugs but nothing excessive, and each maintenance request to date was resolved promptly and effectively. Also, the prices here are definitely the best I've found in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: I love It Here (Recommending!)

2007-06-20T22:55:27-06:00

From unctarheel2004: I have been a resident of Highland Hills for three years. I love the setting near all the great shops in downtown Carrboro. Since the new management took over they keep doing more stuff. I love the paint job the new color looks great. I wish I could afford the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: (Recommending!)

2007-05-30T11:36:00-06:00

From btctrackstar: Since I first went to Highland Hills to visit the place my experience has been great. The manager was very friendly and personable while still being professional. We got things moving very quickly and were able to get the paper work done in a timely fashion. Great experience thus far ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: DO NOT EVER CONCIDER LIVING HERE!!!!!!!!!PLEASE (Not Recommending)

2007-02-28T13:36:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Highland hilss is the most worst place to live. The manager is a Fuckin bitch. She cares more about that money she is making and not a bit about here residents that make her pay check. THE POWER BILLS ARE OUTRAGOUS!!. YES HTEY ARE $300 A MONTH AND THEY DON'T ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: WOULD NOT EVER LIVE HERE AGIAN (Not Recommending)

2007-02-28T11:21:43-06:00

From michaelo: From the very start of moving in we have had problems.To start off with the paper work was not done right, we had to redo then none of the maintence request were done.It took almost a month to get things fixed,then they were not even fixed right.The apt we live ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: HORRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE (Not Recommending)

2007-01-09T13:39:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I spent 2 years living here while I was a UNC student. What a huge mistake. When I initially moved in in the fall of 2004, the place was somewhat OK. The people in the office were fantastic and the management company that owned the complex was too. Then it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: New Management is Horrible (Not Recommending)

2006-08-20T13:01:09-06:00

From arob1234: I have lived in then Highland Hills Community for 2 years. I have been pleased with the management until the current manager took over. She has been completely unhelpful in all regards. The old management has always been helpful with any issues that arose in the past. This new manager ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: The Manager here is a total bxxch!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-10T18:40:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Manager here is a total bxxch!!!!!!!!!!!! She is the most ugly person I could ever imagine. She is extremely mean and rude. You won't find out until you are ready to move out. DO NOT even think about living here, you will regret that the rest of your life. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Ok place (Recommending!)

2006-06-12T13:35:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved in recently, everything went smooth. So far apartment is great, we moved here b/c some friends referred it to us. The view from our place is fantastic (if you like a wooded view). No complaints on the community. We made the right choice. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: bugs in summer!!!!!!!!1 (Not Recommending)

2006-05-31T18:59:29-06:00

From bankrupt: this place is full of bugs,the pest control people are supposed to spray pesticides every 6 months,but not once have they visited my apt.
pets are not on leash,they just roam around with their careless owners at all times.
the management is not strict with this.
maintainence people not on time.
poor insulation,record breaking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Nice area to be in (Recommending!)

2006-05-24T14:49:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here in 04 and found that this is a pretty nice place to be. I love the privacy of the community with all the trees and nature surrounding just about every building. Prices are not the lowest but you do get what you pay for, and in general ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: good for the $ (Recommending!)

2006-05-14T23:51:52-06:00

From rickyricardomontalbon: maintenance is great. cost is good. master bedrooms are large. safe.
cons: second bedroom is small. the biggest downside is the old equipment in the rec room, water fountains been broken for some time. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Nice place to live. (Recommending!)

2006-05-11T19:52:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've had only great service from the staff and from the maintenance. . .Really no complaints here. I love my apartment and plan to stay here all through my graduate program! Thanks for the great service Chloe, Eric, Caleb, & Derrick! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Just my opinion (Recommending!)

2006-05-06T14:20:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is great for the money! If you like to be close to UNC but don't want to be on campus this is the next best thing. We just moved in and love how nice and private we feel here. The J bus comes though all the time it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Deceptive Dealings - BEWARE (Not Recommending)

2006-05-04T22:30:21-06:00

From HeelsFan: My roomates and I had a relatively Positive experience here UNTIL NOW, May 2006. Since we were seniors, we were told on numerous occasions that a 9 month lease was available. Our parents had the same understanding with several phone calls to apartment managers AND EVEN signed a Guarantor Agreement ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Not that bad a place! (Recommending!)

2006-02-01T20:04:38-06:00

From buildingd: First of all, regarding the J bus: it still comes here. I don't know what that previous review is talking about.

Secondly, it's pretty much your standard apartment complex. The maintenance is very responsive.

They are usually there the day of a complaint, if not the day after. I've never waited ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Bus lines no longer run here--FIXED (Not Recommending)

2006-01-30T08:46:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: UPDATED:
After about three weeks, the bus has started picking up and dropping off at H.H. again. Unfortunately, we had to find this out by watching where the bus drivers go for a few days.

Also, be aware of the late rent policy. Any rent turned in between the 2nd and 5th ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: better deals and people (Not Recommending)

2005-07-09T13:27:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We stayed for 2 years and dealt with 3-4 different managers and none seemed very organized. Sometimes would cash checks for rent a month late. Office staff nice but not very helpful. Great maintanence. Rent goes up longer you stay, I would look elsewhere if doing it again. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Poor Choice (Not Recommending)

2005-07-08T18:06:49-06:00

From Zinthar: The new management at Highland Hills is particuarly bad. They changed management during the middle of the past year and will now just do whatever it takes to bleed every dollar they can from your pocket. Beware hidden fees & altered lease terms. They'll happily add an extra month to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Ok experience (Recommending!)

2005-06-30T17:15:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Highland Hills Apartments since May 2004. I moved here because of a recommendation from a friend, although I did read all of the reviews before making my decision. All of the recent reviews are accurate: the buildings were built in 1989 and are inefficient, thus resulting ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: disappointed (Not Recommending)

2005-06-15T21:43:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: don't live here please. Our apt. has given us nothing but trouble since day one. First, the windows sweat to the point where mold has been growing out of control. They told us to use clorox to get rid of it but it comes right back. Second, the windows are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: We made a good choice... (Recommending!)

2005-05-22T14:04:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've been living here for over a year now and have been really impressed with the new staff who have gone WAY out of their way to take care of us. Keep it up guys!!!
... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Irresponsible Parking Policy (Recommending!)

2005-04-27T12:35:16-06:00

From honest75: When considering Highland Hills, beware of the irresponsible parking policy that exists there. You will have your own parking space, but it's your responsibility to take care of the problem if someone parks there. You call the towing company, and you face the repercusions when a neighbor is angry about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: look elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2005-04-17T00:26:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As with much of the apartments in Carrboro, you will not find a complex that is fairly new therefore you will encounter the usual problems of living in an older apartment, this I found true of Highland Hills. I will not renew my lease here for the biggest complaint is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Mixed Review (Not Recommending)

2005-04-01T10:20:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 3 years now, and this property has been through 4 different managers. The only one that was responsive to needs and concerns and was generally just Nice was Jessica, she made me feel like I was home instead of just a Cash machine.

Now that she ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Bad Choice (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: there are too many other options in the carrboro area to spend time living in Highland Hills ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Good Year at Highland Hills (Recommending!)

2004-05-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't really have much to say - the place is a descent place to live and is fairly reasonable. Walls are thin, fixutres and staff are so, so. Compared to other places, it is probably gets the best value award. Simple as that. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: don´t do it (Not Recommending)

2004-04-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would not recommend living here even if you are an undergraduate and do not care so much about noise, cleanliness, etc.

I lived on a first floor apartment. The apartment had a permanent stench of mold and mildew. (I do not doubt that it was in the walls as the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Pretty Good (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Compared to other apartments, Highland Hills is fairly decent. The staff is nice and mostly competent, the location is great for seclusion, it´s on the busline, and the apartments aren´t too shabby. A few times I´ve had college folks playing music way too loud, and squirrels are often heard scampering ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: overall good place (Recommending!)

2004-02-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i would definately say its been a good two years here, especially as a student although they do like to hike up the rent, also the rooms are very different in sizes, especially if you are in a three bedroom, but the living room is huge and the staff is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: I love it here!! (Recommending!)

2003-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love my apartment and my neighbors! The folks in the front office are great. Maintenance is timely, and they´re always pleasant. Keep up the good work!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Hole in living room ceiling (Not Recommending)

2003-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintenance staff does not respond well to emergencies. We had a leaky ceiling in our living room for eight months (Hurricane Fran did some major damage to our living room!) before the maintenance staff finally patched it up the right way (and that was only after our lawyers threatened to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Too much trouble (Not Recommending)

2003-08-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Had many complications throughout my stay. The office staff was often unhelpful and rude. Maintenance often entered apartment without forewarning (this was especially a problem when they entered your bedroom while you were sleeping or if you were taking a shower and walked out and there they were.) Also, they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Hidden Charges (Not Recommending)

2003-08-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed in two different apartments at this place. When Jodi worked there it was great but once she left the new girl tried charging me for several things that I had nothing to do with. They even charged me for an extra months rent because I never received the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Highland Hills: Nice community for students (Recommending!)

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

From frodo: I lived in a 3 bedroom townhouse at Highland Hills and the best thing about it was the space. The downstairs living area is huge, with a balcony off of a large den and an area that could be used as a game room or separate den. (We used it ... [click to read full apartment review]