Apartment Ratings | Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place) Ratings and Reviews

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Rude and unprofessional staff (Not Recommending)

2009-11-08T10:20:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you like dealing with people with no social skills, live here. They are very condescending, will charge you for maintenance that should be taken care of for free. They have also been known to raise the rent considerably without notice. I would not recommend an enemy to live here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Grad Students Beware (Not Recommending)

2009-06-11T19:21:32-06:00

From SplinterthePoplar: Since others have been positioning themselves, even though it is irrelevant, my husband and I are both graduate students at UNC. It does not take a graduate degree to figure out that this place absolutely sucks.We were both very happy with this place until it was time to move out. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Tired of poor maintenance and uneffective management (Not Recommending)

2009-06-12T06:47:21-06:00

From hellsrenter666: I like the location and the view from my apartment. But service is getting worse, mainteinance takes for ever to get things fixed.The laundry center used to work with rechargeable cards and costed $1.05 per wash. They increased the price almost 50% to $1.50 and changed to new machines that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Absolutely no complaints. (Recommending!)

2009-06-04T19:24:00-06:00

From joanna1034: My husband and I have lived here since July of 2008. From the beginning, Courtney, Wendi, and Ann have been extremely helpful especially in complicated situations: we were moving here from overseas so I could do graduate work at UNC, and having family members scout out different apartment complexes for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Don't move in here (Not Recommending)

2009-05-24T18:15:50-06:00

From dont_stay_at_poplar_place: Recently moved out of these apartments. The staff was rude and unprofessional. Broken stuff in the apartment often took months too fix and was more like patchwork. I would write more to describe the situation I had to deal with, but the staff is not worth my time.Don't stay here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): I love this apartment. (Recommending!)

2009-01-14T12:14:51-06:00

From sihu10: I have lived in this poplar place apt for 18 months. I was looking for the safe and quiet place because I had very bad experience in my previous apt. This apt is a good fit with my condition. Also, it is very convenient to go UNC and take NC-54.Staffs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Nice landscaping, noisy apartments (Not Recommending)

2008-09-13T22:50:48-06:00

From ineedahalibut@yahoo.com: Take this review with a grain of salt; I have not lived in very many apartments so I don't know what the norm is. I lived in solid brick and concrete dorms all my time in undergrad and now that I'm in law school I'm living in apartments.This is one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Definetly, I do not recommend Poplar Place. (Not Recommending)

2008-08-23T14:12:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to Poplar Place in the Spring of 2007 attracted to the layout of the apartments and the lovely setting. Unfortunately, while the place looks good, there are a number of serious problems that made living here unpleasant. By far, the main problem is the intrusive and unprofessional behaviour ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Looks pretty from the outside. (Not Recommending)

2008-06-26T05:59:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's been at least four weeks since the cardboard recycle bin has been emptied. AS I mentioned in the last comments it was overflowing a week ago. It's still the same except the pile of cardboard thrown next to it is now even bigger. It must be about 5 foot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Keeping up Appearances (Not Recommending)

2008-05-28T03:35:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Sadly, I cannot recommend Poplar Place at this time. The management:First off, I do not believe that twenty-somethings possess the experience or maturity to manage such a large apartment community. Small issues are handled as if they were big ones....with official letters, threats, and a lack of face-to-face communication. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): I enjoy it here. (Recommending!)

2008-05-06T07:23:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here almost three years now and have not really had any major problems with anything, even through the change of management. I have found the staff, especially maintenance and Ann in the office, to be friendly, responsive, and organized (Ann doesn't even have to ask my apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): managment sucks (Not Recommending)

2008-04-14T15:42:06-06:00

From heatherunm: I went to get a place there and the manager would have rather talked to her F@$&* cousin than to sell an apt. advise that this is a bad place to live since you can't even get to see an appt. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): I Love it Here! (Recommending!)

2007-11-01T15:11:05-06:00

From thckthundr01@yahoo.com: I moved to Poplar Place 3 years ago from Virginia, and I must say that it is a wonderful place to live. Even though the management has changed and couple of times and the rent has gone up it is still worth it. The new staff is GREAT! They are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Loved it until now (Not Recommending)

2007-10-24T11:16:51-06:00

From KatherineWhitt: My husband and I lived in this apartment complex for five years while he was completing his PhD. We had absolutely no problems until the most recent management took over. In May we went to a month to month lease. I informed the office at that time that we would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Great Place (Recommending!)

2007-10-15T14:58:33-06:00

From IloveClemson02: The atmosphere at Poplar is warm and earthy. I love all the trees and the location is perfect. So close to Franklin Street and UNC. Parking is very ample, I never have to worry about where to park. The new paint job is taking a while to complete, but it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Decent Place (Recommending!)

2007-05-06T16:16:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since July 2006 and this is the best apartment complex out of the three I have experienced in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. The walls are a bit thin but it's not too bad (and what apartment doesn't have thin walls?). The office staff are friendly for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): So Far So Great! (Recommending!)

2007-04-12T08:57:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have only lived here for a few months now. We had a major plumbing problem and the maintenance team fixed it right away, and we haven't had any problems since then. In addition to the maintenance team being so efficient, he was really nice and personalble. I find all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): A Fair Review from a 3-Year Resident (Recommending!)

2007-03-25T17:53:36-06:00

From jlozito: Let me begin by saying that I'm a Graduate student at UNC and have lived at Poplar place for the last three years. On the whole, I have truly enjoyed living here. I am moving out at the end of May, but it's mainly because I wanted a more convenient ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): The nitty-gritty... (Not Recommending)

2007-03-21T18:30:09-06:00

From apartmentdancer: The positives:

Views: beautiful, you will see deer roaming around and the University Lake is walking distance away.
Parking: plentiful
Emergency maintenance: great (note, great ONLY in emergency situations)
Location: on three bus lines, next to a park and ride, across the street from a Food Lion and really close to 54
Neighbors: super quiet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): The best decision of 2007 (Recommending!)

2007-01-29T16:05:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just decided to renew for another year at Poplar Place. Even tho there was a management change a few months ago, I love it here. The staff is friendly and very helpful. It's so quiet, and I love the view from my apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Infested with COCHROACHES!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-27T20:39:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here almost 6 years. When Archstone owned the apartments, they were GREAT! However, they have since been sold twice now in the last few years, and have gone downhill fast! Problems are not fixed, management is not helpful, and our apartment is INFESTED with cochroaches!!! Have also had our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2007-07-03T14:29:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Poplar Place Apartments is one of the best communities I've seen in a very long time! The office staff is very friendly and always there when needed! There aren't enough wonderful things that I could say about this community, except that it's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! If you are looking for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Great place (Recommending!)

2006-11-27T12:26:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My girlfriend and I have lived here for about 6 months now. No problems at all. Maintenence staff is quick and friendly. Office staff is nice too. There is more than enough parking, and for the most part it's a very quiet neighborhood. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Very nice place to live (Recommending!)

2006-10-22T08:49:04-06:00

From kabrooks: We've lived here for two years and have enjoyed our stay very much. The staff is always friendly and helpful, things get fixed promptly, and the apartment itself, while not fancy, meets all of our needs. Our dogs also love it here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Good place with some problems (Recommending!)

2006-08-26T18:00:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall Poplar place is a great apartment complex. It is a good location, a wooded area, there is a pool, fitness center, tennis court, playground, and laundry room. The only problems we have had have been the fitness room. Although small, it is never busy and a good place to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): (Not Recommending)

2006-07-31T17:33:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Managers are rude. Things are not fixed on time and they will find any excuse to charge you for things to be fixed. Once I had my car towed from the parking lot for no reason, can you believe it? I lived there for three years, but they did not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Good Experience (Recommending!)

2006-06-07T13:44:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintenace has been VERY helpfull. Office staff are pleasant. Pool area is very clean and attractive. Laundry facility machines have rubbed rust onto a few shirts and the excersize room is tiny. Grounds are beautiful and complex is very pet-friendly. I enjoy walking my dog everyday and meeting other dog ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): A very nice place for families with kids! (Recommending!)

2006-03-20T16:05:10-06:00

From dudosha: Good playground, fit trail, can walk to shopping plaza with Burger King. And any problem was fixed quickly (the following day, latest). The most frequent J route to get to campus, and the boat rentals at the lake nearby! Recommend! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Great for big dog owners (Recommending!)

2006-03-01T12:34:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are basic and a little older than some surrounding communities. But we own an 80Lb dog and have been very happy to find that he is welcome in this apartment complex and we have never received a complaint - even though he's an occassional barker. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): They are ok (Not Recommending)

2006-01-02T13:56:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Price is good but that is about all. Staff is ok, conditions of the apartment are ok, service is ok. Couple of car break-ins in the area. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Reasonable living (Recommending!)

2005-08-06T13:30:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After having been absolutely spoiled for 2 years at the Archstone in North Raleigh, I still believe that this community is a reasonable place to live. The office staff is courteous, the maintenance staff couldn't be better, and there is no more convenient place to live when it comes to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Pretty Good (Recommending!)

2005-07-09T02:47:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in several Carrboro apartments, namely: University Lake Apartments, Carolina Apartments, and now finally, Archstone Poplar Place, which is without a doubt the most pleasant.

Safety: You need to have a proof of a secure income to live here (or be a grad student), so it was a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Nice location, nice complex, nice unit. (Recommending!)

2005-06-29T19:58:49-06:00

From globetrotter1000: We liked Poplar Place alot. Archstone is great for their 24 hr turnaround maintenance service. Also the price was right...I can't believe people are fussing about the rent. We paid well over $600 more per month in DC and about $800 more here in the Northeast. Kari, the leasing consultant ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): A Great Experience (Recommending!)

2005-02-24T14:21:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for almost a year now and I am always treated well by the office and maintanance team. When I call about needing a repair they always tke care of it quickly. It is quiet and kept clean. I am very happy here and glad I chose ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Not great, but good. (Recommending!)

2004-12-29T14:57:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I have lived at Archstone for going on three years now. As others have said, it is not as nice as it was when we moved in. There are more and more college students (we picked Archstone mainly b/c it skewed more toward grad students and professionals), ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): A breeding ground of pestilence (Not Recommending)

2004-12-06T12:06:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I guess I should've been warned when I signed the lease, and I had to sign an additional addendum about "mold control."

My apartment is a damp cave. There's no point in renting a dryer, since your clothes will get damp as soon as you take them out. There are huge ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Highly Recomended by me! (Recommending!)

2004-09-28T15:25:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a little over a year and I have really enjoyed it. The Office staff has changed over the last few months but the new staff is as helpful as the old. Everyone here seems to want to help you with whatever you need. There was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): not as nice as it used to be (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a few years and have noticed that the standards have dropped over the past year while the rents have gone higher. Too high now in fact. The apartments are showing their age and the repair service is fairly unresponsive to anything less than emergencies. When they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): decent (Recommending!)

2004-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While the price is right, the apartments are starting to get old and the maintainance isn't great. They tend to patch things only so-so intead of really fixing them. The tub in my bathroom leaked and the maintainance man's solution was to continually re-caulk it without ever scraping up the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): I Love This Place (Recommending!)

2004-04-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great bang for your buck.... I lived there for two years and was always greeted in a professional and polite manner. I will miss living in such a nice and quite place. Ideal place for young professionals or like myself a law school student, that are past the undergraduate party ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): wonderful place to live (Recommending!)

2004-04-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in places all over the Chapel Hill area for the last eight years, and Archstone far surpassed anything else I´ve seen in the area. The apartment was lovely, the staff was friendly, the area was quiet, and neighbors were great. The only reason we are leaving is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Overall, a nice place for the money (Recommending!)

2004-02-24T00:00:00-06:00

From raoulfsu: Living in Chapel Hill/Carrboro isn´t cheap, so you´ll just have to get used to the prices. For the money, Poplar Place is a nice, convenient, fairly quiet complex.

I lived there for two years (ending last summer) with a roommate and we were pleased overall.

Minor complaints: a shelf in our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Pretty nice place to live (Recommending!)

2004-02-09T00:00:00-06:00

From Bippy: I´ve lived here about two years, and this is a pretty nice place to live. The neighbors are nice, the walls are thick enough that you rarely hear what´s happening in the next apartment over. The buildings are older but very well maintained, and while I´ve had some maintenance problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): love it! (Recommending!)

2004-01-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in a lot of apartments and this is by far the best. VERY quiet if you are a graduate student and need peace to study! We moved here from New England and the prices are cheap in comparison, plus way more ammenities than we have ever had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): i miss it (Recommending!)

2003-11-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived there for almost three years and I highly recommend it. The complex was lovely, staff professional and competent, and neighbors pleasant.

I´d have preferred it a bit cheaper, but that´s Carrboro for you. I love how they keep the pool open and clean all year, it´s very classy looking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): Avoid! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Service level has been decreasing, noise increasing, facilities are deteriorating. It is not what is used to be. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): We loved it here! (Recommending!)

2003-05-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved out of state after living at Poplar Place for 3 years, and look back at it with fondness. We´d like to reiterate what other reviewers have said; very friendly office staff and responsive maintenance people. Also, it is a very dog-friendly complex, and the landscaping is pretty nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): We will miss it! (Recommending!)

2002-11-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I just bought a house, and moved out of Archstone Poplar Place this summer. If we could have bought there, we would have. Over the 2 years we lived there, we had very few problems, and each maintenance issue was handled promptly - a couple times they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Poplar Place (formerly Archstone Poplar Place): nice and quiet (Recommending!)

2002-10-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I found Poplar Place to be a good apartment complex. The neighborhood is mostly 30 yrs or over, friendly and quiet. The complex has lots of parking space directly in front of the apartments. It has also its own bus stop (CM, CW, C Exp, and soon J Exp). It ... [click to read full apartment review]