Apartment Ratings | Rock Creek Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Rock Creek Apartments: Not perfect, but definitely worth the price (Recommending!)

2009-07-04T12:46:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will preface this review by mentioning that, yes, this is an apartment complex which was built several decades ago. As a result, the appliances are not brand new, and insulation of apartments could be better. If you are expecting something brand-spanking-new, don't move into an old apartment complex.Okay, now ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Happy at Rock Creek (Recommending!)

2009-01-31T07:22:36-06:00

From appreciativerenter1: I have been living at Rock Creek Apartments since June of 2007. The administrative staff has always been helpful and pleasant, whether it's dealing with a maintenance request, or a lease question. The maintenance staff is timely, congenial, and easy to work with. I have a dog and sincerely appreciate ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: AWFUL AWFUL (Not Recommending)

2009-01-29T10:14:50-06:00

From merechelosu: there are nasty cats living everywhere, crappy trash pickup services (the smell emanating from a 2 week old, overflowing dumpster is not pleasant), the people that work in the office are rude and inconsiderate, the dryers work about half the time, noisy...what can i say don't live here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Enjoying My Time There (Recommending!)

2008-12-05T14:25:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live at Rock and have been here for 2 year, and I've never had a problem with the staff. I think they are very nice and always work to help with any problems I might have. The maintenance staff is extremely friendly and very hard working.The one problem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2008-12-05T14:06:18-06:00

From merechel@gmail.com: the management is absolutely terrible, they waited nearly two years to tell me that i owed them money for a water bill that I am positive I paid back when I moved out. They are rude and ridiculous, in addition the apartments are over priced and they never returned my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Great Experience so far! (Recommending!)

2008-11-22T15:11:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Rock Creek apartments since July 08 to present and I can't even come up with one complaint. I do not have animals or bugs in my apartment and the maintenance staff is AMAZING. The most responsive, fast, and courteous of any maintenance people where I've lived. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: I liked it (Recommending!)

2008-11-05T19:36:40-06:00

From kevinawilk: I lived in Rock Creek from Feb 2007 to Aug 2008 and had an overall good time. These are the least expensive apartments in Carrboro that have (a) nice layout (b) w/d hookups, and (c) are not ghetto. The apartment management staff is very responsive and I never had problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Everything you need to know about Rock Creek Apartments... (Not Recommending)

2008-11-04T22:26:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like cats? Learn to, there are stray cats all over this place. You're bound to have one follow you to your door 1/3 of the time you're going back to your apartment. Like bugs, cockroaches, crickets, and mice? This place is right next to a creek (Rock Creek) and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Definately the best you'll find for the price (Recommending!)

2008-05-02T22:44:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What makes this place great is the staff- Richard and Rachel are awesome, and Mark and James on the Maintainance crew are great. It's pretty quiet, and I felt safe all the time. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Nice place (Recommending!)

2008-03-11T15:36:27-06:00

From mrs_greenjeans: I have lived in rock Creek for over a year. I really have no complaints. The office staff are nice, The rent is reasonable, the apartment is great, the neighbors are quiet, and there is a cheerful and woodsy ambience to the grounds (birds and squirrels). The only down side ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: !! ABSOLUTILY NOT !! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-08T19:14:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have never lived here but the person I spoke to, when inquiring, was very rude and very discouraging. The man I spoke to said that there wasn't anything available until, at least, the first of the year. I asked if the property ever received 30 day notices. His response ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: it's an okay place (Recommending!)

2007-04-15T21:09:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:
For the price, it's pretty spacious, and I liked the vaulted ceiling in our villa style, 2 br apartment. The office staff is very friendly and accomodating, as is the maintenance staff. Noise hasn't been an issue, and I don't really see the neighbors around that often.

Cons:
The building is pretty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: fantastic.. except for crappy college neighbors (Recommending!)

2007-02-13T16:27:46-06:00

From miagrace: I have been living here since July 06 and it's fantastic! i have a 1-bedroom villa with great vaulted ceilings. i did fear that would be a problem with my electric bill, only it hasn't so far. the management staff here are the best i have even known. they take ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: great place to live (Recommending!)

2007-02-12T11:19:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: recently moved in -mid November- and love it here. i looked at other communities off of smith level rd and rock creek's staff were the only one who said the utility bills were going to be more expensive. i have friends in the villages and in highland hills and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: We love it here!.... (Recommending!)

2007-02-08T16:00:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved into Rock Creek 8/06. We are very lucky because we got an end unit and our balcony faces the creek and the woods. We have a beautiful wooded view in teh sprin summer and fall, now that it is winter and the trees are bare it is still ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: not bad! (Recommending!)

2006-08-26T12:37:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i just recently moved in and love my one bedroom apartment. my neighbors are friendly and all have been here for a few years which makes me happy to know that they like where they live. some of the office staff has changed from when i put in my application ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2006-07-29T16:00:31-06:00

From fadedpipe: The apartment are nice enough, but they have no storage space. You have to choose between a washer and dryer and a pantry. We used the space to build a tempory pantry. This means that I have to use the apartments coin laundry, which is never up to par. At ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: An affordable pleasant place to live (Recommending!)

2006-03-16T00:01:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Rock Creek has some ups and some downs. The Downs...When I first moved in my apartment smelled like cigarettes and the apt staff didn't really seem to care. Whoever put the linoleum down in the kitchen and the bathroom did a terrible job and the dust on the AC/Heating unit ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Highly recommended (Recommending!)

2006-03-05T11:15:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife (grad student) and I (pilot) have lived here almost 2 years. We love the management & maintenance staff. If something brakes down at 03:00am in the morning, they will come and fix it. (they do ask if they could fix it on a more godly hour and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: good place to live (Recommending!)

2006-02-21T17:43:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Rock Creek for about a year now. I wnated to post this in response to some of the other postings regarding the utility bill. I, too, have a two bedroom apartment with a roommate. We are home a lot except when in classes. Our bill was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Very disappointed (Not Recommending)

2006-01-16T10:14:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I found Rock Creek I was so very pleased, the rate was great and so was the location. I've been here six months and COMPLETELY love the management, staff and maintenance crew...everyone has been delightful, extremely nice and very helpful.

The problem...the electric bills in the winter. I live with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: what you need to know! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-14T18:18:01-06:00

From rental2006: While rock creek is decent and reasonably priced there are a few things you ought to know before moving into this complex.
1. electric bills are very high, i live in a 2 bedroom apartment and our monthly bills have never been less than $100 and on a regular basis they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: pretty good (Recommending!)

2005-11-23T14:25:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in Rock Creek for four months now and and relatively satisfied. The complex is located in a nice area and is very conveniently located at the beginning of the J route bus line. The office and maintenance staff are polite.

My only big complaint is the electric bill. When ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Incredible service (Recommending!)

2005-10-03T16:28:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The service is incredible. Everyone involved at Rock Creek is polite and considerate. The bus line is also a plus because Rock Creek is the first stop every day. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Good safe value for the price... (Recommending!)

2005-08-19T17:09:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Getting ready to move next week and have to leave positive feedback about Rock Creek. The office staff has been great,always willing to listen and help with whatever issues arise. The maintenance and grounds crews are always hard at work keeping after the complex and landscaping. I lived on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: what a place!!! (Recommending!)

2005-08-08T18:30:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: after moving a couple of months ago,im still being impressed. the company and staff has lived up to all promises which is a rare find. i plan to stay my whole school term which is 8 years. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Beware Utilities (Not Recommending)

2005-04-23T23:30:48-06:00

From mbbd: I lived in a 1 BR apartment for 10 months. When I moved in I was told by the leasing agent to expect $45-75/month for utilities. But when winter came, it shot up like crazy...I was out of the country for two weeks, I turned my heat down to 60, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: im glad to be here (Recommending!)

2005-02-17T19:50:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: rockcreek is one of the best kept secrets in the carrboro/chapel hill area. ive been here for alittle over a year now. no other place ive ever rented has taken care of me the way the staff here has. cindy always has a smile on her face and mark can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: super place to live (Recommending!)

2005-02-16T17:34:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ive been here for several months now and i love it. the office staff is super and the maintenance is untouchable. things are fixed right the first time ,everytime. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Happy Humble Home (Recommending!)

2005-01-22T17:10:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Rock Creek for almost 2 years, which indicates that I did renew my lease. I found the complex to be perfect for the young professional or graduate student. I would add that location is the key, some people complain about being so far from things.

So ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-12-03T11:06:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Recently moved here and its a decent place. They dropped the rents so you can get a good price right now, i guess maybe december months or something, but i got a really good deal. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-11-08T14:13:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved here from the villages. People were really nice at move in. They are havinga social event before thanksgiving. Hopefully I can meet neighbors. Some kind of potluck dinner. Apartments pretty nice, rent is alright too. Its well maintained property and i havent had any problems here, id recommend it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: There's no place like "Rock Creek" Home (Recommending!)

2004-11-03T13:41:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Rock Creek Apartments is everything you are looking for in a home! We are conveniently located in scenic Carrboro, North Carolina. There are several reasons to choose Rock Creek when considering location. We are just a little over two miles from UNC, and very close to Highway 54 and 15-501, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME! (Recommending!)

2004-10-30T13:22:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really like living here. I just moved in in August. They have a great management, who really cares about us. Its been the first real holiday since I moved in, but in part for Halloween they gave us candy bags and notices on how to remain safe while still ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: been here awhile (Recommending!)

2004-10-22T09:37:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ive been here awhile but i dont understand why people are talking about noise and the buses. I live near the bus route and it never bothers me. It is a relatively quiet neighborhood throughout the entire apartment complex. As far as management, i like the office staff. They are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: I love it! (Recommending!)

2004-10-21T09:06:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved here and i love it. I have lived in other apartment complexes where they only care about collecting rent, but like one person said here, the people in the office know me by name. I really like that. Its on the J-line so i dont have to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Been here 5 years and not moving (Recommending!)

2004-10-15T10:58:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident at Rock Creek for the past 5 years and don't know understand what all of the bad emails are about. I do agree that the utilities are a bit high but it is becasue of Piedmont Electric not Rock Creek. Rock Creek is not charging ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: really good place to live (Recommending!)

2004-10-15T10:45:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved here a little bit ago, didnt know the area but its really close to everything like banks and grocery and stuff. Not too far from UNC which is good for me, since parking sucks i can take the bus from here. offer really good deals on rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Not brand new, but cool place (Recommending!)

2004-09-27T09:50:43-06:00

From dudesweet: just started unc this year. shopped several places and picked the rock. not brand new. they were painting when i moved in. girls in the office are cool and the girls by the pool are hot. met my whole building already and everybody seems alright. bus is the best - ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Laid back & friendly, I like it here. (Recommending!)

2004-09-25T11:35:01-06:00

From stormyraye: I moved in last year & a friend who's shopping now asked about Rock Creek after reading the reviews. I was surprised and felt the need to post my thoughts. I didn't know a lot about the area (came over from Cary). The staff was friendly, which had a lot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: lived here 3 years; don't know what all the fuss is about (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 3 years, and can honestly say I loved it. I am NOT employed by Rock Creek and I thought it was quiet, grad student friendly, and affordable. I liked that there wasn't much drive-through traffic. Yes, the facilities are simple, but they are better than nothing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Great Place to live, Since 2003 (Recommending!)

2004-03-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Rock Creek in Sept. 2003 after my other condo was burglarized. They were very nice about getting us in and giving us a deal on the rent. We live in a 1 BR & Den apt. and it is wonderful. Nice porch, quiet, and the maintenance people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Lack of Sleep Has Been Linked to Numerous Health Problems (Not Recommending)

2004-02-03T00:00:00-06:00

From Archemy: In a nutshell, I was placed next to a SEVERE noise disturbance in the form of a turnaround point for a city bus line. Bus backup alarms and engine idling are my constant companion for more than 13 hours every day -- right outside my sliding glass door, and this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: home of the Carrboro rapist, but okay otherwise (Not Recommending)

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

From zenb: Lived at Rock Creek for two years. Management was completely clueless, but this could work in your favor--in the second year, because the manager quit, they lost our paperwork and they lost track of the rent increase they were supposed to put on. I didn´t feel like it was my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: The worst place to be at UNC!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived at Rock Creek for over a year, and have never had such an unpleasant living experience.
For starters, we were shown an apartment model that was very light and airy. Then on the day of move-in, we were leased an apartment that was extremely dark as a result ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Homey, Happy Yellow Neighborhood! (Recommending!)

2003-05-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roommate and I got bumped from Laurel Ridge to Rock Creek, and it couldn´t have been a better turn of fate. The two bedroom where we live is perfect for sharing, as the bedrooms are the same size and each comes with its own bathroom. The layout is also ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Not Reccommended (Not Recommending)

2002-10-04T00:00:00-06:00

From Dman65: I´ve lived in Rock Creek for over 18 months. Along with other reviewers, I TOTALLY agree that the electrical bill is extremely expensive. I have a one bedroom apartment that never gets warm in the winter. The apartment has terrible natural lighting and aside from the patio doors, there is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Amazing apt complex (Recommending!)

2002-05-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived in Rock Creek for 4 years and I love it here. I´ve seen lots of other apartment complexes around here, and this is among the best. There are only a couple others that have all of the amenities that Rock Creek has, and most of them are further ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: I don´t recommend it. (Not Recommending)

2002-05-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Rock Creek for a year, and I can´t wait to move out.

1)Overly priced. You can find a better place at a cheaper price.
2)Management is not helpful. Even during office hours, the office is locked.
3)VERY dark. You have to turn on the light all day.
4)Energy inefficient. Air ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rock Creek Apartments: Decent, though there are better choices. (Not Recommending)

2002-04-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Rock Creek from 1994 to 1997 in two different apartments (one bedroom villa and a two bedroom villa.) The nicest feature of these apartments is the option to have a "villa" apartment. This prevents anyone from being above or below you and also normally means you have ... [click to read full apartment review]