Apartment Ratings | Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms) Ratings and Reviews

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Great place except appliances (Recommending!)

2009-03-15T09:18:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a quiet beautiful community of mostly families and graduate students. It is close to Duke and quite accessible to UNC as well. The largest units are one-story attached cottages with no walls shared with neighbors (just garage) so it's very private. They are also flat roll-ins, so they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Overall a great place to live! (Recommending!)

2009-02-02T20:01:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been a resident at Alexan Farms for about a year now, and overall I love it! My roommates and I live in one of the 3 br/3 1/2 bath townhouses. The townhouse is very spacious and roommate friendly since we all have our own bathroom, and a half bath ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): great, sorry to be leaving (but my job is elsewhere) (Recommending!)

2008-06-01T22:43:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are safe and quiet, and the management is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and new, and I have never had a problem with leaks, bugs, etc.I lived here for 1 year before studying abroad, and when I returned to Durham, I did not even look ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): (Recommending!)

2008-05-08T16:24:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Parking has always been a problem here. They don't have any consequences for parking in spots other than parking spaces. I have never seen them tow a car from here and we have complained time and again. Maybe if a tow truck came through and toted off a car or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): parking (Recommending!)

2008-05-07T15:35:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: everything is good except parking...alexan manager (yes, manager b/c we have complained for 6 months)let's people get by with this. the same silver kia and gold volvo (now others that are following the leaders) have been parking on the same curb for months...the kia at the front almost caused an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): So sorry that I'm moving, highly recommended! (Recommending!)

2008-04-15T08:40:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not one complaint about Alexan Farms. The staff is so courteous and quick to help with any questions or issues. We have lived in one of the cottages for the last year and have loved it! No complaints about noise or parking because it's away from the apartments (and we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Highly recommended (Recommending!)

2008-04-14T09:31:25-06:00

From suckernomore: I lived here for 6 months when I first got to grad school. I chose a 6 month lease because I was going to be buying a house and needed someplace temporarily. The staff was extremely helpful and courteous and maintenance requests made online or in person were quickly followed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): (Recommending!)

2008-04-09T10:47:49-06:00

From littleone2808: Staff Is always friendly and helpful. Never have to much of a problem with parking.. Yes there have been some nights. However the walls are thin you can hear just about everything nextdoor talk about getting to know you neighbors. What can you expect if you don't want to deal ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Okay (Recommending!)

2007-10-06T01:50:11-06:00

From sweetpoison: Good property with good amenities.Rent is a bit steep but you dont want to stay in a cheap apt in Durham.Close to good shopping and groceries.Downsides are the bugs and parking.If you are staying in bldgs 835 or around the parking is major headache.Even if there is a spot a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Please look somewhere else!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-17T00:19:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not at all worth the money; rent has gone up again. The staff is incompetent, the parking situation sucks, and the buildings are poorly made. You can hear everything your neighbors are doing, from walking to going to the restroom to when they open the door or sit down. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Overall, GREAT! (Recommending!)

2009-04-04T09:45:53-06:00

From mhinesjr: I am a third-year law student at Duke Law student and getting ready to graduate. I have nothing but praises for this place. When I was first looking for an apt, I did it online only, and was nervous that this place would look nothing like the pictures. But I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Great service, people, place. No worries!! (Recommending!)

2006-10-02T15:23:05-06:00

From tontilino: We were new in town and the excellent staff from Alexan Farms gave us a very warm welcome. They arranged for the rented furniture to be in the apartment by the time we got there. We unpacked our bags and felt right at home. The people at Alexan Farms were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): I hate to leave (Recommending!)

2006-03-03T12:57:22-06:00

From lisad25: I am graduating and got a job in another state. I seriously doubt I will find another community like this one in Texas. All my neighbors here have been so nice and friendly...not to mention QUIET. If you need peace and quiet this is the place to live. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): I live here and it's GREAT! (Recommending!)

2006-02-16T10:43:26-06:00

From je42: I have lived at Alexan Farms for over two years and simply love it here. The office staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I have two children and the staff is so nice to them too. This is the best place in Durham! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): We had a very smooth move (Recommending!)

2006-02-13T15:17:46-06:00

From jbuzella@sunbrella.com: The leasing staff at Alexan Farms made our move so easy. They helped us with everything from getting rental furniture to where we should go eat. We came here for my brother's cancer treatment at Duke university. We don't think we could have found a place where we would feel ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): For your info (Not Recommending)

2006-02-10T06:10:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Completely agree with the above about the office staff and maintenance. They do a "quick fix" and don't fix any of the real problems. I too have lived at Alexan Farms for just under a year. Loud parties by students continue, cars are still constantly parked on the streets and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Office Staff is Lazy!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-30T10:19:20-06:00

From scoobydoosmainman: Rent apartments, collect expensive rent, and sit our their butts. That is all this office does. Once you are a resident they could careless. They are getting your 1K a month and that is all that matters. It doesn't matter that lights stay out for long periods of time, or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): break-ins, management apathetic (Recommending!)

2005-08-23T14:10:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here this summer, and while the rent price and location were great, my car was broken into and after I moved the management was not helpful in redirecting packages or mail that was accidentally shipped to Alexan Farms. Also, after the break-in they were not very supportive, either. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): GREAT COMMUNITY!!! (Recommending!)

2005-07-13T13:21:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived at Alexan Farms now for aproximately 6 months, and absolutely love it! The office staff is wonderful, the apartments are great, and the grounds are always well maintained. We would recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a new place to call home! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Easy, Reliable (Recommending!)

2005-06-13T15:47:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Alexan Farms is an easy, reliable apartment community. It doesn't have a lot of character but the apartments are clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking. The location is convenient to both UNC and Duke which is nice. My only complaint is with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Best deal in town (Recommending!)

2005-04-13T19:30:13-06:00

From kevski2k: I sort of hit the jackpot by living here. My friend booked this place on a bit of a whim, but I am so glad that everything worked out the way it did. I lived here for my senior year at Duke, and I could not have picked a better ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Could be better managed (Not Recommending)

2005-01-26T16:59:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Alexan Farms for just under a year. During my stay I have experienced loud parties by some of the local students that reside at Alexan Farms with several roommates, cars are constantly parked in the streets that curve (very dangerous hazard) and not one notice has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): My favorite apart ment so far (Recommending!)

2004-11-18T13:31:30-06:00

From laurenb231: I am a traveling nurse so I have lived in more apartments than I care to remember. This has been my favorite. Everything about it has been good. My neighbors are all very nice and friendly and I love my apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): 2 bedroom cottage (Recommending!)

2004-09-13T00:00:00-06:00

From parker1: I lived in a two bedroom cottage home and it was great. I moved when I bought a house in Apex but the cottage was the closest thing to living in a house. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): (Not Recommending)

2004-06-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: beware the apartments and the noise!! seriously. and the office staff does nothing! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Great Neighborhood Feel! (Recommending!)

2004-04-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved out of Alexan Farms because my job transfered me out of the state. I don´t mind going, but I will sorely miss my apartment at Alexan Farms. I know that I will not find anything else as good where I am going in Virginia. I lived in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Overall a great place (Recommending!)

2004-03-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a relatively new, well landscaped apartment/townhome/house complex. There is a pool, tennis court, and a playground. It is a dog-friendly complex. Most tenents are graduate students at Duke. It is quiet and there is plenty of parking.

The management is great and the maintenence is very responsive.

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

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): I love my cottage! (Recommending!)

2004-03-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in my own little cottage with a front and back yard! My kitchen is awesome. I have huge closets. It is the best option I have ever seen in an apartment. I also love the location of the community. It feels secluded, but you are close to everything! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): its alright..... (Not Recommending)

2004-01-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: apartments look great, but everything does when its new....just trying to be honest. staff is very cool.... maintence does alright too, but here are the downsides.

1- other places that are every bit as good, if not better, and lots less expensive.

2- noise is horrible from neighbors.

3- parking SUCKS!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): What A Place! (Recommending!)

2003-12-30T00:00:00-06:00

From Gladtobe: In January 2001, my wife and I were apartment hunting in the Durham area. We were praying that God would direct us to the right place where we could be happy and comfortable. Then, we saw Alexan Farms. The Staff was "GREAT" and so caring about our needs. We were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Super Helpful (Recommending!)

2003-07-21T00:00:00-06:00

From dsmith@comcast.net: The people at Alexan Farms couldn´t have been more helpful with my move. I was moving back from over seas and they allowed me to do everything by email and fax. They even took pictures of my apartment and emailed them to me, so I knew exactly what I was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Glad I Moved (Recommending!)

2003-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´m glad I moved to Alexan Farm. The apts are new and I like th espace. The place I lived before was a hole. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Thank You! (Recommending!)

2003-03-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Alexan Farms has been a nice place to live for the last year. They have help me on several instances and they even got me into my house when I locked my keys in my car (while it was running). Thanks Alot! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Home away from home (Recommending!)

2003-02-25T00:00:00-06:00

From mer0429@hotmail.com: Alexan Farms is a well managed and maintained townhouse/apartment community. Our townhouse is ample in size and any concerns/problems have been seen to in a timely and professional manner.

I was most impressed with the staff of Alexan Farms during the December ice storm. After being without power for 48 hours ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Great place! (Recommending!)

2003-02-14T00:00:00-06:00

From S.Berrier: While searching for townhomes in early December, 2002 in the triangle area, Alexan Farms was the first community we went to have a look at and were totally thrilled already. Still, we wanted to look around more and so we did. After approximately 10 other communities that offered townhomes for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Never lived Here But Staff Seemed Respectful (Recommending!)

2002-11-13T00:00:00-06:00

From durhamrenter: I read the previous comments about a rude and prejudical staff member and wanted to voice my opinion. My wife and I (both African American) visited the mgmt office on two occasions when we were looking for a new apt. and we were both treated respectfully.
Eye Contact, addressed as Mr. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Townhouse Living (Recommending!)

2002-10-15T00:00:00-06:00

From qp2ez: I couldn´t find an apartment close to work except for at Alexan Farms. The one we chose is very large and has 2.5 baths and the biggest garage ever! The staff seems very helpful. I have to walk to take trash out but that´s why I have a roommate... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Home Sweet Home (Recommending!)

2002-09-19T00:00:00-06:00

From bbe@duke.edu: As as happy tenant of Alexan Farms for over a year I was compelled to write in after reading the last review of my home. To start off i have never had the privledge of dealing with a group of people who are more polite and helpful. The staff at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): OUR SHORT STAY (Not Recommending)

2002-09-07T00:00:00-06:00

From simba0719: My husband and I went for a visit on 9/6/02 at 1540 and pleasantly asked to see floor plans. The rental rep looked at us as if we had completely lost our minds. She was hesitant and reluctant to help us. She seemed uneasy and we did not feel welcome. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Find another place!!!! (Not Recommending)

2002-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beautiful club house but nothing else is good. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Decent place. (Recommending!)

2002-03-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros: Good area in terms of commute to Duke, RTP. Little to no crime. Mostly young people- grad students, parents with little kids. Good amenities- New apartments, brand new appliances, good maintenance. Weight room decent, though busy. Pool area is nice.

Cons: A little pricey. Very little parking late at night. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Generally nice, but some problems (Recommending!)

2002-01-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Alexan Farms on the surface looks very nice. The apartments are new and have looks of cool features. Appliances are new, so generally nothing wrong with them. Management is also very friendly, and the clubhouse is in good condition. Big problem with parking. If I come in after 9pm, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): Would live here again. (Recommending!)

2002-01-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for about a year now and was considering moving to a cheaper place but have changed my mind. These apartments are more expensive, but the extras are nice. Maintence is friendly and are straight foward, and I have had same day response on most request. Office staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Addington Farms (formerly Alexan Farms): I liked it alot. (Recommending!)

2001-12-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Spacious and lots of variety. New when I moved in. Office people are nice. ... [click to read full apartment review]