Apartment Ratings | Deerfield Ratings and Reviews

Deerfield: DON'T LIVE HERE!! (Not Recommending)

2009-09-23T18:41:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in here mid-August and within a week wanted to move out. My fault, I came from California and didn't make the time to fly out myself and physically look at the place. The first time it rained (within 1 week of living here) I discovered that water was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Poorly staffed, but well designed. (Not Recommending)

2009-09-12T15:32:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at this facility for 2 years and I still believe that it is a beautiful, well designed complex. The problem lies with those who run it. My rent differed greatly from my neighbors in identical apartments. Preferential treatment is commonplace. (As an example, carpet cleaning was made available ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: (Recommending!)

2009-04-18T18:35:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband, my son, and I have been living here for a year. We're getting ready to move out at the end of the month, and I can truly say that I enjoyed my stay at CV @ Deerfield. The Good -SafetyGreat parkingWalking/biking trailsWithin 2 minutes of 147 and 15-501Nice, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: we love it here (Recommending!)

2009-01-16T19:20:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here 2.5 years and have been very happy. As a Duke grad student, this has been an ideal location. It's in a relatively quiet and safe area. We live on the top floor and haven't had any problems with noise. There's plenty of parking. We loved the screened ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: I like the place (Recommending!)

2008-11-08T12:56:16-06:00

From bbjen321: I have been here just over three months and I must say, I am very happy with the apartment, grounds, and staff. Sure there are some things that go wrong because it has been around awhile...BUT, the few minor problems we have had were fixed very quickly. I've read other ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Nice place undone by incompetent, dishonest management (Not Recommending)

2008-07-01T13:05:11-06:00

From floodedguy: I have lived at Deerfield for a bit over two years. On my move-in day, I learned that the management lied to me (and would continue to do so) by putting in a washer and dryer that I had asked not to be installed (since I had my own). They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: I want to talk to someone who lives there. (Recommending!)

2008-03-05T13:04:24-06:00

From bbjen32@hotmail.com: If you currently live at Deerfield I would like to talk to you. My husband and I may be moving there in a couple of months and would like the inside scoop. Email jennysue@gmail.com ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Don't Judge an Apartment by Its Cover - updated June 08 (Not Recommending)

2008-06-26T04:37:12-06:00

From joayr: Me and my husband moved into Colonial Village at Deerfield 1 year ago. We are renting a 2Bed and 2Bath, ground floor apartment for $825 a month. The place looks really inviting from the outside but inside the properties are failing fast. We have had nothing but problems from Day ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: ask to see the hot tub actually work before you sign anything!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-27T10:01:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved into Deerfield last August (2006). I asked the staff person when we signed the lease whether the hot tub worked, and she said "of course!". Shortly after moving in I went down to the pool and flipped the switch, and nothing happened. I asked a maintenance guy about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Glad I'm not there (Not Recommending)

2007-06-26T17:00:20-06:00

From adriennehuddleston@hotmail.com: My family and I just came back from trying to take a walk over past Deerfield. We were prospective tenants, and I am glad that we did not end up there. Although many of the amenitities look nice, it looks as though we will have to stay clear of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Great Experience, Wish I Could Move the Complex to my New Location (Recommending!)

2007-04-14T20:58:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I truely mean this. I have loved living here and wish that I could find a location like this where I am moving next.

The Good:
-Secluded, quiet location
-AMAZINGLY friendly and accomodating staff
-Easy access to the Duke Forest Trails
-Close to the Duke campus
-Great layout w/ screened-in porch
-Huge closets and extra storage
-Perfect place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Great place to live, rent raised. (Recommending!)

2007-03-10T22:40:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My year lease is ending soon and I wish I didn't have to go. It's a great place but my rent was raised $100. I love how it's in Duke Forest. It's very quiet, pet friendly, and close to everything. I loved the screened in balcony, tennis courts, and pool. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Nice place (Recommending!)

2006-07-29T21:56:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I also had some trouble with my lease, etc. Management has turned over and the new people seem to be. . .let's say a little confused.
BUT the apartment is good location at a good price--they painted everything and had new carpeting put in before I moved. But the bathroom ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Horrible Experience with Application Process (Not Recommending)

2006-06-16T03:59:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I attempted to sign a lease at Deerfield and had a horrible experience with the staff and management. The entire process was fraught with inconsistencies from the management side. Attempts at contacting the main office were unsuccessful on several occasions. At one point they assured me that my application has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Awesome Community! (Recommending!)

2006-01-24T18:25:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Deerfield for over two years, and I love it. I teach at Duke, so the ability to bike to work is a big plus. When I first moved to Durham, my wife and I had planned to purchase a home after two years. We're putting it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Awesome apartment! (Recommending!)

2006-01-18T18:23:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm not sure what these other folks' are talking about re: starlings. I've seen no evidence of these birds nor of the security issues mentioned (and I'm a single female living by myself). The staff is very helpful and friendly and whenever I've had a maintenance issue--it's been resolved very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Decent place for the price (Recommending!)

2005-05-03T14:21:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Deerfield for a year now and I must say that it is nothing more than an average apt complex for a good price. The maintainence people always came within one day of the couple of minor complaints I had, the office staff are nice people, and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Not a Bad Place to Live (Recommending!)

2004-10-27T11:04:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall this is a nice place to live. As some other reviewers have noted, however, there are some security issues to be aware of. We haven't experienced any of this first hand, but there have been incidents in the Duke Forest behind here and we've seen cars that have been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Highly recommended! (Recommending!)

2004-03-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for the last 2 1/2 years. The only reason that I am moving is that I am getting married and relocating to another city. The staff is great and they always respond to maintanence calls promptly.

It´s like living in a resort because we are next ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Significant Shortcomings (A Must Read) (Not Recommending)

2004-03-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Make sure to read your lease carefully to be sure everything is like the management promised, otherwise you may be caught with higher rent or a longer lease than you asked for. Also if you like Alfred Hitchcock´s the birds this place is for you. Thousands of sparrows show up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Nature lovers welcome! Quiet & solitude (Recommending!)

2003-08-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband & I lived at Deerfield when we transferred into the area. We are currently getting ready to move back there. We really enjoyed the multiple ammenities at Deerfield.

Even though some people don´t like the starlings roosting, we actually loved this. It was also of great enjoyment to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: Can be GREAT & QUIET -- Inspect individual units (Recommending!)

2003-08-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Deerfield can be a great place to live; very quiet, nestled, literally in the Duke Forest, in relatively good shape, and maintained by a very friendly staff. Just make sure to scout out the individual apartment unit you are going to lease, as the condition can very from unit to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: READ before you RENT! (Not Recommending)

2003-03-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: - HUGE raise in rent after lease is up. They upped my rent $80 due to (market increase in apt. value) they´re now charging for trash pickup, i.e. dumpster emptying.

- You can hear the person in the neighboring apartment doing their business on the toilet when you´re in your bathroom.

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

Deerfield: Watch out for the tricky lease (Not Recommending)

2002-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Watch out for the fine print of the lease. They charge you rent after you leave if you donﾴt tell them two are leaving when your lease is up. Also make sure they make a copy of the lease for you, they like to keep the only copy in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: security issues (Not Recommending)

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

From durhamcouple: Deerfield is in a great location (near Duke, in the middle of Duke Forest), but we can´t recommend it because of security issues. Apparently, this area is prone to car break-ins. Despite several complaints, nothing has been done by management to make things safer through more extensive lighting or by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: A nice, quiet place to live (Recommending!)

2002-03-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A really nice place to live. I have no idea why a previous reviewer said they were run down--I think they´re beautiful. Generally, a quiet, peaceful place to live. A sprawling complex located right next to the Duke Forest. The management has always been friendly, and service requests are answered ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: A great place to live (Recommending!)

2002-02-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the deerfield for a year during undergrad and loved my experience. The screened in porch was wonderful, and we never had any problems with maintenance. The area is great, and it was easy to live near friends. There were noisy birds that lived in the bamboo, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Deerfield: starlings starlings starlings (Recommending!)

2001-07-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nice apartment but a bit run down. Very good location if you are a Duke student or employee. The worst thing is the THOUSANDS OF STARLINGS that roost in the bamboo growing wild all over the complex. They are loud and dirty, and their excrement is disgusting. We complained and ... [click to read full apartment review]