Apartment Ratings | Edinborough Commons Ratings and Reviews

Edinborough Commons: Not worth it. (Not Recommending)

2009-10-13T08:47:44-06:00

From lacrews10@yahoo.com: I had planned to renew my lease here because I didn't want to move. But now can't see myself staying here another year. Management has given me the run around about the new price on the rent. The rent was increase about $80. I thought if I moved into a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: DO NOT MOVE HERE!! (Not Recommending)

2009-08-24T14:40:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Edinborough Commons since April 2009. On July 2009 my apartment along with many other apartments were broken into with little to no response from Management. I have asked 2-3 times to have items either replaced or fixed that were damaged or installed incorrectly. Currently as of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Would Recommend (Recommending!)

2009-08-12T14:46:50-06:00

From NotMyThing: New management has made a difference here. The maintenance staff has a new supervisor who is very knowledgeable and follows up to make sure the problems are solved. The staff is friendly and really does care about addressing any needs or concerns. Our new manager is eager to listen and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Looks Great!! (Recommending!)

2009-08-12T11:01:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Has anyone noticed how much management is taking care of this place now. It is awesome. They have new paint on the buildings that makes this place look so much better. Plus it seems like whoever they got in the office now actually cares about the residents. I went in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: management doesn't care (Not Recommending)

2009-05-14T16:50:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Edinborough for almost a year, and I have had bad experiences from day 1.First of all, on moving day, one of my neighbors had a dog that was off leash and jumped in my car and peed on the seat. I wasn't too upset at the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Do not move here (Not Recommending)

2009-04-13T08:08:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all they have SERIOUS roach problems - small, medium and LARGE! Nasty and everywhere. They claim that someone comes weekly to "spray" however in talking to the gentleman they spray outside and not inside! Nothing like waking up to take a shower and finding a roach that is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Avoid at all costs!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-15T12:02:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apartment I have ever lived in. For starters, when I moved in we inherited roaches. I called pest control and they came out about two times. You would think the roaches would dissappear, but nope!!. Second we had mold in our apartment from the upstairs wall ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Rude Weekend Staff!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-12-31T11:06:51-06:00

From LovelyG: I am looking for apts b/c i plan to move next year and I decided to go by here and look. Only I couldnt b/c the staff did not acknowledge that I was even standing there. When I walked in I saw that she was with a couple, which is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Avoid at all costs (Not Recommending)

2008-11-07T15:06:27-06:00

From nans54: I lived at Edinbourough Commons for 2 years and overall had a very bad experience.The problems started from day one. The first issue I encountered after moving in was that a number of my electrical sockets were missing the wall covers. No big deal, right? Well, after numerous work orders ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Less than great... (Not Recommending)

2008-09-28T18:13:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved in everything seemed great; however after living there for a couple of months, we realized why the price was so low. A big selling point was the indoor pool for winter- however, the pool was "temporarily closed" all winter long. The outdoor pool wasn't much better in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Rude, Incompetent Staff (Not Recommending)

2008-09-17T08:38:25-06:00

From 902104me: Let me start off by saying that I lived here for over 2 years. The apartments look nice & the lawn is well kept, but thats where it ends. My apartment had mold in it, probably from a water leak that they never bothered to fix properly. The pools are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: WORST APT COMPLEX I HAVE EVER LIVED IN (Not Recommending)

2008-09-17T08:01:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at Edinborough for almost a year...I am moving out next month. Seriously this place is terrible. My roomates car got broken into twice and there are always sketchy people walking around...we had a peeping tom...and a few more break-ins (besides my roomates). When we showed up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: nix (Not Recommending)

2008-08-25T21:14:41-06:00

From wjohnson58@nc.rr.com: avoid this place like the plague. Looks ok, then the trouble begins. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: horrible staff (Not Recommending)

2008-07-07T09:40:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have now lived here for over a year. I picked it because of the floorplan and size vs. price and I wanted to be in this area. I live on the top floor, so I don't have the noise issues that other might, but trust me, these buildings are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Not so nice (Not Recommending)

2008-04-10T09:46:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a 2nd floor resident for the past 3 years. I must say, when I initially moved in the complex was GREAT!! Boy, how things change. I no longer feel safe going to work before the sun comes up in the morning and I no longer come home ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Go Elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2008-01-20T14:29:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for 2 years. I will be leaving on my next lease renewal. We have gotten 2 separate notes on our doors about: car break ins (December 07) and........wait for it.........PEEPING TOMS (Jan 08). This place is a crime ridden ghetto. The complex only tries to make ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Getting Better (Recommending!)

2009-10-13T13:24:01-06:00

From YayEC05: I've lived at EC for almost 5 years now. I can honestly say that I've seen it through really good times and really bad times, and the state of the complex is directly related to the management. Ever since Colleen and Kerrie began managing, things are much better. The grounds ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: you don't know how good you have it (Recommending!)

2007-07-14T23:48:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I moved out of the Commons three years ago. We have moved to Florida....we now live in Orlando. The rent here is INSANE. We are paying 1100 for an apartment that can't compare to how nice the commons were. Believe you me....take a moment and look around ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Not Worth It! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-07T10:59:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living here since july and i cannot wait to get out! This place is a nightmare. There are always three things waiting for repair, and even with their 'new maintenance guy' nothing is being done. My dishwasher has been broken since Feb, its now May and they still ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: We love it (Recommending!)

2007-04-06T18:11:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have been here for a year and renewed our lease. The apartments are set up very nicely and have been kept up very well. We find that if we have any problems at all the management is very helpful and there is a very helpful security officer that also ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: not happy here (Not Recommending)

2007-03-18T11:21:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we first moved here we enjoyed it. We decided to upgrade to a larger apartment and in doing that got some horrible upstairs neighbors. They were up all hours of the day and night stomping like elephants. The police were called and management notified on several occasions and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Note from Edinborough (Recommending!)

2007-03-16T12:59:05-06:00

From edinboroughcommons@greystar.com: As the Property Manager and in response to the previous posting by a resident I have to say that Yes, we enforce our policy s for the betterment of our residents. The management company has changed, that is correct and we feel that we are well within our rights to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: DONT DO IT!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-01T21:39:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like many other people I have been living here going on 5 years. It was cool for the first 4, then this new company bought them out. New management sucks!! They are completely unfriendly, they act like your bothering them when you have a problem. They made us start paying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: The Manager (Recommending!)

2007-02-17T09:09:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have not lived here, I was just recently in the area looking for a place, I didnt choose this complex because I needed more space, but if not for that I would have moved in based soley on the manager. The manager himself showed us around the apartment and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Highly recommend (Recommending!)

2007-01-26T15:23:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in last week and have been very pleased with the place so far. I had to find an apartment in a days time and they were able to move me in immediately. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Great apartment, would definitely recommend. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: disagree (Recommending!)

2007-01-17T11:37:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I disagree with the same person who keeps writing the same "do not live here" thing each week. It says something in its self that you have lived here 3 years! I have only been here a year and haven't had any problems. Every once in a while i have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Not a good choice. (Not Recommending)

2007-01-23T09:50:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here several years and it has gone downhill. The price goes up every time you turn around. I dont trust my neighbors and no longer feel the least bit safe alone in the parking lot. The office staff does not care about your needs and requests, they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: i like it (Recommending!)

2006-12-16T14:56:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for only a few months and it has been great. My bedroom is HUGE and the staff has helped me with any concerns quickly. I would reccomend this place to anyone who asks. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: do not live here (Not Recommending)

2006-12-28T09:25:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not live here.
Look else where ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: new management a plus (Recommending!)

2006-11-28T14:13:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been living here at Edinborough Commons for 5 years and I have noticed a change for the better since the new management. I agree that over the last few years that this place has had issues but the new company has fixed 3 things in my apartment since they took ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: New Management and Now its going down hill (Not Recommending)

2006-10-02T11:14:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The amminaties are great. The inside of the aparments are cheapy. We were constantly having problems with our appliances and everything seemed to fall apart. We liked the layout of the small 2 bedroom-and we had a great monthly rate. The first 8 months we lived there the staff was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Raises rates every 6 months. Not worth it!! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-25T20:49:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in 6 months ago. They had just raised their rates by 50$. Midway through my lease they added garbage and water to now pay for. Now upon renewal time they raise rates again by $55 more. At this point its not worth it. They got bought out by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: worth the money (Recommending!)

2006-09-02T11:51:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years and yes they have raised the rent but you get A LOT of space for your money. Even after raising the rent they are still cheaper than other properties around this location. There are a few maintenence issues but who doesn't have that. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Dont move here! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-28T01:06:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well, lets see... I have lived here for four years. I really enjoyed it the first couple of years while their was good people living here. Then, they sold the property and bad people started moving in. The police have been out many times because of the trash that has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Kinda Good and Kinda Bad (Not Recommending)

2006-08-25T01:16:26-06:00

From raleigh76: I have lived here for 6 months. The ceilings and floors are paper thin. I hear the person above me when he walks, does laundry, plays the stereo and television.

The pool is not kept up, the filters are not working right and have not been since I have been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: DON'T MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2006-07-28T13:33:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have you ever heard the saying "Love the one you're with?" Well that is NOT the case here. When I had my first tour, I was fed all the crap about ammenities, blah, blah, blah. No one ever mentioned to me that I would be responsible for paying gas and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: For Apartment Living, Edinborough Commons Is the Place To Be! (Recommending!)

2006-07-25T15:59:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Edinborough Commons for over a year now, and it has truly been a blessing for me. The apartment is very nice and has a great floor plan. I have a one bedroom with a sunroom, and I love it. The apartment is very bright and cheerful, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: great place for the price (Recommending!)

2006-04-11T13:07:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for one year now and have loved it - the only reason I'm moving is to be closer to work in Durham. Otherwise, I wouldn't leave.

The staff is courteous and responds immediately to repair requests. Great price for the location. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!!! (Recommending!)

2006-02-21T12:41:43-06:00

From ma456bz3: This place is awesome!!!! The office and maintenance staff is extremely nice and very helpful. All maintenance is taken care in a timely manner. The grounds are very well kept. That was one thing that sold me on this community. Just a bit of background on myself, I work in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Loved Living Here! (Recommending!)

2006-01-22T21:41:19-06:00

From Jenny06: I lived at Edinborough commons for two years and I loved it! The staff was always great and if I ever had a problem with maintenance they were there in a timely manner to fix it. The only reason why I moved was because I got married and moved to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Looking forward to moving out! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-08T14:24:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved here, I thought it was great. Now I can't wait until my lease is up. I can hear every move the person makes above me on the second floor. When I'm in bed, I can even hear them use the bathroom! There is mold in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Love the place (Recommending!)

2005-03-17T16:18:53-06:00

From tenantextraordinaire: I've lived here for about 2 years and have loved it. I am very pleased with my 1 bed/1 ba floorplan and love my large balcony. What I have appreciated the most is the responsiveness of the staff and maintenance crew. Dealing with pleasant, helpful staff defintely plays a big ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Lived there for 2 years and couldn't wait to get out!! (Not Recommending)

2005-01-02T14:53:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I only have one thing good to say about Edinborough Commons Apts....they are in a good location. Close to the mall, movie theaters, Briar Creek, and good restuarants. But other than that, the apartments themselves and the staff suck! I lived there 2 years and could not WAIT 'til my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: just moved out after 5 yrs (Recommending!)

2004-08-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I have just purchased a house and are no longer in the renting market but have enjoyed living at the Commons. I initially moved in in '99 when it was much more expensive and under a different management company. They were forced to change hands and reduce ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: You signed a contract (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: This is in response to the last post. You signed a contract. Contracts are legally binding. I do not understand why people do not want to take responsibility for their actions. You would not sign a contract to buy a home and then change your mind and expect the contract ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Just sharing my experience (Not Recommending)

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

From KyleErik14: In response to the last posting, I did sign a contract and I honored the contract. However, you do not expect to be taken for every possible penny when life presents an opportunity, especially when you brought in business for the community. The staff could work with their residents in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: nice place (Recommending!)

2004-04-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 12 months.This is a nice place to live.The management is fine. Tamara the asst.Manager is friendly. The maintainace team is good and friendly.
Whenever I had some problem, it was attended immediatly.

The problem that I saw here were,
1.Parking,
People park by the side of the road and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: (Not Recommending)

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

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Edinborough Commons: Very poor customer service and extremely bad attitude. (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for the past 1 year and have about 8 months more on my lease. I am just waiting for the lease to be over with so that I could move out. The renters community is great but everything else just sucks. The attitude of the people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Edinborough Commons: Who said you get what you pay for? (Not Recommending)

2003-12-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved to Edinborough Commons I thought that it would be a big change from where I was before. I had thought if I paid a higher rent I would get a better place to live. The office staff is very unhelpful and will never return your call. You ... [click to read full apartment review]