Apartment Ratings | Lakeview Square Ratings and Reviews

Lakeview Square: Think carefully... (Not Recommending)

2009-11-18T07:02:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into this apartment when I relocated about 6 months ago and thought that they looked very nice. Some high points are the garage, washer/dryer hookups, central air and heat. But the negatives are the extremely paper thin walls. Seriously, you hear just about everything your neighbors are doing. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Don't Believe the pictures (Not Recommending)

2009-11-07T08:41:16-06:00

From JustAnotherJoeinColumbus: We lived in this complex for a year and recently moved on. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. I started living on my own in the military and have lived in more apartments then I care to count all over the country- Lakeview Square was by far the worst. When ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Used to be nice...Used to be (Not Recommending)

2009-09-30T15:47:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is an honest review from someone who has lived here three years and will not be renewing their lease.I moved her in 2006 and at the time the management was different. We had a great manager Scott, and great assistant manager, Brad. At that time, maintenance issues were addressed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: a hole in the ceiling (Not Recommending)

2008-10-05T12:48:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here from out of state and from the beginning to the end I have had troubles. I regret that I refer people to this place that was moving here also.They have 3 type of models: Standard, traditional, and Modern. The model they show is of the modern, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: I'm happy (Recommending!)

2007-12-29T05:17:11-06:00

From j10chri: I posted a negative review on here about my last Apt (Olentangy Commons) and decided to see what people had to say about my place now. Honestly, I don't agree with mmost of the negative complaints on here. yes, the apts do creak and you can here poepl running on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Not to Shabby (Recommending!)

2007-10-31T15:59:28-06:00

From DR3040: Not to shabby for 3 stars and the location. I mean I would have given at least another 1/2 point. I am going on my 3rd year at LakeView. It can t be that bad if I stayed this long. Yea I have heard about car theft, but you can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: AWFUL!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-14T13:57:30-06:00

From lmnop_84@yahoo.com: I lived here for one year, and it looks great from the outside but the inside feels like the outside. I had to use indoor bug spray twice a week. Spiders, centipedes, random bugs. I went thru 2 cans in a year. After about 9 months I just strictly lived ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Good location, Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2007-08-27T11:18:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'd agree with the posts below the Management is crap.Thankfully I havn't had any mice but my CLEAN apt is ridden with Spiders and Centipedes.I informed Brad of this several times. His last response was basically 'You live next to the Woods. Get used to it'. My apt isn't bordering ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Not really bad... (Recommending!)

2007-08-17T15:15:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Perhaps I've just been lucky, but we are really pleased overall with our experience so far at Lakeview Square. A big complaint recently seems to be the manager, who I must admit was very rude, though the rest of the staff is nice enough, but he is now gone per ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: I moved out in April...will never go back... (Not Recommending)

2007-08-13T19:02:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I now live in an apartment! What a difference. The walls are so thin at Lakeview that sometimes I would think someone was actually walking around in MY apartment when I was home alone-thats how noisy it was there! I could actually hear the entire normal conversation my neighbors may ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: HORRIBLE!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-25T11:10:09-06:00

From Wilson97: Living here is a nightmare! I like the floor plan, the appliances, and the pool. However, the apartments are cheaply made and management refuses to pay for anything to be fixed the right way, they rather half ass it and leave it up to the tenant to pay out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: What a terrible experience (Not Recommending)

2007-07-17T14:52:54-06:00

From Michael1980: Let me start off by saying that Lakeview Square LOOKS like a great place to live. The complex and buildings look nice from the street. The floorplans are spacious and well laid-out. The garage is a nice feature, and the model is beautiful. All of this is too good to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Don't even think about moving here!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-11T11:46:50-06:00

From Love4Dolphins24@aol.com: I have only lived at Lakeview Square for approximately 6mos however, it has been a complete nightmare ever since! The biggest mistake I ever made was moving to lakeview square. I do not recommend living here to anyone. When I first toured the model apartment (which I did with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: This is an honest review. im not just being spiteful. (Not Recommending)

2007-03-18T16:38:05-06:00

From d_ford05: Okay, myself and 2 other people decided to move into Lakeview Sq. in the summer almost 2 years ago. The person we spoke with promised us things like ceiling fans in the bedrooms that when we actually moved in we didnt get. when we taked to the management about it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Decent for the money (Recommending!)

2007-03-04T20:06:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Lakeview for almost 2 years now. I have been generally pleased with my experience. You seem to get what you pay for. It s not perfect- but its pretty cheap so you cant ask for much. So here is my review.

Positives:
-I pay well under what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: GOOD VALUE FOR PRICE (Recommending!)

2007-02-27T11:25:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Lakeview Square now for over a year. The apartment rental rates are very low for the space that you get w/attached garage. The grounds are kept clean, all my repair request have been taken care of within 24 hours. The Property Manager is firm and does ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Noisy (Not Recommending)

2007-01-22T14:21:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in Lakeview Square currently.
Problems:
*Walls are paper-thin. We can actually hear our neighbors conversations.
*Drafty windows and doors. lower level stays cold and upper level too hot.
*Property manager likes to argue when he's wrong about something (repairs)
*Parking
* Lots of dogs in the complex

Good
*Well maintained community.
*Repairs are addressed promtly-although it takes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Lived here for 2 years..... (Recommending!)

2006-11-22T09:05:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have had issues with maintenance, slow response from the staff but overall I have really enjoyed living here. For the price this is a great place to live. Brad is the assistant manager and is sooooo helpful. I would definitly recommend anyone to live here=) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Very Very Bad (Not Recommending)

2006-10-25T21:35:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The maintenance is very unresponsive, even to major repair issues. Too many skunks running around that stink up your apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Best apartment I've lived in (Recommending!)

2006-06-14T18:04:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although I can definitely see where everyone is coming from with their reviews, I have lived here for 3 years and have not had much to complain about. The maintenance has been very quick to respond to our calls, the place is quite large, and the neighbors actually speak English. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Crime-Ridden with Unresponsive Management (Not Recommending)

2006-03-23T14:15:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros: 1) Great location near Sawmill, but without too much traffic; 2) attractive grounds, especially in spring through fall when the trees are fully leafed out; 3) relatively quiet; 4) decent price for the square footage; 5) nice floorplan with 2 good-sized bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms; 6) great to have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Not as bad as everyone says it is... (Recommending!)

2006-03-10T09:50:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been reading the reviews about Lakeview on this site, and so far there are
only a few points I agree with, most of them I do not. I think people were having problems with this complex back before they changed the management. They changed management back in October I do ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Did I mention they have mice? (Not Recommending)

2006-01-15T23:55:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Within the first few weeks there we had mice. Office swore that they had to be coming in through garage. We had to investigate ourselves only to find they were coming in through a pipe off of the patio and they had also chewed a hole though the wall and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Worst Apt. Worst Mgmt. Worst place to live (Not Recommending)

2005-09-07T10:29:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Big NO, Please donot even think of staying here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Excellent Location with Huge Apts (Recommending!)

2005-07-15T12:39:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Lakeview square for going on 2 years and have not had too many problems. Yes, the walls are not the thickest but what apartment has thick walls? Its great to have 2 1/2 bathrooms, an attached garage & a fireplace! Work orders tend to get done ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Mushroom Hunters Welcome (Not Recommending)

2005-07-04T22:54:03-06:00

From hmmurdock1979@yahoo.com: I have lived at the Square for a year. I came home after the 4th July holiday, only to find mushrooms growing out of my carpet. Before that I was broken into, which is a common accurance. I took in a stray cat that was later stolen by the maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: No Value, No Way (Not Recommending)

2005-05-31T13:24:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Read all of the negative reviews and believe everyont of them. Lived there several years. No customer service, no attention tolandscaping (the patio is a crumbling sliver of cement ... the yard is mud, rocks and sticks), no soundproofing or insulation (how does $120 to heat and cool a month ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Not a good value for the money (Not Recommending)

2005-04-28T15:29:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this complex for about 3 years now and it has not been a pleasant experience. Maintenance must be called repeatedly to fix any problem, soundproofing is very lousy (I can all of my neighbor's conversations as if they were standing right in front of me), the staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Nice location, Nice apartment (Recommending!)

2005-04-27T10:02:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for just under a year and feel that the community is very nice compared to some other ones. They have huge apartments; allthough the windows could be better. The location is near everything too! It seems that they are trying to get better with management,etc. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Ditto on the negative comments (Not Recommending)

2005-01-04T20:19:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everyone seems nice enough and then the manager and her groupies turn into complete assholes. I agree with all statements about the management of this complex. We also had items stolen from the garage. Be careful! I did not know it was that easy to break into the garage. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Robbery, DO NOT LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2004-11-15T12:39:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been living here for 6 months and been broken into 3 times.
First time: Came through our garage (although our garage is electric, you can still lift it up). Picked our lock and stole our money.
Second time: Same exact situation.
Third time: After buying an alarm for our back door ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Becoming Friends with the Police (Not Recommending)

2004-11-11T10:10:30-06:00

From notsafehere1979: As a recent robbery victim at this apartment, I feel I have something very worthwhile to contribute.

Let me start by saying we have lived in Lakeview Square since July of this year. At first I liked the apartment. It is quite spacious and reasonably priced (that is if you chose ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: THE OFFICE STAFF DOES SUCK (Not Recommending)

2004-11-08T21:32:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I APPLIED FOR A JOB THERE AS A LEASING CONSULTANT (WHICH I AM VERY QUILIFED FOR), I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE AREA OR COMMUNITY OR APARTMENT BECAUSE I AM FROM OUT OF STATE. THEY MADE ME TAKE THEM ON A TOUR OF THE MODEL AND TRY TO SELL IT TO ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Police Probe Home Invasion Robbery (Not Recommending)

2004-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Police Probe Home Invasion Robbery

Home Invasion Robbery

An intruder breaks in, flashes a gun and ransacks a home. It's a crime becoming all too common in one northwest Columbus neighborhood, and police say it happened again Friday morning.

Police say there is a real concern over what appears ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Pretty good complex! (Recommending!)

2004-07-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Lakeview Square for over a year now. The apartments are huge, bedrooms are a nice size, second floor laundry is very convenient and the attached garage is an excellent benefit! I think the apartments are around 20 years old and the windows are about the only ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: If you want to carry a gun at all times... (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: NBC 4 news reported: "Alleged Burglar Shot, Killed By Apartment Resident"

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A 31-year-old man is dead from a gunshot wound after he allegedly broke into a northwest side apartment late Saturday, NewsChannel 4's Natalie Walston reported.

Columbus police said an Abbey Chapel Road resident walked into the back of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Don't even think about living here! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: It's up to you. If you want bad customer service. Terrible bug infested, dirty apartments, with old worn out appliances. The walls and ceilings are falling apart. The windows leak cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer. It costs about 125$ a month to heat and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: absolutely horrible (Not Recommending)

2004-05-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Office staff is horrible. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: RUN, RUN, RUN (Not Recommending)

2004-05-12T00:00:00-06:00

From unawayfast: I have lived here for over 18 months and the customer service may the worse thing I have ever seen. The manager is rude and offensive and the office staff is clueless. They have no idea what is going on. The apartment is OK except the windows suck, water damage ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Great Location, Terrible Management (Recommending!)

2004-05-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've been here for a year. The apartment was a mess (so dirty and smelly) when we moved in that it took 2 weeks to clean up. The maintenance don't bother to fix anything; they even PRETEND to have visited when they haven't! The walls are paper thin and we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: Worth Considering (Recommending!)

2004-04-16T00:00:00-06:00

From SusanH824@aol.com: I´ve lived in this complex for over four years, and have been fairly pleased overall. Noise from neighboring apartments is minimal and the grounds are well kept. Having the washer and dryer in the master bedroom is very convenient.

I only have a few cautions. One would be that the windows ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lakeview Square: If you´re thinking about an apartment here run the other way (Not Recommending)

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

From wwilson614@sbcglobal.net: We were at Lakeview for 3 years in that time they lost our rent check twice and although we had proof from another person that witnessed we had dropped the check in the door slot prior to the due date they still charged us $60.00 dollars in late fees. We ... [click to read full apartment review]