Apartment Ratings | Columbia Trails Ratings and Reviews

Columbia Trails: BROKEN INTO ONCE, 2 OTHER ATTEMPTS MADE (Not Recommending)

2009-10-06T15:09:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment was broken into the very first month I moved in. Since it was Easter morning, they made me wait hours before coming to fix my door. Someone had taken a crowbar and pried the door open. The door frame was cracked, and my dead bolt (screws and all) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Good So Far (Recommending!)

2009-09-15T11:30:38-06:00

From benjamin.etucker: We are three full-time workers and full-time students. One guy & two gals.Here are a few things I like and dislike about the apartments. The third floor...it goes both ways. Great view/workout, not fun to move into. The layout of the apartment is very spacious, but the functionalety of it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Horrible Place (Not Recommending)

2009-08-20T21:56:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 3 years my rent went up from 900 to 1295. Very rude staff, loud neighbors, broken gates. I agree with the statement about the cleaning fee, they charge a large cleaning fee then when you move out they pack on so much more. Make sure if ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: If you like barking dogs, loud neighbors and broken gates, then move here. (Not Recommending)

2009-06-12T07:26:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When you first come on the property you get the sense that they are interested in the safety of their tenants, until you find out that the gated community isn't in fact gated. The gates are broken in two sections of the apartments, allowing anyone to enter. One of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: I like my home (Recommending!)

2008-12-03T17:21:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I researched apartments on the website and no one has anything nice to say about any place! Im glad I did some homework and came here. If you ask questions you will feel better. Im glad I read what other people said and I asked about it. The person I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: IT IS ILLEGAL (Not Recommending)

2008-09-13T01:51:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You pay a cleaning fee when you move in, then they try to double charge you when you leave. It's stealing. Bring up the LAW and they'll back peddle and cut you a check instead. Tell them your brother is a lawyer and you are up on renters rights. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Worst Place I Have EVER Lived! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-10T17:11:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a joke! Do not move here! The staff is rude and completely incapable of doing anything without consulting the other staff members who are just as uninformed. The worst part is upon move out I spent 2 days scrubbing my apartment (which wasn't very dirty to begin ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: (Recommending!)

2008-06-24T21:32:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for a few months and the reason I have chosen not to renew my lease is the amount of money you pay for the small amount of space. I am in a one bedroom and with the $30 fee for utilities, pay $815. The one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: THIS PLACE IS GREAT! (Recommending!)

2008-05-23T13:42:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we looked at the place in January we were excited! We were anticipating a move from a 4-bedroom 3-bath home into a 3-bedroom apartment. We moved in at the end of March of 2008. Our apartment is in excellent shape and any maintenance concerns are promptly taken care of. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: strongly don't recommend (Not Recommending)

2008-05-23T12:11:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are finally out of this place! Hate it!But emotions aside, here are the reasons I strongly would not recommend this place1. It's overpriced. When I was telling people how much I pay for 3 bedroom here, everyone was telling me I can get a house for that.2. The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Beautiful...but Bogus!! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-29T13:38:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I paid a deposit 6 weeks prior to my moving from another state. It took repeated phone calls over 5 weeks to get an answer about whether or not I was approved. My apartment was changed (by staff)3 times before I even moved in, going from my desired ground floor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: 2 Finanically poor college students lived here. (Not Recommending)

2008-02-29T20:46:49-06:00

From GirlAtalkin: When we moved in, I paid a $70 dollar application fee; a $200 dollar security fee, that's refundable; plus, a $200 dollar cleaning fee that's non refundable. When I moved out, I spent the entire weekend cleaning the apartment, so I could get back my refundable $200.00 security fee. As ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: It's so true, this place looks beautiful, but Beware! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-03T23:00:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has a great location in Gresham and it looks great too; however, what an unhappy place to live. The iron bars that surrounded the apartment complex offers great security, when the front gate works, but there's nothing friendly about the apartment management that operates these apartments. It's very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Terrible Management! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-16T11:07:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The property itself is nice but the management is absolutely terrible!!! They are unorganized, rude, unprofessional, and careless. In just the year we have lived there we have had several conflicts with the management and they have all been due to their mistakes and incompetent skills. We regret signing the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Renting here just doesn't make any sense (Not Recommending)

2008-01-03T09:07:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Renting here just doesn't make any sense. For one thing, this place is ridiculously overpriced and you can rent a house or townhome for what they charge for their 3 bedroom, square footage wise it may not be necessarily bigger, but you will have parking right outside your window, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: want to escape! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-02T13:13:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am currently living in these apartments and I HATE it. The office people are RUDE and unhelpful, my bike has been stolen (what happened to the security that we pay for?), gas stolen from my car, you can hear everything my neighbors do and parking is the worst (our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: No sleep til...anywhere besides Columbia Trails (Not Recommending)

2007-12-27T19:51:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not move to this complex unless you enjoy being grossly overcharged and treated terribly by an inept staff and robbed blind by a management company with an insatiable appetite for screwing their tenants that will not be satisfied until they find a legal loophole that will actually allow them ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Horrible. (Not Recommending)

2007-11-14T13:28:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't move here, the latte's aren't worth it. I regret signing the full year lease and wish I'd moved accross the street instead and payed half as much to live in the same locale. At Columbia Trails, the pool and jaccuzzi during summer months are not only overcrowded and filthy, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: We loved it and miss it. (Recommending!)

2007-10-17T12:32:32-06:00

From smartsiegarcias@yahoo.com: We lived in Columbia Trails for 14 months while my husband was going to school. I never had any problems with my apartment, the staff, or the parking (you get an assigned spot...park there!). Our apartment was super clean and nothing ever broke down. We knew when we signed the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Can't believe I pay this much to be Tortured!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-29T16:55:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everyone is right very nice outside but boy is it another story inside! I have seen at least one new office person a month since I moved in and have seen three different managers come and go. I do not know my neighbors or any of the staff as everyone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Don't judge a book by it's cover. (Not Recommending)

2007-08-07T15:20:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is one of, if not the nicest looking places in Gresham. The floor plans are decent. The clubhouse is unbeatable, and the upkeep of the landscape is outstanding. Very clean atmosphere. It has a great location, next to shopping and resturants.I felt good about moving here, and I felt ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Nicest that we found...in Gresham (Not Recommending)

2007-08-06T13:30:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was the nicest complex that we found in Gresham - but that's not saying much. My main complaints are the moronic staff (which changes every few weeks) and the ridiculously loud slamming of our neighbor's front doors. Close your doors softly, people! Overall, the complex isn't horrible, if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: There are lots of places you can pay to be treated poorly - this one is near Starbucks? (Not Recommending)

2007-05-30T21:30:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They only get things wrong about five times in the office... Then when you ask logical questions about policies they use the baby voice to demonstrate that they have no idea how to deal with a customer while repeating whatever phrase they think covers everything.Its really great to pay too ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: The good the bad and the ugly (Not Recommending)

2007-05-01T13:01:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apartment looks nice inside and outside. No noise problems with my neighbours. The minor problems were fixed promptly. The management not so friendly, my apartment along with two others broken into, lost lots of stuff including some identity documents. Gated security- not worth it...always problem with it...the gates have been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Can't Complain (Recommending!)

2007-04-16T16:24:10-06:00

From mulatabella@yahoo.com: I'm suprised at most of these reviews on here because I have not experienced anything bad here. Its been 3 months so far and I love it. Yes you're going to hear your noisy and at times, classless neighbors but that's just one of the drawbacks of having to live ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Top Ratings - Love it (Recommending!)

2007-03-29T15:36:16-06:00

From jhedgpe: Columbia Trails staff have been nothing but helpful, friendly and professional. The grounds are well taken care of. I have had no issues with hearing my neighbors and get to enjoy the view of Mt. Hood on a clear day. An overall great place to live. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: What happened to to great staff??? (Not Recommending)

2007-02-23T17:37:55-06:00

From radicalrandy: I have lived in the B building for about two years now and one of my favorite things about it was how friendly and outgoing the staff was...Stacey was awsome, probably the best they have had, residents loved her, she left..then there was Fanta, although a little slow she was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: we love it (Recommending!)

2007-02-03T12:39:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved in May of 2004, and we love it. The staff is nice, the clubhouse is amazing, the pool and hot tub are well kept, the fitness center is clean and well equipt. We never hear any noise from our neighbors. I've lived in a few other apartments in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: MOVE!!!! (Recommending!)

2006-10-22T14:46:24-06:00

From beenthere9987: If you are so unhappy why don't you move! You sound like a very unhappy person but you really shouldn't talk sh_ _ about the staff where your at...I think if you get to know the staff you will find out they are all very nice, they just get stressed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Don't rent here management is terrible (Not Recommending)

2007-12-27T21:18:27-06:00

From maynard503: We moved out of this complex for many reasons but what I want to highlight happened after we moved out. We left the place cleaner that what we found it but still received a bill for "move out costs" that was outrageous. I called the office to dispute the costs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Bad Customer Service (Not Recommending)

2006-07-17T18:10:06-06:00

From myopinion999: While the apartments are beautiful, the office staff is one of the worst I have encountered. Manager is constantly out of the office, yelling at people on her cell phone. Staff members are polite when you might rent, but don't care about you at all once they have your money. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Wonderful Staff (Recommending!)

2006-07-06T20:54:22-06:00

From stavengill@yahoo.com: After reading the comments posted on this site I was truely expecting the worst, but after visiting a few other properties I decided to check it out for myself. I must say I was pleaseantly suprised to meet the bookkeeper at this property, she was extremely friendly and had a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Okay Place (Recommending!)

2006-06-29T14:15:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year. We loved the original managment but they do have a high turn over of staff. The apartments and grounds are beautiful although they are pretty small and over-priced. As a couple it is best to get a 2 bedroom because 1 bedroom is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: (Not Recommending)

2006-06-13T15:57:36-06:00

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Columbia Trails: Horrible management (Not Recommending)

2006-06-01T01:53:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not waste your money here. Parking is bad, and they raise your rent like $300 when your lease is up. Noise from other units is ridiculous. Management is bad, nothing gets taken care of and you are treated rudely. manager needs to learn how to be respectful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: STAY AWAY IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY (Not Recommending)

2006-05-25T13:57:57-06:00

From Wnt2prtct: I was duped into thinking that this place was a total paradise. With the nice grounds, pool, theater, gym, etc one is going to think that this is the "premiere" place to live. WRONG. The apartment was okay for the price, I will not lie. But the price you pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: do not sign a lease (Not Recommending)

2006-04-12T17:24:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: horrible management! i sent in three maintenance request about the same thing and nothing was done, when i finally got upset they did not empathize or apologize for the inconvenience. they have terrible customer service, i would tell anyone not to rent from them. they also issued us the same ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Very Nice Place.... (Recommending!)

2006-01-21T19:18:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We just moved from upstate NY 6 months ago and we love Columbia Trails. There was one incident of some noisy neighbors, but that was taken car of. This place is SOOOO well taken car of, nice clubhouse, nice gym, pool room. And they bake fresh cookies, and give out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: They are all smiles until you sign the contract (Not Recommending)

2005-12-13T15:48:49-06:00

From happycamper007: I have lived in this complex for 2 years, and was very happy with the unit and grounds. I didn't mind so much the noisy upstairs neighbors, and tried not to bother management, unless I had to. Then one day my bike was dismantled (right on the bike rack-allow me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: horrible service (Not Recommending)

2005-11-12T18:49:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 2 years, beginning right when they opened. The first round of staff was awesome, but then they seemed to not be able to keep good staff. I was continually rudely accused of not paying my rent when in fact they had actually cashed my rent checks ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Noisy, poorly managed, bad tenants (Not Recommending)

2005-11-07T18:43:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here a little over ayear, and even though the rent has decreased, the under-age drinkers next door are still here. So are the three barking-dogs in our building, and the band that practices day and night next door. Bad apartment. Poor management staff - they never return any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Quit Complaining! (Recommending!)

2005-09-03T12:27:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I think it's funny how people complain about the Manager and the staff not being friendly. I just moved in and have had a great experience with both. I needed help finding transit directions and they mapped it out for me. My maintenance request was done in 1 day. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Nice apartment but bad management (Not Recommending)

2005-08-17T16:03:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment is nice and well maintained. There are good facilities like free DVD's , latte and Gym. The walls seem like paper as you can hear music from your neighbours. It gets noisy sometimes with few of them having music parties late at night. Rents look pricy but seem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Great Place (Recommending!)

2004-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

From run_4_God@hotmail.com: This is a very nice place to stay. I have read most of these other comments, and am in disbelief. Sure, it may cost a little extra, but with the free latte's, free movie "rentals", 24 hour weight room, brunch every Sunday, and special event each month (BBQ, etc.), the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: disbelief and dismay... (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I was certain that i was living near a better class of people, but after reading these reviews, i'm not so sure. it sounds to me as though unless it's free and laid at your feet wrapped in silk and a smile, it's just not good enough. these apartments are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Picky people (Recommending!)

2004-05-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am not sure why you are all complaining about the prices being to high..You all paid when you moved in and knew what the prie was before you signed you lease so you have no room to complain. As far as the office staff goes I guess not everyone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Beautiful apartments, but the Staff will make you want to move! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apartments and grounds are absoulutely beautiful. However, the staff is very rude. Just like the other review I just reviewed, I have also noticed that they go through a lot of people. I moved in back in May of 2003 and it was awesome! Then I am not sure if ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: "nice" stops at the apt you live in ! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Your apartment and the location is the the only nice thing here. But it still is not worth living here. I will not renew my lease when it is up. And by the way it looks around here nobody else is either. The nice stops after you move in.

I dont ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: The price is to high for the service you get! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: The price is to high for the service you get,you have no access to the clubhouse after the office closes so all the amenities are to no use to you after office hours, there customer service needs a lot of working on. I rate it more like 15%and thats being ... [click to read full apartment review]

Columbia Trails: Beware (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Lets just ask this? Do you want your trash gone through on a daily basis by the manager in hopes to find treasure, or how about when you leave out of town and it snows the staff will call you and ask if they can turn your heat on and ... [click to read full apartment review]