Apartment Ratings | St. Andrews Commons Ratings and Reviews

St. Andrews Commons: Worst Apartment ever (Not Recommending)

2009-12-15T09:43:53-06:00

From lilylilac: The apartments were horribly managed. The office workers would close early and come in late. When things needed fixing, your work requests would disappear, and you'd have to re-submit them. When I moved out, my move out sheet had all the wrong amounts for my deposits, and exorbitant prices for ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: first impression (Not Recommending)

2009-09-30T07:00:09-06:00

From cookegirl: The grounds are absolutely beautiful. I was extremely disappointed when I moved in. I have been here 8 days and still don't have any towel racks and only one toilet paper holder which was installed a couple of days after I moved in. There were so many things on my ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Look Elsewhere... (Not Recommending)

2009-09-29T06:42:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved into St. Andrews Commons about a year ago, I was looking for an apartment last minute and I was on a budget. I knew this apartment community was not new but I didn't expect to have the issue that would come about. Lets start at the begginning. ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Bugs!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-30T17:58:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here about 3 months and I have had the worst problem with bugs!!! Ants, roaches you name it. I have called the office of numerous accounts and they say that they will do something about it, but we still have them. One night I came home from ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: unfortunate (Not Recommending)

2009-07-07T14:59:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a 1 1/2. at first everything was great. The gate surrounding the community is what sold me to live here. Unfortunately, after someone wrecked the gate, the gate no longer served as a deterent to keep unwanted visitors out. My vehicle along with several (and ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Worst Apartments in Town (Not Recommending)

2009-06-25T09:26:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've had issues with this apartment since the first weekend I moved in. The roof was leaking the bathroom floor was pealing up. You name it, it probably was broken when I moved in. There is a HUGE problem was cars being broken into but time and time again the ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Absolutely Not! Be Aware! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-22T07:05:10-06:00

From PH1985: This apartment community is surrounded by thugs & thieves! They will tell you that they have a gate to 'help' keep this out but it does absolutely no good. People jump the fence at the back of the property at night and do whatever they please. Including but not limited ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Reduced me to tears (Not Recommending)

2009-04-06T17:55:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been happily living here for the past month, and my first major issue occurs. I come home today after work, and find it to be blistering hot inside my apartment. The temp. inside my apartment is 77 degrees and the A/C is running, with hot air. I throw ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: horrible! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-14T14:52:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living her for 2 years of living here, Ive decided to move. This was not only my first apartment in columbia, but my first apartment period. At first, everything seemed wonderful about this place, a gate to keep intruders out, a beautiful pool with jacuzzi, and a wonderful exercise ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: NO (Not Recommending)

2009-01-05T11:37:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When you look at these apts. make sure you look close. Everything is made to look nice, but done very cheap and doesn't last. I really feel the surrounding area should make rent much cheaper.Parking: There's always parking! It just may not be close enough for some so they park ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Very nice place to live! (Recommending!)

2008-05-22T08:44:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really enjoy living here! I've lived here almost two years. The property is well kept, the office and maintenance personel are freindly, and there are great neighbors. I haven't met anyone yet who wasn't nice! Very rare for apartment dwellers.Whenever I've had a maintenance problem, they've been quick to ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: would rather live under a bridge (Not Recommending)

2008-05-20T00:49:39-06:00

From parishrain: compared to the nicer areas the price is resonable, however the square footage sucks!!!!! when i first moved in my wash machine wouldnt empty, i called the managment that day and finally on day number 3 the maintance guy showed up. my dryer was finally fixed 8 months into the ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: NO MORE HOT TUB (Recommending!)

2008-09-23T10:54:57-06:00

From kevinandkaren: The office confirmed the rumors, They are getting rid of the hot tub ( the best things about the complex) and will be adding a grilling area. I am so disapointed. I love the hot tub. People can grill anywhere-state parks, friends houses, the two grills on site..etc, but most ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Not too bad (Recommending!)

2008-03-09T13:48:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost two years now. It's the only apartment I've lived in so I don't have any basis for comparison though. The actual apartments are pretty nice but rather pricey I feel especially for the area. The management is very friendly but I agree with what ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: I love it here (Recommending!)

2008-01-21T10:32:56-06:00

From koyangi87: I don't know what the other people were talking about bad management, the ladies in the office have never been anything but extremely helpful and nice. The complex is very quiet; I rarely ever hear my neighbors through the walls. Parking is alright. Kind of annoying when the parking is ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: (Recommending!)

2007-10-30T13:22:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about 6 months now and have never had any issues here. I too moved here from another state so I can understand this other persons shock to now have to pay for certain utilities that I never had to before (i.e.-water/sewer/trash) but than again, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: AWESOME APARTMENTS (Recommending!)

2008-04-01T18:57:45-06:00

From HappyResident50: The fitness center is great, as is the Racquetball Court. Everyone is friendly including the residents. I would not go anywhere else. It is extremely convenient to interstates and shopping or dining. I would definately recommend this community to friends and family. ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: avoid it!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-01T10:58:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there in 2004-2005 so my advice might not be valid, but for what it is worth:Complex is quiet, reasonably well kept but poorly lit. This is a big concern because of crime. On the upshot, I almost never heard my neighbors.Maintenance hit or miss: in 3 attempts I ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Horrible Apartment Complex (Not Recommending)

2007-05-31T20:12:20-06:00

From jaimek1984: My experience here was horrible. They managment is horribly rude and obnoxious, they treat their tennants as if they are children. There were so many leaks and other maintenance problems that were not only not addressed but were completely ignored. After many of the leaks occured, and the carpet was ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: THE BLACK HOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-07T21:19:44-06:00

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St. Andrews Commons: Crime (Not Recommending)

2005-12-03T03:03:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This part of Columbia has a pretty high crime rate. If you're a female living alone, you may want to avoid the Broad River/St. Andrews area altogether. There is a lot of gang violence and some drive by shooting incidences, not to mention the state prisons are right in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: No problems with St Andrews (Recommending!)

2005-11-09T20:41:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My daughter moved to St Andrews just out of high school from Pennsylvania. The office staff and management are wonderful. They are always there to help her. Though the apartment is pricey, it is well worth the safe and secure atmosphere. Thank you St Andrews for taking care of minor ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT (Not Recommending)

2005-10-11T07:55:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have never been treated so badly by property management. They are incompetant and irresponsible. Do not live here!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Lived for 2 yrs, not bad but avoid (Not Recommending)

2004-12-20T21:29:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok first Columbia has TERRIBLE apartments, as 90% are ghetto and anyone living there now can attest to this. As for St. Andrews Commons.. my wife and I lived there for 2 yrs and the office staff to us was actually pretty attentive and respectful of our needs, though maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Run like hell! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-07-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My lease is almost up and thank you God. The apartment staff acts friendly when you move in and in such a hurry to show the place, and then when minor repairs need to be done they are so quick to get you off the phone. Their favorite words are ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: (Not Recommending)

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

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St. Andrews Commons: Sucks Bigtime! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve been here 5 months now and just when I think things can´t get worse, they do. I should have known it would be like this when I arrived to move in and they forgot I was coming (out of state) despite constant contact with them and the apt wasn´t ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: (Recommending!)

2003-08-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the property for over 2 years and have found it to be a very nice place. My apartment is to the back of the property and I have not had any problems. The few maintenace problems I have had were handle in a fairly quick manner. ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: nice apartments with a few problems (Recommending!)

2003-08-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment complex does have a few problems, old fixtures, carpets etc. Depending upon where you live you may have a different experience. I lived there for three years and I only had a few problems. The complex is extremely quiet, neighbors are very friendly and the maintenance staff has ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: FROM GOOD TO WORSE IN THE PAST YEARS (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I LIVED HERE FOR 5 YEARS, FOR THE FIRST FOUR YEARS I LOVED IT HERE. I MEAN THEY HAD PROBLEM BUT NOTHING ANY OTHER DOEN´T HAVE. I´M ON MY 5TH YEAR LEASE RIGHT NOW AND THIS WILL BE MY LAST. THE APARTMENT COMPLEX HAS TAKING A TURN FOR THE WORST ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Bad Management / Apartments (Not Recommending)

2003-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I used to live at St Andrews Commons last year. I only lived there for 4 months, but in those four months a had several minor problems and only one was ever taken care of. The management in the office always had excuses or would say they would have the ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: From good to worse (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I am going on my second year living in this apartment. The first year was smooth and I realized why. I never complained about anything. Then I move into another apartment with St. Andrews and all kinds of problems arise. Maintenance does not seem to care at all. They are ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: nightmare (Not Recommending)

2003-06-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live here and let me tell you, I have been trying for a month to get repairs done that have not been done. Then, we have a water leak in the hall bathroom and this has been going on since Sunday and I can get no one to do ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Yuck (Not Recommending)

2003-06-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My car was broken into twice in a two month period. There are gun shots and people have large dogs with no leashes. ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: disappointing (Not Recommending)

2003-05-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When my husband and I moved in just over a year ago, we were both excited- particularly about the friendly staff, the safety gate, and the sparkling pool. Our excitement soon diminished when we found the gate to rarely work, the pool hardly ever cleaned or maintenanced, and the friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Good apartments gone bad (Not Recommending)

2003-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From lyrodgers@yahoo.com: When we moved in, we were impressed with the grounds, the pool, the spa, and the security gate.

The grounds are still well maintained, but we have seen the quality of all other services and amenities steadily deteriorate, including
1. a gate that seldom works
2. a spa that seldom works/rarely cleaned
3. a ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Good Apartments, Bad Management (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are spacious with washer-dryer hook-ups in every apartment. It is a gated community with a gate that rarely works correctly. Management is friendly but unwilling to help. When asked to get things in the apartment fixed, it can take months for anything to happen. Maintenance always leaves tools ... [click to read full apartment review]

St. Andrews Commons: Livable (Not Recommending)

2002-01-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nice spacious apartment, but thin walls made for constant noise from upstairs as well as neighboring apartments. Staff was less than enthused to help out with problems, but were somewhat reasonable. ... [click to read full apartment review]