Apartment Ratings | Riverset Ratings and Reviews

Riverset: Great Price! Great location! (Recommending!)

2009-09-20T06:40:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I know Riverset has caught a lot of slack over the years, but this place has character. You can sit on your balcony and see the leaves on the trees changing. Its quiet and affordable. EXCELLENT choice on the island. If you need something fixed, they will do it within ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Ehh... (Recommending!)

2009-08-11T20:29:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First off, let me say that people who generally get on websites like this are those that are pissed off, so take the overall ratings with a grain of salt. However, having lived at Riverset for going on 3 years now, the people have legitimate concerns. The management is okay, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: very bad management team (Not Recommending)

2009-07-24T12:52:14-06:00

From qinghuapu1992@hotmail.com : The people in the office aren't very friendly and generally ignore you unless you're giving them money. Complaints are treated with disdain and there is no hop-to-it-ness at all. It's as if once you sign your lease they could care less how pleased you are to live there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Not a luxury complex- Old, rusty and a terrible management (Not Recommending)

2009-07-17T10:37:27-06:00

From tateraymond25@yahoo.com: I am not surprised that the ratings for this complex are so bad. I can't wait for my lease to end so I can get out of this mess.The buildings are old and lack maintenance. the management is very unprofessional and does not seem to understand that by fixing the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Please, do yourself a favor do not go there!!!!!!!! The worse complex and management I have ever had to deal with! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-16T06:06:05-06:00

From habib962002@yahoo.com: I have lived in many apartments in Memphis but I have never come across a management as obnoxious and arrogant as the one at Riverset. The buildings are all very old and need constant maintenance and the maintenance staff is too small to cope with the demand for repair. You ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Worst apartment complex I've ever lived in!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-06-10T21:29:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm not surprised this place is receiving such terrible reviews. I leased an apartment here several years ago when I first moved to Memphis for college. I have lived in several apartments since Riverset, but this complex stands out in my head as by far the worst. The management staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Not luxury, but still nice (Recommending!)

2009-05-15T12:30:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Riverset for two years in a 2bdr/2ba apartment. The floorplan is great for roommates and the location was ideal for work and school. I am looking to get my own place and wouldn't mind staying here in a smaller apartment, but the 1 bedrooms are tiny ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Not a bad place to live (Recommending!)

2009-02-07T20:22:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Riverset is definatly not luxury living, but the apartments are a good price, with good floor plans. I've never felt unsafe living here. Management has responded to any work orders that we have placed with in 1-2 days. You can't beat the location. Overall I have enjoyed living here, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Worst management team ever!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-08T05:14:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living in this apartment for several years because of the nice view of the mississippi river. The management team has been changed several times during last several years, all in 'all is not so good. This new management team took the office last year, and their service ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: decent apt, new fitness ctr soon , new staff really trying (Recommending!)

2008-11-06T19:58:27-06:00

From jennie04: this is definitely not the best place I have ever lived but the price was better than the other places on the island . Being a student this is an excellent fit ,its close to school and in one of the most beautiful places in memphis [harbortown].The staff members have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: It was okay! (Recommending!)

2008-10-06T11:18:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Riverset Apartments are okay. I've lived there for a few years, and they are one of the best bargains Downtown. The maintnance is kind of slow, but polite. There are some hassles, but in general, you get what you pay for. I had a fine time while living there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: A Dreadful And Regrettable Experience (Not Recommending)

2008-09-24T23:00:12-06:00

From mrhuts@hotmail.com: Admittedly, most apartment complexes have some set of issues, and many unfair assessments are often made; however, in the case of Riverset and the Fogelman Group in general, no amount of criticism is unjustifiable. There is a good reason that these apartments are offered for "100 dollars less than market ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: DO NOT MOVE IN! (Not Recommending)

2008-09-20T17:08:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My biggest regret about my move to Memphis is moving into Riverset apartments. The kitchen and bathroom cabinets are extremely old. My apartment has cracks in tiles and paint in the carpet that management refused to clean up (really!). The floors in the kitchen was also equivalent to a slum, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Don't move in!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-07-20T23:54:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The managers are very sneaky and they try to steal every cent out of your lease. The places are full of spiders and air conditioning is not working all the time! They even cut off water supply without notifying you for one full day! The thieves and burglers are not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: DON'T MOVE INTO RIVERSET (Not Recommending)

2008-06-28T18:52:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apt I have ever lived in in. I moved into Riverset Apts in January 7, 2008. In the first month I had a hole in my roof where water was leaking into my attic and rotting the insulation. Raccoons were getting to my attic at all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: staff is bad, burglaries, spiders (Not Recommending)

2008-05-20T10:49:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: staff leased me an apartment and the day i am supposed to move they tell me that they rented the apartment to somebody else. they down graded my apartment for same price and guess what the carpet is full of stains and appliances are screwed up, mold everywhere, fridge wont ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Office staff (Not Recommending)

2008-05-07T23:55:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff is hit and miss.I went to the office to retrieve a UPS package at a time when the only person manning the office was a young black male. His people skills were terrible. He was eating a bag of chips which he couldn't stand to put down ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: pot holes, breakins, unsafe, spiders, bad staff (Not Recommending)

2008-03-19T15:37:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: bad customer service, takes for ever to fix the complaints, spiders, ants and roaches all over several brakins for the past 6 months check yourself athttp://www.memphisdailynews.com/CrimeReport.aspx ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: bad (Not Recommending)

2007-12-28T18:40:41-06:00

From rentin2121: the management is not very friendly after you sign your lease.our mailbox is continuously broken and they refuse to fix it properly. the security gate has been broken for over a year.the maintenance man comes in a timely manner but doesn't fix things very well.good points, it is quiet here, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: BAD IDEA (Not Recommending)

2007-10-27T18:56:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THE MANAGMENT HAS CHANGED HERE AND THINGS HAVE GONE DOWN HILL. IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS SOME ONE HAS TRIED TO BREAK IN MY APPARTMENT. THE MANAGEMENT DOES NOT KEEP THE GATES WORKING. IN THE YEAR AND A HALF IVE BEEN HERE I THINK THE GATES HAVE WORKED TWO DAYS. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: poor management (Not Recommending)

2007-09-27T11:36:15-06:00

From baoweitang@gmail.com: I lived in Riverset for over 2 years. mentainance response time is very long. and staff is not very friendly. my last several months was extended month by month with one month inadvance notice. however, my appt was rented out without noticed me. I had to scramble moving out. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: DO NOT MOVE!! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-24T10:26:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Riverset for over a year and a half. I had a major water leak from the ceiling and would leak everytime it rained...it took over 2 months to fix..and that was only calling them over 3 times a day everyday and threatening to call the city. Maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Good value! (Recommending!)

2007-09-08T16:11:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Riverset is a good overall value. My apartment was very clean when I moved in, with new carpets and walls. I have not had any problems with bugs, spiders, and have never felt unsafe. They offer a great combination of good square footage (for an apartment) and a low price, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Stay away!! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-24T09:51:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We're two weeks away from leaving. The past year has been hell: our apartment has twice flooded and both times we've had maintenance in to fix carpeting, etc. we've had several items taken, including perfumes and an iPod. The office staff is very unprofessional and do not take personal requests ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Infested with Brown Recluse Spiders (Not Recommending)

2007-03-02T14:04:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment is infested with brown recluse spiders. I find them everywhere and have done everything I can do to reduce this problem. I have had the apartment sprayed multiple times, treated it myself, placed everything in plastic storage containers and they are still crawling out from everywhere. In the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Pros and Cons (Recommending!)

2007-01-12T08:49:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As my lease is about to end, I am in the process of trying to decide whether or not to move out of Riverset. In reading the reviews of other apartment complexes, I decided to write my own. I have lived at Riverset for almost 2 years, and the following ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: gets worse every day with the latest management (Not Recommending)

2006-09-27T13:00:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I totally second bad comments. I moved to Riverset in 2003 and until this last management it was OK. But these new guys are totally horrible, nobody fixes anything, nothing's working properly, spiders everywhere, pool not cleaned regularly and hot tub not working. No lights, no gates most of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: As it was written before... (Recommending!)

2006-08-25T11:23:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You pay for what you have. Discounts could decrease your rent down to 700 for good 1bdr apartment w/fire place. If you have arachnophobia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachnophobia DO NOT move to Riverset. And please don't take seriously previous whipping about Brown recluse. That some kind of urban myth with the horror pictures ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Believe It (Not Recommending)

2006-08-11T17:35:52-06:00

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Riverset: I dont recommend !!!!!!! KEEP DRIVING Not safe (Not Recommending)

2006-08-09T13:47:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't feel safe there at all. Anyone can just walk or drive in. I've been living there over a year and I can't wait to get out of my lease. Unprofessional staff. When I ask them to fix anything they blow me off and I have to make several ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T12:27:41-06:00

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Riverset: You get what you pay for (Not Recommending)

2006-07-07T13:20:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Riverset for 3 years. The management has changed at least three times. Each time it has gotten worse. The list of amenities is very misleading....the hot tub doesn't work, the weight room is ancient and has no AC - it's usually hotter in there than outside ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: (Recommending!)

2006-06-13T19:11:07-06:00

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Riverset: FYI (Recommending!)

2006-05-31T17:00:46-06:00

From fireatwillh: Yes the management sucks. Different people all the time. Maintenance. . . or lack there of. Spiders yes. Your right next to the water and they are older apartments. But. . . I researched it on the net and you can take lemon Pledge and spray it on the window ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: SPIDERS!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-01T00:25:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Riverset is full of spiders! We killed at least 6 a day for a week! It was so disgusting, we couldn't even watch T.V. w/o feeling like something was crawling on us. After finding a spider in my sons crib,we demanded a release from our lease. I wouldn't recommend Riverset ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Good Location - TERRIBLE Management (Not Recommending)

2006-01-26T15:24:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Believe what you hear in these other reviews...the management really is that bad. For the price you pay in rent, it's shocking how rude and unhelpful the people in the leasing office are.

Management is also extremely poor at repairing basic things in apartments (my air conditioning went unfixed for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Would not recommend Riverset Apartments (Not Recommending)

2006-01-07T22:09:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The day that we moved in we were told that we could move in at 1pm. Then we were told that the carpets had not been cleaned to give them until 2. At 2pm we were told that one of the pipes in the bathroom had exploded and needed to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: I don' think that was a nice comment. (Recommending!)

2005-12-13T17:40:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Riverset for the last 4 years and no one has been nicer than the staff there now. Why would you say that it's ghetto, perhaps because the staff is of the African-American decent. I hope that's not the reason that tells about you. Riverset is indeed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Are you kidding me? (Not Recommending)

2005-12-09T14:21:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not live at Riverset. You will be living in the Ghetto Apartment Complex of the Island. Best to keep driving down the road and check out the other apartment complexes. They are actually worth their money and have an incredibly efficient staff. I made the move from Riverset to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Finally A NICE Staff on the Island (Recommending!)

2005-12-09T11:15:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have just made Riverset my new home and reagrdless of what is being said about the staff and management. I went to every apartment community on the island and found Riverset to have the nicest most professional staff. Maybe just to see you may want to go to other ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Rude, Incompetent Management (Not Recommending)

2005-12-02T18:46:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this apartment complex for 1 year and have been utterly dissatisfied. It is my opinion that the staff at this apartment is utterly incompetent. My apartment flooded due to a break in the water heater in the apartment above me. That in itself was not the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Read lease carefully (Not Recommending)

2005-07-26T19:02:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Riverset for one year and it started out fine. There was a large problem with spiders, but I was aware of that before I moved there. The maintenance would fix the problems, but I would have to call a few days later for the same problem. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Beware Brown Recluse Spiders (Not Recommending)

2005-06-27T16:16:33-06:00

From cbellmemphis: I was able to spot 7 brown recluse spiders in my apaptment within a 4 hour period. I have a small child and do not fell safe living there any longer. Management will not return my phone calls. The best is when the manager, Stella Shotwell, was too busy to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: think twice (Recommending!)

2007-04-16T10:41:22-06:00

From tahjzhuan: I've always felt safe, never had my car broken into, and never had a problem with noise.

The staff seems to frequently change so honestly, I don't know who works there anymore.
It's the best value on Mud Island I agree but, there are much nicer places to live outside of 38103 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Result of being bited by the Brown Recluse Spider!! (Not Recommending)

2005-06-18T21:23:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Strongly encourge to have a look at this website, bottom of which containing detailed pictures of Brown Recluse and consequence of being bited by them!!
Just open the website below:
http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic547.htm

Be Alert to these extremely toxic spiders in Riverset!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Miserable (Not Recommending)

2005-06-08T02:20:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management of this apartment complex is rediculously bad. Not only are the facilities themselves run down, but the staff is not at all helpful. It is a complete headache to get maintenance issues addressed. I have never had same day service and it takes on average three days before ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: So Far So Good (Recommending!)

2005-05-17T13:27:44-06:00

From acowles: I am moving in at the end of June and so far the management at Riverset have been nothing but helpful. Shannon, particularly, has been extremely helpful and has done everything in her power to make my move and enjoyable experience. She has bent over backwards to keep me happy. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: terrible experience living there (Not Recommending)

2005-05-05T16:47:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not go there. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT (Not Recommending)

2005-05-04T22:06:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have only been in the apartment for 3 days and I have already had problems. There is mold in the apartment and the complex refuses to compensate me for having to move twice in a week, they are the most difficult people to deal with I have ever encounterd, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Riverset: Good location, good price, most horrible management and maintenance (Recommending!)

2005-05-04T19:48:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These are the oldest apts on mud island, so they come with lowest rents among four major complexes. The location and landscaping is good and floor plans are sensible.

However,.... Management has been absolutely horrible. There have been some takeovers of the management in last two years, but everytime, without fail, ... [click to read full apartment review]