Apartment Ratings | Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments) Ratings and Reviews

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Do not live here!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-12-07T11:00:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Location is great; however the property management is awful!!!! There is one manager named Natalie that has been exceptionally evil during my time here. She has falsely accused us of paying rent late (so if you do stay here, never put your rent in the drop box and always always ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): MANAGEMENT SUCKS!!!! So do the SH*TTY Cookie Cutter Apartments (Not Recommending)

2009-08-05T10:57:01-06:00

From guessdog4@aol.com: I HATE CAMDEN SOUTH CONGRESS for MULTIPLE REASONS!!! First of all this is ONE OF THEE WORST MANAGEMENT COMPANIES AROUND! SERIOUSLY!!!! I know there are more people out there that have complaints about this place. That's why so many people moved out this year!!!!!Also, they LIED to me about the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): your mileage may vary (Recommending!)

2009-06-19T05:50:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a year and a half now, and I have no complaints. I'm a little surprised by the complaints I've read here about the office and maintenance staffs. The office staff has always treated me with courtesy and respect, and the maintenance staff has always responded quickly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Snotty People (Not Recommending)

2009-04-12T14:13:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This complex has a superiority complex; the ladies that work there are very rude and condescending. They will charge you extra for anything and everything that they can. Not to mention that all the bedrooms face the walk way and garage- Friday and Saturday night it feels like a college ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): I agree with a previous poster (Not Recommending)

2009-02-23T18:20:01-06:00

From Dkm09: When I first looked at the apartments the staff was very friendly and attentive. That all changed as soon as I signed the lease. I would go to the office and ask simple questions and they act like I was really putting them out. The water bill has now gone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Unbelievable! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-07T17:49:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!! The bratty neighbors act like children if you talk, walk or have a friend over. The walls are like rice paper and the rent is over the top. I certainly do not mind paying higher than normal rent when you get a nice clean place to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Camden south congress (Not Recommending)

2009-04-12T16:32:11-06:00

From asti15: Yeah that ampartment building is aweful to live at. It is a nice building and great location, but the office staff is terrible! They think they are better than everyone else and they cant keep track of packages!! Somehow one of my victoria secret packages dissappeared after ups dropped it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Living there now and I don't see any of those problems so far. (Recommending!)

2008-07-18T12:28:25-06:00

From victor_pv: I have moved here in last few weeks, so anything could change, but so far the management has been friendly and knowledgeable, the place is not that noisy, and everything in the apartment works fine. Street doors are open during the day, and get closed every night at a certain ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): I live here right now and am trying to break my lease NIGHTMARE (Not Recommending)

2008-04-20T00:17:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not live here unless you want your bikes stolen and don't want to sleep on Friday's and Saturday nights. It is sooooo noisy and unsafe. Parties on the roof and loud cars driving around all night....disaster......terrible we are going to move. Worse than a college dorm room. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): It's gotten so much better!! Night and day difference. (Recommending!)

2008-04-09T18:30:24-06:00

From SarahJaneL: This place has done a 180 degree turn - for the better! - since Camden took over.When I first moved in (summer 2006), I was sold on the location, the price, and the layout of my huge 1-bedroom (almost 1,000 square feet, open floor plan with tons of storage). Still ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): overpriced frat house (Not Recommending)

2008-02-09T15:21:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: clearly the location is fantastic but the noise level is unbearable...for the amount you pay in rent here it is absolutely inexcusable to have people smashing beer bottles and running through the halls every night at 3am. Mgt does nothing about it. It's a nightmare. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Great Location.....HOWEVER (Not Recommending)

2007-11-06T16:19:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You can not beat the location. It has been recently painted and upgraded. The model shows much better than the actual unit. The office staff very reluctant to show you your actual apt. When we were in the process of our leased I ask about the utilities. Cable is included, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): DO NOT LIVE HERE.. PLEASE READ (Not Recommending)

2007-04-20T19:53:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DO not live here. WORST PLACE in the history of all renting. Leting me list why
First, Its very very loud all the time. Units are horribly designed. most bedrooms actually face the parking garage. Yes, so every car that passes, starts up, turns off, or has an alarm go off ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Rude mgmt at 1007 S. Congress (Not Recommending)

2007-03-14T18:35:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, this complex is called 1007 S. Congress. (formerly the Alexan)
Positives (I agree): Excellent location!
Affordable rent - given the location.
Good, prompt, and friendly maintenance people.
Negatives:
Apartment mgmt is TERRIBLE!
The new staff is so bad, especially the girls in the office. They are so rude!
One of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Unbeatable..........(if it's what you're looking for) (Recommending!)

2007-01-18T02:38:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Positives:

An abundance of hot, spoiled brat, orange college chicks, laying by the pool

Excellent location - South Congress.....come on?! 10 minute walk to 4th street - 5 dollar cab ride for lazy people.

Cheap rent - given the location

Good maintenance people - all problems fixed fast -

Negatives:

An abundance of drunk, spoiled brat, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Very Noisy - Useless Management (Not Recommending)

2007-01-10T13:40:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wish I had read this website before I moved here. Lost count of the number of sleepless nights from the noise. Floorboards are very creaky so don't bother with anywhere but the top floors. Many complaints to management who have done nothing to help.
Advertised as a 'gated community' but gates ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Fun and Easy, if you are under 23 (Recommending!)

2006-05-24T01:52:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am 23 still in college, and love the place, but if you are older and a professional dont do it. Everybody here late nights and is loud. I dont know how the guys do it above me but they sound like they own a bowling alley upstairs. Its not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Great Location but the Right Building is a Must!!! (Recommending!)

2006-05-23T01:25:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The experience at this location can depend completely on the location of your apartment within the development. The best units are those located away from the noise and traffic of the parking garage and those with a good view of the city. Building 3 is generally the best building provided ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Stay Away 1007 is a Rip-Off (Not Recommending)

2006-04-09T13:55:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a terrible waste of rent money. Units look great but are poorly constructed with uneven door moldings, sloppy kitchen cabinet work and the cheapest possible appliances.

Management is totally useless. One person in particular is so useless that I hang up the phone if she answers- I would be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Sucks! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-30T17:50:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place was a disaster. Parking and a view was all they offered. Don't every ask them to fix anythng and they also have no heated pool. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Oh the irony (Not Recommending)

2006-02-07T14:24:08-06:00

From jake73: I can't help but laugh while reading these reviews. I lived at this location when it was the Riverwoods Apts., back before the yuppie and UT frat boy invasion that turned this formerly funky fringe neighborhood into "SoCo" -- a lilly-white, sanitized, overpriced amusement park facsimile of what the area ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Very Happy Here (Recommending!)

2006-02-03T16:22:31-06:00

From chido1425@yahoo.com: In 1007's defense, all the things I have read about this complex are greatly exaggerated. I had a very pleasant 2 year stay at 1007 Congress, formerly Alexan Congress. The location is great, the office and maintenance staff is friendly, and the apartments are nice. I never experienced any of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): A WORTHWHILE COMPRIMISE FOR SOCO LOVERS (Recommending!)

2006-01-26T10:37:52-06:00

From kimcham: I've lived at 1007 South Congress for almost 2 years now and my husband and I were thinking about moving up North to save some money. After looking at about 20 different apartment complexes in person and reading their reviews on this website, I thought about possibly staying here, since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Overrun by Drunken, Moronic College Kids; No Detection of Management (Not Recommending)

2006-01-19T20:40:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As you have read, there are numerous problems with 1007 South Congress. I only mention a few...

1. Noise. People walk loudly and run in the halls and talk loudly late at night to each other and on their cell phones (the drunk dial on the cell phone is particularly enjoyable). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): RUDE & STUIPD (Not Recommending)

2005-11-21T23:15:53-06:00

From jjjjjj@joe.com: I went in to see the apartments. I am a white female. I was wearing nice clothes, carrying a coach bag.
Anyway, the leasing agent eas VERY RUDE. I walked in..."can I help you" from way in the corner.
me "Yes, I would like to see an apt"
agenet "what"
me " ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Embarrassingly CRIME ridden!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-10-17T11:22:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I believe that 1007 South is as crime ridden as Austin's insalubrious east side. Less than two weeks after moving in a gang of thieves stole numerous bicycles from 1007--many of them from high balconies. All this took place under the noses of the two "foot patrol" guards employed by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Balanced, Pros and Cons review (Not Recommending)

2005-10-02T14:04:04-06:00

From SWatts: First the Pros:
- Location, obviously
- Parking is usually plentiful
- Generally nice appearance
- Haven for UT coeds who fancy themselves part of the "beautiful people" crowd and want to party while living on daddy's dime
- Mostly nice, friendly staff
- High ceilings in some units

Now the Cons:
- NOISE!!! Many buildings back the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): last posting deleted... Crammel Trow was heinous... (Recommending!)

2005-08-01T15:16:01-06:00

From onestpahd: Luckily - the new company retained some of the original people who were remarkably more helpful than any of the Trow managers (my previous posting was deleted because I mentioned one of the good folks by name, I think?!)...

If you're in the northern buildings (11, 12, etc...) it's a much ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): ALMOST RENTED (Not Recommending)

2005-05-23T06:23:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: WENT TO LOOK FOR AN APARTMENT GLAD I DIDNT MANAGER IS SO RUDE . OFFICE IS SO DIRTY LOOKS LIKE IT HASNT BEEN CLEANED IN SEVERAL MONTHS. FITNESS CENTER IS THE SOME WAY . IT ONLY MAKES YOU WONDER WHAT THE APARTMENTS LOOK LIKE THEY NEVER HAVE ONE FOR YOU ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): The new management is unprofessional,rude and tows residents' vehicles. (Not Recommending)

2005-05-13T16:23:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since December 2003 and never had any real complaints until this property stopped being a Trammell Crow property and was taken over by new management. 1007 South Congress, formally known as the Alexan on Congress, is under a new management that has an arrangement with a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): bad (Not Recommending)

2004-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: got my car broken into, overpriced rent, and terrible service. good location, but not worth the trouble. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): positives & negatives, for you to decide yourself. (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: In attempt to be objective, I will highlight the positives and negatives of this place, so you can decide for yourself.

Positives:
1. high ceilings if you rent on the 4th floor. modern apartment.
2. nice layout for 2 bedrooms. feels like a house. good layout internally in the apartment.
3. S. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Losing sleep (Not Recommending)

2004-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although this place has great potential, it is sooooo noisy!!! Be prepared to hear everything everywhere! I sleep with earplugs and still wake up sometimes! Thank god I only signed a 6 month lease!
... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Great place for loud, spoiled UT brats (Recommending!)

2004-04-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place could be amazing. The apartments are really nice, the grounds are OK, and the the location is hard to beat, but there is a significant problem with noise (almost all of it coming from the parking garage, usually at 2:30 AM Wed-Sun - after the bars close. Ask ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): a very BAD living experience (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Walls and hallway windows filtrate excessive amounts of noise. Every night there is at least one blaring car alarm to wake you up. Walls are so thin that I could literally follow my neighbor´s phone conversations and hear her alarm every morning. Not fun when you know they can also ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Not worth it (Not Recommending)

2004-01-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really don´t have much positive to say about this place. You will pay way above market, and the experience is not likely to be pleasurable. The staff, in general, in rude. The noise is absolutely ridiculous. The bedrooms face into the parking garage, which echoes badly. You will be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): DO NOT LIVE HERE! (Not Recommending)

2003-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is terrible. They are rude, accusatory, and irresponsible. We have been overcharged for rent and other miscellaneous items at least 4 times. If you would like to make a complaint about anything in the comples, good luck--fat chance that there will be any response from management.

The construction of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Save your sanity - DO NOT choose Alexan (Not Recommending)

2003-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Last January, I broke my lease 4 months early from the Alexan. I thought I could bare it for one year, but I cracked. It was the single worst place I have ever lived.

I am a professional person - early 30s - who had just moved back after 2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Letter to management RE: towing policy (Not Recommending)

2003-08-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hereﾴs a letter I sent to managemement about their horrible towing policy. There was essentially no response, and I have since moved out.

Terry:
I would like express my sincere disgust with the parking policies in place at the Alexan Congress Apartments in Austin.
I have been residing in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): They tow my guests based on arbitrary and unclear guidelines. (Not Recommending)

2003-07-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is terrible. Their visitor parking is horrendous, and theyﾴve towed my guests several times based on arbitrary and unclear guidelines. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): I hate this place! (Not Recommending)

2003-07-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really do hate living here. Please bear in mind, I never saw this place before moving in. My living here is the work of my stupid roommate, who lives in the "master" bedroom. The only thing I can think of that could possibly make this place worth half its ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Poor Management (Not Recommending)

2002-12-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Half the time the office doesn´t open on time or closes early. They are impossible to deal with. You would think they are running that place with 100% occupancy. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): (Not Recommending)

2002-12-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If it were not for the location, this would be one of the worst places to live in Austin. We have had many problems with our apartment to this point, which doesn´t include a flood upon first moving in. Calculation errors on rent payments have been ridiculous to say the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Positive posts are from Alexan Management (Not Recommending)

2002-12-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is no way anyone could like this place unless it is paying their salary. The bedrooms all face the garage and the paper thin walls make it really loud. Roaches infest the apartments, and the management can´t really do anything about it. They constantly screwed up billing and finances, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Alexan Congress, Glad to be gone. (Not Recommending)

2002-12-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved out of the Alexan to the State House about a month ago. While living at the Alexan I had experienced more problems in one year than I have in all my years of renting combined. As a gay man I thought the Alexan would be a perfect fit ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): GrEaT pLaCe!! (Recommending!)

2002-11-27T00:00:00-06:00

From Downtownguy: Alexan Congress, what should one say? I have lived here for over a month. I read over other reviews and wondered if they have ever lived in an apartment complex at all. Yes you do hear noise, but all buildings have a certain degree of structure that has to be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): ALEXAN OVERPRICED and OVERATED... (Not Recommending)

2002-11-12T00:00:00-06:00

From rodfontana: My roomate and I have been living in the Alexan Apartments for about a year and a half now. In that time period we have experienced flood damage, excessive noise(and we are not ones to complain about noise), and poor service from the office staff. Last night the Fire Alarm ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): Great Apartments! Too bad about the staff and residents... (Not Recommending)

2002-10-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The units are really quite nice. The appliances are high quality, good cabinetry etc. And although the parking could be better, the location is outstanding. There are, however, a couple of problems.
First of all, (sorry for the gross generalization) the other residents are primarily rich kids that are very clearly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Camden South Congress (formerly Alexan on Congress & River Woods Apartments): very good (Recommending!)

2002-09-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: very good location, contruction, service, and parking. Recommend to others. ... [click to read full apartment review]