Apartment Ratings | Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons) Ratings and Reviews

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): What a waste of land use!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-10-06T11:23:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is ok if you enjoy mediocore service/maintenance. I had several service problems which included a faulty HVAC system which took 2 months to fix. The bathroom sink was peeling of it's coating and after repeated service requests the issue still had not been resolved prior to the end ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Great Partner (Recommending!)

2008-09-04T10:18:24-06:00

From THS01: Team Housing Solutions has been providing corporate housing at Sussex at Kingstowne for some time now and it has been nothing but a great property to deal with. The staff has been quite helpful and the community has excellent amenities for our guest staying in temporary lodging. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): DON'T LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2008-06-30T09:19:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved out of these apartments after living there for 3 years. Once Riverstone took over it became unbearable. The office staff gives attitude anytime you ask something. It is as though you are imposing when you are asking them to do their job. The move out paperwork is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): A good place with a few minor issues! (Recommending!)

2008-06-01T22:14:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I have lived here for four years now. There are some minor issues to complain about such as thin outside walls. The overall quality of service has been good for my husband and I. We did have a water-heater incident, luckily my husband was home when it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Pay attention to the reviews because I didn't (Not Recommending)

2008-04-23T18:30:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Before I rented this apartment I came to this web site and read the reviews. I hesitated renting, but never the less I did. About one month later the walls start to have cracks in them. The oven didn't work properly so I called maintenance and after calling three times ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): It's ok if you can't find some place else (Not Recommending)

2008-02-12T07:29:08-06:00

From Ashder: This place isn't the worst that you could do although, I definitely recommend looking at other places first.Parking: Haven't had any problem with parking although this might depend on what little "grouping" you live in.Noise: Between the apartments isn't bad, no louder than any other place I've ever lived. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): noisy (Recommending!)

2008-01-27T17:09:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The wall and windows are extremely thin. I can hear my neigbors walking, running their dishwasher, washing machine, flushing their toilet, their dog barking.....everything....at all hours. As if it's not annoying enough to hear all of their common living activities, its even worse then they turn up the base on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): This place sucks - stay away from here (Not Recommending)

2008-01-20T13:19:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Please checks other places, If it is one problem then I can explain. everything sucks here. (Gim, trash, customer service, noise..........) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Look around first (Not Recommending)

2007-10-15T20:19:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I really only have two complaints. One is the contractors (not to be confused with the facility maintance crew), I don't feel comfortable at all leaving my wife alone when they are at work. She can't even take the dog for a walk without getting gawked at. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Not as bad as others say (so far) (Recommending!)

2007-09-12T12:07:23-06:00

From dharampalas: APPEARANCE: The units at Sussex have a beautiful, modern design. No brick boxes here. The designers of these units put some thought into it. The buildings are surrounded on the perimeter by mostly woods, reducing traffic noise and providing seclusion for many back-side apts. PARKING: I always have a space ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Peeping Tom - Another Incident (Not Recommending)

2007-10-14T10:04:34-06:00

From me2010: I was informed (by a friend) that someone was on her patio Thursday night trying to look in her apartment through the blinds of the door like window. It happened around 11:00 pm. Her blinds were close (as usual). She was in her living room feeding her daughter when she ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Peeper in our window (Not Recommending)

2008-01-30T12:02:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I had another couple over for dinner last night. We were in the living room after dinner watching a movie when our male guest went to use the restroom. When he came out, he walked right past us and motioned to my husband to follow him quietly. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Do not live here!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-30T22:06:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The new management company Riverstone Residential Group is HORRENDOUS. Best of luck getting a maintenance issue resolved. Back in March my heat broke and it took the office more than two days to get someone out to fix it. You have to call a 1-800 number to put in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Find somewhere else to live (Not Recommending)

2007-04-07T07:47:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in the complex since December 2003. While Archstone was the management company, it was a fine place to call home. The staff was well organized and considerate and for the most part I had few complaints. To be fair though, I did have to deal with not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Don't Live Here (Not Recommending)

2007-03-18T17:34:28-06:00

From cmickjr@gmail.com: My gas bill was $240 last month, and that was while running electric space heaters. There is no insulation in these apartments. If you do decide to rent here make sure you check out the neighbors. We have meth addicts living above us. When I inquired about our neighbors upstairs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): please do something about the trash (Recommending!)

2007-03-02T17:02:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First off, I eant to thank management for picking up most of the dog poo today, but can you please do something about the trash. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Do not rent here! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-27T09:32:37-06:00

From ArchstoneIsTerrible: 1. Trash everywhere on Sundays. (Management - Get another trash bin.)
2. 90% of maintenance personnel are illegals who do not speak English. (Don't bother writing to respond saying I am racist - you're a fool if you deny the truth).
3. Rent is ridiculously high. Move into a home and save ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Renters BEWARE this place sucks!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-25T13:36:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living in these apartments for almost one year. I must say I liked the place for about 3 months and over time I am hating it more and more. The new management company is horrible! Maintenance used to respond to my calls within 24 hours now you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Contrary to others beliefs (Recommending!)

2007-02-24T21:53:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Contrary to other responses here, I cannot speak loud enough of the new management company Riverstone. This is apartment living. Yea, so sometimes you here your neighbors thru the walls and sometimes the rents seem high (until you look around the area and it's all about the same), it has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Good for Large dog owners (Recommending!)

2007-03-11T22:14:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have a 80 pound dog and it is hard to find a place that will accept large pets. I wish the other pet owners would pick up after their dogs (lots of poo). I have asked the office to take care of the pet poo, still waiting for that. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): DON'T DO IT!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-13T13:32:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live on this property and can't wait to get the hell out! Management could care less about any problem that may arise, however, let your rent be late and see how much they care than. Any prospect I say DON'T DO IT, find someone where else to live! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): CRAP---DONT MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-02-13T08:11:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a DUMP! Its true what they say about the windows...they're paper thin and leak water and cold air badly. Your gas bill is out of sight! Management staff is INCOMPETENT even worse since this new management Riverstone Residential took over! You get a different answer each time ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): NEVER,NEVER, NEVER (Not Recommending)

2007-02-10T16:41:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ABSENTEE CARPETBAGGER LOTHESOME LANDLORD.This place has turned into a dump ever since Archstone bought it. Extremely high rents and extremely low life local management.
Don't make yourself suffer.Anyplace else is better ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Doog Deuce Alley (Not Recommending)

2007-02-06T21:33:58-06:00

From jackandy: The windows suck the most. Pretty much a thin ass piece of glass that has NO insulation. Probably windows made in china because they are a bunch of cheap bastards. They'll bang you on the rent and give you crappy workmanship as a favor. The appliances are as old as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Getting out, but not soon enough (Not Recommending)

2007-02-05T07:09:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into this complex in the fall of 2002. It was well cared for, reasonably priced, and the management staff were caring and concerned. Not so anymore. My rent increased $100/year each of the first three years, and would go up $300 this year were I staying.

It is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): The place is a dump! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-08T13:00:59-06:00

From tinner44: The place is a filthy dump. I don't think the apartment I have been staying in has ever been cleaned. It smells, needs new carpet and is a dump! Dog poop is everywhere, the trash dump is gross. If you like mexicans (15 in an apartment) living above you, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Getting Worse and I'm Getting Out (Not Recommending)

2007-09-08T03:30:43-06:00

From highrentpayer: I recently moved from this property for many reasons, mostly security related. I noticed these suspect looking workers hanging out around the gym area in the apartment they are living in. Also, when out walking my dog, I noticed some young teenage girls playing on the volleyball court were being ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Pretty Good Place (Recommending!)

2006-12-06T21:44:29-06:00

From Henry22315: A very nice area to live in. Lot's of people walking their dogs etc. at night as well. Seems very safe and a nice clean community. Not a gated community like that POS Springfield Station. There is plenty of parking and the maintenance staff was pretty quick to respond to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Awful (Not Recommending)

2006-09-13T10:57:14-06:00

From rainsunflower: I moved into Archstone last year and everything was nice, however the new management is awful, I beleive the Managers name is Jackie Richderson, she is a b**** and the staff is unknowlege about alot of things. I may too much money to be treated like I live in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Good home (Recommending!)

2006-08-07T00:06:48-06:00

From Add143: We lived here happily until moved to our townhouse in nearby area.
Very good and welcome stuff, quiet neighbours, no any problem with parking.

... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Want to Move to Archstone? Read Reviews and Think Again... (Not Recommending)

2006-08-01T17:11:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I completely agree with many of the reviews on this site and have had several horrific accounts as a tenant. I was able to move out after a couple of weeks signing the lease, thanks to the 100% Move-In Guarantee. If you want to give any Archstone community a chance, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Many Management Problems (Not Recommending)

2006-07-31T11:10:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pet Friendly but dog-doo stations are few & rarely emptied or bags refilled. Residents apathetically let pets poo on lawns freely. Parking is a nightmare. One Garbage container, inadequate for a zillion apartments, located far away from your home, so another huge nightmare. Staff turnover very high, we're on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Run Away...NOW! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-18T15:39:15-06:00

From fedupone: I moved in around Oct 2005 and for the first month or so, everything was fine. Then loud ghetto neighbors moved in above me in the middle of the night during a work week. (Red flag right there). They constantly sound like they are tearing down walls or wild animals ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Don't even think about it !!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-05T19:45:40-06:00

From missrentsalot: We lived in archstone at sussex commons for one year and that is about all we could take. You could have noisy neighbors and complain, nothing. You could have the wheels taken for your car, nothing. You could have power surges, and yet still nothing. Now that we have left ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): WOW (Not Recommending)

2006-04-21T14:29:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lets see i moved in and everything was great til the sink started leaking, it took them four times to fix it and by then the board under the sink cracked leaving me a whole in the cabinet. I came home to find a board at my door for me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Downhill slide since Archstone took over (Not Recommending)

2006-02-01T11:28:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in this complex for 8 years. When I moved in in 98 it was run by Comar Management and was very well maintained. I never had problems with maintenance or neighbors. Then when Archstone took over a sad chain of events began to take place. It was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Only concerned with Investors (Not Recommending)

2005-10-04T11:35:54-06:00

From frankie2005: I agree with every negative thing written here. Stay away from Archstone. At the local level they are usually (and I mean usually, not always) nice, but mostly incompetent. The corporate level is comprised of a bunch of money-hungry jerks. They are a large publicly-traded corporation, and they ONLY care ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): The absolute WORST place I've ever lived!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-19T16:20:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't have enough time or space to even begin to tell you all the problems that I've had at Archstone Sussex Commons so I'll stick to the major ones. Immediately upon moving in I was greeted with a pipe burst that caused about $17,000 worth of damage to my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT (Not Recommending)

2005-07-11T10:27:03-06:00

From impartial: This apartment building is nothing short of a nightmare. Lack of parking lot regulation (volume and break-ins), inconsistent maintenance staff, and an office staff that simply could care less. Their pledge that 'The seal is real' is utter garbage and I can't wait to move on.

The walls are thin ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Yuck -- TMC (Not Recommending)

2005-05-28T18:40:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: TMC= too many children! Way too many!
Office staff -- unhelpful and lazy -- will stir the pot if you are having trouble with a neighbor rather than help resolve issue.
Maintenance staff -- nice, but most are incompetent
Noise level -- intolerable
Buildings -- I agree with previous post about birds nesting in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): STAY AWAY! (Not Recommending)

2005-05-26T09:32:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Once you move in, you're on your own. Management (which frequently changes) does not care to hear your concerns, which include bratty children running around damaging cars, etc., bursting pipes, noisy neighbors (late night parties or sex sessions, stereo that could wake the dead), a noisy, scratching rodent or bird ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Overall...it's nice (Recommending!)

2005-03-12T15:44:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Sussex Commons is a pretty nice place to live overall. It has a playground for the kids, a tennis court, a nice pool area and an upscale clubhouse complete with a small workout room/gym that's opened 24-7. The neighbors here are generally good neighbors, although I endured being awakened by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Good except for the pipes... (Recommending!)

2004-12-27T09:59:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really have enjoyed my stay at the Sussex Commons until recently - the staff at the rental office are really friendly and even remember my name, the maint. staff is great at responding to problems and the community (for the most part) is respectful and pleasant. Our upstairs neighbors ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Lots of loud children and skyrocketing rent (Not Recommending)

2004-10-06T18:11:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: More and more loud, obnoxious children moving in along with their loud, screaming parents. They play ball in the parking lots, damage property, and generally ruin the atmosphere. Parents simply lean over balconies or out doors and scream at their kids. My neighbors with whom I share a wall or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Be Happy (Recommending!)

2004-09-23T14:06:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If there is one thing good about this place, it is definitely the atmosphere. Yet with the noise you experience everywhere the aura of the area is not comparable. The complex is so homey & yet so pleasing to the eye. Also, I don't understand for this renter who said ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Beware (Not Recommending)

2004-09-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You'll have a roof over your head and a place to park your car -- but don't expect a lot of conveniences, like working washer/dryers, heat pumps, hot water or office staff available to assist you. And don't lock yourself out of your apartment; even if someone's in the office, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): What a great place to live! (Recommending!)

2004-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I thoroughly enjoyed living here. The grounds were beautiful and very well kept, the office staff was friendly and helpful, and maintenace was very fast. I am about to transfer back into town again and I have already leased my new apartment there again. I highly recommend this community! The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Caution - You're On Your Own (Not Recommending)

2004-08-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Customer service does not exist at Archstone. The best example is when the water pipes burst. I could write a book on the many poorly executed repairs or the filth that I was forced to clean up (including all the paint buckets, brushes, drop clothes and Burger King cups that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Won't you be my neighbor? (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I haven't lived here very long and I like it. Parking isn't that bad at all. Most people are lazy and don't like to walk a little bit. If you do get home very late at night I guess it could be a problem. I haven't had any real maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Sussex at Kingstowne (formerly Archstone Sussex Commons): Nice apartment complex (Recommending!)

2004-07-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like this apartment. I'be lived here for about 3 months and have not had any real problems. Maintenance issues have all been taken care of in a timely fashion. The walls are a bit thin so occasionally you can hear your neighbors if they are being really loud, but ... [click to read full apartment review]