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Barcroft Apartments: Good (Recommending!)

2009-05-02T16:42:57-06:00

From melanjolly: I stayed in Barcroft for about a year and a half. This was the first apartment I've ever rented. Altogether, my experience was entirely positive, if nothing special.Grounds: Lots of beautiful trees. A decent amount of yardspace, though grass a bit sparse. Everything seemed well kept up. I always enjoyed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: You get what you pay for (Not Recommending)

2009-03-10T11:22:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are a nice size and it IS in Arlington, a hot place to live right now however you really, truly do get what you pay for. I think the management knows they are offering a "great deal" so they do NOT do anything above and beyond what they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Honest, non-personal review (Not Recommending)

2008-10-20T15:52:01-06:00

From beenaroundtheworld: Cons: 1. parking is impossible and apartments come with only 1 decal2. rats and mice3. no central air conditioning, apartments come with only 1 window unit4. my apartment was old and dingy5. not the best neighborhood6. traffic is horrible as the complex is on a major highway7. not a place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: not as bad... (Recommending!)

2008-07-21T21:19:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ive lived in these apartments for 8 years...and im 17 so no i am not an employee...my family has never had a bug problem and i have moved from a two to a three bed room apartment... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: do NOT move here (Not Recommending)

2008-07-08T04:25:41-06:00

From bizern: There are roaches, tons and tons of roaches. It doesn't matter how much I clean, how many roaches I kill, or how many times I've had a professional spray for roaches: they don't go away. In fact, spraying draws in more roaches. It doesn't get better because Barcroft is too ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: So so (Not Recommending)

2008-07-07T08:18:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: So far I've lived here for six months and am in search of a new apartment. This place isn't terrible, but it's not among the best either. The biggest problem is insects. About a month or two ago, an exterminator put bait in all the apartments, and that seemed to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Rats or Mice...I Couldn't Tell, But There Were PLENTY of Them!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-10T11:39:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My parents lived in Barcroft Apts. for many years, but now they are now INFESTED with either very large mice or rats. We lived on South Four Mile Run Drive and there was never any major effort on managements part to resolve the problem. The buildings are VERY old, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: you get what you pay for (Not Recommending)

2008-03-03T13:37:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here during my senior year of college in a 1 bedroom apartment, it was nice at 1st but the bugs are absoultely horrible. We bombed the place 3 times, had them come and spray and nothing got better. The lights never worked (except the ones we had plugged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Old School & Cheap (Recommending!)

2008-01-05T13:15:15-06:00

From JOYYY_2007: The rent is probably the cheapest in the area, every where else wants more money for less space. The apartments are pretty big and they actually let you pick out and compare apartments before you move in, which is great because you know they never look like the models...Management is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: The people saying they it's okay are the employees (Not Recommending)

2007-11-18T01:19:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in that h3ll hole for 2 months (that long only because I had to give 30 days notice). I think I would have rather been homeless. The most important thing to know is ROACHES ROACHES, AND MORE ENDLESS ROACHES!!! GIANT ROACHES!! Roaches that you can not get rid ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: 50/50 (Not Recommending)

2007-10-24T14:52:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a few months, my boyfriend for a year and a half. We are looking to move because we aren't happy, but it's not that bad. Pros-always parking available; it's all old buildings, so it's not fancy, but you can't hear a peep from your neighbors unless ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Not as horrible as people make it out to be (Recommending!)

2007-10-17T20:10:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: OK, it's not the greatest apartment complex in northern Virginia. However, I've noticed that a lot of the problems people are mentioning are easy to fix...Pros:- Rent is much cheaper than most places in the area- Month by month lease, so you only need to give 30 days notice and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: very bad place DO NOT DARE TO RENT (Not Recommending)

2007-09-04T20:28:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i AM SO glad i have the oportunity to write a review regarding this placebecause i had very bad experience living there. I live there for 14 months. when i applied and saw the place one of the blinds in the living room were dark yellow and the rest white. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: It is what it is. (Recommending!)

2007-08-12T20:26:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As far as rentals in the area, it is the probably the most inexpensive place you can find. The hardwood floors are okay, the walls are thick, the appliances are decent, and it is in a quiet area with decent access to the bus and other necessities. While the parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Hope you like mice (Not Recommending)

2007-05-11T14:31:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I asked management if there were a problem with mice before I moved in. They told me "no" and lied. I husband has a friend who moved out of the complex because of the mice problem. My husband found a whole under the kitchen sink and patched it up with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Really not that bad, especially for the price. (Recommending!)

2007-03-10T18:49:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Okay, it's not the best place you could rent but for the discounted government price we are getting the two bedroom townhouse we have it's great. We were lucky to get an end unit TH so we don't hear our neighbors at all. And the courtyard is usually very quiet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Mixed Bag (Not Recommending)

2008-04-18T22:09:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 5 years, and it's a really mixed bag. The location is not bad, but its not close to the metro. The bus runs past regularly, but it can be very crowded in the mornings and getting to the Pentagon on the Columbia Pike line takes forever. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Office staff (Recommending!)

2006-08-17T09:15:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't know where they get their office staff from it must be off of hot ghetto mess. That Viola Derick and Corintha dress and look like they came off hot ghetto mess.com. They do not know how to talk to the customer without and attitude. Suggestion - get better ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: love it (Recommending!)

2006-06-09T13:48:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: love my apt. no roaches. tons of room. Good price too. Office staff can be quite rude. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Do not live here!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-10T06:52:44-06:00

From armymike13: I have lived here at barcroft since febuary 05, and this is by far the worst apartment complex i have ever lived in. I have had the exterminator come numerous times and still have roaches. I am not a dirty person, and keep my place clean, yet still have tons ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: honest opinion - pros/cons (Recommending!)

2006-03-10T08:38:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has its pros and cons. I've lived here for a couple of years and overall it hasn't been a bad experience.

Pros: It's not unreasonably over priced like so many other places in the area, the hard wood floors are good, maintenance always responds quickly (usually the same ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: International Atmosphere Plus Roaches! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-14T22:59:16-06:00

From breetaiya@lycos.com: I moved to Barcorft in June 05. Within the first week, I saw five huge roaches. Maintenance had exterminators come twice. I've tried every roach killing plan known to man from hotels to bombs. If the bomb doesn't work, I'm moving.

My neighbors have too many kids, and they're constantly running, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Good for what you pay (Recommending!)

2005-10-25T10:01:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Barcroft for a few months as a bachelor and a few more after getting married. The staff was always pleasant, and repairs were made very quickly. We only had a one bedroom, but it felt large and airy with lots of light from the big (albeit old) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: the county has to shut down Barcroft apartment (Not Recommending)

2005-10-11T22:05:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the people in managment office have no manner. most of them are very nasty, rude and they are not professional. 2 weeks after you moved in ,u can open your cabinets you will see rat sheet all over even on your stove and on your fridge too. the house is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: More trouble than its worth (Not Recommending)

2005-10-03T15:20:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only saving grace for the Barcroft is the curteous management staff. The rest of the scene needs a lot of help. Maintennance is shabby, the units are old and mine has had many problems. The landscaping has much to be desired unless you are moving from the Mojave desert. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: I loved the Barcrofts (Recommending!)

2005-10-02T15:56:32-06:00

From laura8888: I lived there a total of 10 years - moving elsewhere in between - but kept coming back.

While they are older, the units I lived in were kept up well. The hardwood floors gleamed.

I got to know the rental manage quite well, and she was very easy to talk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: I chose a shelter (Not Recommending)

2005-09-09T20:45:09-06:00

From ARPD213@hotmail.com: I would rather live a homeless shelter that has no electric or running water than to live in Barcroft again. DO NOT MOVE THERE!! It would be your worst mistake in you life. Christiana I feel bad for anyone that you come in contact with. Let me guess your not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: (Recommending!)

2005-09-07T13:08:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The rental manager "Christina" is very nasty and show no customer service skills along with a bad attitude. She is very short with you and very nasty on the telephone. Whoever is her supervisor need to have a good talk on send her to a class on how to provide ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Pretty decent... (Recommending!)

2005-08-06T23:09:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Okay, it isn't that bad here...don't be fooled by all these high up there stuck up individuals. I have lived here. Yes, i've had some roaches, but its an old building..what do you expect? I have a friend living less then 2 miles away who pays more then TWICE the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Not so bad (Recommending!)

2005-08-06T11:13:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not bad at all for the price. I see a lot of people have complained about roaches, but I haven't seen a single one. I love the hardwood floors here. I've been here for one year and I'm moving b/c I want to be in a nicer neighborhood. Also, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Great Except for the Roaches (Recommending!)

2005-07-26T10:13:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at the Barcroft for 3 years. I've always been able to find parking near my apartment, and I feel safer than when I lived in Rosslyn, which is much pricier. During the 2 years I lived in Rosslyn (2000-2002) there was a murder at the Rosslyn metro (2 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Please Don't Do It! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-07T19:32:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If your favorite pet is a roach then you will be happy!. The mice are a close second, the management are useless along with the maintance. Parking is ok only if you get home before 7pm, if not plan to park about a mile away. The A/C is good for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Overhaul Needed (Not Recommending)

2005-04-21T11:52:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For someone just starting over/out this place might be great. If you are trying to save up a little money this would be the place to come. If you are afraid of roaches/rats/mice don't bother because you are gonna have to deal with them. You'll have to do a lot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: BARCROFT SUCKS!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-20T17:20:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've been living here in a one bedroom unit in barcroft for over 7 months now. Ever since the beginning we've already noticed cockroaches. I said to myself, not to worry because barcroft will take care of it. But the truth is the exterminator's visit is useless. he came one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: getting better every year! (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I disagree with the person who wrote about the place getting worse, I think it's gotten much better! I've lived there for almost 3 years now and have had great neighbors and no problems with my car. In my building there has been a cop living there which has made ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: gone downhill (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: When first moved in it was quiet and clean.
by the time I moved out it not a safe place to live due to murders in neighborhood. My apartment was facing Geo Mason drive. Parking sucks - the parking space painted lines are to close-people always denting cars doors.took to parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Great value (Recommending!)

2004-01-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Barcroft is the best cheap rental deal in Arlington. I have a sizeable 1BR w/ a separate dining room for $730 a month. Is it old? Yes. Is the grass outside a bit thin? Yes. Is there a 24-hour concierge? No. But if you want all that, you shouldn´t be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: I rented from here twice (Recommending!)

2003-12-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: having living here before (1998-1999), we came back

other reviewers on this site describe a community I don´t recognize

yes, the apartments are older (and thus smaller), and if you want some 1960-70´s crackerbox, live somewhere else

but maintenance has been very responsive to us, and the management (the same company since it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: MILITARY PEOPLE: READ THIS! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don´t be fooled about the Military Set Aside program. ALOT of extremely NICE apt. communities in Northern VA offer this. Do you homework. This should be the first question you ask when looking.

Stay out of Arlington. High in gang violence and there are many more decent areas out further ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: THREE MURDERS IN ONE YEAR ON GROUNDS (Not Recommending)

2003-11-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: -Very dangerous
-Management does not speak English very well
-Roaches
-Security deposit WILL NOT be returned
-3 murders within 2 blocks of apt this year
-2 incidents of drive by shootings (no one murdered, only injured)
-evicition notices left in a general tone
-racist management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Good Value (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: 1. This place is a good deal. Bugs can be a problem, but free exterminating is offered.
2. Military gets a 10% discount with no deposit.
3. Parking has never been a problem. Do not park in the Barcroft lots without a parking sticker - you will be towed immediately.
4. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: barcroft is horrible (Not Recommending)

2003-10-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the apartments are old as dirt, there are NO amenities. they have a ROACH infestation. George Mason is ALWAYS crowded. At least they did something about the parking situation, after OVER TEN YEARS of living here. it´s about time. The management stinks. the leasing "professionals" are extremely rude and not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Big apartments, cheap rent...not bad. (Recommending!)

2003-09-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed living at Barcroft Apartments. Your living expeirence here depends on what part of the grounds you live on. I´m a recent college grad/prof and with the expansive rooms and cheap rent I can´t complain. You get what you pay for so things such as the office being ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2003-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve not lived there, because of horrible and disgusting attitude of the staff. The staff there was so rude, not cooperating and unprofessional. They will not go with you to show around, but instead will throw away the key at you, and give you directions to go see yourself, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Roaches everywhere (Not Recommending)

2003-06-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Roaches everywhere, some are very big.
I never dare to put my food on the table without cover.
Living condition is so poor that it not worth the cheap rent(relative cheap, not cheap enough comparing with the living condition) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: I love this place! (Recommending!)

2003-05-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I completely adore Barcroft Apartments!! I live in a huge two bedroom for only $870 a month. I have a month to month lease, which I really like because I´m looking to buy a place soon. Also the deposit was only $300.

Barcroft is affordable, yes, but also a great neighborhood. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Horrible (Not Recommending)

2003-03-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst apartment I have ever lived at. The roaches are a nightmare. When I moved in they had the place "baited" and they did not come back in to clean up the dead roaches...and they were everywhere. When I called to request that they clean it they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: Cheap rent, absolutely NO frills (Not Recommending)

2003-02-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Rent is the cheapest in the area, and as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Ancient buildings, parquet floors, no dishwashers, and extremely gross laundry rooms. The washers rarely work, although the Barcroft office will tell you they are being fixed. Parking has gotten better since parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: DO NOT MOVE HERE! REPEAT: DONﾴT DO IT (Not Recommending)

2002-12-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live here now and Iﾴm moving. My apartment is infested, INFESTED with roaches. They supposedly "baited" the apartment but that did no good. I bought my own fumigators and that did no good. They just keep coming. I sacrificed quality for price (1 BR $765) and now I totally ... [click to read full apartment review]

Barcroft Apartments: STAY AWAY! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! LOL... (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Mice, roaches, and the apartment building seems to be sinking towards the middle causing cracks throughout the apartment. Crappy little ac stuck in a very inconvenient place. Although the rent is a litte cheaper than most, it´s still not low enough. The whole complex need a TOTAL renovation. Parking is ... [click to read full apartment review]