Apartment Ratings | Potomac Towers Ratings and Reviews

Potomac Towers: Good value for the area (Recommending!)

2009-07-27T12:41:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a year, and I really like the building. It's very quiet at night and in the early mornings, and even though there are renovations ongoing, they occur during business hours so I have never been bothered. The front desk staff are all friendly and helpful, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Pretty good place! (Recommending!)

2009-07-25T18:33:50-06:00

From sd1022: Well. I tried to put some thought into this, so prepare for an essay. :P I lived at Potomac Towers for just over two years, and just moved out to a slightly cheaper place much closer to where I now work.First of all, the apartment building itself. I had a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Beware of construction! (Not Recommending)

2009-06-25T18:57:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: NOISE:I lived at Potomac Towers for 9 months and had to suffer from the loud contstruction for 8 of those months! BEWARE: if you get an apartment in the phase (1-4) where the construction is, you will hate your life! It is constant drilling, jack hammering, and banging from 7:45am-5pm. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: A great housing option for convenience to the metro and parking for your car (Recommending!)

2009-05-25T19:33:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Potomac Towers is a wonderful option to live in. The management is reasonable, professional, and considerate of tenants. The property boasts tenants that have resided here for decades. While the building itself is older, this is not a concern because the maintenance staff are responsive. Most repairs are done the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: "Run, Forrest, Run!" (Not Recommending)

2009-04-25T13:16:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in in 2007. It was easy to get into (low sec. dep, accepts cats, no monthly cat fees, no pet deposit); however, I had to qualify salary-wise, and because I own a property elsewhere, I had to have a co-signer and had to provide that person's financial information, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: terrible management (Not Recommending)

2009-04-19T20:30:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management of the building is clueless of what's going on around them and they don't care. They completely forget about the fact that the apartments in this building are homes for the tenants. The front desk staff is very nice, but the management does not inform them about anything, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Renovations causing toxic dust! (Not Recommending)

2009-03-17T17:18:34-06:00

From BigErn001: There are renovations going on here for almost the last year, where there are workers outside breaking up the bricks on the outside of the building. This is causing a lot of brick dust to enter the apartments themselves, even with the windows closed, since the windows are old and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: I would not move in (Not Recommending)

2009-03-16T10:41:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is too expensive for an old building they try to make it look nice , and doing it they raise the rent it is noisy you hear people slamming there doors , I have been here for a about 7 years and the plaster in the bathroom keeps falling ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Not Worth It (Not Recommending)

2009-03-12T09:14:04-06:00

From softwareEngineer: Okay, after about 4 years in this building, here's what I have to say.1) The best thing about these apartments is the size. The 2 bedroom apartments are quite spacious.Aside from the size, there's very little to like. 2) You can't control when the heat or AC are on (and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Good value if you're not a perfectionist (Recommending!)

2009-02-28T06:38:26-06:00

From cgnost: I've lived here for a year and a half and have been very happy - moving next month only because I'm relocating. Pros: units are large; utilities are included in the rent; 10 minute walk to the metro; bus routes stop half a block away; huge parking lot; front desk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Don't Live Here! (Not Recommending)

2009-02-25T15:09:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The renovation began last April and is way behind schedule. It's so loud I can't be in my apartment from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday. The dust is horrible, and full of asbestos from the brick exterior being renovated. The quad they are working on should NOT ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Full of dust, construction noise, don't live here! (Not Recommending)

2009-02-16T08:28:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 1. They are doing lots of construction work outside, every morning they start before 8,very strong noise just outside of your window.2. Every day when you come back, your floor, tv, bed, furniture are full of dust.3. My windows has been closed from outside for more than one month(they use ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Don't live here - unless it's very short term (Not Recommending)

2008-11-30T06:56:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building was built in the 60s and as a result, you can hear EVERYTHING going on in the apartments around you. The management made a contract term that requires 80 percent of flooring in each unit to be covered with carpet at the renter's expense (the entire apt is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Potomac Towers (Recommending!)

2008-08-02T14:20:37-06:00

From erikingalls@inmail.sk: we sat around watching the Muhammad Ali/Spinks fight in 1976 and my parentsused to eat steak tartare and drink wine in a glass in our apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: PRETTY GOOD (Recommending!)

2008-07-22T10:29:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: oVER ALL IT IS A FAIRLY GOOD APARTMENT A LIITLE ON THE EXPENSIVE SIDE SINCE IT IS AN OLD BUILDING AND THINGS ARE FALLING APART , THEY ARE RENOVATING ALL THE APARTMENTS MAKING THE RENT ONCE AGAIN GO UP , ANDD THERE IS A SLUT IN APAERTMENT 34 IF YOU ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Heads up on construction (Recommending!)

2008-07-17T08:46:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a little over two years and I'm pretty happy. I've only had one problem with a light switch that stopped working and it was fixed about 3 hours after I reported it. I'm in a two bedroom and I'm pretty impressed with the size of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Good location, but not worth it if you don't enjoy eating paint (Not Recommending)

2008-02-06T17:49:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in a 1 bedroom at the Potomac Towers for two and half years. Its a great location, but the age of the building and the lack of renovations means there are a some serious problems.Pros:-Great location - 7 min. walk to courthouse metro, restaurants, shops, etc. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Needs some remodeling.... (Not Recommending)

2007-12-03T14:04:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here about a year and a half. I had a rather noisy view of the freeway, and got to hear the airplanes coming in. I like "white noise" when I sleep, so it didn't bother me much. The problem was late at night when the traffic would die ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Great Place-Best Value for Area (Recommending!)

2007-10-25T15:58:48-06:00

From wcwinton: I moved to Potomac Towers based on the reviews I read here. I have been there for three months and let me give you a thumbnail...A Couple 'Cons':First of all...PT is within the approach lanes to National Airport. If you can't live with plane noise, then you might want to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Love it here, 4 years ! (Recommending!)

2007-10-09T09:25:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into this building after a divorce, mostly because of the (very) reasonable rent. I've stayed more than 4 years because of that, but also the view, the location, the pool, the staff and the ambience. (For one thing, I love the many languages you hear in the elevator, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Great place (Recommending!)

2007-10-05T09:08:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wonderful proximity to metro, great resturants, movie theater, DC etc. Staff is friendly and responsive. Rent goes up about 70 bucks a year, it would be nice if there was some more security for residents that this wouldn't happen. Grounds are well kept, cleaning staff is excellent. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Great Place to live (Recommending!)

2007-07-07T09:33:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although the building itself is very old and there is a little bit space between windows and the wall (oh well, you don't have to pay any utility so what the heck), the staffs are very nice and friendly, no utility required (everything is included!! Great Deal!!), quiet (no party!), ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Good, but old, building (Recommending!)

2007-03-13T08:24:42-06:00

From CLThomas: I have both positive and negative things to say about Potomac Towers. First, the positive: it's very quiet, hardwood floors, big windows in the kitchen and bedroom, plenty of closet and storage space. The entire time I lived there, I was never sure if I had a neighbor on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Good place to live, great deal. (Recommending!)

2006-12-20T11:05:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Potomac Towers for almost 4 years, first in a one-bedroom, now a two-bedroom. They are older apts., but it also means they are very well built. There is no noise from other apts., super quite. It is one of the best deals I have found in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Very convenient (Recommending!)

2006-12-11T22:21:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in July and I consider myself lucky. The location is great, it's a safe and up-scale neighborhood and only 15 minutes walking to the Court House Metro station. The apartments are decent in size, and clean. There are no bug issues and that's very important to me.

I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: good location but building is in dire need of renovation (Not Recommending)

2006-10-04T23:34:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management will only respond to "easy" problems. Appliances are a big problem as they are old - very very difficult to get them to replace if broken.

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Potomac Towers: New resident's assessment (Recommending!)

2006-07-26T19:29:58-06:00

From engineer_chick: I've only been at Potomac Towers 2 weeks, so maybe I'm not in the position to give a fair assessment yet. But here is what I think so far:

I have a studio (paying $1090/month with all utilities included), and it's quite spacious and attractive. It's L-shaped with a dining area, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Great value (Recommending!)

2006-07-03T15:56:16-06:00

From maryh77: For the area and what you get, these apartments are well-priced. They may be a bit dated, as I saw one complaint, but you get excellent, friendly, immediate service, hardwood floors, a nice pool, an exercise room, and LOTS OF SPACE for your money. I lived here for two years ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: A good place to live (Recommending!)

2006-06-19T14:02:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been in Potomac Towers for two years now.

My overall experience living there has been good. Have not had any significant problems. The maintenance problems I have had were fixed in a timely fashion. The staff are courteous and helpful. Most live on-site, and contrary to another poster's "opinion", ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Not up to par anymore (Not Recommending)

2006-05-05T14:09:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: it's may and hot and still the management will not turn on the ac. i'm sure the owners and management are home enjoying their ac.
too many cockroaches!!! maybe they should think about remodeling since they've increased the rent about 70$ this year. yes, prime location but OLD building and old ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: This is a great building. (Recommending!)

2006-04-11T16:35:40-06:00

From missdirect: I've lived at Potomac Towers for almost 2 years now, and I really like it. The apartment is pretty big for what I pay. The kitchen is fairly large, as well. 1 BRs have no dishwasher, but I manage. I've only seen maybe 1 or 2 roaches in the entire ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Best apartment I ever lived in (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T13:12:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the best apartment I ever lived in. It's price is starting to catch up with its value.

The pros:
-- The management is friendly and responsive. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and that makes for a nice atmosphere.
-- Fellow residents can't be beat. It's a mix ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: going downhill (Not Recommending)

2006-03-31T12:48:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: having lived in potomac towers since 2001, i am starting to experience serious rate increases. just now, for the year 2006, they want to increase my rent by 70 dollars. how can they justify this? the place is a b-graded apartment building in a good area. oh, and let me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Great Building (Recommending!)

2006-02-03T12:55:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here since June 2003. Any and all maintenance issues (leaky a/c unit; clogged sink) have been taken care of promptly (same day or next) and professionally. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. The cleaning crew works everyday (except Christmas and Thanksgiving I think), which keeps the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: Very happy so far. (Recommending!)

2006-01-13T12:43:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been at the Potomac Towers since September 2005 and so far I have been very happy. It is an older non-renovated building but nice for the price (all utilities are included!). The appliances are older, but I am not much of a cook so it does not really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: (Recommending!)

2005-11-30T16:22:18-06:00

From omurt: best 7 years in potomac towers. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: good memories (Recommending!)

2005-11-25T13:31:46-06:00

From abyli: I lived in Potomac Towers for three years. After that, I moved to Souther Towers in Alexandria. Sigh, big difference. I never had any problems in Potomac towers. After that, I moved to Northern NJ. I can only say, I had great memories about potomac towners. Even today, my wife ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: great place (Recommending!)

2005-05-02T20:44:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a great place. Solid construction, with no noise from the neighbors. Never had to request exterminator service, because no bugs of any kind (that was a high priority for me, when looking for places). The pool is open all summer, which is nice. Central AC, which you control, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: (Recommending!)

2005-04-07T13:55:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Loved it! I cried when I moved out to buy a house. Great staff, location can't be beat, gym/store onsite was so convenient, opportunity for very nice views, pretty and expansive grounds, and great parking situation. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Potomac Towers: (Recommending!)

2005-04-01T14:06:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Some serious cockroach problems. No dishwasher. Anyone can walk in and out, doesn't feel too safe. The location and cheap price is the only thing to be happy about. Lots of parking. ... [click to read full apartment review]