Apartment Ratings | Elms at Oakton Ratings and Reviews

Elms at Oakton: Dont move here (Not Recommending)

2009-08-31T08:00:12-06:00

From Dontlivehere222: Lived there for nearly 2 years. Horrible experience the first year. We first moved into a two bedroom apartment and it was in unlivable conditions so they moved us into a new apartment. This is after we moved in our stuff. They did not compensate us for the extra move ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Decent Place, Not Luxury (Recommending!)

2009-07-17T06:08:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Elms at Oakton from July 2007 through August 2008. Unit Quality: We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath on the third floor. The flooring was mostly carpeting, with laminate/linoleum in the entryway and kitchen. The counters were a bit cheap feeling, some sort of laminate, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: This place will lie and steal from you (Not Recommending)

2009-06-09T04:29:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is horrible. Not only did they misinform me on switching over my utilities when I moved in, but they lost the $350 that I paid for my pet deposit. They charged me that rate again. The manager (Karen Truman) of the complex gave some drunk woman the number ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Wonderful place to live (Recommending!)

2009-06-06T11:42:02-06:00

From pajeffers1: My wife and I have lived here for the past two years, the only had one issue and that was the 1st year and the 2 week of living there. We told the Management and it was done and taken care of! The maintenance crew was no joke, when they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Great experience at the Elms at Oakton (Recommending!)

2009-02-13T08:35:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here almost 1 year and have enjoyed it. If I wasn't moving to another state I would definitely extend my lease. Parking is amazing - I never park far from my apartment and my friends are able to park right next to me, you never have to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Pretty good - but they do have their issues (Recommending!)

2009-01-25T17:33:03-06:00

From tomsutc: I moved in around June 2008, and have been there for about 7 months now. Overall, I've had a pleasant experience here. This place is whisper quiet, with no noise from surrounding neighbors. With that said, there are some issues:1.) The windows are terribly inefficient at keeping in heat. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Quit whining, nothing in life is perfect (Recommending!)

2008-10-30T10:27:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In the year and a half I have been in my apartment I understand the issues with maintanence. I have found they have forgotten maint. requests and it has taken many times to get some of the problems corrected. Be realistic though some issues are not simple to fix and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Extremely Disappointed...High Rent....No Parking (Not Recommending)

2008-06-23T20:34:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Honestly .... i was paying half the price for living in someone's basement including all utilities but i moved to The Elms at Oakton in Fairfax because i needed a little bit more privacy.Extremely nice location, shopping centers close by and everything but seriously .... even after paying 1500 bucks ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Want to go Swimming....in your living room? (Not Recommending)

2008-03-30T20:25:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roommate and I moved into the Elms in 2005 and experienced 7 floods in 2.5 years. Some were small, covering from the laundry room over to the kitchen just soaking the carpet. Others were large, as in it was raining from the ceiling and our door swelling to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: This apt is decent! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-28T06:54:34-06:00

From Ihatetheelmsatoakton: I lived in this apartment for one year and it was the worst experience i have ever had! My apartment was flooded and i was unable to live there for 2 weeks and i got almost no compensation for hotels/damaged items and just hassel! I tried to get out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Overall not so good (Not Recommending)

2007-04-13T16:41:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in The Elms for 2 years. The maintenance people access the apartment several times a year for routine maintenance, inspections, etc. I've had extremely poor response to maintenance requests, the only maintenance they've performed quickly was emergency maintenance. Shortly after renewing my lease, the management announced that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: great place to live (Recommending!)

2007-01-15T20:25:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived here for a year and really like it. Unlike some other people on this site who have said maintenance is poor, we have never had any problems. We've never had any serious maintenance problems and the problems we have had were quickly resovled. The managemnet is friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Beware Deceptive Lease Terms (Not Recommending)

2006-12-27T13:58:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a copy of a complaint filed with the Fairfax County Landloard Commission at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/IQext/CSW_acs.asp

According to a Fairfax Country study, the Elms' 313 units were built in 1987, which means it's 20 years old. We should have seen the peeling paint on the building as a clue. The maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: A Great Place to live (Recommending!)

2006-12-19T12:43:22-06:00

From chloesfriend: We've lived here for 2 years and just renewed for a 3rd. This isn't the newest place in the Fairfax area but it is quiet and convenient. We chose to stay here, even with an increase in rent, because we feel at home. The staff is very friendly and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Be Cautious (Not Recommending)

2006-10-24T22:47:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was not very impressed with the Elms at Oakton. We had to call in several maintenance issues which were usually ignored. I NEVER had an issue resolved with only one maintenance request. Our worst problem was one that took three months to fix. The construction was so bad that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: I like it here! ALOT! (Recommending!)

2006-09-08T11:08:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just read the last review and have to say that I disagree with the comments regarding the professionalism of the staff and the maintenance. I have nothing but praise for the people that work at the Elms at Oakton. They have always been extremely friendly, helpful and cooperative. You ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: I've had enough of this ghetto. (Not Recommending)

2006-08-15T16:45:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First few months were pleasant. Then things started to break, water started to leak, unprofessional started movinging, all kind of unwanted sheit started to happened. The management at this community has been a complete group of idiots. They aren't helpful and are rude sometimes. One time there was a leak ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Big Foot Lives...Upstairs! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-27T15:42:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have not slept through one single night since I moved into the Elms. I think Big foot is living in the apartment above me. He does not walk. He sprints and stomps. The ceiling joists are creaky and the upstairs floor creaks (no sub floor)when Big Foot walks around ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Love It (Recommending!)

2006-03-27T12:09:00-06:00

From truerose923: I moved to this apartment last fall and so far- I really like it! I've lived in other apartments and know that they all have some problems. I think the difference here is they seem to honestly care. I was surprised to have someone call me at work to make ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: DO NOT RENT HERE!! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-13T01:47:04-06:00

From SSGTMick: Ok, the place is decent... the location kind of stinks- but that's a matter of opinion.

The walls are thin. I can hear my neighbor play piano, as if she's in MY apartment. (thankfully, she doesn't suck)

There is no assigned parking, which they tell you when you view the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: This is the one! (Recommending!)

2006-01-18T14:07:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have finally found a place that has exceptional customer service. The office staff is the best. They are always happy and have abig smile for you when you enter the office. A very plesant experience - hard to find. The apts are laid out beautifully. Grounds are well kept ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Very Big, Very Old (Recommending!)

2005-06-13T14:22:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for two years, and have both very positive and negative things to say about this place:

Very large and spacious (esp. with sunroom)
Relatively quiet neighborhood - I've never had problem with the college atmosphere except on weekend afternoons
Office staff is moderately helpful, though quite uninformed
... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Beware! (Not Recommending)

2005-01-18T19:33:56-06:00

From arpspoof@yahoo.com: Of approx. 6 diffrent apartments I've rented in the DC metro area, this is by far the WORST! Managment makes a diffrence at any appartment, and they are very bad here. The bottom line is they don't care. There is high attrition amongst the staff, and generally they are all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: stay for a year at most (Recommending!)

2004-11-30T09:36:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for three years. The first year the rent is great with "move-in specials" but they raise it every year after that. We stay because of location and our overall laziness. The maintenance of the building is pretty bad (dirty, falling apart). The maintenance staff is friendly, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Don't waste your time or money.... (Not Recommending)

2004-10-13T10:17:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Elms offers spacious apartments at a price that is average to high for the area, but not much else. The units are old and falling apart and the management is often rude and unresponsive.

The maintenance staff is generally pleasant, but completely untrained in even the most basic repairs. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Good, but could be better. (Recommending!)

2004-10-07T11:52:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is great, they actually listen you unlike a lot of other places. The grounds are beautiful but the walls and ceiling are paper thin... If you've got neighbors on any side of you, be prepared to hear every little thing they do or say, their music, their TVs, etc. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Best place I´ve lived in this area (Recommending!)

2004-03-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived at the Elms for 1.5 years and have loved it! The staff are really easy to work with and do their best to please you. We´ve had a couple of service requests and they always come out and get the job done. The apartments are really nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Great! (Recommending!)

2004-03-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve been here nearly a year and certainly plan to renew my lease. It´s not the newest fanciest place around, but the apartments are spacious, conveniently located, and well-landscaped. I particularly like the rather secluded, woodsy atmosphere (depending on where you´re located) and the pool area. I have placed a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Thank you! (Recommending!)

2004-01-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about a year and a half and have really come to enjoy it. While it was a bit of a rough start(ants, several service requests)the problems were resolved in the end. The buildings are starting to show their age, but are being updated (ie: new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: new resident (Recommending!)

2003-12-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve been here for 3 months so far and have had quite a few maintenance requests (8 so far) These places are almost 20 years old so the age is starting to show. I´ve always had a good response with problems and the office staff calls to make sure it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: The staff are horrific (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have to agree with the other reviewers that the staff are phony and horrible (well maybe not everyone, but definitely the manager). We are working professionals who basically need a place to sleep. We have not slept one-full night in our apt. since we lived here, and the staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: I love it here! (Recommending!)

2003-11-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve only lived here for six months and hope to stay for several years. We´ve only had two maintenance issues so far and have been very pleased with the response. The grounds are immaculate, the staff always friendly. The lease terms are strict but that´s why you read the lease ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Pretty good deal (Recommending!)

2003-09-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: we lived in a two-bdrm w/ loft apartment. short term lease. great staff. responsive and friendly. never had complaints. two occasions where we had to get maintenance involved, response time was great. ample parking. depending on which building you live in, you will not have to worry about parking. experienced ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: not bad (Recommending!)

2003-08-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: responsive maintenance staff, nice community and neighbors, good office staff.
watch out for ants in summer ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Crazy management worst place to move in (Not Recommending)

2003-08-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment management is really worse. They are not user friendly. Lot of insects in the apartment. Maintenance is worst. Beware if you move in on Saturday. You will not be able to trf. electiricity on that day and you will be charged hefty fines if the previous tenant has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Used to be called Oakton Gables (Not Recommending)

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

From davidwilliammeyer@yahoo.com: Lived there for 1 year and 4 months. Bottom floors had problems with pipes and often flooded their apartments. Water heaters were being replaced as they broke. Staff always seemed to be a problem from the moment you signed lease.

Had to place a security bar for protection against maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Terrible staff/landlords (Not Recommending)

2003-06-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff was the friendliest that I had encountered on my apartment search and this was very important to me. Apparantly this ws all a bait-n-switch. As soon as I moved in I never got a hello, within the first 2 weeks in the apart, i found out we had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: 3 of 5 stars (Not Recommending)

2003-04-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at the Elms for two years with a roommate. Overall my time here has been great. I´m leaving at the end of my current lease b/c my rent special is running out. A couple of comments:

-Parking. Spaces are not assigned, so its great if you have people over ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Good location, terrible landlords (Not Recommending)

2003-03-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Be careful and make sure that you read the lease completely. Make sure that you give them atleast 2-3 months notice before you intend to leave. If you give them less then that, you will be locked in for another two months, which we noticed you will then be charged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Very disappointing !!! (Not Recommending)

2003-02-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: On move in aparment was not clean. Electric bills extraordinary because of poor insulation. Walls are not painted but whitewashed, no semi-gloss in bathrooms, kitchens, or on baseboards. Maintenance team takes as many shortcuts as possible, and claims work has been performed which has not. The office personnel does not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: (Recommending!)

2002-11-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Elms at Oakton is truly a great complex to live in. The apartments are very nice-looking and modern and I agree with the other reviewers that the maintenance team is SUPER-FAST at getting things patched up. With their level of maintenance, you will feel well taken care of! The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: I love the Elms! (Recommending!)

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

From Kos_Kesh: I got lucky and moved in when they had a special ($250 off a month) so rent isn´t that bad. The staff is great too... very friendly and efficient. The fitness center is a nice extra as well.

Too bad I think I´ll be moving out once the special is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Loved it, sorry to be leaving (Recommending!)

2002-07-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have loved my two years here. Staff is friendly and efficient, and they keep up the building very well (almost to the point of intrusion, but it keeps the place looking great). Maintenance is very responsive. Spacious apartments and closets. Fitness room pretty decent and has a racquetball court. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Good for family of 4..... (Recommending!)

2002-06-25T00:00:00-06:00

From jbarkley: If you have kids this apartments are for you.The neighbors are friend. Well lite at night. Very safe to be outside. Maintance is quick in responsing to emergency calls. Rent is worth the price $$$.

Move here if you can effort it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Elms at Oakton: Great place but VERY PRICEY................. (Not Recommending)

2002-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Good management Good maintanence Good staff. New appliances,new carpets, built in 1995 very clean. ... [click to read full apartment review]