Apartment Ratings | Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles) Ratings and Reviews

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Parking Fiasco (Not Recommending)

2009-10-10T15:03:34-06:00

From NCinVA: We lived there 13 months and the parking was a nightmare (unless you live by yourself). Parking for a second car was problematic from the get-go and only got worse. Parking on the street along the lake was banned in December and parking on Enterprise Dr. (a 1/4 mile walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Okay (Not Recommending)

2009-05-03T13:54:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I are only here temporarily on business Thank God. We are currently staying in their 4th floor apartment. Their apartment maintenance crew keeps up with the appearance of the grounds and they respond to any fix it requests for their apartments. The leasing office people are descent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): $500 down the f*cking drain and I never even lived here. (Not Recommending)

2009-03-21T10:39:16-06:00

From dave186: O.k. Please read my story. I was an out-of-towner (2/3 of the wayacross the country) and I found a new job in the Dulles, VA area. Istarted doing research on ApartmentRatings.com and found out thatArchstone Dulles has some relatively high ratings (66% - some of thehighest in the area. Don't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Going down hill FAST (Not Recommending)

2008-12-29T10:30:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At first everything was great for the first 6 months, after that everything has just been bad. We are on the top floor, yet we can actually hear the people below us and the floor even rattles from the kids running in the halls. Kids also play in the middle ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): All I can Say is WOW! I love it here (Recommending!)

2008-11-12T19:50:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Got a great price on a two bedroom here! I LOVE my apartment and the community! The office and maitenance staff ROCK! Anytime I have a service request for maitenance or need something from the office staff, I am always greeted by a friendly face and they always make sure ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Great Place to Stay (Recommending!)

2008-09-01T10:47:09-06:00

From 0ntheg0: My family and I have only been here for about 3 weeks and we love it. It seems very safe when compared to going out into other parts of Herndon. The other tenants seem to keep to themselves which is great. The parking is a little tight especially if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): We love it here!! (Recommending!)

2008-08-16T12:36:05-06:00

From liliana9: Hopefully I'm not speaking too soon, but we have lived here for 2 months now and really enjoy it. The layout of our apartment is excellent. The neighborhood is quiet and feels safe to walk - there are always people out walking. The pool is great. Location is incredibly convenient ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): FANTASTIC!!! (Recommending!)

2008-01-14T10:08:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a place I can truely call home. I have never heard any of my neighbors be noisy, maybe because I'm on the top floor I don't know, but I don't hear music blaring from people's cars ever, which is a nice change from where I use to live ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Safe Quiet neighborhood but... (Recommending!)

2008-01-12T05:34:38-06:00

From goodneighborfriend2: I can walk all late hours and feel safe around the neighborhood with my dog, lots of people do it around here for leisure walks and good weather. There's no loud blasting music anywhere in the parking lots or in buildiings, if you like it quiet this place is great ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): If You Can Afford It, Go Ahead and Rent (Recommending!)

2008-01-02T09:31:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have uploaded some pictures from the community website to show you how beautiful this place really is. I have never had any majoy problems just an occasional maintenance issue but it is fixed within 24hrs. The rent as others have said is very pricey and the parking here does ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Nice Apartments, But Little Pricey (Recommending!)

2007-12-27T19:15:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great apartments, but they are quite pricey, but that's what you get when you want to live in a nice area that is quiet. We have a great view of the airport and 28 so other than the planes you can hear, there is minimal if any noise. Neighbors are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Good but expensive (Recommending!)

2007-03-21T10:35:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Good apartments but expensive. Maintenance is always very prompt. Maintenance folks are friendly.

Not many community activities when compared to the previous management. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): LOVE IT but expensive!! (Recommending!)

2007-03-04T09:01:08-06:00

From Yep2dogs: Moved in 2 years ago and I think your experience will largely be based on which end of the complex you live in.

I live on the complete opposite end of the complex from the basketball courts. The parking situation is worse over here but I think I've heard it's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Not children friendly (Not Recommending)

2007-02-21T09:40:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Children have gotten yelled at by office staff for playing in the 'wrong' place. I've been told there is one play area for ALL the children in the complex down at the basketball court. They periodically get in trouble if they play elsewhere.

Oakwood used to have community gatherings. Archstone doesn't. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Great Community (Recommending!)

2006-10-05T16:19:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a few months and I really love my apartment. The maintenance guys are great. Parking is a little limited but thatﾀﾙs normal in this area. I will keep transferring with Archstone. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Never Take a chance! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-18T16:07:44-06:00

From goodguy2006: I moved in ARCHSTONE DULLES last year.
Seeing the surroundings,greenery i was very much attracted.But unfortunately- As people say "LOOKS ALWAYS FAILS" I faced the samething here.
There are plenty of problems to list out ,f ew of them are .
1.NO PROPER SEWAGE SYSTEM: The sewage system is bad.Rest rooms always blocks.You ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-09-13T12:00:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed living here. The manager is really nice and the staff is really helpful. When I called for a maintenance problem, they were usually out that same day or the next day to take care of it. I do agree about the parking. I have had some problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Going downhill fast - NO PARKING AND AGRESSIVE TOWING !! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-12T11:36:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The parking is a nightmare. the appartments are below average for the price. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): This community is going downhill FAST (Not Recommending)

2006-08-14T10:46:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for just about 3 years now, and prior to Archstone taking ownership of the community, I never once had to question my safety. Oakwood Worldwide made this a pleasant complex in which to live.

In the past year, the resident demographic of this community has shifted dramatically. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Don't bother - keep looking (Not Recommending)

2006-08-04T02:08:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for nearly 4 yrs now, and the only thing that's keeping me here now that Archstone has taken ownership is its location and the rate that I'm paying (which I've somehow miraculously been allowed to keep within about $50 for the past 2 yrs.

The maintenance staff is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Manager has to go!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-06T22:14:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Manager is rude and not helpful. She smiles and makes promises but doesn't follow as if to make you feel like an idiot. Place is fairly nice but come on, who needs to deal with this moroon. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Great Place to live. (Recommending!)

2006-03-20T15:56:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Archstone Dulles for almost two years and I think itﾀﾙs a great place to live. Ever since Archstone took over a few months ago things have been running so much better. Parking is limited but most apartment communities around here are. The noise here would be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): A nice place (Recommending!)

2006-02-13T09:48:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've been living in a 1 bedroom/1 bath with den for almost 10 months now. Overall we are very satisfied living here. I would reccomend getting a garage apartment because the driveways are long enough to fit two cars behind and that usually solves our parking issues. My only complaint ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): No Service! (Not Recommending)

2005-12-12T15:21:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We're going nuts. We've had a couple of maintenance issues (e.g., fireplace and outlets that don't work). Despite repeated complaints, we've received no service whatsoever. We were overcharged rent and are still waiting to get that back. We've been given our utility bills late with the demand for payment in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Archstone is great! (Recommending!)

2005-12-02T16:04:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since Archstone has taken over everything has changed. The new leasing staff is phenomenal! The new community manager is on top of everything from cleaning the breezeways to new computers in the business center. Bravo Archstone! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Extras Extras but no Promise (Not Recommending)

2005-09-06T14:40:18-06:00

From aoun: Upon moving in, we noticed the walls not leveled. The carpet looked like it was cleaned but not replaced and than the plumbing problems started seeping in. It took us two weeks to have someone check out black mildew & water stain in our hall area (turns out the upstairs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Think twice before you Rent (Not Recommending)

2005-06-20T13:19:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed at Oakwood in Corporate Housing when I first moved to Virginia in 2003. It was beautiful, the people were accomodating, etc. Fast foward, one year when I decide to come back as an actual resident. For some reason the service just wasn't there anymore. On the day we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Parking terrible, horribly loud appliances, and I can't wait to move out (Not Recommending)

2005-06-19T22:18:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved in about a year ago. Had over 14 problems including broken blinds, water problems, carpets needing to be replaced, etc.

All they could say was, we knew about the problems but did nothing. Hey at least they're honest right?

It's a beautiful community covering a lot of problems. I can deal ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Very pleased. One of the best in the area. (Recommending!)

2005-06-14T11:50:53-06:00

From BJM82: We looked at almost every single apartment in the area before moving and we are very pleased with our decision of Oakwood. Every apartment has its issues, but I really do not think you can find anything better at any other place in the area. You can't beat the very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): WORST PLACE TO LIVE (Not Recommending)

2005-05-25T19:06:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We just moved in and its terrible, loud noise, garbage outside the dumpster, roaches, and parking is bad. Yes they have "assigned" spaces, but tell that to the person in your space that does not have a hang tag, and you can not reach the manager (so much for 24 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): I love it! (Recommending!)

2005-05-17T16:52:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in several apartment complexes over the years and this is one of the best. The units are high quality and the office/maintenance staff is friendly and attentive. The complex is being bought by Charles E. Smith/Archstone and I'm fearful that the quality of service will suffer. Still, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Very through building manager even when things got rough (Recommending!)

2005-01-07T19:06:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Despite having to endure the loss of a highly-value parcel, the Oakwood staff, particularly the property manager, made me feel as if its recovery or an acceptable solution to my problem was their first priority.

Admittedly, it took several days for us to get it right, but the property manager was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): GREAT!!!! (Recommending!)

2004-12-27T16:25:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The best aparment community I have ever seen!
... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Oakwood is WOW (Recommending!)

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

From Vinnie: I walked in and it was like WOW. Love it. Beautiful. We are probably moving in sometime in August. I don't like the big space above the fire place, it seems useless when you have a nice entertainment center. The living room is sorta small and crowded. The tubs and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Oakwood Dulles Property Manager (Recommending!)

2004-03-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The review ("Great place to live" 2/21/04) that is posted with my e-mail address is not written by me. As soon as I found out I contacted the website to have it removed (they have now removed it). The fact that somebody posted an e-mail under my name is unfortunate. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Why is the manager writing these false reviews? (Recommending!)

2004-02-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: His email is shown on the last review!! Trustworthy or not??? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Best place in Herndon (Recommending!)

2004-01-21T00:00:00-06:00

From relo: There are several apartment communities in Herndon that are cheaper than Oakwood, but you get what you pay for. This property is the best apartment community I have ever lived in. The staff will do anything to make sure that your stay is perfect. I started out living in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): A solid place to live (Recommending!)

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

From piperballantine: I have lived in Oakwood Dulles since April 2003 and on the whole, I can say I am pretty happy. The staff is friendly and courteous, and always eager to help, but some requests do take longer to fulfill than others. The apartment itself is a great place, yet I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Parking (Recommending!)

2003-11-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is VERY nice to come home and have a quaranteed place to park. This definately beats the gamble of unreserved parking communities, which quite often leads to mile long hikes on late evenings home. Think about it how often does a family leave for the evening is separate cars. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): GREAT,GREAT PLACE TO LIVE (Recommending!)

2003-10-20T00:00:00-06:00

From lexus22kt@yahoo.com: My husband and I just moved to Oakwoods about 3 weeks ago and I must say,the staff has been nothing but perfect. Having moved out of a 5 bedroom luxury home and having to make changes to a 1 bedroom apartment have been hard for us,but the staff has made ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): The best place in Herndon (Recommending!)

2003-10-07T00:00:00-06:00

From fuseball: Had some problems at move in, but the staff
fix my problem fast.
Staff on this property will help you with any problems you might have. I just sign up for one more year. Oakwood Dulles rules.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Great place, but parking could be better. (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Like the property and love my unit, but parking could be better. If you have more than two cars make sure get a apartment with a garage. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Love my unit (Recommending!)

2003-07-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff is great! My unit is large with lots of sun. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Nice units (Recommending!)

2003-05-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Had some problems with parking when moving in, but the staff fixed it the first week.
Staff are extremly friendly and always willing to help.
Oakwood Dulles is a good choice. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Horrendous experiences abound (Not Recommending)

2003-05-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overpriced, underserved. This place has so many faults I could never in good conscious recommend to anyone. You can hear neighbors on all sides, even below. Repairs cannot get fixed, period, no matter how serious the problem. At least twice a month I have to leave my job to make ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Good place to live (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Overall, good apartments, although I´d recommend living on an upper floor because you can really hear neighbors walking above you. Apartments are large new, and include a washer/dryer. If you value quick maintance service and a trustworthy staff more than a super well built building (it´s new but has some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Great Price, Great People, Great Place To Live (Recommending!)

2003-03-21T00:00:00-06:00

From Zentar: BUILDINGS/FACILIITIES
Since this complex is only about 2 years old, there are some minor construction problems/defects that crop up every now and then. When a building defect does come to light, the staff are very quick in responding to problems and fixing things ASAP. Other than these minor inconveniences, the construction ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Less than Stellar (Not Recommending)

2003-03-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am here at the behest of my company and overall the apartment is tolerable however I would not consider advising anyone to move here permanently.

Issues that I have encountered include:

1. Poor responsiveness by the staff. My fireplace stopped working (right as we were getting hit badly with very cold ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Perfect (Recommending!)

2003-02-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in at Oakwood Dulles December 2002. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I bought some new dining room furniture and was not looking forward to carrying it up to the third floor. When Richard the security guard saw me with the dinning room set he immediately offered ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Dulles (formerly Oakwood Dulles): Awesome!!!! (Recommending!)

2002-10-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived at Oakwood for over a year now and I love it. The whole staff is helpful and very friendly. The management is always willing to bend over backwards to get stuff done and help anyone who needs it. I would highly recommend this property to any one of ... [click to read full apartment review]