Apartment Ratings | Metropolitan of Fairfax Ratings and Reviews

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Very noisy (Not Recommending)

2009-08-28T12:58:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment was very noisy and the walls and floors were paper thin you could hear people in the hallways, and the apartments all around you. Very overpriced for the quality of apartment you receive. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Not recommended and I wish I would have listened to this site in the beginning! (Not Recommending)

2009-07-06T12:52:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Forget having company over!! There is absolutly no visitor parking and if you attempt to park in the visitor parking at the top of the garage without a tag....forget it. YOU WILL BE TOWED. The manager will tell you they will issue a tag and give you all the information ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Great place! (Recommending!)

2009-05-04T11:45:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As far as apartment complexes go, this one is very nice. The office staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Maintenance staff is also nice and prompt with their service. Had a small water leak after business hours and the guy came in minutes!Amenities are great and grounds are kept clean. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Awful - Please save yourself and do not live here (Not Recommending)

2009-02-28T14:42:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We had several problems here and upon seeing this site, I can't believe that it is at a 50% rating as I write this. Noise was a huge problem. The people below us played their music so loud the floor shook. There is no way to enforce the rules here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Will not recommend (Not Recommending)

2009-02-21T04:41:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in this apaertment, They just try to get more and more money out of you.You will get a single parking spot for a 2 bedroom house and then if you park in vistors(forget the tag) they will tow it. One of friend has been living for 3 years ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Very nice apartment complex (Recommending!)

2008-05-01T15:20:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in nearly 3 years ago and love it here. The office staff is very friendly and helpful, I have not heard one bad bad thing about them. They are not "nice in a fake way" either like most people can be, they seem to truely care as some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: The truth after living 1 year here.... (Not Recommending)

2008-04-21T12:07:32-06:00

From elite_2000_bsb@hotmail.com: The apartment is nice, 2 rooms 2 bathrooms... very comfortable.. too expensive for not being completelly finished.. $1650...The garage was indeed broken into, and I was soooo lucky because my car was parked in the top floor next to the ones that were broken in, so it could easily had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: (Recommending!)

2008-04-17T11:48:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great Apartment complex! I just moved in a few months ago and have experienced nothing but excellence. The apartments are beautiful, the staff is helpful and friendly and its in a great location! I would recommend this place to anyone! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: If you want your car broken into, move here... (Not Recommending)

2008-03-15T21:25:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have not even lived here for 6 months and I can not wait to move. The apartment itself is fine...with the exception of the fact that I can literally hear EVERYTHING the guy above me does and says....literally EVERYTHING. Anyways...3/15/08...in the covered and supposedly "secure" parking garage, three cars ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: It's a great complex. (Recommending!)

2007-11-16T09:37:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here on 10/13/07 and have been very happy with the Met. The grounds and staff are wonderful and there are plenty of great amenities. The only 2 things that are not so great are the pet fees and sometimes I can hear my upstairs neighbour. Overall, my experiences ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Great all around apartment... (Recommending!)

2009-04-13T06:57:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very nice apartment although you must remember it is apartment living. I find most of the things people have said about this apartment very hard to believe. I have lived here for almost a year, and just signed for another. The staff is outstanding, always very nice, and helpful in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: I loved living there (Recommending!)

2007-06-11T17:53:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 2 1/2 years but had to move my husben works down town DC but i loved it i miss all of my friends that I meet there. I use to live in apt 146 and I loved all the people that lived there. Big apt and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Cheap, poor quality, noisy... (Not Recommending)

2007-05-01T15:03:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'd find somewhere else to live if I were you, that's my two cents. No wonder the turnover is so high and they're offering specials to bring people in. Construction is the worst I've seen, even compared one apartment I had that was 30 years old. If you even lean ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: I have lived here for nearly 3 years (since it opened) and it is fine. (Recommending!)

2007-04-09T08:09:22-06:00

From mwettlin: This apartment is better than most we have live in. As a military family, we have moved A LOT. The staff is courteous and fixes anything we mention. The grounds are reasonably well kept. It is a bit expensive but this is Herndon - be realistic. You can get a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Not the worst place ever, but I wouldn't do it again (Not Recommending)

2007-03-21T15:21:31-06:00

From Iwantahomedangit: I've lived in these apartments for nearly a year now and if it weren't for rent being insanely high, they would be almost bearable. However, for $1600 a month for a small 2 bedroom, I expected better.

The office staff is very pleasant for the most part, and I haven't had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: I love the new manger :) (Recommending!)

2007-01-18T19:59:39-06:00

From federmen26: I love the new manger here she is so sweet. She has always been nice to me and my family and has a smile ever time I see her. We Thank you From apt 146. You are the best Apt manger I have ever had to work with when it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Eh... (Not Recommending)

2006-12-13T11:31:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For the price, I think better apartments can be found elsewhere. These are the noisiest apartments I've ever lived in, as you can hear everything your neighbors are doing...But then again, maybe we just have particularly rude and noisy neighbors all around. The apartments look nice, but the quality in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Office staff has nothing eles better to do (Not Recommending)

2006-12-07T10:10:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: staff has nothing eles better to do then to put lies on here that this place is ok to tell us to get over ourself. Well these apt are to much money. Trust me I wish that I would have never moved here I hate this place so much and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: LOVELY COMMUNITY (Recommending!)

2006-12-05T16:20:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for a few months now. The leasing staff and maintenance team are professional, friendly and helpful. Both Erin and Courtney are an asset to the property. The apartments are beautiful and in a quiet neighborhood. I love the secured entrances and parking garage. I would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: What a waste of hard-earned money (Not Recommending)

2006-10-13T11:26:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Good luck trying to get some sleep when trying to be alert for work the next day. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Good, but Watch Out ! (Recommending!)

2006-09-16T22:57:15-06:00

From rotten2: The carpet they use apparently has a life time of 5 years. We recently moved out after living there for 2 years. The carpet didn't last beyond the first few months - especially the heavily used sections - living/dining/bedroom. The carpet amount was prorated and I ended up paying about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Moving Out (Recommending!)

2006-05-17T16:21:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'll address the items in the order that they appear in the survey below.

1. Parking: We have one assigned spot in the garage per apartment unit. The indoor, assigned parking is fantastic, especially in the winter. But if you ever have guests, there's not really any parking available for them. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: good place to live (Recommending!)

2006-05-06T11:59:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for 2 years .It is expensive .
other than that we are happy .covered parking is great in all seasons. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Pretty Nice... (Recommending!)

2006-05-02T10:56:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've read most of the reviews, and I don't think they are accurate. I haven't had any issues with noise that are excessive. I can hear a neighbor's TV when he watches it on the balcony if my windows are open. The apartments are also in the flight path for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: (Not Recommending)

2006-04-19T15:20:22-06:00

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Metropolitan of Fairfax: I'm suprised at all the negative ratings (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T22:16:29-06:00

From RaymundC: I've lived here for six months and I've had nothing but positive experiences.

I've heard my neighbors once when they were playing ping pong. So either they don't have sex or I can't hear it.

The place is secure to a fault. God help you if you forget your card and it's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: people get over yourself (Recommending!)

2006-03-31T21:58:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for almost two years, and after living in a lot worse situations I have to say that I've been very satisfied. I'm close to my work, my friends, and grocery stores, as well as other shopping centers. As for the staff, 2 out of 3 are very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Satisfied but could be better (Recommending!)

2006-03-03T15:23:28-06:00

From davidwilliammeyer@yahoo.com: I have lived here since July 2004. I have found that this apartment complex has noise issues with their neighbors with loud parties at times. I have had to yell at them at 2 AM to quiet down or Iﾀﾙll call the police. Twice Iﾀﾙve had to call the police ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Not exactly sleep deprived! (Recommending!)

2006-02-11T13:41:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I read the comments on here, and I don't encounter the same noise issues. My upstairs neighbor doesnt tip toe around, but the noise I have encountered is no worse that when I lived at another new apartment community next door! I get great service from the staff. The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Loud Complex (Not Recommending)

2006-02-05T18:48:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Met is not for you if you desire a quiet place to rest after work. The office staff are nice, but seem more anxious to take your money than anything else. The Met charges little hidden fees for everything. They soon add up to make the Met a fairly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Renters Beware!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-12-18T19:13:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We recently vacated this place- thank God! The complaints Iﾒve read so far about the noise, parking, and office staff are absolutely accurate. Find something else!!! Everything is so cheap. This is the worst place we've ever lived in: quality of the building, noise, parking, and service levels.

Beware if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: the office people lie lie lie lie lie lie lie lie lie lie lie lie lie (Not Recommending)

2005-12-08T20:56:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i hate this place i hate this place!!! people in the office will say anything to get you locked in they lie lie lie lie trust me when i say keep looking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Mixed Emotions (Not Recommending)

2005-12-06T14:32:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've read through the previous postings, and it seems as if you love this complex, or you hate it. I, on the other hand, go both ways. Yes, the complex is very noisy. I've lived in numerous apartments before, and this is by far the noisiest. All the postings about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: (Recommending!)

2005-08-02T16:07:34-06:00

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Metropolitan of Fairfax: Can be noisey...but love the staff (Recommending!)

2005-07-25T20:26:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I definately agree about the noise, but the staff their has been great to me. I have never had anyone be rude to me, and I have had to approach them with an issue concerning my lease, and the possibility of downsizing apartments. The Manager and Assistant have both went ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Keep on Looking (Not Recommending)

2005-07-14T15:47:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All I have to say is its seriously worth the penalty to break my lease. This is the most expensive cheap apartment I've ever had the misfortune to live in. If you move in, a few things you should keep in mind. Things are going to break...guaranteed. You're going to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Forget sleep (Not Recommending)

2005-06-24T06:42:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I completely agree with the comments of 6/22 except for the quality of the office staff. Please, they talk a lot of crap. For the price of this place, what a rip. I will have to move at end of lease to keep my career, due to the noise within ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Light sleepers be warned! (Not Recommending)

2005-06-22T14:24:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wrote an earlier review and am updating it now that I am well into my lease.

Let me start off saying that the office staff and the grounds crew are quality. I do appreciate both. The two maintenance men need to go. The manager is very rude and doesn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Like it (Recommending!)

2005-05-28T13:53:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My neighbor told me about this site, as she has had noise issues. I personally havent had many issues with overhead noise, but I do hear the people above me. I think they have a dog, because i hear it running around.

I had an a/c issue when I moved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Untitled (Not Recommending)

2005-05-19T14:32:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Well goody for the one who has a quiet apartment. Perhaps those on the third floor not getting enough sleep and quiet can all move up to the 4th floor. Moving day will not come soon enough. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: not that bad. (Recommending!)

2005-05-10T09:39:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've never had much of a problem with noise, but maybe I've lucked out by having quiet neighbors. I also haven't found the staff to be rude. They've always been friendly, polite, and helpful to me.

My major complaint is that, at any given time, something in the complex is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: AVERAGE (Not Recommending)

2005-05-05T08:30:26-06:00

From 1236589745: I have lived here since august of 2004 and have mixed feelings. I don't see the noise issue(I live on the 4th floor), I pretty much never hear my neighbors unless its the kids down the hall screaming and running when they get home from school. But otherwise, all my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: (Not Recommending)

2005-04-29T23:06:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everything the other posters have said about noise is true. I don't hear much from the people living next to me, although I only have them on one side (I deliberately chose an apartment with a storage room on one side). But the noise from the people above me is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Yeah baby! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-25T12:08:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For whoever reads this, take the complaints/concerns seriously from other renters. I doubt the Developer (KSI) gives a "hoot" as they collect their pricey monthly mortgage money from the renters each month, nor do I "care" about them. I am simply another who will move at the end of my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: You're SCREWED if you need Emergency Maintenance!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-23T23:19:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I came home one Saturday night only to find my smoke detector going off. I called the "24-hour Emergency Maintenance" number, and I was directed to call a different number. When I called the second number there was no greeting that identified it as an emergency maintenance, and I had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: This place SUCKS. Its so noisy, its reliving 24/7 noise in military barracks. What a waste of money. The developers should be fired. (Not Recommending)

2005-04-21T09:14:33-06:00

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Metropolitan of Fairfax: Too noisy (Not Recommending)

2005-03-24T17:56:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here in a 1 bed with den on the 3rd floor for 8 months. At first I was delighted because the apartments weren't even finished yet, everything is brand new, the staff has always been very friendly and helpful. However, now I find the noise from up, down ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Mediocre (Not Recommending)

2005-03-21T09:56:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in to the Metropolitan, and immediately, I noticed the cheap construction and relatively poor customer service. At the expense of sounding like a broken record (read previous postings), I can hear everything that goes on in my neighbors apartments. While I certainly don't consider it a dreadful ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Absolutely horrendous! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-02T11:43:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to agree with what alot of reviews are saying. The noise is a big problem, the construction is cheap, and the office staff are completely helpless! Keep looking! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Metropolitan of Fairfax: Don't make the same mistake I did!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-01T16:26:23-06:00

From MoFresident: This apartment complex is by far the most cheaply constructed I have ever lived in. As I am writing this, I can easily hear my neighbors above walking through their apartment. You can also hear them running their washer/dryer, taking a bath, and running their garbage disposal, or even having ... [click to read full apartment review]