Apartment Ratings | Runaway Bay Ratings and Reviews

Runaway Bay: Don't even bother... (Not Recommending)

2009-05-26T22:12:29-06:00

From runawaybayunhappyrenter: OK so I moved in here on May 2008 and finally got out of that place a year later.Parking - Not bad but it can get annoying after 10pm.Maintenance - Horrible. They take forever to come over and when they do, they do a poor job. We had a drawer ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Stay out (Not Recommending)

2009-05-02T04:45:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The real apartments look nothing like the sample one. Cockroaches everywhere, very unhelpful staff, loud. Maintenence can't fix anything and your lucky if they speak english. Appliances are from the 70's but they won't replace them if they work just a little bit. Pet policy is a joke, huge dogs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: I like it (Recommending!)

2009-03-13T08:17:51-06:00

From bandolyla@aim.com: My husband and I moved in September 2008. I wanted someplace that I can feel safe since he's in the NAVY and deployed a lot. The rent is a bit high, we're paying 1040 for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but that's the price you pay for feeling safe and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Worst Experience of My Life (Not Recommending)

2009-02-07T19:41:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to Virginia Beach from California and found this place over the internet. They charged me $960 for a 600 square foot one bedroom box while my neighbors downstairs were paying 800 for a two bedroom apartment. They are way overpriced, and they are super rude. They will come ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Do NOT rent from here (Not Recommending)

2008-11-04T13:19:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do NOT waste your money here. We have only lived here since March and have had several maintenance issues. We have reported a smell of mildew in the bathroom twice and the only response from maintenance was to spray Clorox on the area. We ended up removing and replacing the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Either Or (Not Recommending)

2008-07-30T12:45:51-06:00

From alpinestar11303: Honestly I have lived here a year and a half. I havent had a great time but it hasnt been the worse. I do like the layout that is what brought us back then we moved in and realized it has no storage space and they dont give you the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Over-rated , just plain out sucks!! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-05T17:27:47-06:00

From seadream4444: I live here right now and I was trying to move but now can't move because of some stupid rules they entrap u with. The interior is old and crappy looking it should be a lot cheaper than what it is. I haved lived at way better places than this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Not worth it (Not Recommending)

2008-05-05T13:19:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is way too old for what they charge. Very old cabinets, kitchen appliances, bathrooms. You can hear everything, I mean everything from the people around you. They only care about your money. No grace period for rent, my roommate lost his debit card and had it canceled, totally ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Couldn't Be Happier (Recommending!)

2008-01-15T11:47:08-06:00

From Jwm909: I moved to Virginia Beach for a job with little or no prior knowledge about the area. Runaway Bay was the first of many complexes I looked at, and the employee I talked with (Jackie) told me I would be back. After a full day spent looking all across the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: They Don't Care about Tenents - Just the Rent (Not Recommending)

2007-11-26T11:31:08-06:00

From quentyn34@yahoo.com: I stayed for two (2) years. Old cabinets and counters. Old bathroom fixtures and and a/c unit. AC water dripped over carpet, left a blower in for four days (smells), sink disposer is old and worn out (they fixed twice, still not working). You can hear everything through the walls ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Best Apartment I have Ever Lived In !!!!! EVER!!!!! Perfect for Military........ (Recommending!)

2007-08-17T13:48:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are a Navy Family and 5 months ago my husband was on deployment and I had to put the house on the slow market but it sold faster then we thought.With my husband gone and having a 1 year old and a 6 month old I had no Idea ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Do yourself a favor and RUN AWAY from this place! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-12T11:44:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: At all hours of the day and night you hear people driving through the parking lot with their music blaring loudly. Also, apartments are small and DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY THEY CHARGE FOR RENT! You can hear every noise your neighbor makes and no one cleans up after their ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Not bad w/ a Good Location (Recommending!)

2006-12-02T21:14:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lived here almost 2 years while I was in the Navy, great location felt very secure here and felt safe leaving my Wife alone here while I was underway. Very convenient to Little Creek Base. This was recomended to me by a friend who lived there while he was staioned ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Never Again (Not Recommending)

2006-11-13T15:50:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only thing good about this place was the landscape and the unusally blue pond... The staff contradicted each other on everything... The apartments were tiny and very outdated.. Also mine smelled of rotting wood.. The kitchen was a nightmare.. It was barly wide enough to opend the dishwasher all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: No Way. (Not Recommending)

2006-09-06T14:01:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff is unfriendly and the corporate office is less helpful. They make verbal promises with no contracual support. The office manager was unprofessional in handling resident complaints. we had to make several requests for maintenance. Furthermore, the staff leave residents' personal information lying in plain view for all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: loved it, would live there again!!! (Recommending!)

2006-08-11T03:25:40-06:00

From onenavywife: this was mine and my husbands first apartment. he is in the navy and we wanted to move somewhere i would feel safe when he went away. this is definitly the place!!! we had nothing but good experiences with everything. the office staff is very nice and helpful. the maintance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: AWFUL!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-03T10:38:36-06:00

From renter_madd2365: We have been living in this little apartment for three years without any problems and the complex towed us for no reason. I think they make a profit. BEWARE if you have a vehicle ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: people with taste stay away!! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-24T15:25:20-06:00

From thegrosskopfs@hotmail.com: This place reminds me of my old college dorms. Very small and falling apart. This was the first experience my husband and I had with an apartment and living together. HORRIBLE first experience let me tell you. One bathroom so small even one person has trouble standing it it, we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Terrible Management and Awful Spaces. Look elsewhere. (Not Recommending)

2006-06-18T21:01:17-06:00

From good1234: Don't waste your money, time, and peace of mind on this complex. Its the worst possible service you can hope for in an apartment complex. Poor customer service. Poor maintenance. Bad! Bad!! Bad!!! Don't give them your money. Its risky. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Horrible (Not Recommending)

2006-05-30T11:36:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I rented here for over 2years. When I moved out I didn't get any of the deposit back. Plus, I had to pay $50 extra to cover the carpet cleaning fee.I kept the place in great condition.I had no kids or pets. 9 months after moving out-I'm going to rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Dont rent here (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T10:49:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a pigon problem with them defacating on my deck that i finally had to take care of myself. I called for 1 month and they did nothing. I have updated wall outlets in my apartment but you have to be carfull when unplugging something or you are goung ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: its ok (Recommending!)

2006-05-20T12:27:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have read all the negative reviews, and can see some of their points. But it also depends on what part of the complex you live in. Its a big circle, and towards the front i can see where parking can be horrible. But towards the back where we are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: everything except the landscaping is bad (Not Recommending)

2006-05-07T21:35:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: price is horrible, service isn't great, maintenance does not respond quickly; the "dog run" is ridiculously small for pets; basically the outside of the community sells itself but once they get you, you're stuck in a crappy hole in the wall! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE, GREAT SERVICE! (Recommending!)

2006-04-19T23:36:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THE APARTMENTS ARE WELL MAINTAINED, THE SETTING IS GREAT AND RELAXING.
THE STAFF ARE REALLY FANTASTIC.
MAINTENANCE IS CARRIED OUT THE DAY AFTER A COMPLAINT IS MADE.
PERFECT LOCSTION CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Dont even consider it! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-06T12:49:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I were married in August and moved to virginia excited for our new life here. The sample apartment they showed us here at Runaway Bay was georgeous! All of the appliances were new and everything else (paint job, carpet, laminated flooring)was absolutely perfect. Then they handed us ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Never Again! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-31T14:12:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A new move to a new city was so exciting, but the first place we called home as a couple, not so exciting. We were very disappointed in the quality of the small 1 bedroom apartment we rented for one year. We kept thinking to ourselves, is this one year ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: (Not Recommending)

2006-01-12T18:44:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here since March 2005 until now. Don't get me wrong I'm out of here next month. I'm moving on to something much better. Let me tell you why you should NOT let me repeat NOT choose Runaway Bay has your new home. The parking sucks!!!!! Instead of towing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: I like it here (Recommending!)

2006-01-11T08:55:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have never had a problem that amounts to anything said in any of the bad reviews. I live on the ground floor and never have had leaks. I have never had rodents or any huge amount of bugs. This complex is in a wonderful location for both my husband ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: from a law enforcement officer- look elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2006-01-03T10:48:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed here way too long, mostly because I knew I was leaving end of 2005/2006 and didn't want to pack up my things twice.

If you have a dog, I do have to say the grounds are most ideal for the pooches. The downside: 1/2 the residents with dogs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: you dont get what you pay for (Not Recommending)

2005-12-04T23:26:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Runaway Bay on the bottom floor and have had a celing that leaks water in my living room for an ENTIRE year, they do not care about the tenants whatsoever. I have been in touch with the office i have sent e mails and i have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: (Recommending!)

2005-10-24T17:01:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a previous employee of Runaway bay..(2003)matter of fact, i believe i am the one that was quoted saying "that aint be my problem", which obviously was a personal attack because i am in a bi-racial marriage with 3 beautiful girls. I just want to say to all people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Worst Mistake of my Life!! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-18T19:59:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into runaway bay apartments and unforuntally am still their. however, when my lease is up in a few months I will RUN!!! away from here. The maintenance team is SLOW in doing their job and horrible when they do it. When I moved in my apartment wasnt ready. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Not Recommended (Not Recommending)

2005-07-20T21:39:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a lot of problems with maintenance. The staff were nice to me when I was looking for an apartment, but once I became a resident they were so-so at best, if not rude at some points. They also have a high employee turnover rate which is pretty telling. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: I've lived in worse. (Recommending!)

2005-07-11T19:40:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a 2bd/2ba. Never had any problems with the management staff. Any repairs were always quickly completed. Any of my friends that were looking I recommended the apartment complex to them. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Happy here (Recommending!)

2005-05-31T14:38:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved out of my apartment at Runaway Bay, but I was very happy there. The apartments are spacious, clean and in good condition. The office and grounds staff members are friendly and easy to reach. Grounds are well tended, neighbors are quiet. My only complaint is that in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: The Place Sucks (Not Recommending)

2005-01-31T17:04:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in runaway bay of a year and the place is really bad. My heat hasn't work for most of the winter and all they do is say there isn't anything thay can do. It is very loud, people running up and down the steps and the parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Rent (Not Recommending)

2004-08-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Runaway Bay for 2 years and now I'm getting out of here as fast as I can. When I first moved in I asked the leasing office if the rent would go up, and if so how much. I already known the rent would go up, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: If you like RODENTS...move on in!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-07-06T00:00:00-06:00

From sunny999skies: Two years ago I moved in to a wonderful apartment with a wonderful management. About a year ago, that all changed. It started when the AC broke and till this day is not fixed. They seem to think that a light air flow is fine. I need to keep the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Run Far Away (Not Recommending)

2004-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Walk through inspection for move-in. I noted all the discrepancies on the checklist, expecting them to be corrected in a timely fashion. Well, here it is a year later and I am still waiting for some of the issues to be fixed. I had to clean out the fireplace myself ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: It is not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2004-04-02T00:00:00-06:00

From md2b: My family adn I lived at Runaway Bay Apartment from 5/2001 to 6/2002. It was horrible formthe day we moved in. The apartment was ok, but the staff! forget about it. I very unprofessional. One holloween a staff membeer that was preganant dressed up as Nun. I thought that was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: AWFUL< AWFUL< AWFUL (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: Trust me - during my three years of living here, this place has steadily moved deeper and deeper into the shitter. Small apartments, buildings that are beginning to fall apart, and worst of all, inconsiderate, rude, unhelpful staff. STAY AWAY FROM RUNAWAY BAY! Renting an apartment here will undoubtedly cause ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Not Bad So Far (Recommending!)

2004-03-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Moved here about a month ago, clean inside. They work hard on the outside, but the people here are pretty ignorant when it comes to littering. Staff is pretty courteous, and helpful. No real complaints so far. I did research before I moved with the police reports for 2003, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Aesthetically pleasing but inherently poop! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-01T00:00:00-06:00

From chavalah: From the beginning they ripped us off!
$250 Administrative Fee
$350 Pet Deposit
$790 Month in Rent PLUS $25 a month PET RENT for a 900 square feet apartment!
The average utility bill ran over $200 per month but we couldn´t get the apartment to warm during the winter (avg. temp was 70 degrees) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Pretty Nice (Recommending!)

2003-10-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here recently and was placed in a corporate housing unit until we could sell our house back home. I have a dog and met some really great people while living here. I just rented another unit and the girl in the office handled everything for me. Faxed me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: There´s a reason it´s called Run Away (Not Recommending)

2003-05-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bad maintenance, horrible parking...and nothing like waking up to the sound of gun shots, looking out your window and seeing someone hiding next to your car. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: What Happened???????? (Not Recommending)

2003-05-13T00:00:00-06:00

From jaie_mc7@yahoo.com: I canﾴt even believe the changes!!! When I first rented my apartment here two years ago, the property was owned by Beach Management Company, and the property, staff and everything about Runaway Bay was perfect. They used to have resident activities and do things like renting big screen t.v.ﾴs for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Disrespectful staff (Not Recommending)

2003-05-12T00:00:00-06:00

From BDuckettT@hotmail.com: This staff is the most disrespectful I´ve ever had to deal with before and I have rented many apartments. The grounds are cluttered with large amounts of ac units and dog poop and management does not seem to care to do anything about it that won´t profit for them like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Where do I begin... (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: In my experiences of living in apartments and rental property, I have found out that you usually get what you pay for. Well, let me start off by saying that I am completely wrong about this statement when it comes to Runaway Bay. First of all, I am paying a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: Office Management has changed for the worse (Not Recommending)

2003-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: About 4 months after I moved into Runaway Bay the management had a complete Turnover. The new management is disrespectful to residents and do not seem to care at all about the property or the tenant´s issues. It took 3 months to get my HVAC unit fixed, and the management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Runaway Bay: You could definitely do better! (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for one year and that was definitely enough for me! I found that the office staff was very diffucult to deal with unless you were the PERFECT resident, the office does not keep accurate records of what you have paid and keeps many little secrets about fees, ... [click to read full apartment review]