http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments.html en-us Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. info@aptratings.com info@aptratings.com Apartment Ratings | Island Square Apartments Ratings and Reviews Collection http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments.html hourly 4 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments.html http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments.html http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-960769.html From owlofminerva: I rented for a year, during the time the apartments were still under construction. Many of the promised features (spa, health room, etc.) were either not completed while I was a tenant or were finished months after they were promised. The buildings at Island Square (IS) are cheaply built (the ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Don't rent here! (Not Recommending) text en-us 2009-09-22T18:14:12-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-960769.html 2009-09-22T18:14:12-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-950711.html From tupolev160@gmail.com: They will lure you with big phrases about luxury Mercer Island living, convenience, friendly staff, great designs and etc. This place was quite pleasant to live in despite constant construction noises, sauna like temperatures during the summer days, non-working hot tub, paper thin sound insulation UNTIL it was taken over ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Find a better place to live. (Not Recommending) text en-us 2009-07-13T15:16:40-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-950711.html 2009-07-13T15:16:40-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-915595.html From -Anonymous-: Noise! Noise! Noise! I can hear my neighbor talking, watching TV, making love... as if we lived next to each other within the same unit. Noise is the worst among all the places I have lived in. This single problem is bad enough to NOT to recommend it to anyone. ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Noise is a serious problem (Not Recommending) text en-us 2009-04-27T15:12:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-915595.html 2009-04-27T15:12:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-896401.html From Tarrega: About 3 months after moving in we were informed that the management had changed and that we would now be required to pay water bills. The first month was @ $40 and the second was $60; the 3rd month the bill was $160 and has been $160 since then. The ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Good construction bad managment and insane water bills. Avoid!!! (Not Recommending) text en-us 2009-03-15T17:41:07-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-896401.html 2009-03-15T17:41:07-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-885674.html From sharkhorse: I have only lived here a month now but I can tell you from my experience of moving around 2-3 times a year for the last 3 years this is a great Apartment and a great friendly staff as well. ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Great enviroment (Recommending!) text en-us 2009-02-19T09:12:33-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-885674.html 2009-02-19T09:12:33-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-872965.html From somn: Some of the reviews here are overly critical, but what else can you expect on the internet. The truth about this place is it has its quirks just like every other apartment complex I've lived in. Overall, I would recommend this place if you can afford it. First off, be ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Not horrible, just be prepared (Recommending!) text en-us 2009-01-19T17:44:27-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-872965.html 2009-01-19T17:44:27-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-870420.html From -Anonymous-: Avoid living at Island Square at all costs! Management is absolutely horrible and couldn't care less about the tenants, after they move in. The hot tub wasn't working for two years and they LIED all the time, constantly saying various excuses that made no sense whatsoever. They randomly shut down ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Avoid this complex (Not Recommending) text en-us 2009-01-13T13:02:39-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-870420.html 2009-01-13T13:02:39-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-865340.html From -Anonymous-: The hot tub is advertised but never works (notice the heavy chain and padlock at the gate). Maintenance refuses to replace lights in the courtyard and never cleared a pathway in the snow from the December '08 storms, making the walkway very slippery and dark. My unit had sewage backing ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-12-31T12:00:04-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-865340.html 2008-12-31T12:00:04-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-806861.html From fluffysheap: Pros and cons...Pros: * Probably one of the safest apartments anywhere, Mercer Island has exceptionally low crime and the apartment building has locking gates to the premises and access to units only from locked indoor hallways* Nice courtyard (concrete with well-manicured planters), hot tub, gym (private TVs on most of ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Mixed Bag (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-07-30T04:31:38-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-806861.html 2008-07-30T04:31:38-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-801730.html From -Anonymous-: Lived on Mercer Island for three years and haven't found a better place than Island Square. Good construction, nice staff, and a very safe environment made even better by the security system and secured parking. The location is excellent, right in the center of downtown Mercer Island and just across ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Love it here! (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-07-19T14:53:43-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-801730.html 2008-07-19T14:53:43-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-763445.html From -Anonymous-: We have lived here for 2 years and are very happy with the apartment and the staff. There is a gym which is small, but has the essential equipment and is never crowded. The hot tub is a great amenity, but has been in repair for way too long. Other ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Nice Place, Nice Staff (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-04-25T17:23:02-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-763445.html 2008-04-25T17:23:02-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-695992.html From shan.cathy@gmail.com: The building is well designed. I love the location and the amenity. I also found the staff are very pleasant and helpful. ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: a nice place! (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-11-08T20:08:40-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-695992.html 2007-11-08T20:08:40-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-676011.html From -Anonymous-: I cannot believe how the staff behaves. When I leased my apartment, they seemed to be quite friendly, now I see why. Ladies, keep your husbands and boyfriends away from the barbie in the office as I wouldn't be a bit suprised to find she is running a 'side' business ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Beware wives (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-09-18T13:16:11-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-676011.html 2007-09-18T13:16:11-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-623608.html From RenterC-201: When I rented the unit in May - 06 my rent was $960 mo and was promised all the amenities as shown on thier website. Then they started raising the rent after my first 6mo lease...beacause "they can get higher rent" from new tenents. We were promised the gym...it took ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Watch Your Wallet & read the fine print contracts (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-05-17T19:56:12-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-623608.html 2007-05-17T19:56:12-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-612869.html From -Anonymous-: squeaky floor, thin crooked walls, cheap/noisy appliances, over priced. ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: cheap construction (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-04-23T02:15:46-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-612869.html 2007-04-23T02:15:46-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-600606.html From haventslept: I should have been suspect of this place when it took four hours to sign the 300 page lease. I have not had one decent night of sleep since I moved in. SO what if it is convenient and there are some supposed ammenities? If you cannot ever get a ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: POTENTIAL RESIDENTS BEWARE! (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-03-21T08:16:47-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-600606.html 2007-03-21T08:16:47-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-599970.html From -Anonymous-: I had never walked into a friendlier rental office than when I came to check out Island Square. I looked around at a variety of apartments and I'm so glad I visited this complex. I was met with a professional greeting and have been treated that way ever since. I ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Very Happy! (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-03-19T15:40:55-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-599970.html 2007-03-19T15:40:55-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-599273.html From ceiling: I hear the ceiling. Everytime the fatass above stomps on heel, my ceiling squeals out in pain. My eardrums are being tortured, in turn. Some floors/ceilings are obviously not adequately constructed with sound insulation in mind. Some flooring materials are linoleum rather than carpet, aggrevating noise transmission. Only way to ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Squeaky Ceiling (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-03-17T11:12:51-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-599273.html 2007-03-17T11:12:51-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-586977.html From -Anonymous-: All-in-all as best as I have ever seen an apartment situation. Nice property, wonderful situation for walking everywhere, secure parking, secure building. Of course there are a few problems, but never had any problem getting anything resolved. Truthfully, the occupants living there are demographically all (almost) are under some type ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: It is as good as apartment living can get! (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-02-16T04:24:27-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-586977.html 2007-02-16T04:24:27-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-572485.html From -Anonymous-: Okay, so I moved here from Seattle to get away from the City. I love it! Designs are great (I have a chic one bedroom plus den) and the amenities are as good as anywhere I looked. The only problem I have are the miserable, sour and at times hateful ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Actually quite nice (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-01-13T22:45:11-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-572485.html 2007-01-13T22:45:11-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-561097.html From nightmareon78thst: If you are looking for an overpriced, cheaply constructed, noisy apartment, you will be very happy at Island Square Apts. After you sign you 187 page lease and promise them your first born, you are given nothing but empty bags of promises and excuses for the pathetic management and poorly ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Welcome to HELL (Not Recommending) text en-us 2006-12-11T13:45:46-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-561097.html 2006-12-11T13:45:46-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-548931.html From shockedrenter69: Now, relax you all unhappy residents. Thin walls and ceiling, hidden fees, non-stop construction noise are the facts of life here. Accept them or move out of this fantastic location. The corporate office has finally brought in a blondie bulldog onto on-site management staff. Do not make requests. You may ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Pay preminum for good location (Recommending!) text en-us 2006-11-04T19:32:24-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-548931.html 2006-11-04T19:32:24-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-541950.html From -Anonymous-: The apartments might look ok if you give them a quick once over, but take a closer look. Nothing has been measured properly, the walls are crooked, floor is not level, carpet is cheap. Construction was supposed to be complete months ago, but they are still waking residents every morning. ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Very poor construction (Not Recommending) text en-us 2006-10-14T23:32:49-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-541950.html 2006-10-14T23:32:49-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-520793.html From professor88: Beware of this community. Many "hidden" costs in the lease such as parking and common water fees. It all adds up fast. I have been living here for several months and am NOT happy. Management is beyond weak. Walls are paper thin so you can hear everything in the surrounding ... [click to read full apartment review] Island Square Apartments: Horrific Management (Not Recommending) text en-us 2006-08-19T18:07:20-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Mercer-Island-Island-Square-Apartments-520793.html 2006-08-19T18:07:20-06:00