Apartment Ratings | Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian) Ratings and Reviews

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Excellent maintenace service (Recommending!)

2009-10-23T19:13:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintenance service is very good. I used to live an apartment where the service is highly rated and actually they are good. Due to the relocation, I have to move to Redmond area. When I first moved Archstone Redmond Campus, I am a bit worried about the "promised 24 hour" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Happy Happy Happy (Recommending!)

2009-07-24T14:44:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My place is great, in a gorgeous and convenient location. The staff is smart, courteous, and fast. I've got LOTS of closet and storage space, a washer and dryer, and my parking is FREE. Contrary to what some of these idots are saying, I feel perfectly safe here, everything's done ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Very Happy (Recommending!)

2009-04-24T07:58:58-06:00

From TitusRevnik: Ignore the reviews by bitter slobs who can't deal with paying their rent or cleaning their apartments. This is a great place. I've lived here three years and loved it. The place is beautiful, lots of (free!) parking, it's really convenient, anything that needs fixing is done really fast, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Bad management, mold and dirty (Not Recommending)

2009-03-25T12:38:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are dirty, the trash area is always full and grass is always moist. No wonder there is mold... I had lived in two apartments and the place was infested in mold. The apartment price is constantly going up and all the staff can talk about is there company ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): it is ok (Recommending!)

2008-12-04T15:54:02-06:00

From sguy7: Don't believe the super negative comments. It has 3 or 4 people in the office area. They are professional and somewhat personable. I ran into a couple of problems which were fixed quickly.It is convenient to Microsoft. I was there a year and left because I could get cheaper. It ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): worst service (Not Recommending)

2008-12-04T13:15:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They smile at you until you signed the contract. Then it is the start of nightmare. The staffs are not professional. All they do is trying all ways to get your money and make you feel bad and stupid. The parking is terrible. Don't live here, you will be happy. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Horrible staff and place (Not Recommending)

2009-07-20T12:18:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There were two murders in last 2 months, its highly risky to live here. Office staff is very rude they think anyhow microsoft people will come for rent so thay dont respect and dont care for anyone. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Dont ever come here (Not Recommending)

2008-11-04T14:05:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Crew is not professional at all.Noisy apartments.Mostly, when i moved out, they charged me 1669$Why? One room had a bleach spot on the carpet, they can fix it, but no, they charged me a whole amount claiming they cant fix it and had to change the carpet in the whole ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Good but kind of expensive apartment to live beside Microsoft Main Campus (Recommending!)

2008-10-27T01:15:50-06:00

From tom_zhouxy: This apartment area is very convenient if you are working at Microsoft Main Campus, with good environment. However, the neighbors are kind of noisy because people here (at least my neighbors) like to use washing machines at nights even midnights. But it's bearable if you are not too sensitive. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Extortion! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-30T01:52:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living here for 5 years, and every year they have increased rent by 10-20%. Yes, that means that after 5 years my rent is double! I decided to go month to month after their latest "offer", since it simply didn't worth it, and guess what, they increased my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): They've finally priced me out of my home of 17 years. Oh, and a warning. (Not Recommending)

2008-06-10T17:58:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yes, I moved into a lovely brand new one bedroom apartment at the Cambrian, in the good old days. It was a lovely community where the management actually knew your name and cared about you as a person. Whenever they had a move-in special, they applied it to the lease ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Do not live here!! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-31T12:14:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident for almost 3 years now and every year it gets worse. They have increased the monthly payment by over 200 hundred dollars every year. I have a one bedroom located near the leasing office wich also means by the pool. During the summer there are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Criminals and thieves... (Not Recommending)

2007-10-16T22:44:06-06:00

From frank1968: I've lived here for several years and the rent increases are absolutely out-of-control (20% to 30% per year). Rents are now approaching $2000 for a 2-bedroom apartment. Buyer beware, do NOT sign a lease with these people.These people (Archstone) are basically committing what amounts to legalized robbery.Historically, most of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): I like it (Recommending!)

2006-12-08T22:29:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for over a year and have no real complaints. My place is comfortable. I only occasionally hear my neighbors at all. My wife and I both walk to work from here, which is great. Anytime I've asked for something to be done, it's been done fast and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): This has been home to me since 1999- great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-11-27T20:30:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since 1999 and it has been the place I call home. There are a lot of changes good and bad but for the most part I wouldn't live here if it was not good. The best part is the location and amenities which is pretty luxurious. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Rent at your own risk (Not Recommending)

2006-09-26T03:09:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This used to be the perfect place to live back in 2003 and up until 2005. They had a beautiful pond, a family of ducks there, well kept grounds. Starting in 2005 the pond disappeared with no reason, the ducks are gone, and the grounds are littered with exception of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Great amenities and location, high prices (Recommending!)

2006-08-15T21:29:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The location is adjacent to Microsoft, close to Nintendo and DigiPen, and there are excellent public transportation options (Overlake Transit Center is 2 blocks away). 3 pools and an exercise room, 2 playgrounds, basketball courts. Apartments and grounds are kept in good shape and maintenance requests are handled promptly. Units ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Raising rates - price gauging/extortion (Not Recommending)

2006-07-22T00:55:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for the last 3 years. I have seen 10% rate increase (some times 20% !!!) for EACH lease renewal they gave me.

Recently, they started to implement some form of unusual pricing practice where the monthly rate of a 12-month (long term) lease would be much ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Not Good (Not Recommending)

2006-06-14T18:23:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 6 months, they increased the rent by 40%, Later I heard that they generally increase atleast 30% when you`re lease is over.

My advice is if you want to stay for long time (Morethan 1 Year) in a apartment then Archstone is NOT the right place. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Rent increases 30% !!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-31T16:54:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What out folks, I have been living here a few years and suddenly they are increasing the rent by 30%. I wish I knew of the rent increase earlier because it would have given me more time to find another place to live. In any case its time for me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): noise level sucks (Recommending!)

2006-04-11T18:17:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this is a well-managed complex and they keep the complex well-maintained. it is wooded and in a quiet area for the most part. the commute to seattle is great as long as it's not during rush-hour. it is very kid and pet friendly as well, w/ trails, wooded/tree areas, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): The complex is all about the $ they don't care! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-25T07:22:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Here it is plain and simple..the walls are paper thin I can hear the guy upstairs everyday blow his nose, clear his throat and spit in the toilet.The appliances are from the 80s.You can hear the kids upstairs cry as if they are next to you!The neighbors do thier laundry ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Lived here for almost 4 years. An honest review. (Recommending!)

2005-10-11T15:29:34-06:00

From tarch: I lived at this community for a long long time. During my residence I transferred apartments.
I moved in with my family and the move in was a breeze, save for the actual moving of stuff up and down stairs. I moved from another community in Bellevue and the two ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Better than I expected (Recommending!)

2005-10-11T14:47:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since 2000, I've lived in a number of Archstone apartments, transferring from one to another every time my employer moves me. Out of the seven I've had over those years, this one is my favorite.

Though my place here isn't huge, it's comfortable, with lots of light and storage. Add in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): It sucks in many aspects (Not Recommending)

2005-08-22T02:07:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The manager and employees turn to be rude and impolite as soon as you sign the contract. They just dont care about your requests. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Unless you're an Microsoft intern, no reason to live here (Not Recommending)

2005-06-15T04:49:40-06:00

From bellerenter9: Parking is an absolute nightmare, but the management don't care. They do offer short term leases, but price gouging can be brutal (especially in summer when the interns come). Convenient location, sub-par staff (although being an Archstone community, maintenance is almost always done on-time), useless and unsanitary facilities (their fitness ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): NEVER NEVER NEVER (Not Recommending)

2005-03-01T18:27:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I beleive I was overchaged way too much ($1600), when I moved out of my apartment. Most of the apartments hardly get any sunlight due to the trees coming in the way. Intially, you will like them, however you will repent for joining the apartments. The new management that comes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Never ever ever (Not Recommending)

2005-01-24T12:39:22-06:00

From angeline4u: I would never recommend these apartments to anyone! The walls and floors are so thin that you can hear everything that the other person does! You have to park a mile away from where you actually live (NO JOKE!)! And when you do find a spot its between 2 SUV's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): I like it here. (Recommending!)

2005-01-16T10:56:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is my third Archstone apartment. I have lived here for almost 3 years.

Pros:
-Great ammenities. They have 3 pools, a basketball court, and a tv room.
-Parking is awesome. The carports are free, so it is first come first serve, but I love how it is all open.
-Nice, friendly office staff. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): (Recommending!)

2005-01-11T16:31:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment location has been great and close to work for me. Recently the community has done alot of updates. I have been a resident for a few years and the management has really kept the community looking nice. The parking here is great my friend lives near by and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Many tricks and Prepared for rent increase of more than 10% when renew (Not Recommending)

2005-01-05T13:19:54-06:00

From eag1es: I lieved the for one year and moved out when they tried to increase my rent by 11%. And I have mixed feeling about it.

Good:
(1) Indoor swim pool and basket court.
(2) Maintain Service. I always request service online and usually got taken care of promtly.

Bad:
(1) Too many tricks, so be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Good Service, Horrible Apartments! (Not Recommending)

2004-12-30T13:12:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living here for 8 months I have mixed feelings about Archstone Redmond Campus. Management seems compentent enough. They live up to their 24 hour service guarantee and the maintenance staff have been compentent with the minor and major fixes. Also there are plenty of parking spaces and the location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Good community and neighbors (Recommending!)

2004-12-16T19:53:42-06:00

From sudar: I have enjoyed living at community. The staff was very helful. My wife and I moved from out of country. The apartments were pleasent as well as our neighbors. I would highly reccomend this apartments. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Arrogant management, poor construction (Not Recommending)

2004-12-16T03:08:52-06:00

From expressdesign: Not recommended. I will move out as soon as my lease contract expires.
I've been in 3 other places in the area and this is worst overall.
Location is great and has a lot of potential but needs beter management. Staff is polite and cares only for the future residents, not for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Crappy place to live (Not Recommending)

2004-12-08T08:48:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bad parking
Apartments starting to fall
Very bad mgmt
low quality place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Don't fall in their trap. Consider Evergreen/Bellaire. (Not Recommending)

2004-12-08T01:00:56-06:00

From glary: Not helpful management, a pain to deal with.
Once you get in management don't care about you. Tenants complain all the time and stuff getting from bad to worse every year. Living here for 4 years they keep raising the rent much above the market price. Bad insulation - noise problems. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Don't Live Here! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would never live in an Archstone apartment again. If you want to walk up a thousand flight of stairs go right ahead. Also the management is stupid, they don't ever know what they are talking about. The staff was nice until I moved in and then they were extremely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): (Recommending!)

2004-08-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Just moved in about three months ago. I had lived in the area prior and was unsatified with my old apartment. When i decided to move I looked around alot so I would not have the same experience as the last. Other places were offering big specials but in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Microsoft dream easy walk to work! (Recommending!)

2004-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

From Nitin: I have moved in recently with an internship with microsoft. I currently live out of the state and the staff was so helfull in finding me a home. When I arrived they had everything ready for me just to sign and move in. I have a bunch of friends who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Management is unhelpful, the apts are in very bad shape (Not Recommending)

2004-06-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: And on top of that, they do not fix the stuff thats falling apart. They do not replace standard light bulbs. I've had 3 of them go out in the span of 2 months.

Theres a huge parking problem, which they wont address but acknowledge.

I have to park 2 miles away ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Management sucks! one of the work possible management. (Not Recommending)

2004-05-10T00:00:00-06:00

From babuvna: 1) Parking - No reserved parking. If you come late you won't find any parking space. So I had to park close to the recreation center and walk.

2) Noise Level - Since I stay at ground floor I know it better; The walls are so thin; So flush or shower(in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Nice place, but a bit pricey (Recommending!)

2004-05-10T00:00:00-06:00

From KieferSkunk: If you're like me, you don't need much in an apartment. You'll work at a place like Microsoft, you don't like to drive too much to get to work, you want your place to be quiet, cozy and convenient. I had all of these things in my 1-bedroom apartment, which ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Couldn´t have been happier (Recommending!)

2004-03-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at this apartment for the last 2 1/2 years. Recently My family and I purchased a new home. The community and staff here have made our stay wonderful. Many of our friends still live in the apartments, we have referred many of them here and they seem ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Management Staff sucks along with apartment walls (Not Recommending)

2004-01-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 1.Thin walls
2.Bad windows
3.Management does not take care of bad neighbours.
4.They charge you unreasonably when you leave the apartment.
5.Also check location of your apartment if you need a Satellite DISH(tv) connection.
They do not tell you before you move in.

Overall this apartment SUCKS.

If possible check with your next door apartment complex ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): noisy; thin walls; disorganized staff (Not Recommending)

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

From ArchstoneVictim: The apartments are poorly constructed and showing the wear. Walls and floors are thin. I hear not only music from my neighbors but their conversations, personal noises from bathrooms, and "pillow talk". The complex managers are nice people but disorganized. Lots of employee turnover. Some maintenance problems take months to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Enjoyed the community and my neighbors (Recommending!)

2003-10-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only reason for myself and family leaving this community is a job offer out of town. The wonderful thing is that they are relocating us to another archstone. I can only hope we have just as good of an experience. The location is easy to grocery and freeways. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): They´ll steal you! (Not Recommending)

2003-08-29T00:00:00-06:00

From maparent: They had me pay 20 days extra (where I wasn´t even living there!) because they said that we didn´t gave them a 20 day notice before leaving... but hey! It was written on the lease that we were renting until a precise date! Isn´t that a correct notice? Not for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Decent (Recommending!)

2003-07-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here from the Archstone Forestview in Renton so this was a welcome change. We live right by the street so it is a little noisy but overall pretty decent. The cost of the apartments goes up and down according to how popular the place is so it ends ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Bad construction, too much noise (Not Recommending)

2003-07-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments are nice to look at, the staff friendly. But the noise level in the apartments is way too much due to flimsy construction and design, even after taking into consideration that you can expect *some* noise if you stay in apartments, especially on the first or second floors. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian): Was good... (Recommending!)

2002-12-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 5 years. At first it was good...but things have gone waaaay down hill. They started letting anyone rent, and the new management was always unfriendly and always complaining that it was the residents fault! However, it is clean, however not always safe (before I left things ... [click to read full apartment review]