Apartment Ratings | Olympus Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Olympus Apartments: An objective review of the Olympus from an experienced tenant... (Not Recommending)

2008-11-07T10:59:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved out of the Olympus earlier this year after an 18 month stay and would temper a few of the reviews made by others. First, I'd note that virtually ALL of the very positive reviews came from people who'd only lived at the property for a short time ("Moved ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Expensive and They Nickle and Dime You at Move Out (Not Recommending)

2008-05-21T18:27:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this expensive apartment building for 2 years. Paid my rent early every month. I'm a very clean person and they are charging me for having "dirty" counter tops. Ridiculous! In addition, there was some fuzz on the carpet that they are claiming was a stain so they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Talk about 'Nickle and Diming" you !!! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-18T14:10:23-06:00

From mcmaybe: This place nickles and dimes the heck out of you !!! I don't know if it's an Equity thing or not but don't plan on renewing your lease after the first year because you will be in for a BIG surprise. They don't seem to care that people only stay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: So Far Very Happy (Recommending!)

2008-01-01T20:33:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've just moved here about 3 weeks ago and have been pleased so far, especially with the friendly staff and surprisingly quiet apartment. The location is fantastic for those who want to live in the city without living IN the city. Belltown is a great neighborhood with a small town ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Simply amazing (Recommending!)

2007-11-05T18:32:30-06:00

From ngerasimatos@cox.net: Relocated to Seattle from California and fell in love with the complex and staff. Things are clean, everyone is nice, apartments are built with great quality. Could not have picked a better place to live! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Very Professional, Classy, and an Overall Fantastic Experience (Recommending!)

2007-06-03T13:18:48-06:00

From honestopinion25: Unfortunately I was only able to live at the Olympus for 4 months. Although my stay was short, I was able to gain a rapport with the staff and a few of the residents, making my short stay extremely pleasant. The leasing officers are extremely helpful even after you have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Expensive but nice (Recommending!)

2007-01-21T15:18:49-06:00

From imoutofheresoon: My wife and I stayed at the Olympus for 6 months in a 525 sq/ft studio apartment facing the east side on Western Ave on the upper floors.

The actual rent was $1125/month plus $115/month for parking and an additional $35/month for a 5 x 5 storage unit. This brings the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Hardly (Recommending!)

2006-12-18T01:50:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not sure what the last comment was about, I've been here 3 years and not a peep. I overlook a construction site, so that's a little loud, but only when I'm home dunring the weekdays. Staff is chatty but nice. I would recommend it highly. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Party Central (Not Recommending)

2006-12-16T13:02:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you are a party person, then this is the place for you. Rude residents with little concern for their neighbors. Continual stereo noise at all hours of the day and night. Management is nice but unable to control and refuse to evict folks who make the experience of living ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Highly recommended (Recommending!)

2006-12-11T18:45:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It has been 3 months and a great experience. The concierge staff is extremely friendly and helpful. My dog loves the biscuits she gets everyday when we stop by.
I mentioned at 9 am one morning that my door was sticking and it was fixed by the time I got ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Good but not great- could stand improvements. (Recommending!)

2006-12-02T15:17:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have lived on Western St. side for more than 2 years.
With construction always present- IT IS NOISY! But usually neighbors are pretty quiet. Staff is pretty good but turnover is high and they need to figure out how to communicate between one another as one will often be unaware of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Nice and getting better (Recommending!)

2006-10-05T02:57:17-06:00

From smk935: The park next door is awesome. I can;t wait for it to open. And there's a new restaurant opening soon. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Too NOISY (Not Recommending)

2006-08-23T11:40:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't get an apartment on the Elliott Avenue side. It is extremely noisy. Constant train going back and forth traffic. Management straight out lied to me when I asked about this point. No they have me stuck in a long term lease with these conditions, yes I am the sucker ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: VERY NICE (Recommending!)

2005-12-24T20:56:52-06:00

From sarahsmaller: Found this apartment building on www.eliterenting.com
I am very pleased with my choice to live here at Olympus. The staff have been nothing but kind and courteous and my place has a great view.

Thank you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Good Place (Recommending!)

2005-10-25T18:59:21-06:00

From tbdoc: I like it here. My rent did go up this year, but I got a pretty good deal coming in, and can't really find anything I like better enough to move. Concierge staff is friendly and location is quite compared with my friends apartments in other buildings. Overall a good ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Home Sweet Home! (Recommending!)

2005-09-19T19:26:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for 2 years now and am renewing my lease again. Yes, rent is going up...but rent is increasing all over the US right now. It's just the way market is. The location is great. Can walk to Pike Place, the waterfront, Space Needle, restaurants, shopping. I even ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Constant rent hikes (Not Recommending)

2005-09-07T17:06:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Olympus for a long time and don't find it attractive any more. The management is very revenue focused and keep raising the rents on a regular basis. Custoemr friendly service has also shifted from earlier years significantly...

In short, nice place to live but starting ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: pretty good (Recommending!)

2005-07-20T21:12:16-06:00

From peterj21: I've lived here for about a year now, the concierge staff is great and useful. Sometimes a little bit too friendly but I guess thats a good thing haha. The best thing about the place is its building and awesome courtyard. They also have a theater where you can check ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: gotta get here! (Recommending!)

2005-07-15T14:52:50-06:00

From cozyandcute: we just moved to seattle from the east coast and looked at 9 places before finding the olympus. it is by far the best of the best in seattle. we feel like we have lived here forever. the people are nice, the place is gorgeous, and we are not leaving!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Refused to process my application (Not Recommending)

2005-06-16T13:07:24-06:00

From SoSadToBad: I went by the Olympus, filled out an application, and gave the sales person $40 to process my application.

I never heard back from them, and I went by several days latter and when I talked to teh sales staff my application was sitting in a drawer with the money ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Been here 5 monts and love it! (Recommending!)

2005-06-15T15:13:35-06:00

From cjmartini: No, I don't work for the apartment or getting paid to write this. I love this apartment complex! Everyone is kind and helpful, especially the conceirge and maintanace staff. They always have treats ready for my puppy when we come by! The walls are thick, so I never have heard ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Great Place! (Recommending!)

2005-06-09T21:39:49-06:00

From ckgibson: I believe some of the other reviewers are off base and take no pride in their community. Yes, I called it a community because that's what it is... the first place I've been able to get to know my neighbors and even the staff. It's a walk from the "heart ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Always Home For Me (Recommending!)

2005-04-20T14:48:53-06:00

From twobyfour: I left The Olympus for a job on the east coast. Now I'm heading back to Seattle and there is nowhere else I could consider home. Moving back there will be a return to what i miss about Seattle. The staff cares for you like family, the location keeps me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2005-01-26T12:20:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: nope. decent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: (Recommending!)

2005-01-19T18:13:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Good Place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: nope, not anymore (Not Recommending)

2005-01-16T16:05:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the building is ok. i've lived here for about 6 months now and after reading the reviews it does sound like it's being pumped up a little too much by management. it is a little far for walking to everything in downtown. also, it's on western which has all the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Everthing is great but maintenance! (Not Recommending)

2004-12-01T17:12:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Love it (Recommending!)

2004-10-28T18:32:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived her for over a year and really like it. The place is new and the poeple are nice. I have never had a problem with maintenance; the last commenter doesn't even live at the building. You should listen to the people who actually rented here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Maintenance should be remove (Not Recommending)

2004-09-29T13:45:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My boyfriend is currently living there and has problem with the Maintenance supervisor. He never seems to be fixing or solving problems in the apartment. Not only that, how could the company afford to pay him while sleeping for hours in the stairways and smelling like booze. They should replace ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Highly Recommend (Recommending!)

2004-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From jab524: I have lived in several communities and this is by far my favorite place to live! The property maanagement staff are always very helpful and courteous. The amenities are great! 24 hour fitness center, conceirge and night security, business center, just to name a few. They do several FUN resident ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: The comments sound fake (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: These comments sound like they are coming from management compared to other apartments reviews. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Perfect (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I love it here. The staff is friendly, the views are amazing... I highly reccommend both The Olympus and Belltown. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Great place to live... (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for nearly years and absolutely loved the apartments and staff. The views of the Olympics are breathtaking. I highly recommend this buliding. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Wonderful Place to Live (Recommending!)

2004-02-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at The Olympus since 2002, and have been completely satisfied. The apartments are beautiful, and alot bigger than other places I have lived. The staff is great, the building is brand new, and the neighborhood is fantastic. Parking is reasonable, and there´s plenty of it. The 24 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: A great place to live! (Recommending!)

2003-10-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living in the Olympus. The amenities are the best, the concierge staff is wonderful and the apartments are beautiful. Out of all the apartments I viewed the olympus had the most square footage for the best price. I have a great view and the noise is very minimal. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Olympus Apartments: Fantastic (Recommending!)

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

From Javila: I love living in the Olympus. The apartments are very well laid out with nice finishings and absolutely no noise from neighbors (as the walls are very well constructed). The management staff is very enthusiastic and they put on quite a few events that are really nice. Living their is ... [click to read full apartment review]