I've been living in Meadow Woods apartments for a few months and I like it. I've read the other reviews,and I guess locatin is really key; I live in the 3300 bldg on the first floor and I haven't seen one roach to date. Despite the wood floor rule, my apartment came with carpet and I didn't pay extra either (double checked). I haven't had noise or trash problems yet. I've never seen any bumbs or homeless people around or in my building. Maintenance can take a while to get back to you at times, but at other times they respond quickly. There is always parking for me & my guests no matter what time we come in. I hate that they don't offer washer/dryer in the apartments though. I did have a problem with spiders since I'm on the ground floor, but it's seemed to resolve since the exterminators came. It doesn't seem to be in the best neighborhood, but I've yet to hear of any vandalizm or crime around my building. There hasn't been any gang signs or graffeti in my area- not any loitering either. Shopping/food is real close, but traffic does suck. I've lived in other Alexandria apartments and seen many more, and this is a good deal (atleast mine is).