Ridgecrest Apartments

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Ridgecrest Apartments

21486 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(58 Reviews)
$2,550 - $3,424/mo
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mattncrystal07

Resident ā€¢ 2019

6/28/2019

This apartment is an absolute nightmare and everything bad you read in the reviews, must be true. Bill the manager is a misogynistic, rude and inconsiderate man. Called my wife and emotional woman! Laura is a B word, a liar and has no respect forā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2019

    4/29/2019

    The manager is so 2 faced and vindictive its not even funny. Laura has such bad customer service she will make any person regret ever talking to her. Dont move here they are so picky on move out they will charge you for and tear.ā€¦Ā See More >
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      Sharon T.

      Resident ā€¢ 2018

      9/22/2018

      We've been at Ridgecrest a little over a year & it's been quite pleasant. There were some minor issues & I've reported them to Laura, who's the assistant manager, and every single time she's been very helpful & quick in solving the issues. Also, maintenanceā€¦Ā See More >
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        jsmith3825633

        Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2016

        5/29/2016

        Until recently we were residents at Ridgecrest for the last 8 years. Our decision to leave was not quickly or easily made as we were happy living there until a new property manager, Christian Webb, was put in place who, in a lot of resident'sā€¦Ā See More >
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          briefbud

          Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2014

          1/8/2014

          Well the manager is nice and the place is kept ok but people never clean up after there dogs and the dogs just run lose and bark at you! The people that live here seem to be up at all hours and making all kindsā€¦Ā See More >
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            averypaige

            Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

            7/27/2013

            My daughter and I have been living here a year and we really like it. Elementary school is right down the road and there is also a nearby park with a nice playground. My daughter practically lives at the swimming pool and we met friends/neighborsā€¦Ā See More >
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              goodchoice11

              Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2013

              7/6/2013

              Moving into these apartments was a good choice for myself and my wife. We have had a couple of friends/co-workers move here as well and we have all been pleased with the service provided. They have given me a fee for the persons that Iā€¦Ā See More >
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                anonymous

                Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2013

                6/29/2013

                It seemed like a nice place when we moved in, but how wrong we were. First I have to comment on the bugs and critters. It's nice that the ants let people live here in their castle, but if you don't like ants pouringā€¦Ā See More >
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                  KariA999

                  Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2013

                  6/27/2013

                  I have been here for a few years now and have no major complaints. Overall, it is a really nice place and I would recommend it. Family friendly and very quiet. It is a safe place- I see patrol walking around all the time andā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2013

                    5/12/2013

                    I'd recommend staying away from Ridgecrest apartments if you can, at least based on my experience. Within two days of moving in I had ants in both the kitchen and the bathroom. Parking for guests is a serious issue, with lack of overallā€¦Ā See More >
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                      RaquelW

                      Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                      3/23/2012

                      I love it here.

                      I have lived here for about a year and have had nothing but good experiences. Tanetha is the manager and she is top notch. Carolyn is awesome, kind, and professional. My move in went smoothly because of Carolyn. Anytime I have had something that neededā€¦Ā See More >
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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                        1/21/2012

                        Unhappy due to Raccoons around apartments every night

                        This place could be nice without raccoons coming at night searching for food. The management office only use repellent products to try to get rid off them, but raccoons still come back. These raccoons are fat of all the food they eat around theā€¦Ā See More >
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                          mjody3

                          Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2011

                          1/28/2011

                          Would not recommend!

                          I lived there for 2 years starting in Jan 2009. A few months after I moved in I woke up to use the bathroom and found it INFESTED with termites (see attached pics). Maintenance came out the first time and sealed the holes around theā€¦Ā See More >
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                            ojolali

                            Resident ā€¢ 2010

                            12/31/2010

                            Becarefull for your DEPOST!!!!!!!!!!! WATER BILL $$$$$$

                            Your rent bill will increase a lot when your contract experite. Your WATER BILL VERY HIGHT!!! I live in condo two bed and two bath before and my water bill araound $30.00 and I wash two car by my self reguraly and then I soldā€¦Ā See More >
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                              arenter1995

                              Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2010

                              12/6/2010

                              Can't wait for my lease to end!

                              Parking is horrible! We have had our cars towed twice and we are residents! There is no grace given to residents. The security who cases the place must have a deal with Ridgecrest and the tow company because people are towed relentlessly.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                anonymous

                                Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2010

                                11/20/2010

                                This place is a garbage dump

                                I have been a resident of this complex for a couple of years, and I can say with confidence that this place is by far the worst that I have ever experienced in the last 15 years. No parking, residents cars are constantly towed away (managementā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2010

                                  6/15/2010

                                  Hesitant about recommending

                                  I lived here for one lease term and chose not to renew. *Parking- Yes, parking is a total pain. If you arrive anytime after 7, you're pretty much screwed. *Noise level- yes you can hear your neighbors, not their every move but you can hearā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    anonymous

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2010

                                    2/5/2010

                                    Do not rent at Ridgecrest

                                    I am a resident of this apartment community and here are my observations: 1. The parking situation is a disaster, limited parking spaces and towing away of residents cars is a common occurence. 2. Plumbing is horrible, sinks contantly back up and water pressure is weak. 3. theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      anonymous

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2010

                                      2/3/2010

                                      The Worst of the Worst

                                      I would like to start by saying that all the negative comments on this apartment are absolutely TRUE. I have been a resident of this dump for only 7 months, and already had my car towed twice (with the parking permit clearly visible from outside theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2009

                                        5/14/2009

                                        Bad Plumbing, Partner with Towing Company to Tow Yours and Your Friends Cars, Roaches from Your New Neighbors

                                        Similar to the last reviewer, we too had good credit, heck my brother owned a house and was added to the lease because they said we needed a co-signer. He was rejected as well. They let us rent for the 1st month's rent and aā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          anonymous

                                          prospective ā€¢ Visited 2009

                                          4/15/2009

                                          DISCRIMINATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

                                          We applied to live at this complex and got very excited about moving in. Then they ran our application. My roomate and I have good credit and we also have never had any kind of poor report from any land lord. So we filled outā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2008

                                            11/7/2008

                                            Not Too Shabby

                                            Ridgecrest is not as bad as some posts made it seem. I've only been here for 7 months, and only once out of the seven months have I had to park on the other side of the complex. The complex is mostly quiet (atā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                                              9/23/2008

                                              HORRIBLE! AVOID. Do not rent here. Sad mistake.

                                              The woman who is "responsible" for this place in their corporate office is actually --------. I was surprised at the lack of concern about any problem, big or small. I have NEVER seen a company that hated its customers so much. If you have aā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2008

                                                5/9/2008

                                                SO GLAD TO BE OUTA HERE

                                                Well where to do i start. 1. The layout of the apartments sucks big time it is so chop up it has no flow to it. 2. the nosie from the kids is uncalled for they play in the egress and yell. 3 PARKING justā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  socrenter08

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2003 - 2008

                                                  5/9/2008

                                                  What to know before you move in

                                                  I lived at ridgecrest apartments from 2003 - 2008. Management We moved in 3 managers ago and a completely different leasing staff. The manager we had when we first moved in was great. She sadly died, and with her our joy of livingā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

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                                                    Questions & Answers (1)

                                                    Anonymous
                                                    Asked on: 03/19/2018
                                                    Q:Ā How easy is it to find guest parking?
                                                    Sharon T.
                                                    Answered on: 09/21/2018
                                                    A:Ā It's pretty easy. You can park on Pittsford & there are usually plenty of parking which is not that far from the complex.

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                                                    Ridgecrest Apartments is an apartment in Lake Forest in zip code 92630. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $3,424. Nearby cities include El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo.

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