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Noise	N/A
Grounds	4.4
Safety	4.4
Office Staff	4.7
Maintenance	4.6
Neighborhood	4.8
SatisFacts™ Tour Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Move-In Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Maintenance	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Renewal Survey	N/A/5

Review Count

Number of reviews in the past 365 days	13

Manager's Review Engagement

Percentage of reviews responded to	76.92%

Manager's Review Reply Time

Average time to respond to reviews	61 days

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Verified Resident 759580 • 2016 - 2020 Recommended

Updated 04/15/2020

Reviewed 04/15/2020

Lovely place to live. Amazing staff. A bit of frustration is around trash receptacles and tenant created messes. Some routine maintenance is needed with outside bge meter housing and hvac units as well. Many have broken doors and hvac units are missing covers leaving wiring exposed.… See More

Alister Columbia Manager17/17/2020

Thank you for your feedback on ways that we can improve our service offering, as well as your kind remarks. We will take care of the meter closets, Comcast and Verizon boxes next week. If there is anything else we can do for you please do not hesitate to let us know! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 558140 • 2018 - 2020 Recommended

Updated 03/10/2020

Reviewed 10/17/2018

Excellent customer service excellent community Excellent staff as well they're always on time always polite always friendly you never getting no out of them you always get what you need in a very fast time See More

Alister Columbia Manager24/24/2018

Hello Valued Resident, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Alister Columbia. We are so happy that you chose to call our community home and we look forward to your continued residency for many years to come. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 748778 • 2019 - 2020 Recommended

Updated 03/02/2020

Reviewed 03/02/2020

Floor plans with lots of windows and light, modern kitchens, nice finishes. Community has a lot of large trees and a pleasant open feel, and just far enough from the highways that it's pretty quiet without being inconvenient. Great walking trails through the woods, active dog… See More

Alister Columbia Manager05/05/2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Alister Columbia. We are so happy you chose to call our community home and you are enjoying your home and the amenity. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Resident • 2019 - 2020 Recommended

Updated 01/06/2020

Reviewed 01/06/2020

Alister Columbia is a great place to live! My Fiancé and I were looking all around the are for the best place at the best price, and it was clear this was above the rest. The entire staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and the space… See More

Alister Columbia Manager13/13/2020

Thank you for your wonderful comments. I will share with our team. We are so happy to have Nichole and Carlos here at Alister Columbia. We are glad we were able to assist you and taking care of your maintenance tickets quickly upon move-in. We look forward to your continued residency. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Resident • 2019 Recommended

Updated 11/15/2019

Reviewed 11/15/2019

The leasing office has been extremely pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable during this whole process. Not once have I felt pressured or "locked in" about renting here. The property is very clean and it is obvious both the staff and residents care about the upkeep. So far,… See More

Alister Columbia Manager19/19/2019

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Alister Columbia. We are so happy that you chose to call our community home and we look forward to your continued residency for many years to come. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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jkblack • Prospective Resident • Visited 2019 Recommended

Updated 10/10/2019

Reviewed 05/17/2019

I wrote a review a few months back about my positive experience in securing a unit at Alister Columbia and promised to update my review once I was moved in. I have resided at Alister Columbia now for just about a month. I had possession for… See More

Alister Columbia Manager30/30/2019

Jackie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Here at Alister Columbia, we strive to provide exceptional service to our future residents and we are so happy to hear that we delivered on this. I will be sure to share your comments with our team. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 693389 • 2019 Not Recommended

Updated 09/11/2019

Reviewed 09/11/2019

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Alister Columbia Manager12/12/2019

Hello verified resident 693389, Thank you so much for your feedback! We always enjoy this kind of consistency when it comes to our residents. If you'd like to reach out to us to meet and discuss why you gave us 3 stars instead of 5, we'd more than happy to talk! And remember, you're more than just a number. Please contact us at 410.381.7030! ~The Alister Columbia Team

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Verified Resident 669729 • 2016 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 07/26/2019

Reviewed 07/26/2019

Awesome place to live, awesome staff. Everyone is professional, kind, efficient and takes the time to not only listen, but act on your concerns. I recommend Alister to all, it has been a wonderful, stress free experience renting here.

Alister Columbia Manager01/01/2019

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Alister Columbia. We are so happy that you chose to call our community home and we look forward to your continued residency for many years to come. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 658353 • 2016 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 06/29/2019

Reviewed 06/29/2019

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Alister Columbia Manager01/01/2019

Thank you for taking the time to give us 5 stars at Alister Columbia. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 657631 • 2017 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 06/27/2019

Reviewed 06/27/2019

I love Alister ! I looked elsewhere to move after 2 years and decided I better stay here where home is.Alister is really the best option for price, location and quality totally worth it! And my kids love living here! See More

Alister Columbia Manager01/01/2019

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Verified Resident 447914 • 2017 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 06/18/2019

Reviewed 02/01/2018

The team is great to deal with and they make you feel at home. They are on top of everything and they are professional and personable. Maintenance always handles things in a timely manner and get things resolved. It's a good place to be located for… See More

Alister Columbia Manager02/02/2018

Thank you for your wonderful comments. I will share with our team. We are glad we were able to assist you and making your experience here at Alister Columbia a positive one. We look forward to your continued residency. Sincerely, Kim Buynak Community Manager

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Verified Resident 651215 • 2019 Recommended

Updated 06/11/2019

Reviewed 06/11/2019

the property is excellent. Staff is great! I really do not know why I am required to add additional stuff to this so that is allows me to send this message. ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd See More

Alister Columbia Manager18/18/2019

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Alister Columbia. We are so happy that you chose to call our community home and we look forward to your continued residency for many years to come. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak [email protected]

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Verified Resident 647681 • 2018 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 06/03/2019

Reviewed 06/03/2019

Good overall. Tires stolen off car. Wish you had cameras. 0000000 See More

Alister Columbia Manager18/18/2019

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. We share your concern regarding the situation you mentioned, and we are always looking for ways our community can improve. I would love to set up an appointment to speak with you, explain what measures we currently take in situations such as the one you've described, and explore possible alternate solutions. Thank you, and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 643847 • 2017 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 05/23/2019

Reviewed 05/23/2019

Spacious apartment in a wooded environment, close to shopping and major roads, etc. Good pool and fitness center. Responsive management. Fair price. No complaints. Would recommend to others, especially with a need for room.

Alister Columbia Manager30/30/2019

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Verified Resident 626806 • 2018 - 2019 Recommended

Updated 04/13/2019

Reviewed 04/13/2019

The staff is so friendly and helpful! I love the gym and I go there all the time! I love that they have a stairclimber machine! They have other games and computers and tv that you have access to and a pool as well

Alister Columbia Manager30/30/2019

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Verified Resident 609249 • 2019 Not Recommended

Updated 02/27/2019

Reviewed 02/27/2019

Already submitted my opinion via email and a visit to the main office. Several issues at move in regarding cleanliness and over all condition of the apartment. Was definitely not as advertised on the website. See More

Alister Columbia Manager27/27/2019

Good Morning and thank you for taking the time share your experience. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, but it seems we may have missed the mark on your recent move-in. While we do offer several styles of apartment homes from classic to recently renovated, we do make every effort to explain to customers the differences in the home styles and price points to ensure each customer is comfortable with the new home they select before and long after they move in. We apologize for your disappointment and would like the opportunity to speak with you regarding some possible resolutions. Please contact me directly at 410.381.7030 or by email at [email protected] Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager

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Verified Resident 550779 • 2018 Recommended

Updated 10/03/2018

Reviewed 10/03/2018

My husband and I moved into our unit about a month ago (August 2018) and so far we are enjoying the community. We really like the easily accessible nature trails, parks, and schools. I appreciate the timeliness and professionalism the office staff and maintenance staff has… See More

Alister Columbia Manager03/03/2018

Good afternoon and thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Alister Columbia. We are so happy that you chose to call our community home and we look forward to your continued residency for many years to come. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 410.381.7030 or stop by the office. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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Verified Resident 513503 • 2018 Not Recommended

Updated 07/15/2018

Reviewed 07/15/2018

Worst experience ever. Don’t waste your money.Opened 8 maintenance requests in my first 10 days to be fair most of them were resolved however 2 other requests marked as closed but it is not fixed till now.

Alister Columbia Manager20/20/2018

Good Morning, We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. Here at Alister Columbia, we strive to provide an excellent level of service and living experience, and it sounds like we missed the mark. We apologize for this and would like the opportunity to speak with you regarding your service requests to ensure this doesn't happen again. Should you wish to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to reach out us at 410.381.7030 or by email at [email protected], and we will set up a time that works best for you. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager

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Verified Resident 491338 • 2017 - 2018 Recommended

Updated 05/23/2018

Reviewed 05/23/2018

I design surveys as part of my job, and it is poor practice to have a mandatory text field, let alone one with a minimum character requirement. Your overall survey response rate will suffer greatly from this small but consequential decision. Good day.

Alister Columbia Manager05/05/2018

Good Morning Valued Resident. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. Here at Alister Columbia, we strive to provide an excellent level of service and living experience, and it sounds like we missed the mark. We apologize for this and would like the opportunity to speak with you to ensure this doesn't happen again. Should you wish to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to reach out us at 410.381.7030. and we will set up a time that works best for you. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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nazma1991 • Resident • 2017 - 2018 Not Recommended

Updated 04/17/2018

Reviewed 04/17/2018

I would not reccomend this place, my roommate and i lived there for 10 months and have had problems with leakage in the apartment, we also encountered our tenants next door was shooting in front of us and it was a horrible experience. Management never asked… See More

Alister Columbia Manager18/18/2018

Good Morning Nazma, Thank you for taking the time to provide your review of our community. We are very disappointed that your experience here did not meet your expectations. We will continue to review and improve our policies to ensure residents feel valued and proud to call Alister Columbia home. Sincerely, Kim Buynak Community Manager

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Verified Resident 464227 • 2017 - 2018 Recommended

Updated 03/14/2018

Reviewed 03/14/2018

Very calm area with professional management and staff and good quality of apartments. It has an easy access to highway and is perfect for people who want to live in a family oriented area with easy access to big cities of Baltimore and Washington.

Alister Columbia Manager20/20/2018

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your wonderful comments. I will share with our team. We look forward to your continued residency. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager [email protected]

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Verified Resident 464226 • 2015 - 2018 Not Recommended

Updated 03/14/2018

Reviewed 03/14/2018

Change in ownership without notice, saw a car that was broken into damaged glass and we were not told via email. Management not understanding if late on rent and report you. I was never a month late etc and was always in communication with staff.

Alister Columbia Manager20/20/2018

Good Afternoon. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your valuable feedback, and we sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. Resident feedback is very important to us; it is an opportunity to ensure a better community for you and improve your living experience. Again, we thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to resolving your concern. Please feel free to contact me directly at 410.381.7030 and we will set up a time to discuss further. Sincerely, Kim Buynak Community Manager

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Verified Resident 463890 • 2018 Recommended

Updated 03/13/2018

Reviewed 03/13/2018

I've overall had a great experience here. I recently moved into one of the newly renovated units which is very modern and stylish. The only complaint I would have is that it seems they rushed the renovation a little; at face value it looks great but… See More

Alister Columbia Manager13/13/2018

Thank you for your feedback on ways that we can improve our service offering, as well as your kind remarks. We are delighted that you enjoy your apartment home, and the newly upgraded grilling area. If you would like to discuss any issues that you have encountered please do not hesitate to contact me at 410.381.7030 or email at [email protected] Sincerely, Kim Buynak Community Manager

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nmignott • Resident • 2018 Not Recommended

Updated 03/12/2018

Reviewed 03/12/2018

I will agree with many of the comments posted about Alyssa. She is always very nice, accomodating and empathic. Management however tries to turn over these apartments obviously faster than they need to and should. They are not by any means "move in ready". The work… See More

Alister Columbia Manager13/13/2018

Good Morning Nadine, We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. Here at Alister Columbia, we strive to provide an excellent level of service and living experience, and it sounds like we missed the mark. We apologize for this and would like the opportunity to speak with you to ensure this doesn't happen again. Should you wish to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to reach out us at 410.381.7030 or [email protected], and we will set up a time that works best for you. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager

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rebeccakntner • Resident • 2017 - 2018 Recommended

Updated 03/09/2018

Reviewed 03/09/2018

Alister has truly worked with me from the beginning through now. They quickly and efficiently fix problems. It is a very friendly neighborhood and great with pets. Alyssa and Kim are great to work with and always open for suggestions.

Alister Columbia Manager12/12/2018

Hello Rebecca, Thank you for your wonderful comments. I will share with our team. We are so happy to have Alyssa here at Alister Columbia. We are glad we were able to assist you and we are able to create a positive living experience for you here. We look forward to your continued residency. Sincerely, Kim Buynak, Community Manager, [email protected]

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General

Additional Storage
Bright Open Floor Plan
Ceiling Fan
Clubhouse with Game Room, Lounge, Coffee Bar and Work Lounge
Convenient to Airport
Convenient to Johns Hopkins, Fort Meade and Major Employers
Convenient to Major Highways and Interstates
Convenient to Shopping
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Hardwood Flooring
Landscaped Grounds with Open Space
Large Closets
Minutes From Shopping in Downtown Columbia
Nearby Walking and Biking Paths
Open Layout Floorplans
Pets Allowed
Pool
Pre-wired for Cable and Internet
Premium Lighting Fixtures
Private Balcony
Redesigned Kitchens
Stainless Steel Appliances
Top Rated Howard County School District

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Deposit: $300
Pet Limit: 2
Comments: Dog
Cats Allowed
Deposit: $300
Pet Limit: 2
Comments: Cat

Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

Price
$1,554 - $2,592
SQ. FT.
735
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1 Units
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A1 Classic

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$1,624 - $2,904
SQ. FT.
735
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5 Units
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A1 Renovated

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$1,722 - $2,332
SQ. FT.
848
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2 Units
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A2 Renovated

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2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$1,478 - $2,702
SQ. FT.
918
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2 Units
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B1 Classic

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$1,598 - $2,821
SQ. FT.
918
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3 Units
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B1 Renovated

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$1,709 - $2,704
SQ. FT.
932 - 934
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1 Units
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B3 Renovated

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2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Price
$1,768 - $3,231
SQ. FT.
966
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4 Units
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B2 Renovated

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Leasing:

Columbia has long been recognized as a great place to live the good life. Case in point: Money Magazine named Columbia the #1 place to live in 2016, not just in Maryland, but in the entire country. Our apartment homes are planned to get the royal treatment with a full-scale renovation including newly redesigned kitchens, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, new lighting and fixtures, and vinyl wood flooring in select homes. Connect with us to see what live is like at Alister Columbia.