I have lived at colonial square for a little over 3 years now, just renewed my lease and plan on staying for a while more. There is no lie, its not the newest place, but with our most recent manager who if memory serves has been here over a year and a half, there has been a lot of good things happen. The courtyard looks better than it ever has, the hot tub and pool are always up and running now, he had all the washers and dryers replaced so they don't break and all the old cars and garbage is gone that was here when Elain managed the place. My apartment is small, but it was small when I rented it too. I have newer appliances and carpet, and it is a cozy little place. I used to have bad neighbors, but our current manager kind of kicked everyone like that out when he took over, so it is really quiet here now. My maintenance problems all get fixed within a day or two, in fact the new maintenance guy was just here the other day and seems pretty nice too. I am not sure if people aren't opening their eyes when they look or what, but it is what it is, an old apartment, but I looked to move, and for the location becasue I don't have a car, there is nothing cheaper. I would say I am very satisfied.