Avalon at Arlington Square

When I first moved in this place was lovely! I felt appreciated as a resident, but that has since changed. I moved in November...

When I first moved in this place was lovely! I felt appreciated as a resident, but that has since changed. I moved in November of 2020 and it has been in decline since. The constant price increasing is insane. We had numerous break ins to the parking garage, my parking garage door was broken for months, cameras took months to repair and we were never updated if that was even complete, and now they're increasing parking fees, feeling that they are "comparable to other parking costs in the area." I've lived here paying for two spots yet only have one remote and when I mention it, it's not resolved. Not to mention they have started to sell their resident parking to car dealerships to squeeze more money out while inconveniencing residents trying to park near their apartments for groceries and such. I have emails unanswered from Avalon. The trash compactor and elevator are constantly broken. I pay a decent amount for trash and recycling yet they are always full so I feel I can't use them. I've seen many rats in the dumpsters and parking garages. I've gone from paying $1580/month to paying $2045 in 22 months (for the smallest one bedroom apartment available). In that time, no improvements have been made to the community. In fact, I'd argue it's gotten worse, and I'm paying more for less. The package system is repeatedly changing, and yet I still have packages missing that I cannot track between three to four potential locations as well as people stealing some. The dog park has caused dogs to get sick from the water and the weeds. The neighbors have been increasingly being louder as well as smoking. The apartments themselves are small but nice. It is nice to have food trucks come often (although many don't have vegetarian options). Most of the residents are respectful which is nice. The appliances are outdated but maintenance is very prompt when they can be to resolve when they break down. The best part about this apartment is the location. Being able to walk to Shirlington and Pentagon Row and also having the option to walk to the local Giant is nice. I do like that the apartment is dog friendly as well. I do enjoy living here for the most part, I just think there has been a shift in the priority being money over people during the pandemic. I do feel as I'm being taken advantage of money-wise, despite liking the apartments themselves and the area. Overall, proceed with caution. If you read the reviews and feel this is something you can live with, great! Go for it.

Just wanted to take a minute and say the maintenance team at Avalon Arlington Square is the reason why I rate this place 5...

Just wanted to take a minute and say the maintenance team at Avalon Arlington Square is the reason why I rate this place 5 stars and continue to live here. Daniel H specifically has been very responsive and knowledgeable when it comes to just about every system in my place. We all see how hard he works and we hope his employers do as well! Regarding the neighborhood - its very quiet. It is set up very dog and child friendly. The staff has been pleasant. I cant complain after almost 2 years now.

I've gotta say - waited a while to post just cause I was sure it was too good to be true. Maintenance - Daniel...

I've gotta say - waited a while to post just cause I was sure it was too good to be true. Maintenance - Daniel H - is so great and always doing the most to go above and beyond. Daniel C - long overdue - great from the start helping us get the apartment we wanted and answer all of our questions quickly. These two definitely go above and beyond for their job and if I didn't have to move I'd stay here. The neighbors in this area are amazing and so welcoming - this was the best apartment experiences I've had. Now with this glowing review - if you can check out the neighbors and the noise level - I'd check early - thats the only complaint I have. You can hear everything through the townhouse walls so if there are kids - that running around and basketball sounds like they're in your living room. Great neighborhood. Great Daniel(s).