The Odyssey in Arlington, VA is one of the best buildings you can live with breathtaking views…read more(which can never be obstructed bc of air rights), outdoor pool, party rooms, garage parking, amazing gym with the bells & whistles. Having a 24 hour concierge is so helpful! As an investment I am so so soooo happy I chose The Odyssey as my home for the past 8 years!! The residents are all wonderful people and a priceless social atmosphere where wine and cheese nights are encouraged, running clubs, yoga on the deck, philanthropy and giving back to the community are just to name a few. The outdoor rooftop pool is my favorite thing to do on the weekends in the summer. The views are amazing and a BBQ allows you to have a great time with friends! Two Thumbs up and one of the best in Arlington!

Great building, minus the well nourished African American doorman who refuses to open the door for…read moreguests or residents. He sits low behind the front desk pretending to be unaware that people are banging on the glass to get in. How difficult could it be to buzz people in? Time to fire him and get better talent and service. 5 start building with looser doorman.

The front desk woman is the rudest employee I have ever met and watched her be rude to multiple…read moretenants in a very public setting. Absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional behavior.

Solid joint. The HOA is one of the most effective and responsive I've worked with, the cleaning…read morestaff keep the place looking great, the front desk is very helpful, and people here are pretty chill. Most of the building's owners bought when it first opened (so I'm told), so they're competitive with rents. It's more "classic" than modern, so you're not walking into some insanely hip place, but stately in its own right. Rooftop is nice, gym is ok, and the pool seems well maintained (haven't been on that deck yet). But if you're looking to move/buy here, get something away from the west (N Vermont) side. This part of Ballston is the loudest effing place on earth. I used to live on the wharf with 10,000 people a day passing outside my window, and I rarely heard a peep. I even had a concert hall in my building a few floors down and didn't hear a thing! Here, it's garbage/recycling, engines revving, pile drivers, back up alarms, leaf blowers at 7 am (even when there isn't a leaf to be found) and deliveries to the local bars ALL. THE. TIME. I'd finally had enough of it back in January and confronted some of the US Food and Waste Management guys in my pajamas after yet another insanely loud 0300 garbage pickup. The security guys working overnight at the commerical place across the street (Arlington Gateway) gave me the building manager's name and, with coordination with our own HOA, they agreed to stop (most) activity between 12-5 AM, and I actually slept through the night for the first time since like October. I can't believe I was the first to complain about it, but it's a million times better than it was. FFS, there's city noise, and then there's constant rackets that continually and deliberately violate Arlington's own noise ordinances. Anyway, a testament to the quick actions of the HOA here. That all said, I'm hoping some other apts have soundproof windows and more efficient AC units that don't vibrate, bc it can add up and get annoying quick. So much better than it was, but be prepared. Other than all this, great location and a quiet building....inside at least! Oh and if you're coming here, get a tiny car. Nearly every spot here is for a compact.

I've been a Tenant of Westmont Gardens for approximately four years, And find the location and…read moreproximity to highways to be very convenient. Harris Tweeters opened their newest store 500' from the apartments. And Whole Foods is 1.5miles from me. The remodeled fitness center and swimming pool are very nice. Along with the indoor bicycle racks. The maintenance staff are all very pleasant and very responsive, when situations arise. Hope this review is helpful. Gene O

Good place, pricing, location and management. Huge mice problem unfortunately. Posting here just…read morefor attention.

We sold the big house in McLean and did a major downsizing to Park Georgetown. Our 60lb dog drove a…read morelot of our options. Park Georgetown accepts pets, is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of mature trees, sidewalks and the nearby Fort Bennett Park. Georgetown and Rosslyn are a short walk. We looked at a lot of apartments and Park Georgetown's amenities and location were great for us. The price was good too. Moving from a 5BR house with a large yard was a bit of a change for us. We gave up our modern LG washer/dryer, back patio, landscaping, hot tub, driveway parking and tons of storage. It turns out, we got everything but the hottub at Park Georgetown. The laundry rooms have the same LG washers that we loved at home, but more of each. We had a unit with a rooftop terrace that was great for entertaining. Parking is not an issue in front of or adjacent to our apartment. The large closets were a bit too large, allowing us to do a bit of hoarding rather than finishing the downsizing exercise. We were not typical renters, with most of the renters our daughters' ages. The community had a lot of energy and an interesting and friendly group of folks. The staff were great. Our dog made certain that every walk included a visit to the office for a visit with the staff and a dog biscuit; he was not the only dog to do that, we met many of the pet owners. Park Georgetown is a well maintained building that contain some post-WWII block apartments and newer garden-style apartments. I was familiar with the older block apartments as friends of mine have lived there off and on since I moved to the area 32 years ago. That is what we went for. The General Manager was busy with capital improvements to landscape sprinklers, exterior paint and window upgrades during our tenure. Each unit gets fresh paint and varnished floors between tenants. The maintenance team was always hard at work and we got to know the gentlemen over our year there. Luckily, we did not need them to fix anything in our unit. When we move back to the area we will consider Park Georgetown again.

Maintenance is ATROCIOUS and the people who answer the emergency maintenance line don't even work…read morehere or live near here. They don't know any information at all and are only open during normal business hours so good luck if you have a genuine emergency happen to you outside of 9-6. Management is a joke as well and none of them communicate with each other. Laundry is a joke machines never work I would never recommend this place to anyone.

Super friendly and very efficient management staff. Maintenance crew quickly to respond. I love my…read moreapartment and i hope to remain here for many years.

I lived at Garfield Park from 2019-2020 and it was by far the best management I have experienced…read morewith a rental company in Arlington. Everyone in the front office and maintenance staff is extremely friendly, and maintenance requests were addressed promptly. Location was great - we faced the Garfield St side and it was generally quiet. The Board Room was right downstairs, and Endo Sushi was across the street. We would have 100% renewed except that we both switched jobs to a different city.

Going on my second year in my Fillmore Garden apartment, and I love it! I live in a 1-bedroom with…read moremy 6-year old son, and this is our very first apartment. You simply can't beat the amount of space you get at this price point. My living room area is large enough for me to split it into a bedroom area and a small living area. I have a separate dining area also. There aren't any fancy amenities (in-unit laundry, dishwashers, gym, pool, etc.), but I really don't need any. The grounds are beautiful, maintenance is responsive, and the office staff (especially Peggy and Melanie) are always amazing and helpful. My son's school is in walking distance, as is the public library (the latter is what ultimately sold me on the place!). There's dining and entertainment within walking distance, and more a little farther out in Pentagon City, Ballston, etc. My job in DC is easily accessibly by Metro bus and train. Drawbacks: the laundry rooms are a bit sketchy, and the machines are coin-operated. I usually do laundry at my sister's house in Manassas twice a month. I think the garbage and recycling dumpsters are a bit unsightly and could be placed more unobtrusively. Also, the buildings are old, which means thin, creaky floors (although the original hardwood is beautiful!). Doesn't bother me because I'm on the top level, but my neighbors downstairs have complained about my son being too loud. Overall, this is a wonderful complex in a wonderful area. If you're looking for affordable, comfortable, no-fuss living in Arlington, this is it! UPDATE: Since I posted this review, I have had some issues with roaches in my apartment, so I've knocked off a star. The infestation doesn't seem too terrible; at the worse point I saw 1-2 roaches a night, mostly in the kitchen, sometimes in the bathroom. I'll admit that I did not have this issue for a full year (until some new neighbors moved into my building). The office has sent an exterminator on 4 separate occasions, but I didn't see any change in roach activity after their visits, so I've hired my own exterminator. Unfortunately, bugs TERRIFY me, and although the apartments are otherwise awesome, roaches are a deal-breaker. If my exterminators can't remedy the problem within 3 months or so, I will be looking to move.

Poor response by property management. I've sent multiple emails and messages trying to resolve my…read moreconcerns and the property manager has not responded. It has been two months at this point and I'm still waiting for a response.

We've lived all over the DMV, and we don't mind paying for luxury. At the view however, you pay a…read moreluxury price without the luxury. The View is only motivated by charging you as much as possible and sometimes providing you with the minimum legal standard of a habitable apartment. Don't expect more from this place. We were nickel and dimed on our security deposit and all our friends that moved had the same experience. They charged us more than we felt we owed, but strangely could not reach the staff at the view, and were ignored. They just want you to pay your bill and not argue here. For 8 months straight, our neighbors played music or the TV from 10PM till 2 AM on and off during the week and weekend. I had concierge go and warn them to stop like 8 times and filed numerous noise complaints, which I felt were not addressed properly as the issue persisted for as long as it did. Even the band that played during the day above us was quieter and more considerate than this guy. They did not care to fix this, because our neighbor was a paying resident like us and that hurts their bottom line. It doesn't matter if you break the rules here. For every problem we had here, it felt like they just want to you live with it. Just like the roaches that infested the building for a time, or when our AC was broken for a month and our apartment reached temps as high as 90 F. They couldn't believe the problem wasn't fixed. This is the experience you will get here, they just want the problem (you) to go away and pay your rent in peace. Literal garbage landed onto our balcony all throughout our stay from other residents tossing their trash from the roof or their balcony. I've seen report cards, boxes and dental floss thrown onto my balcony. It was disgusting. The resident events went downhill in quality and effort. The community is also not really here anymore. Everyone seems angry, and people drive like maniacs in the garage. The elevators are often broken down and in need of repair, often putting residents into a constraint of 1 elevator during our time here When we told the office we'd move out and afterwards made maintenance request, it took them three days to fix it. And they only did so after we went to the leasing office to address it. It was fixed twenty minutes after speaking to the leasing office We booked our loading dock slot and were told a week later that another person reserved it (by email, not via the reservation system). We were informed that it was a glitch, but it shouldn't take two weeks for a glitch in the system to be noticed. They prioritize at all costs, new residents. Once you've sent in your notice to move out, you become chopped liver. If you're thinking of the view, go somewhere cheaper. They raise rents 5% or more every year, and don't provide more value in return. Not to mention the apartment industry in DC is full of price collusion. Go across the street, live somewhere else. You can have a View anywhere.

This is an amazing building in the heart of ballston. I have been extremely happy since I moved…read morein, and would recommend this apartment complex to anyone moving to the area. It is in walking distance to everything - metro, mall, food, hair salons, gyms, Harris Teeter, a mile from Clarendon, etc. All of the apartments are brand new, with stainless steel applicanes, white quartz countertops, hardwood floors, and huge windows. My apartment is very spacious and has a great view. The maintanence guys/staff at the building are awesome. There is someone at the concierge/front desk 24/7 which makes it an extremely safe and secure building. The concierge will call you directly anytime you have a visitor. The leasing staff was wonderful throughout the entire process. Dani, Derek, and Stacey were all extremetly helpful. Not only did they allow me to push out my move in date to one that worked best for me, but they stayed in contact with me throughout my move in and after to ensure I had a smooth transtion. It is nice to know that the people who are running the building are really there for you and make an effort to see that you are enjoying your stay. They are always willing to lend a helping hand, even now that I have been living here. Amenities: The amenities at The View are great. The gym is brand new (just like everything else), is open 24/7, and never gets crowded. There is a community area on the 14th floor with a flat screen tv, bar area, and a great area for entertaining. Also on the 14th floor is "The Scene" which includes a tanning area and plunge pools - I can't wait for summer. This place is a no brainer if you are moving to Ballson. Love it!

If you're looking for affordable housing in Arlington, VA with all the essentials of modern living…read more(parking, metro access, on-site laundry, pet friendly, high pressure water, and a fitness center) *without* a hidden "catch 22" like rampant bugs & mice -- you've found the right place and should submit an application ASAP before the unit gets booked. The units here go quick for a reason! And I've met residents who have been here for up to 18years! Spoiler - if you were like me struggling to decide between other "cheap" apartments in the area like Fillmore Gardens, Dorchester, or Barcroft - this is the best of the bunch. In all honesty, living in the "DMV" (DC-Maryland-Virginia) is tough. It's very difficult to find a "nice" place to live that won't break the bank or force you into a long commute. Worse, bugs are a problem everywhere. Unless you can afford the ritzy new high rises built after the year 2000, there will be bugs I can guarantee it -- this area is literally a swamp. I am very organized and clean, but these buildings are old and DC has the worst rat problem in the country which promotes the spread of these pests. Fortunately, Oakland Apartments has largely kept the roaches, rodents, and other pests under control--which stands in stark contrast to other complexes which have given up. To get an idea of how meticulous and timely the maintenance staff is -- just look at the lawns. They are a lush and consistent deep green. Now for some details... For Commuters - There is a bus-stop on site with connections via 16A or16C to the Blue/Yellow Metro lines at Pentagon or Pentagon City (10min) or to the Orange/Silver lines via ART 41 (10min). The 16Y also stops here and will take you straight into DC (45min during morning rush hour). There is a Capitol Bike Share station right across the street (which is faster than the bus for short trips). DCA Airport is also a short 10min drive away. And best of all residents get a free parking space with each unit. 2 & 3 bedroom units get two spaces. Spots are almost always available unless you are arriving after midnight. And even then there is nearby street parking if you or a guest needs an extra spot. For the Foodies - There is a Chipotle, Wendy's, Boston Market, Papa John's, sushi and lots of hispanic and asian cuisines nearby. 7Eleven is right next door and has an amazon locker for the online shoppers. For Families - There is laundry on-site, which is okay, but even better is the 24hr laundromat right next door. There is also a small park with climbing structures and ample grassy areas for games. There are a ton of families here, so chances are your kid under 7 will have plenty of playmates. The elementary/middle school is a 3minute walk down the road and also serves as the polling place for elections. So you don't have to travel far to vote. An underrated aspect of Oakland is safety. There are two cops which live on-site. They have reserved parking near the entrances which serves as a visual deterrent for criminals. I've had my car or seen a friend's car broken into in Clarendon and in DC. I've never had any issues here. Even when packages are left out I've never had one stolen. Another underrated aspect of these units is the wall A/C units. While other apartment complexes have centrally managed temperature control, Oakland gives you the power to control the A/C or heat any time of year. At my last apartment the A/C was shut off from mid September to mid April... and there were many weeks during that season when the temperatures rose into the 80s & 90s. It's been nice to have full temperature control. All around, at this price Oakland is almost impossible to beat.

I had a good experience from November 15, 2015 - July 26,…read more2017 The front desk workers could be a bit friendlier, however, the business aspect was managed very well. ANYTIME there were issues regarding maintenance the staff was exceptional in responding to customer issues. In addition, the staff was proactive in conducting wellness checks periodically to ensure quality of life was not negatively affected. Finally, when communicating business with front office staff they were professional and accommodating. --Ivan O.