I have lived in the Amherst area for years while working in Springfield and decided to cut down on my commute. I didn't particularly want to live in Springfield so I decided to check out the surrounding areas and I landed in Chicopee at Beacon Square. The apartment is beautiful and pet friendly so I was able to bring my dog Finn with me. They have a little dog park in the back which is convenient in bad weather but they also aren't far from Buttery Brooke so we frequently take trips over there! While I have definitely had larger apartments I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a spot in the area. If you're familiar with the Chicopee area its right on Memorial drive just past South Hadley so it feels a little safer. Suffice it to say, I am very happy living here and will be staying for the foreseeable future. read more

l lived in an apartment at Beacon Square, for nearly a year and a half. And I say, STAY AWAY FROM THIS Place!! They are absolute crooks. The property has sort of a tacky, 1970s ambiance. The small studios are carpeted, and come with A/C, a tiny kitchen, and a bathroom. I only moved here, because I was in a pinch, and needed to find a place fast, that was in my price range. The rents they charge, are too much for what you get. An unfurnished studio, starts at $675. Their furnished studios, start at $745. So rent prices, are ridiculous, for studio apts.! They say that they pay for heat, water, and Cable. Keep in mind, that Cable with the local carrier, which is Charter, is only about $6.00 a month. And they have a clever scam, when it comes to their heating practices. First of all, they place a locked barrier over their thermostats in the apts. That way, the tenants can't adjust them. Then they have their thermostats rigged, so that they always show that they're set at 78 degrees, even when you have the A/C on full-blast in the summer. That way, if the tenant should complain to the housing authority, then the landlord can just say 'well, we keep the thermostat set at 78 degrees'. So, because of their heating scam, the tenants end-up having to use space-heaters all winter to keep warm. And this will drive your electricity bills up sky-high! And Beacon Square apts., do NOT pay for the electricity bills for their tenants. Then, they'll tell the tenants that someone will enter their units for repairs, inspections, etc., and then no one shows up. Or if they do, they won't during the legally required business hours. Once, their doofus maintenance guy came banging on my door, before 8AM, to let in some window installers. Also, many times they'll give a tenant notice that someone will enter their units, but then they don't specify a day or time. Once, we had to hang around our apts for 5 straight days, to wait for window installers, since they didn't specify a day or time that they'd enter our units! Then, there's the middle-of-nowhere location of Beacon Square apts. Bus service is practically non-existent in this area, and Chicopee has no cab companies. So if you have no car, DON'T LIVE HERE! I was waiting 2, 3 or even 4 hours for cabs on a regular basis, just to go shopping. That's because I had to resort to calling a cab company located in Springfield, just to get around. And Beacon Square had to regularly bribe tenants to move-in, and/or sign a year's lease. This gives you some idea, as to how desperate they are, for long-term tenants. Don't let them do this to you. Just to emphasis how crooked this complex is, they trumped-up over $500 in bogus,, unsubstantiated 'charges", after I moved out. So when I say that they're sleazy crooks, I know what I'm talking about! read more

Great apartment complex and great people. The front office is great and Rachel has been so helpful throughout my time here. A great experience! read more

I love my place. For me, this is a perfect size studio. Since I'll only be here for a year, it was important for me to find a place that comes furnished, so I wouldn't have to worry about buying new furniture and then selling/getting rid of it at the end of the year. The living area is big enough to fit two night stands, a small table with two chairs, a big dresser, and a queen size bed. Another plus is the laundry unit located in the building! Also, because it's located on Memorial Drive, all of the big shops are located not too far away - Walmart, BigY, BJs, countless of restaurants, etc. And last but not least, management... The property manager, Kimberly is amazing. She is extremely professional and helpful. If you have any questions or concerns, she is quick to respond and resolve them. Because I lived in Florida, Kim allowed me to complete everything needed for the studio over email or the phone. She couldn't have made finding a new home any easier! From the first email I sent her showing interest in this studio complex to now, she has always been so accommodating, helpful and friendly. Moving from Florida (where I've always lived) was a big change...but I can honestly say that I'm happy to call this place my new home. read more

Where to even begin? From the very first email with Kim at beacon square it has been a great experience. Our situation was a little unique as we were moving across the county from California and we were unable to meet in person beforehand. Kim worked with us and let us take care of everything via email and over the phone. Upon arriving, we were felt so welcomed. We have two miniature dachshund and there were always goodies in the office available for her and of course a cup of coffee or lemonade for me! Being new to the area Kim and Kenny the grounds keeper were very helpful, from letting us know about the near by eateries to tips for our first New England winter! If we ever had questions or concerns Kim and Kenny were there for us. Kenny was quick to fix any repairs that need to be done. (We have only need one, our toilet chain broke) We also felt we didn't have good air circulation and expressed our concerns. The next day Kenny showed up with a brand new air filter/fan which worked great! They always went above and beyond for us and our pup. They always made us feel at "home", despite being so far from home. I high recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to live! read more

Our honest experience here: Heavily overpriced for the space that you get, and noisy! My boyfriend moved in March 2017. Neighbor's dog barks early in the morning for hours on end. My boyfriend and I have complained three times already to the property manager. The property manager can only "talk to them". The owner has apparently tried a lot of different things to stop the dog from barking but as of June 2017 it continues. After complaining and being told there is nothing more that can be done other than both parties being evicted, we are writing this review in absolute frustration and also to warn others. Also, there was one morning this week where we woke up to what sounded like some kind of saw cutting through metal. We figured out later that they were just doing apartment renovations two doors down, but it would have been nice to know we were going to wake up to that. The property manager did apologize for this. This place seems more geared for someone who works a traditional 9-5. The building is kept clean. Unless you are willing to enforce the "quiet enjoyment of your apartment" with a lawyer and document everything, save yourself the frustration. Don't move here! Also it says on the bottom there that the issue is resolved but it is not as of June 7 2017 and that's why this review is up. To warn others. Again, this is our actual experience here, and since we are now being punished for it, I definitely don't recommend this place to anyone. read more