I am a 59 year old single woman who is approaching a lease that is not up for renewal with new owners majorly renovating and doubling the current rent I have been comfortable with for almost 15 years now..... I am greatly impressed with the staff helping me get all things necessary to begin my new chapter in life with their community. Priscilla has answered my every little question and with great kindness. I am grateful to have been referred by another resident, and feel at ease to begin my residency knowing the office staff are kind and very helpful :) read more

Lindcrest was my ideal community to reside in. I submitted an application for a one-bedroom unit. I visited the community and was provided with a tour. The community is aesthetically pleasing, the apartments are beautiful and cozy, and the amenities included with the unit are worth the price in my opinion. However, the experience became unfavorable due to discriminatory behavior towards low-income renters and Section 8 recipients. Initially, I was informed that they accept Section 8 vouchers. I completed two applications and was initially told that my credit and income did not meet the criteria, which was conveyed to me before I informed Marta, the property manager, that I possess a Section 8 voucher. When I disclosed to her that I had a Section 8 voucher, she instructed me to fill out another application and submit my voucher with the application. I did so but didn't hear from her for days until I called her several times. She finally filled out the Landlord packet for the voucher but never confirmed with me that she had filled out and sent the voucher back to Section 8. I was informed by Linden Section 8 there was a potential landlord packet submitted. Linden Section 8 sent them an offer, which Marta refused due to a low offer. It is well-known that Section 8 does not pay market price for rent, so landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers should be aware of this. I felt misled and disappointed. Now I understand why there are numerous negative reviews regarding their property manager and leasing practices, as well as a high turnover rate for the community. It appears that Michael the maintenance manager, is the only highly respected individual at Lindcrest Apartments, and I was eager to meet him based on the numerous positive reviews about him. I intend to contact the mayor and Governor Murphy's office regarding Lindcrest Apartments. read more

Do not move here unless you want fascist land lords. We just got a letter from the landlords. The TREE KILLING FASCIST landlords. The Letter told us we can't live our lives the way we've been living our lives for the past three plus decades anymore. A whole list of no this and no that. You are not allowed to have a bicycle. Why? They don't want you to put up Christmas lights or any other kind of decoration. Why? You can't grow what you want to grow on your porch. I fear for the life of my CAT now. These Lindcrest people are guilty iof landlord over-reach. Don't move here unless you want to be treated like crap . They killed a 200 year old healthyPin Oak last year too. Absolute Fascist morons from HELL Own this place and you can not live the life you want to live here. read more

The are awesome I love these apartment I been with them for 6 years very good in maintenance plus now the upgraded the new apartment witch is wonderful close to train station 5 mints drive read more

Lindcrest Apartments - Apartments Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

I have lived at Lindcrest Apartments for 7 years, and I must say my experience has been predominantly a positive one. The rent is fairly priced for the area (atleast it was when I moved in) with rents including everything except electricity. The area is well maintained thanks to the fastidious grounds keepers, lead by a guy named Mike. The complex is in a prime location with easy access to a variety of stores on St George Ave, as well as GSP, and the train to NY. The only con I can think of is that the parking situation can become difficult after 5pm. My advice would be to get a garage ( at an extra $$ per month), but be advised there is a wait list for them. All in all, it is a pleasant place to live and in the summer you can often overlook the courtyard and see adorable pre adolescent children frolicking and playing. Reminding us of a simpler time. read more

I have lived at Lindcrest for almost 3 years and just renewed my lease for another year. I moved here from Atlanta, GA where homes are spaced out & green spaces and trees are abundant. I was very concerned about living in an urban Jersey tiny apartment. Michael and his property management team are very responsive and always helpful. They keep the property neat and clean and if you call them, they always follow up to ensure you are happy with their solution/s. Can't brag on them enough!! The apartments are older, but recent renovations make for classic and comfortable living spaces, and the gems of the property are the outdoors spaces!! The center courtyards, off each apartment's back decks, are the best part of this community. People have little veggie and flower gardens, you can grill and visit with your neighbors, many have pets and children who run and play in the lush green grass (football field sized) courtyards, without the hustle bustle noises of the outside urban environment. It's a sanctuary away from the chaos of cars and traffic. The front office is efficient and I recently had them reach out because the check I sent was incomplete (because I rushed) and they could not deposit it. They did not penalize or fine me, I received a personal call asking me to come by the office to remedy the issue!! So nice in a world where most would just return your check and fine you a late fee!! The only negative is the street parking, but I understand they are negotiating a solution for creating additional property parking in the near future!! So grateful for this!! Come join us at Lindcrest!! A treasure in a busy, hectic, pricey apartment market!! read more

My review on the Linden,NJ Lindcrest Homes, (Apartments) is premise on me having a real close friend who reside there for years(a little over two years) Personally? I stayed over and i loved it for 1 week. My friend say he has fair to low credit( 500-550's) but his income $$$ was more than enough,to be approved,with his lower to fair credit history, etc. his income featured on his bank statement,with a new job for 8 months,got him in as he was able to naturally prove by his bank statements with Lindcrest, how much he deposit each month from being a 1099 independent banker/loanofficer etc.)and he was approve. So, they did not at least discriminate against him,(his dad a lawyer)and he would have sued publicly if they did.) The income requirement was met,so pretty much the credit from old student loans,1 phone bill was not a deterrence,from being approved,and IMO? That is how it should be. He was approved. -I like the lindcrest apartments,in the city of linden,nj Suburban area, called Sunnyside Linden, almost in Clark,NJ and 1 block from Rahway,another nice residential quiet,low crime area. This residential town also has alot of great stores nearby and a huge supermarket across the light at PATHMARK,and down linden they call it off South Wood Ave., has a nice SHOPRITE and STAPLES. I help a friend of mine move into this lovely cozy-feel unit. I think the price as it keep going up it seem,is going to cause many to move out and or not rent here. I think a 1BR., in this area should be 800-1000 maximum. MY friend just had left, premise on the 2br., also going up etc.,and he can get more housing in a regular house (1st flr., or 2nd flr.,house)and or a mortgage eventually soon in 1 year 2016. But again nice apartment, with a cozy home feel to it,NEW appliances,is always nice,with a spacious tub,not small at all as my friend is my height 6'2 and his sister would stay over at times who live in nearby suburban residential roselle park,clark,nj and she would say the tub was big enough for her too tall (medium-tall at 5'7 out of high heels) so it work for them.Lindcrest is nice. But ONE major complaint is he said the HEATING. Now that i see a few more here saying the same, i think he was right,then again he said for the "MOST" part, it was ok. The noise-control on the side he was on, was peaceful, so i can't speak of that with others. THE HEATING ISSUE IS WHY I GIVE IT A FOUR. (But his father a top-notch nj/nys lawyer took care of it right way with 1 letter and a phone call, where it never happen again with the heat,as they can get into a lot of trouble,by the tenant his lawyer-father said,as you're entitle to the heat where you're a renter at LINDCREST and that include 7 days a week everyone. Not just 1 or 3 days a week. Ending my post with again: 1.) Great area, right off of busy St. Georges Avenue,1 block or so from Suburban Rahway,NJ and off of the GSP(garden state parkway) 2.)Most relevant? Very low crime area in linden,nj so he prefer that and he is leaving soon to a better fairly-priced 2 br., read more

I have been a tenant at Lincrest for about three and a half years. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. I have alway, always received prompt attention to any request I have had from the office staff as well as the maintenance team. Lincrest offers a service for you to pay your rent through a third party company called rentpayment.com. Today I arrived home to a letter i my mailbox addressing my past due rent!!! Past due, my rent is set up through auto payment with the the third party company that they provide!!! This is the first time this has ever happen to me since Iv'e moved in. Instead of the leasing office calling me to tell me that there was a problem processing my rent for the month they put a letter in my mailbox stating that they are going to precede with the eviction process. Shame on you Lincrest. I am very disappointed in the way this was handled. read more

Nice that heat, hot water, cooking gas is included in rent. Good price, but with that includes THIN WALLS!!!! In my bedroom, I can hear my neighbor snoring very loudly. My neighbor on the other side of me has teenagers and they love to have their friends over to blast their music at 12 in the morning. Yup, we are all on the second floor, and still have the loud noise issue. Sorry, for the people that live underneath them. The management staff is wonderful. In 2010, Marta was the manager and she was the reason I decided to move into Lindcrest. She is professional and friendly. She makes sure the office is inviting and landscape is always beautiful. As a single person, I occupied the one bedroom apartment in the courtyards, a few steps from the office. So I was surrounded by beautiful landscape. Kudos also goes out to the maintenance team for their hard work. I loved that each apartment has their own door vs a shared door. It was a wonderful first apartment minus a horrible neighbor who probably still lives there. I did purchase a car garage as well so that was included in my rent. Which was necessary when it snowed and not having to drive around for a long time searching for a parking space. The more than 2yrs I was there, my rent was never raised and the time of Hurricane Sandy that hit the NE, all the power was out around the big complex except mine. I think I was lucky. I remember some neighbors seeing my light and asking to warm up in my apartment. I ended up a few weeks later moved out to buy my own house in sunny FL. read more

Pros: -decently priced apartments -remodeled (quickly as you can tell by the work but still new) -10 min drive to the train station Cons: -Leasing office is closed on the weekends and closes at 5pm during the week. This makes it difficult to put in requests, since emails are ignored and no phone number for maintenance is provided other than the "emergency" line. -Street parking. Difficult to find parking after 7. I usually end up parking a few blocks away. I must note there are garages available for rent for $75 a month. -Thin walls. My first week here I kept thinking someone was in my apartment. Can hear everything from a regular conversation to a closet door closing from my neighbors side. Let me not even mention how loud some people like their tv. - Snow. I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt and say it's just because it's the weekend. (And even that's being nice) But the outside stairs to my apartment have not been shoveled once, which means I am basically snowed in. Hopefully by tonight they will be shoveled otherwise I won't be able to get out of my apartment and go to work tomorrow. From the looks of it tenants were shoveling themselves out. I didn't even think to purchase a shovel because this is both surprising and upsetting as the previous apartments I lived in have always been on top of the weather. It makes me question what these people are doing with my rent money. read more

I am happy to report that I'm still very happy at this complex. This past year especially I've seen so much improvements. The fencing and garbage areas look much cleaner and neat. The back decks look much better with all the repairs and up keeping. The playground area looks great and relaxing. I'm very happy with the maintenance staff as they really look out for our best interest. Great response time and follow ups. The maintenance supervisor checks to make sure all is good and that means a lot. Many neighbors have been happy as well. A great complex to consider! read more