I'm never one to write reviews on any site, but I've never felt so compelled to leave a review for these apartments so I can save anyone (especially students looking to go to Fresno state) the time and money this place will cost you. I'll keep things as brief as possible:
1. The loft model: the model these apartments display to lure people into buying is NOTHING compared to what your unit will look like. It's all dressed up with nice furniture/everything is spotless, new fences, new everything. It looks very cozy and perfect especially in the photos online but DO NOT BE FOOLED LIKE I WAS. Obviously the model will not be the same at most apartments, but when I received the keys to my unit after signing paperwork: there were cracks, discoloration on walls and bathroom sink, toilet kept making a hissing noise (which I ended up fixing myself because maintenance couldn't seem to fix???), a hook in the wall, damaged cabinets, broken fences (the model is one of the only units with a brand new fence. Pay close attention to photos online and then see for yourself in person), an odor of dogs/cat pee pads, very loud creaky noises in the upstairs floor which I believe wasn't something the model showcased. The shower the entire time I was there would be BURNING HOT for 5 min before turning a little cooler for any person to take a normal shower. Drains would also clog like crazy. Overall my unit was in way worse condition than the model. The walls are very thin and you can hear EVERYTHING at night: the neighbors next to you, dogs, tv, anything. And during our first walkthrough when I received my keys, one of the managers noticed my shocked face and said, and I quote, "Haha I know this is a lot different than the model!" Yeah. It sure was.
2. The construction: The whole time while one of the managers gave me a tour of the model and the complex, they hyped up all of these awesome renovations and construction that was going to take place: A brand new "state of the art" gym, brand new fences for everyone, new concrete ALL around the complex, pool and spa was going to be fixed, etc. AND TO THIS DAY IS NOT COMPLETE. I'm talking open drywall on buildings, exposed wood, poles just lying around, hazards and trashy appearance all around. Pool was fixed but still looked gross. Some of the light posts don't work, leaving the complex extremely dark in some areas, and that combined with an ominous exposed and pitch black building that's supposed to be the "gym" at night?!!!! Yeah I never felt comfortable with my significant other walking alone at night. And while these renovations never got done while I was living there (1 year) I've seen other reviews AND tenants who have said this construction has been going on for years. During my stay, many doors were sanded and applied some putty for repair, but didn't receive paint for months. And to do this they had to remove our numbers on our door. I can honestly say our door didn't get painted green and our numbers didn't go back up on our door for MONTHS. And the worst part is that this construction was happening early in the morning and was very loud. But it's still not done???!
3. The construction workers: Very sketchy, I've heard the construction men say some gross vulgar things about women, and they often parked in MY OWN STALL WHICH I PAY FOR overnight. And I was told by management if I parked anywhere without permission, I would be towed instantly. They will make that 100% clear to you to try and scare you. Many times I would have to find another stall far away from my own, and if I got out of work late, I'd have to park in the furthest spot from my own apartment and it felt unsafe with the darkest areas in the back. Extremely unprofessional. Not to mention I got my car keyed probably by the group of drunk homeless people that live in the canal right behind the parking lot? Not a safe environment at all.
I'll end on this note: Unless you have money to blow, these apartments are just evidently not worth it. I was paying close to $900 per month with a student discount, and my rent was going to jump to almost $1200 (I also graduated so it was going to be more expensive without my discount). Plus they require renters insurance?! And the rent is only going to go up more the year after?!! LOL I could rent a nice house for that amount of money. Or live in some luxury apartments.
Anyways, I found a WAY nicer apartment, in a nicer part of town with FULL amenities for less than what I was going to pay if I signed another lease at Woodbridge AND I don't have to pay renters insurance if I don't want to. Don't rent here.
***Note*** Nothing against Letha or Jennifer, never had issues with them. But the condition of these apartments is a poor reflection of the management and the Clovis Apartment Group. My entire lease was a huge waste of time and money. read more