More expensive than Crystal Tower but with better amenities.

This is a good, convenient apartment building. The grounds are nice (pool is excellent), the service has been good, and the rent is reasonable for the convenience.

Brand new interiors, spacious, gorgeous kitchen

I really love living at Crystal House. It's a really nice apartment with very friendly staff. Located on the blue and yellow line and a 5 minute walk from the metro station, it's a great location. I have never had any issues getting to or from school. The blue line takes about 15 minutes from Crystal City to Foggy Bottom; including walking time the total commute is about 30 minutes.

The apartment has an in unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, and a balcony. The gym is usually pretty busy, but I've never had trouble getting a treadmill.

There are a ton of restaurants nearby and two grocery stores within half a mile. Pentagon City Mall is also about a half mile walk or one metro stop away.

The staff has been great; I like the look of the property grounds.

I love Crystal City and Arlington, VA in general. It only takes about 25 minutes to get to DC, including walking. Door to door, it is about 45 minutes to Howard University. The management company is efficient and holds many events and I also enjoy having a concierge for package management, etc. There is a full gym and yoga studio with weekly yoga and zumba classes for no extra fees. There's also an outdoor pool and gazebo area during summer. My 555 sqft studio has more than enough room. Crystal City is also a super safe area for females living alone.

Great space with new amenities, however not the most aesthetically pleasing from the outside. The lobbies and living units are very nice, however the exterior and the hallways are still under construction ()and have been for a long time). Also the management office is terrible. They're great when they want to sell a unit, but they're not very accommodating, understanding and sometimes can be flat-out rude. I plan to leave this summer, but they did give us 2 months free rent - so I'd say it was a decent experience overall.

It seems like I have moved into the apartment while it undergoes and face lift....for the past year. The renters are a mix of friendly to super rude. The living space is nothing special but it does the job. If you want storage or a floor plan that works for you, please please see the exact apartment you would be moving into.

A very good option, especially if you can split the rent with someone else. Drawback: Lots of upgrades and construction work going on, both in the neighborhood and inside the buildings.

It's not the most luxurious or well-kept building (above the first floor). The first floor is undergoing renovations which is great but taking forever, as is the roof. The biggest problem now is the construction workers- noise and crowding. The gym could stand some updating, I don't really care for the carpets, and my dishwasher isn't the best. #firstworldproblems. But Crystal City station is literally on the next corner, they did a great job of plowing the snow, and the building is relatively quiet so I can't complain much.