Equity Residential

I think 660 Washington is very convenient for being a 10 minute walk to school especially during the winter time and when it rains. It is a very modern building with modern apartments, but the rent is very expensive. The building has many tenants, but it is an undergraduate friendly building and tenants have many parties during the weekend and week with loud music coming through the walls and people talking in the hallways. It has a nice gym, pool, work areas, and 24/7 concierge that picks up packages and lets tenants know through text and email. The neighborhood is fine, but it’s always prudent to have city vision when walking around.

A good place to live

When preparing to move to Maryland from the Midwest, I had emailed and called the apartment multiple times and not once was able to get a hold of any staff except for third-party workers from MyEquity. These thrid-party workers would tell me that they will have Gaithersburg Station Apartments call me but that never happened. After moving in, I learned that this was because over half of the staff was on vacation. Quite the horrible timing for me!

After living here a few months, I have grown to like this apartment complex. It has a great gym, the staff are friendly, and it is conveniently located next to the MARC Commuter Rail and many bus stops. If you are able to split the cost with a roommate and do not mind a commute, I recommend living here!

My living situation was important to me as I have two pets and it was a big move for me. The Rianna Apartments were a top choice for me just given how close to campus (and Sullivan Hall) it was and that they had a solid pet policy, plus it was close to Capitol Hill area. The application process was fairly easy, apartments had been renting fairly quickly so we jumped on ours as soon as we saw it was open. The apartment style was a great benefit as well, me and my roommate have our own space, our own bathrooms, and the kitchen and living room space is great, along with large windows. The spaces are well renovated, clean, and have good amenities (in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, smart-home equipment, etc.). Also, the management folks are nice and helpful, and it is a secure building!

Parking has been the biggest challenge living here. However, as a resident, you can apply for a City of Seattle Residential Parking Permit, which is free, allowing you to park in the Residential Parking Zone on nearby streets; it's not amazing because you may not always get parking on the street, but it definitely saves money. I did not know about that when moving here, so it is great info to have if you don't want to/are unable to pay for parking on-campus or at the apartment.

Good for Students

What the title says! It's expensive but in a great location. Convenient to multiple Metro stops, bus stops, and fun things to do.

This apartment is very well maintained with excellent management. There is a small, but nice gym, a pool, a large outdoor space with grills, hammocks, and fire pits, and a club room. The packages are delivered to the concierge, so they never get lost or stolen. The complex is very clean and quiet.

There are lots of other students in the building - including Tufts and Northeastern students. There is a rooftop with connected indoor area, 2 lounges, and a dedicated study room where you can rent office space or just use the open desks. So, there are plenty of places to study. The gym and pool are great and kept up well.

I have lived in places with infestations and this still takes the cake. The management REFUSES to take responsibility for inadequate AC and keep telling us it will take a total of three months (aka the whole summer) before they are able to try anything. I encourage you to read all the most recent Google reviews, and disregard the positive reviews by people who have only toured or *just* signed on. Who even leaves reviews for an apt they only toured? I wouldn't be surprised if those reviews were incentivized by Equity.

There are so. many. issues here. The most insulting being the way management has zero regard for the health and safety of its most loyal tenants. Any review you read where Equity has responded "that has been resolved" is a lie, because every single issue is recurring. An elevator is out at least 2 weeks a month despite continual "repairs", the AC doesn't cool sufficiently for the regional weather, management is deceptive and greedy and infantilizes their tenants. It may be cheaper than other places but HEAR ME when I say you are better off finding a spot in a row home or just living in another building. They are investing in new luxury units instead of keep the rest of the massive building in basic repair. Constant package lost and theft. Unreliable concierge service (someone to let you/guests/delivery people in the doors) though the concierges are generally decent people.

My neighbors are lovely, with the odd exception. The cleaning and maintenance staff are wonderful (but I have to interact with them way more than I should- something is always busted here). The roof is nice, the local dogs rule. But this place sucks. Constant fire alarms. Old plumbing (no garbage disposal or vent fans in units!). Hard to plan financially to move out based on the stories of people getting hit with surprise fees. Despite being a relatively safe area, unsavory nonresidents get in fairly regularly, and there is at least one sex offender living here who has tried to prey on SEVERAL of the women in the apartment complex over the last several years.

Equity as a company is horrible and the management team does not have good ethics or morals, especially when leasing and renewing your apartment. They try to be sly and sneaky in letting time pass without reaching out to you, don't factor in the living conditions of the complex and maintenance issues throughout the year, do not give appropriate timeframes for renewals, charge for things that are not provided to you in your agreement, and won't allow communication with someone who is in higher management when you are trying to negotiate. You will be stuck with over 15% increase in costs EVERY YEAR, making it nearly impossible to afford. Good riddance to this POS place and good luck to all who decide to live here.

Always clean! Nice staff!
Gym is a little old but in general the apartment is great! Right across the metro!

Water Park Towers is the second apartment building where I have lived in Arlington, VA, and it is by far the better building. The unit and amenities are up-to-date and well-maintained. The staff, both the front desk staff and leasing office staff, are fantastic. Plus, the building's location cannot be beat; the building is close to a pharmacy, grocery store, many restaurants, a movie theater, several shopping areas, and the WMATA metro. I highly recommend this building if it falls in your budget.

This complex is "fine". The water boiler is a bit old and the water has been shut off a few times for maintenance in the past 6 months. The parking is cheap at least, but all the utilities do add up. The saving grace here is the convenient Koreatown location and the in-unit laundry. If you can find a good roommate go live in a nicer building, but for a couple on a budget the one-bedroom option definitely helps save money.

very nice apartment, in-unit washer/dryer, parking is extra but it’s garaged and underground. apartment gyms are nice and the location is great

So far it’s not that bad , I just wish it including parking and utilities in the rent