Iconic on Alvarado Apartments

Address: 6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120, United States
Phone: +1 619-378-1676
Services: Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Crowd: LGBTQ+ friendly,

Category: Student housing center, Apartment building, Apartment complex, Apartment rental agency, Real estate rental agency
Rating: 3.8
Site: https://iconiconalvarado.com/
Worktime:
DayTime
Monday10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday9 AM–6 PM
Thursday10 AM–6 PM
Friday9 AM–6 PM
Saturday10 AM–5 PM
Sunday1–5 PM




Name: H***** M******
Date: 2024-07-02 13:50:56
Rating: 3
Comment: As a 23 year old college student I thought Iconic would be exactly what I needed as I embarked on my year in grad school. I ended up mostly being wrong, but just at the end things finally turned around. While the apartment itself was gorgeous, well maintained and a great space for what we needed, there were some pretty consistent issues, such as leaky bathtub and janky dishwasher that were never taken care of. Additionally, the handling of waste disposal left the hallways smelling rancid at times and dirty almost always. I experienced several concerning experiences relating to not being told about a possible fire in the building, and there being only one entrance into the parking garage not only feels unsafe but with the construction going on directly across the garage entrance has become unsafe. I witnessed multiple close calls with vehicles and was apart of a few of them myself. I also have had a total of 15 packages stolen from the incredibly messy, unorganized and frankly unacceptable package room that anyone could access at anytime, and nothing was ever done to help me find these. Finally, my car was broken into over spring break on the 3rd floor of the parking garage I paid to use to keep my vehicle safe and no compensation or investigation was ever complete. However above all the people working in the office are the best thing about that place. Through the package, car and finally reletting my apartment complex they were kind and professional and the only thing not making this review 2 stars.

Name: D******** B**************
Date: 2024-06-21 22:25:37
Rating: 1
Comment: Horrendous service and incompetent scoundrels. Trumped charges on final statement, which I do not agree with and will not pay except the remaining amount of my lease. Would also not recommend the placs unless you are desperate, but still remain vigilant as management likes to pull sneaky antics (e.g., cleaning fees, keys-which I returned on February 13, 2024 but they wont admit it). Incompetent, decetiful, and greedy indeed. Glad that I got out of there. Plus, they are useless when it comes to safety and maintaining residents well-being 🤷🤦.

Name: R**** I*****
Date: 2024-06-14 18:20:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Everyone has been very profesional, especially the manager Brandon, who help me with my land line, my only concern is the condition tha the unit was in prior to my move in, but I am sure they would address this with the pictures that I provide for them.
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Name: P**** E********
Date: 2024-05-20 22:53:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Alivia gave a detailed tour and is a great ambassador for this property. I look forward to working with her in the future.

Name: J**** R****
Date: 2024-05-01 18:55:11
Rating: 1
Comment: Greetings Brandonmy one star is due to no help desk or way of interacting with the office even if you physically show up. Place looks nice though.

Name: H****** H
Date: 2024-04-23 20:02:18
Rating: 1
Comment: Office staff is very condescending and unhelpful. The property is run very very poorly. I am a full time out of state student at SDSU…. IF YOU DO ANYTHING RIGHT IN LIFE DO NOT GIVE THIS CORRUPT BUSINESS YOUR MONEY!!! 1) ALL hallways reek of trash that you have to hold your nose 2) NO SAFETY MEASURES! Do not let your student live here. Anyone can come and go as they please including the homeless from the trolley stop and any trespassers. If you are in a security predicament, and need help, the office tells you they can not help. Caring parents: your student will NOT BE SAFE!! 3) The trash service charges each student $100 if the trash can is left in the hall even for 5 minutes. They will take all of your money! 4) If you park in the lot THEY MAY TOW YOUR CAR. It will be $325 dollars to get your car back. Even if you are a resident, they may tow your car and give a random reason. 5) The emails that are sent out to residents are extremely unprofessional and condescending. Treats residents like irresponsible teenagers who need scolded. Quite sad as a responsible student who pays all rent on time and respect all rules. 6) The aesthetic and artwork inside is GRAFFITI?! Bright neon colors with graffiti artwork…. quite distasteful. 7) Apartments are extremely dirty when you move in… don’t let the office space fool you. It is the only taken care of part of the property. 8) I wake up everyday at 6am due to the construction outside of my window. They are building low income apartments next door. Another reason to not let your student live here for their safety. Construction begins at 6am every day and concludes around 5. Windows are extremely thin and you will have no peace for studying or anything. Still pay full price on time every months. 9) Package room gets rifled through and there is no system for delivery. You may or may NOT get your mail/ packages. Anyone can enter and take it. 10) Unable to walk to campus even though it is considered “student apartments”. You will have to take the trolley and be prepared to have pepper spray and be on alert every commute to campus. 11) Leasingoffice rents to low income people who are not students. I have had encounters with older creepy men Do not be fooled… students should not be living here. 12) Washer broke and flooded apartment beneath me. 13) Office is open RARELY. the hours on the door are never correct. They close about 2 or earlier everyday…. unable to get help or get them to answer the phones. I don’t ever leave bad reviews…. but paying the price I pay I want to warn you not to let your students live here. 14) Elevator in my building has been broken since I moved in. I have to walk across 4 long hallways to get to a working elevator. Or take the stairs that have months old trash and are a bit scary and feel unsafe at night.

Name: N*** K***
Date: 2024-03-28 19:38:51
Rating: 1
Comment: Worst service! save your money n lease somewhere else. We have been trying to ask them to fix something for 2 months. They keep sweet talking and fake promises but the fact of matter is issue still remains unresolved. They keep blaming the vendor n outside contractor. My contract is with you and you are responsible for services provided. Do not ask me to be professional when you have FAILED to provide professional services!!They seem to remember that we were impatient and ‘cursed’ out (which we didn’t) a month ago but they seem to forget the issue until we call n lose patience yet again. Maybe use your memory to actual remember the jobs you need to do!!!I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Name: D***** F*****
Date: 2024-02-19 11:11:04
Rating: 5
Comment: I recently moved into the Iconic on Alvarado Apartments, and I am delighted with my experience so far. The leasing process was smooth and efficient, with the staff being friendly and helpful throughout. The apartment itself exceeded my expectations. It was clean, well-maintained, and ready for immediate move-in. The layout is spacious and functional, with ample storage space and modern fixtures. The kitchen is equipped with high-quality appliances, and the countertops and cabinets are in excellent condition. The bathroom is pristine, with a sparkling clean bathtub, a powerful shower, and plenty of counter space. The overall ambiance of the apartment is pleasant, with large windows that bring in natural light and provide a nice view of the surroundings.One thing I particularly appreciate is the attention to detail in the maintenance and upkeep of the building. The common areas are always tidy and well-kept, and the hallways are regularly cleaned. The building management is responsive to maintenance requests, and any issues Ive encountered have been promptly addressed.The location of the Iconic on Alvarado Apartments is another positive aspect. Its conveniently situated near grocery stores, restaurants, and public transportation, making it easy to access essential amenities and commute to school.The community amenities provided by the apartment complex are impressive as well. The fitness center is well-equipped, and the swimming pool areas is clean and inviting. Additionally, the secure parking garage offers peace of mind.Overall, my move-in experience at the Iconic on Alvarado Apartments has been fantastic. The combination of a smooth leasing process, a well-maintained apartment, excellent amenities, and a convenient location makes it an ideal place to call home. I highly recommend Iconic on Alvarado Apartments to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.

Name: Z**** M*****
Date: 2024-02-03 01:34:18
Rating: 1
Comment: Bunch of stuck up people in the office and running the place. Not my problem with this place. Ive had to deep dive for a number that actually works over the past couple years and try all four of them every time I need to contact the office because not once has one just worked off bat. And they all do the same exact thing like its really all the same line, even the manager Brandon who responds to all these reviews and so graciously leaves his number on every one of them even though it is also completely useless no matter what time of day you call, you will not receive an answer. Not even an option to leave a message or opt for call back. This advertises for college living but they close the office early or in general absolutely any chance they get, they cant answer the phones and the office hours have changed at least 3 times in the past year. Focus less on activities and decorating the office and actually taking care of your tenants. Cant wait until our lease is up.

Name: P****** S****
Date: 2023-12-19 08:36:45
Rating: 3
Comment: It was okay . Maybe if it was 1200 or under but ts pushing 1500. Really good place if you wanna pay that. The people at the seat are nice tho

Name: K***** P******
Date: 2023-10-23 19:15:21
Rating: 2
Comment: Roach infested apartments, smelly hallways, pricing is unfair for service and quality of the apartment. Washer broke a couple weeks after moving in, took maintenance another month to bring a new one. The walls are thin and you can hear everything that’s going on inside the apartment as well as the loud construction next dooR. Overall only real advantage is location and distance to the trolley. Do not live here if you do not have to.

Name: W**** H*****
Date: 2023-10-06 17:10:37
Rating: 3
Comment: This is the third year of my daughter leasing 1 bedroom in a 4 bedroom. This year the parking fees doubled for a tandem, and there is no utility allowance built into the lease price.Hopefully when she moves out at the end of the year we dont experience the move out fees that everyone else is complaining about. Apartments take maintenance and cleaning when turning over, and landlords shouldnt charge after a three year lease, it should be part of doing business.

Name: j** t***
Date: 2023-09-09 00:21:02
Rating: 5
Comment: From the moment I arrived on the property I felt welcome, I parked in a spot for future residents, a building attendant held the door for me and directed me inside, the desk staff and especially the manager Mignon were friendly, professional, informed and attentive. 5 star service all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Name: H***** A**********
Date: 2023-08-28 21:13:05
Rating: 1
Comment: Finally out of this place . Alot of things wrong here specially management and front desk they ALWAYS got attitude and super rude they hire kids thats far away from professionalism and no one cares almost like they enjoy being rude .They gave me the apartment with oily walls and dog hair EVERYWHERE and a super dirty balcony that i never enjoyed and i had to hire people to clean the apartment .. you ready for the fun part ?They charged me almost around 400$ in cleaning and item removal fees, only thing was left is a TV . And apartment was almost spotless and charged me extra stuff i got back only 400$ from my 1400$ deposit 😆No one cares they had a million bad review’s only thing they know to do is change the name or give students gifts to write good reviews .don’t believe me go check out yelp you’ll probably see the lowest rating you have ever seen 😂This is the last place on earth that students should come to for housing .ITS NOT A GOOD PLACE SPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS .

Name: N***** E*****
Date: 2023-08-28 02:02:18
Rating: 1
Comment: I want everyone to know that the management is money hungry more than I’ve ever seen from a landlord. They charged $300 for me and my roommate to clean an already spotless apartment. They take advantage of students moving out swiftly and with no access to legal representation. I’m waiting to hear that someone with resources sues for unwarranted fees and then watch as the chain of students join in to get what they’re owed from this housing scam.

Name: D W*******
Date: 2023-08-19 16:18:58
Rating: 1
Comment: (Aug 2022) They will not honor your roomate requests and will not inform you of that until after you have signed your lease and apartment units are assigned. Now I have to pay them ~$13,000 over the next year to live with strangers.Edit: (Aug 2023) ALL GOOD REVIEWS ARE THE RESULT OF BRIBES TO TENANTS, NONE ARE LEGITAfter telling me they couldnt help me, I left the original review. Then suddenly, they were able to fix their error. Now Ive come back to tell you what else will happen to you.•You will be charged a full months rent for the first 10 days you move in. Then immediately charged another months full rent.• They are in bed with a local towing service that has access to the garage 24/7 to screw over tenants who make mistakes. My rental was towed from my parking spot that I pay $100 a month for because I didnt buy a new $25 sticker. NO WARNING. Just opened the secure gate to the building and took my car from my spot that I had just paid for. And they do this on weekends so they can charge an extra $100 weekend fee. $400 they got out of me because I didnt buy a second $25 sticker for the spot I just paid them $100 a month for.•There is an inspection like every month, sometimes multiple. Balcony check, fire alarm check, unit check, etc all so they can find things to charge you fines for.•Even if your apartment is clean at the end of lease they will charge you $300 move out fee to clean the apartment. Theyll say its for paint, carpet, and trash removal. Even though my apt was cleared. And youll notice when you move in that the walls are touched-up (not newly painted) and the carpets are not in best condition. I try contacting management and no one will respond.If you like being fined to hell and cheated out of your money this is the place for you. I saw other bad reviews and ignored them because my sister goes to SDSU and bit the bullet for her convenience. This place is a racket and they will squeeze you for however much money they can get out of you.

Name: G**** Y
Date: 2023-08-14 21:49:39
Rating: 1
Comment: Only live here if you have to. Live anywhere else if can. No logical person would give this 5 stars. All 5 stars are either fake, bots, or paid off lol.

Name: C**** S*******
Date: 2023-08-13 08:03:28
Rating: 5
Comment: The maintenance manager, Robert, has gone above and beyond to provide excellent and timely service since the day I moved in. He shows up with a smile and is always pleasant, as well as making sure that his team completes every job the proper way. He even goes above and beyond to complete trivial tasks that are not in his job description. He is a huge asset to the Iconic team, give him a raise!!!!

Name: P***** P******
Date: 2023-08-09 20:18:18
Rating: 5
Comment: My daughter is a student at SDSU and just finished her first year there. When first looking for an apartment we were worried we would not find a place but we were so fortunate to tour Iconic. Staff were friendly and professional answering all of our questions. After her first year there, we can share that my daughter really enjoyed her time there and we have renewed our lease for another year.When issues arouse, Brandon and Mignon were very responsive and helped my daughter address them. Ms. Gianna in the front desk has been very sweet and professional as well. Even when waiting on the managers I could hear her attending tenants over the phone with such cordial and profesional manner.Going back to the apartment complex, the study rooms were so helpful for my daughter during finals! Pool area was always clean and overall my daughter had a positive experience living there. We are looking forward for an even better experience this year.

Name: D***** O
Date: 2023-07-20 18:32:23
Rating: 1
Comment: Property staff and management are unprofessional, unresponsive, and careless. They make no effort to create a postive experience for residents and are ruthless with their management approach. The units are nice enough but I would reccomend living elsewhere due to the staff’s character and unwillingness to address legitimate issues. When issues arise, you will not be helped, only ignored. They also subject residents to unnecessary and numerous inspections that I haven’t experienced at other properties.

Name: J**** J******
Date: 2023-05-05 17:04:46
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a great college apartment that’s super close to campus and the trolley. The staff here, especially Mignon, have been extremely helpful and understanding the last year I’ve lived here and the building even has a free charging station on the lot which is super convenient.

Name: M****** M*******
Date: 2023-03-28 21:38:18
Rating: 5
Comment: I have very much enjoyed living at Iconic so far. Great amenities, fair prices, and modern apartment layouts. Im a fan of the building. There is also great diversity here. I feel grateful to live in a cool place for a good deal $.

Name: L**** J******
Date: 2023-01-31 15:54:00
Rating: 1
Comment: Property and apartment showed well online and it has an EV charger on property!! In reality, the place is dirty and lacks maintenance. The one specific EV charger to use is never available to charge your car because management allows every non-EV driver to park there. Plus Tesla has their own EV charger but park their cars at both chargers regardless if actively charging. They are parked there for over 4 hours. There are no written rules or enforceable rules by management. Some EV cars need to charge 2-3 times daily so you need to talk to management daily to have other tenants move their car to provide access for its intended purpose to charge your car!! Suggestion to management: start towing or fining non-EV car owners $124 (CA fine) who illegally park at the EV station.

Name: K**** H
Date: 2023-01-24 00:27:25
Rating: 1
Comment: These people are unprofessional and need to be babysat to do their job. I’ve never lived there but I applied to live here around 8 months ago so I used my personal Information. I receive an email from then stating that I owed them $65 as a move out fee with my name, and an address at their establishment. They expect you to log in to your portal even if you don’t live there in the event your application fee bounces which apparently is what the email was about (even though it never stated that.) No emails are sent directly unless it’s a pre-collection notice for their money hungry establishment and they are god awful with communication. The managers are of no help and take no desire in helping you and clearly it shows with the ratings of their establishment living conditions. Unprofessional place. Do yourself a huge favor and APPLY somewhere else, much less live here. What an absolute displeasure to be in contact with you people.

Name: J**** L****
Date: 2023-01-13 07:15:39
Rating: 4
Comment: Overall, I’ve really loved living at iconic! The staff is super friendly and helpful, the pool is beautiful and it’s so nice to have so many amenities.

Name: x
Date: 2022-12-31 06:26:39
Rating: 1
Comment: Living here was one of the worst decisions I ever made. Worst property management ever, all the staff are grumpy and unprofessional. Especially the lady staff Lindsey and another young lady. Security cameras dont work anywhere in the building, and theres random, unannounced inspections done by men. No Emergency numbers listed anywhere. Cleaning crew sucks, and the elevators and hallways always smelled disgusting.

Name: K* D****
Date: 2022-12-28 19:48:21
Rating: 1
Comment: Looks good online. smells like death, bugs and rodents in side apartment building. leasing office hired the worst possible people ever, none of them are willing to help and the office hours always fluctuate the day of. all locks on doors are broken letting anyone in, security cameras are fake my roomates car was stolen. furniture is old and repeatedly breaks and maintenance crew comes when they want.

Name: A**** W
Date: 2022-12-28 18:03:17
Rating: 1
Comment: From Parent to Parent, do not allow your child to rent from this company!Iconic management sells a pipe dream of affordable, safe and fun campus living when in fact it was a true nightmare! They are simply put, money hungry! My daughter was charged extra fees for everything including parking. Her roommate was hostile and bullied her. Within three months of living there she had to break her lease due to her mental health from her experience there. They lied and said she had to pay just a months rent after SHE had to find someone to take over her lease and when invoiced she had to pay more than stated by iconic or they wouldnt let the new tenant move in and take over lease. Kids, our kids, are charged for dirty fan blades...yes, fan blades...during inspection if you have dust on your ceiling fan, you are charged by management. I understand apartment living and the rental aspect of life but this company is absolutely ridiculous with fees. Our children dont deserve this greedy experience as their first living experience away from home. And they were useless in mediation between roommate issues. Roommate was allowed to have 6 pets, make all rules, scream and yell at other roommates. Police had to be called. Apartments could care less that our young adults are not equipped mentally how to handle these issues. Save your child and rent elsewhere.

Name: H***** W****
Date: 2022-11-01 18:23:56
Rating: 5
Comment: I really enjoyed the recreational areas while living at Iconic, the pool and gym areas were super nice and always clean and maintained. I also always got the best help and service from David at the front desk, whenever I needed something, he was always there to help!!

Name: J*** R********
Date: 2022-10-31 17:53:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice community and amenities. Pool was kept clean as well as the gym equipment. Apartment rooms were nice with closet mirrors and private bathrooms. Staff was very helpful, especially David with answering questions and giving information. He was very willing to put in the extra effort so I could get a feel for the place before signing.

Name: G******** W*****
Date: 2022-10-31 17:37:28
Rating: 5
Comment: The apartment is nice! I really like the gym and the tanning bed. Those amenities are what sold me. I also had a great apartment guide! I think his name was David, he was very professional and funny! All in all great touring experience!

Name: M****** C********
Date: 2022-10-29 22:55:34
Rating: 5
Comment: I had a wonderful experience when speaking to Lindsey! Very helpful and personable when asking about leases for next year. I have also visited Iconic on Alvarado before and it was a wonderful experience. Love these apartments!

Name: B** M**
Date: 2022-10-24 16:45:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I toured the facility today and love the the building and all the amenities included at the property. Mignon was really helpful and answered all questions. The have a retail shop opening soon.

Name: K***** S****
Date: 2022-10-24 16:12:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Looks like a great place to live! I had a Appt with Mignon who was awesome she showed me the pool and all the amenities and it looks so great! She answered any questions and concerns I had about the property!

Name: D**** I*******
Date: 2022-10-24 16:00:35
Rating: 5
Comment: I love living in Iconic apartments .. the shared rooms are spacious and well decorated!! The office staff is great and the best Manager is Mignon she is so friendly and helpful and always available to answer any questions

Name: I** T**
Date: 2022-10-24 03:56:47
Rating: 5
Comment: I thought the rooms were good for a college student like myself and the facilities were nice and clean. David, Hannah, and Azariah were all very helpful at the front and were all super nice.

Name: L** P*****
Date: 2022-10-22 18:09:36
Rating: 5
Comment: These apartments were clean and stylish when I toured. They have amazing amenities. David within the leasing office was very welcoming and answered all my questions.

Name: P*** M***
Date: 2022-10-21 23:04:02
Rating: 5
Comment: I live here at iconic and the proximity to SDSU’s campus is convenient. The trolly station across the street is an added bonus because I don’t have to pay extra money for a campus parking permit. If you can make sure to book a tour with David, his energy is unmatched and he gave some insightful tips.

Name: G**** O******
Date: 2022-10-21 23:03:35
Rating: 5
Comment: The pool is so nice and the rooms have enough space for all the roommates. David was such a big help, great person and has become a good friend of mine.

Name: C** F***
Date: 2022-10-21 22:55:04
Rating: 5
Comment: This complex is great for any SDSU students and San Diego natives. Its close to both the college and surrounding neighborhood stores not to mention the amazing staff. I had the opportunity to interact with a young man named David! He was so helpful and always kept a friendly smile on his face !

Name: O***** M******
Date: 2022-10-21 22:45:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Im a student at Sdsu and have really enjoyed my time at Iconic. I think the location is perfect and the amenities are great. My leasing agent, David, is awesome. Hes so helpful, knowledgeable, and very funny. His energy totally helped make my decision!

Name: A**** A**
Date: 2022-10-21 22:42:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a great place to live with fantastic amenities and such a close proximity to campus. I can’t thank David from the leasing office enough because he was extremely helpful with my move in questions and answered any questions I had!

Name: D**** E*****
Date: 2022-10-21 22:23:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Cool atmosphere and the leasing office staff is always nice. Definately recommend coming down and just chatting with the staff here. Also they often have mini events happening in the office where you can get snacks so thats always nice. I really like this community. The rooms are very large and you get your own bathroom. I live in a two bed two bath and our living room is also very large. I have a pool side balcony view so thats also a plus. Make sure you all interact with David from the leasing office, he is sure to answers your questions or provide you with the right resources.

Name: B********* J*
Date: 2022-10-21 21:35:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The rooms are very spacious leaving you with more than enough room to exercise in. It also has a very nice pool area that is clean and luxurious. This property also comes with a very good gym. And David was a big help throughout the whole process of living here!

Name: A****** M******
Date: 2022-10-21 21:21:34
Rating: 5
Comment: I recently visited the Iconic on Alvarado apartments the staff was very helpful. Mignon gave me a tour of the apartments and was courteous and explained everything thoroughly. Mignon your customer service was excellent. Thank you!

Name: T****** L*
Date: 2022-10-21 07:26:54
Rating: 5
Comment: When I had a lot of questions about the studio and application, Hannah was very helpful and answered all my questions. I love how the unit is fully furnished and how I’m close to SDSU.

Name: J***** M*****
Date: 2022-10-21 04:43:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I recently planed to move houses by the end of December, i visited the property yesterday evening out of curiosity and Mignon was there to assist me the whole time. Very respectful and easy to work with there wasn’t one issue and didn’t even come close to one, she was also very welcoming. 10/10.

Name: J******* Y*
Date: 2022-10-21 03:42:18
Rating: 5
Comment: I talked on the phone with a staff member named Sergio and they were very helpful and friendly. Answered all my questions and helped arrange a tour. Looking forward to checking the place out!

Name: B**** F***
Date: 2022-10-20 22:30:07
Rating: 5
Comment: So we are about to move in, and the management is extremely friendly. Especially Lindsey, who has helped us through everything, and has answered all the questions we had about the place. The updates apartments are gorgeous, and well kept.

Name: j***** l*
Date: 2022-10-20 19:59:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Hannah, David, and Azariah were really helpful with the application and touring. I am really looking forward to moving in because me and my friends are moving to a 4 bedroom next year.

Name: W**** S*******
Date: 2022-10-20 18:47:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Great location near SDSU, great facilities, nice community! We appreciated the tour from Sergio, who was very friendly, and took the time to answer all of our questions.

Name: R****** H*******
Date: 2022-10-20 17:02:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Be living here for 4 years now, the staff is great. my manager Mignon is the best she is very fast responding! always willing to help and throws the best events Thanks keep it up!!

Name: J*** W***
Date: 2022-10-20 14:49:31
Rating: 5
Comment: The property was clean and perfect. The tour given by mignon was by far the best. She is so personable,helpful and I was charmed.

Name: j***** j*****
Date: 2022-10-20 05:25:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Mignon was wonderful. She was kind and friendly and my process so easy. She was very efficient and she helped my move into my apartment so easy!!

Name: A******* M*
Date: 2022-10-20 00:11:08
Rating: 5
Comment: I came down to check out the apartments and it seems like a great place especially because of the staff. In particular, David was so charismatic and helpful, he really made my visit so much sweeter.

Name: H****** C****
Date: 2022-10-19 23:56:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic is an amazing place to live with even better staff! Lindsay in particular has always been so helpful and has a smile on her face every time I see her, just brightens my day!

Name: L** S******
Date: 2022-10-19 23:56:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Everything was perfect! The staff here was by far the best staff I have ever met while touring apartments! Lindsey was great help and the kindest person to talk to! Although I did not choose this apartment I know that anyone who goes here will be treated right.

Name: E**** E****
Date: 2022-10-19 19:15:34
Rating: 5
Comment: I just wanted to shout out David and Hannah for always being so kind to me during my time there, my younger brother Chris is gonna be there for a while and I was happy to refer them to those 2 are so reliable and I can really trust them

Name: J***** E*****
Date: 2022-10-19 19:12:57
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s pretty chill, the wait times are reasonable and I haven’t had a problem with the customer service since I’ve been goingAlso, I always see david and Hannah there and they are always a spark of joy haha

Name: E***** A********
Date: 2022-10-19 01:47:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly!! Super neat place and spacious for the price too! Really enjoyed the tour, staff was extremely helpful and friendly!

Name: E*** B******
Date: 2022-10-19 00:22:40
Rating: 3
Comment: The internet is ALWAYS down. Second time this semester my exam crashed because the internet went down. Now I am responsible for writing to my professor in hopes I will get another chance. NOT ideal for student housing…

Name: E**** I***
Date: 2022-09-23 00:44:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive lived here for about 8 years and its been a good experience. The current staff are very accommodating and responsive. The facilities are well kept. The maintenance staff are all really respectful and get things done efficiently. The gym is always really clean and the other amenities are nice!

Name: R******* J******
Date: 2022-09-21 18:53:51
Rating: 1
Comment: Don’t do it, save yourself. Whatever you saw touring the place, you will NOT get as your living space, especially the stainless steel appliances. The management is definitely lacking hospitality on all levels, especially Mignon and the young Asian girl. Management is virtually unreachable unless you go to the office and they just-so-happen to be there. The people at the front desk never have an answer and have to consult with their manager who conveniently isn’t there. Of my 2 years living here:- the garage door was broken half of the time- inadequate lighting in the parking garage- new fob system implemented that requires you to use your phone to open the garage door… good luck getting wifi or service to use the app in the garage tho!- multiple doors leading to the outside were broken (and currently are)- package room broken into multiple times- someone stole from my car in the middle of the night (while the garage door was broken)- the Pool is green and the furniture around it is trashed- basement flooding in the middle of the night- a fire that no one was notified about (multiple story damage from sprinklers)- multiple unwarranted fire alarms in the middle of the night- 6 months of exterior painting of the building which made the patio unusable- ants living in the walls and coming through unfinished gaps in the walls on 3rd floor ( I’m so sorry 8309, they’ll only call the exterminator and won’t fix the holes)- a leak in my washer that effected the floors below. Their solution? Cut a hole in the wall and let it air out for 8 months :)- maintenance does the best they can with what they have, but they don’t have much. Fridge broke 4 times and they replaced two of the parts twice. I lost hundreds of dollarsof food and have yet to see a reimbursement. The freezer is still a tundra and the fridge is still luke warm.- the poor cleaning lady has to tidy all 6 floors by herself-kitchen cabinets literally falling apart- they threatened to evict my ESA dog because they have poor management and could not find an email with the paperwork I sent to them when I moved in- management takes no accountability so if there’s any issue, it’s your faultThis place is definitely cheap for a reason. If you can deal with terrible management, then it might be okay, but I literally steer all of my sdsu friends clear of this… I don’t even know what to call it.All of the 5 star reviews are lk bribed from the office…. “Give us a 5 star review and get some iconic swag!” BlehI bet they’re going to reply with some generic “I’m sorry you feel that way, we hold ourselves to high standards.” Don’t believe it. Do yourself a favor and live elsewhere.Edit: Also, the fact that Brandon, the property manager, leaves his phone number for us to call and does not answer his phone while having a full voicemail box is absurd. You have my first and last name, Brandon. You could easily look up my information and call me yourself if this was a serious concern of yours. You obviously only care enough to sustain an image in public reviews and not enough to fix the issues at hand. DO BETTER!

Name: U*** S********
Date: 2022-09-11 21:35:00
Rating: 1
Comment: This place is extremely poorly managed and I would NOT recommend living here. Their shared bedrooms only have one desk and nightstand for two people and not nearly enough space to put in another desk and/or nightstand. I was paired with a roommate who has threatened my safety multiple times, has harassed me while I’m sleeping at 1, 2, and even past 3 in the morning, made everyone else in the apartment feel unsafe, and used my personal products without my permission. I have told management multiple times that I am scared for my safety, and everyone else in the apartment has done the same thing and told them the same. They have done nothing even though the rest of the apartment reported issues with the same roommate. However, their leases do not allow for breakage, even in extreme circumstances such as mine, without reletting. In addition, the apartment came with multiple technical issues such as the oven light not working, the door frame not working, and the individual bedroom lock not working. We have put in multiple maintenance requests and maintenance is either extremely slow to respond or does not respond at all, some of these issues were reported near move in and still have not been dealt with.

Name: R**** H****
Date: 2022-08-31 00:26:10
Rating: 1
Comment: Brandon, I truly understand the frustration that these folks are experiencing. I have tried contacting you and your management team concerning similar concerns regarding my son. I was told today to reach out to Clay Davis. I was given his email and hope to get a response. I have sought out legal advice to try and help resolve this situation. It is still my hope this can be solved amicably. However, I have my doubts. Please note that whenever you are called at the number you give, employees are instructed that you cannot be contacted by phone.

Name: R** P***
Date: 2022-08-26 15:43:34
Rating: 1
Comment: My experience at this complex was the absolute worst. When I moved out? Didn’t get any better. It is like pulling teeth to get a correspondence from anyone in the office. I am constantly being told to send an email when you don’t even receive a response. My suggestion for anyone moving in here—have every complaint in writing (send via email and record attempts to contact office) and also take pictures. It’s insulting that I’m being charged for things such as cleaning, garbage bins, etc. although when I moved in a year ago the carpets were filthy dirty and I never had a bin during my entire stay although I went to staff with my concerns. I was told I would have to pay for a bin that residents were initially supposed to be given for free upon moving in! Don’t be fooled by the three star reviews. Pretty sure it’s an “incentive”. Now I would really appreciate it if someone could respond to my multiple phone calls and email and not waste your time “apologizing” for my horrible experience at your complex.

Name: m***** j
Date: 2022-08-10 02:44:18
Rating: 3
Comment: Incoming students for SDSU, dont even think about living here. There are so many reasons like the fact that the elevators havent been inspected since 2019, the staff is unfriendly, the office is never open, they do not have a 24 hour hotline for emergencies, the package room has been out of order for weeks now, the washer and dryers provided are broken in multiple apartments, the pool is hardly ever open, the security doors on ALL of the floors practically never lock and unless you want to deal with roaches Id say its a pretty terrible place to live.Also some of the 5 star reviews on here are people that WORK and LIVE here, I dont want to specifically say their names but lets just say they have a very positive view of this place.The only convenient thing about this place is the fact that its close to SDSU but unless all of these other things get addressed, I would advise everyone to stay away.

Name: J**** P****
Date: 2022-07-13 21:35:35
Rating: 1
Comment: Terrible. The leasing office is the least helpful to their tenants. They make it clear they don’t care. For example, around 12:30pm I was working from home, alone, and there was a man running around our hallways, banging on doors, telling people there is someone screaming for help in one of the units (whether that was true or not, it was an obvious security threat). I tried calling the front desk 5 times to tell them what was happening, no answer. I went down there and explained what was happening. With the most condescending and annoyed tone in his voice, he said they already knew what was happening and it was a false information and they couldn’t do anything as leasing people and that the police is on their way. I told them “well the least you could do is answer the phone” which then he replied “we are on our lunch” and abruptly tried to end the conversation with “Thank you have a nice day” over and over again to force me to leave. Complete unprofessional behavior. The least they could do was answer the phone to explain the situation, especially when they knew what was going on in the first place. So to future tenants, just know your safety is not more important than the leasing people’s lunch break.

Name: L***** C***
Date: 2022-07-01 21:32:20
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is either infested with knats, ants, or roaches at any given time. The garage door is always broken. Painting has limited the use of my windows, patio, and pool usage in the entire time I’ve been here not just for a few days. Ridiculous that I’ve had to pay a double occupancy fee every month after my roommate moved out and contracts can’t be updated. It’s really just a hassle living here. But David was super helpful giving me my return keys packet!

Name: A***** S****
Date: 2022-06-30 22:04:19
Rating: 1
Comment: HORRIBLE customer service! My daughter filled out an application, to we which we received a response telling us they were processing her application and we would receive a lease agreement soon. Two weeks later, nothing, so we email them and are told they are sold out. I told them that would have been a helpful response two weeks ago instead of wasting our time waiting on a lease agreement.

Name: Z*** S****
Date: 2022-06-16 03:51:07
Rating: 1
Comment: All the good reviews are bribed with goods from the leasing office.1. Have had to have items off the balcony for over 6 months now because of exterior painting2. When I first moved in, the whole fridge was missing all the drawers, ice maker, and racks. AC leaked consistently. Wrong size bed frame with a wrong size mattress. And it was dirty dirty dirty! They charge outrageous move out fees and for what? For me to move into an apartment like that?3. Apartment fire alarms have gone off countless times in the middle of the night and it’s very very triggering. I’m talking about the entire building has fire alarms going off.4. COCKROACHES. Lord we had them for MONTHS before we could get rid of them, even though we were super clean and had the pest control guy spray for a month straight.5. A pit bull that was UNLEASHED attacked another residents dog, and management tried to brush it off even though their contract says dogs must be leashed. Did not care about the incident whatsoever until the resident tried to get lawyers involved.6. Hall floors are really gross and no one has cleaned them in months.Honestly, the list goes on and on. I have too many negative experiences in not even a year of being here. Shout out to the maintenance guys tho, love them. They put up with a lot.

Name: k***** w********
Date: 2022-06-15 17:54:20
Rating: 5
Comment: My tour at the Iconic at Alvarado was professional, polite, and thorough. The staff here are so down to earth and extremely courteous. Im in love with this property; two pools, gym, washer and dryer included in the unit and so much more. Iconic place to live.😊

Name: R**** A*****
Date: 2022-06-07 18:33:06
Rating: 1
Comment: Staff is rude, incompetent, and purposely hang up residents phone calls. Witnessed it multiple times in front of me. Also if you want anything done from them that they agree to in their own lease agreement good luck getting it done without getting lawyers involved or having to talk to the parent company directly. *Also any good review comes from the hacks in the leasing office don’t listen to anything with more than 2 stars* It is laughable at this point called them per their request no answer and no call back months later

Name: L**** B*****
Date: 2022-06-02 14:41:10
Rating: 5
Comment: I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Iconic! I recently toured the complex and met with the property manager, Mignon, as my son will be transferring to San Diego for school next year. The property is so clean, well maintained and the staff are all incredibly personable and professional. It made me feel so much better about my son being so far away from us (we live on the east coast) and knowing that he would be living in such a nice community. I highly recommend Iconic if you are looking for housing in the area. Five stars!

Name: D**** F******
Date: 2022-06-01 21:35:44
Rating: 5
Comment: The interaction with the office team is always a pleasure. I enjoy all the events they have and the community is well maintanined. Kuddos to Robert for helping me with a maintenance issue.

Name: a****** m****
Date: 2022-06-01 19:54:06
Rating: 5
Comment: David was such a huge help,I really enjoyed his energy and his great customer service! He is always so helpful when it comes to fulfilling my requests !

Name: T***** L***
Date: 2022-06-01 16:41:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Visited the office for a tour and was provided a warm welcome by the team. Great atomosphere and although they didnt have the unit style I was looking for, I highly recommend Iconic.

Name: J***** M******
Date: 2022-06-01 01:32:31
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve lived here for 2 years now and I enjoy my apartment space and the staff. David is so helpful and always takes the extra step when I am in need of something at the front desk. I also appreciate the maintenance and custodial workers for being very attentive and helpful as well.

Name: T**** B********
Date: 2022-05-31 21:35:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Been here for 3 years and enjoying my experience. David has been very helpful at the front desk and always provides quality service. Love how it’s close to campus and the trolley station as well. Student living is also very alive here. Thanks Iconic!!!

Name: T****** B********
Date: 2022-05-31 21:11:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is neat place to stay. The staff is all very helpful and the amenities are nice. David down at the office always has been so quick and helpful whenever asking for assistance.

Name: M****** Z*****
Date: 2022-05-13 22:02:41
Rating: 3
Comment: I havent even moved in and i am already unhappy with this place. Screwed me and my roommate over in terms of living situations. We applied for a two bedroom, because it said they were available but alas, we are getting stuck with a four bedroom with two random people. I sure hope that the rest of my experience there isnt as bad as this.

Name: R****** R**** (*****
Date: 2022-04-21 23:08:25
Rating: 5
Comment: So far I have been living at iconic for 3 YEARS! I think, my unit is lovely and Mignon, the manager is the bomb !!, has been making numerous changes to the building to promote the complex new paint job! and cleanliness. The leasing office staff as well as the janitorial, maintenance etc. have been all doing their jobs to improve the building. keep up the great job !

Name: D**** E*****
Date: 2022-04-21 22:06:11
Rating: 5
Comment: I currently live here and there have been a lot of upgrades and improvements that’s have made my stay here that much better. If you’re attending SDSU or anywhere nearby definitely check the place out especially because the bedrooms and bathroom are large and all the utilities are included also you get your own washer and dryer so you won’t have to worry about paying for an excessive amount of things as college students.

Name: Y***** E***
Date: 2022-04-21 20:18:22
Rating: 5
Comment: John, Hannah, and David are all great. They resolve any concerns and issues we may have. Good apartment choice for an easy commute to SDSU campus.

Name: M**** W****
Date: 2022-04-21 20:07:06
Rating: 4
Comment: Iconic is a good deal for students looking go to SDSU I was able meet a bunch of cool people. They have a gym if you want to workout. Staff and maintenance is helpful and responsive from my experience. The units are pretty good for what you pay for.

Name: J*** B**
Date: 2022-03-10 18:16:10
Rating: 5
Comment: The maintenance crew fixes things in a timely manner. This is a quite and safe living environment. I don’t know why people always blame the staff for things that are out of their control. The staff is super nice and will help with issues in their control. Speaking to them rudely doesn’t help anyone and shouldn’t reflect on them as people.

Name: T** y** B*****
Date: 2022-03-10 18:12:48
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my first time living off campus. The apartments are clean and they always have events going on. The managers Brandon and Mignon are super helpful as well whenever I have any questions.

Name: A****** B****
Date: 2022-03-10 18:10:21
Rating: 5
Comment: This apartment complex has great amenities, its even right next to the trolley stop that goes to school, which is a plus. The staff that work here are super nice, Brandon the manager is always there to help and is a cool dude.

Name: Z***
Date: 2022-02-14 18:11:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic… how iconic of a place. getting a lease with the help of Rio Penn-Grice had never been easier. The places are clean with each room having their own bathroom aswell. hot water, and utilities expensed. the rooms are quite large and made the perfect living condition for my incredibly high standards. as a student i just hopped on the trolley for one stop to get off at SDSU. the hospital was right next door aswell incase me and the boys got a little rowdy. The perfect apartment to raise a family. iconic knew how to make a house a home.

Name: a**** t****
Date: 2022-02-03 20:09:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Management very professional and helpful!!!! I have lived here for 5 years and Im very satisfied the upkeep of the property. Management is always there to help!! I feel safe! Great place to live!!!!

Name: R** P*********
Date: 2022-01-08 22:27:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent place to live. Access to campus is one of the best in the area with the trolley stop being right outside. Management really care about the community and I have been able to meet so many of the other residents through the events they hold here.

Name: S**** E*******
Date: 2021-12-17 23:14:04
Rating: 4
Comment: This review is strictly about the staff, almost every single staff member I’ve talked to is so sweet, kind, and understanding. They’re great listeners and help walk me through everything step by step so I 100% understand. Brandon Hunter specifically is insanely helpful and very welcoming, going above and beyond to help with issues I’ve had in the past. I really appreciate it!!

Name: A****** U*****
Date: 2021-12-17 18:22:14
Rating: 1
Comment: I do not even know where to start with this apartment complex. I had so many issues living here, and for the price I was paying, it was absurd. Within a 2 months of living here, they tried to tell me I didnt pay rent and served me an eviction notice, when I have only ever paid rent on time. They messed up my parking which resulted in me paying almost $300 dollars because they wouldnt remove the extra parking charge. They also messed up the parking spot when I moved in and that ended up getting my car and my roommates car towed. Now, after 5 months of moving out, Im still dealing with issues from them. I paid my move out fees, and they still sent me to collections, even thought I didnt get a move out billing statement until almost an entire month after i moved out. They also never forwarded my mail, even though I set up my forwarding address with them. Everything about this complex is terrible. Also the garage gate was always broken, and the hallways always smelled like trash. My shower also randomly wouldnt work, and when we moved in, the apartment was dirty and things were broken. Trying to get ahold of anyone in the office was terrible, I was hung up on multiple times, and they never respond to emails. But hey at least it was close to school.

Name: G***** V*********
Date: 2021-11-11 00:54:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Lindsey always has a smile on her face. She has been so helpful and friendly. The amenities are very nice when open and I love the community iconic provides.

Name: J*** W
Date: 2021-10-19 18:20:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Robert has done an amazing job with all of our maintenance requests for our apartment Fixed our A/C unit quickly, fixed my bathroom shower and faucet. He’s a super personable dude and always upbeat with a smile. Super dope dude and a huge benefit for this place! He’s the man

Name: D*** W******
Date: 2021-10-13 14:38:55
Rating: 1
Comment: Absolute disgrace. Son moved out of Iconic on Alvarado in San Diego at the end of July. Received a move out statement six weeks later for $325.00 to paint two rooms, clean carpet, and something about trash bags. The space was spotless. There was no move out walk through. He emailed several times without response. He called and was told it had to be addressed at the corporate level, but they could not supply any contact information. I got involved and was told by the lady that answered the phone that she could not help and to call another number. It was the same number I was calling. 2 emails have gone unanswered. My son received a call from a collection agency and subsequently paid as not to damage his credit or mine. Bearing in mind we were sent a second statement which mentioned collections if not addressed. We have been trying to address for 6 weeks. Hopefully this review will get someone to reach out, or perhaps this is a P&L for them which I am certain is very profitable. Avoid at all costs.

Name: O***** G******
Date: 2021-10-05 16:29:40
Rating: 1
Comment: I’m honestly getting real tired of iconic. When I lived there the hallways constantly smelt awful. The doors were never locked. The gate into the garage was constantly open. God forbid you need to talk to management you either have to set aside an hour just to get someone in the office to answer and have to call about 10 times. I’ve tried talking to the manager multiple times but never can. I’ve been charged an outrageous move out fee and my portal was deactivated and I could not pay it online, and now I’m being charged late fees. I was never even sent an email about paying it in the first place. Not to mention the place was spotless when I moved out. I emailed the manager and it’s been a week and still haven’t been responded to. I once spent almost an hour standing outside the office waiting for someone to let me into the gym and talk to them. The staff is nice, but the whole complex itself has severe management issues and are too cheap to fix anything.

Name: M****** H****
Date: 2021-10-04 07:31:31
Rating: 1
Comment: Staff is helpful and the location is perfect for students, however, I have lived in two other apartment complexes and this one is by far the worst. First month of living here, we have had pest problems, two fires, broken AC, broken oven, and on top of that all amenities close at 6 (Including Study room). Not only have I had to call maintenance for all of these issues, things in the parking lot are broken as well. DO NOT LIVE HERE unless you are strapped for money and want to live off-campus. I would suggest spending a little more living somewhere else.

Name: S****** H*****
Date: 2021-09-15 05:08:24
Rating: 3
Comment: The apartment itself is nice enough however there are some problems with management and maintenance and communication. There should be a number you can call 24/7 for emergencies that do not require 911. Also it was stated in the lease agreement that the gym would be open 24/7 and it is not.

Name: J***** S****
Date: 2021-08-31 01:35:06
Rating: 5
Comment: I just resigned my lease and I can honestly say I like It here. It’s really close to SDSU and a bunch of food spots. Maintenance fixes problems really fast. Oscar does an amazing job. Mignon who works in the front office is amazing she’s really helpful. There are some issues here and there but that’s to be expected anywhere. But all n all it’s a great place to live

Name: a*** u****
Date: 2021-08-23 18:24:00
Rating: 1
Comment: DO NOT LIVE HERE. roaches are everywhere no matter what you do, hallways are trashed and smell disgusting, office is impossible to get in contact with and it feels like youre living in a prison. i spent 3 days cleaning the apartment and left it near perfect, they still charged me $700 and my roommate $550. they also do not clean the unit before you move in. DO NOT LIVE HERE

Name: t**********
Date: 2021-08-10 02:58:42
Rating: 1
Comment: Bad leasing office. Poorly managed and stuff in the apartment are really cheap but they increase the rent without any reason.UPDATE : 7 months laterThe complex is not safe and very sketchy. The doors that are supposed to keep people safe are mostly not working. My car and my roommates car got broken into in the same week!! I wasn’t so surprised since 90% of the doors does not work and are always open for everyone. Leasing office is still bad and not helpful in the siltiest bit. AVOID IT!!!

Name: k****** c*******
Date: 2021-08-02 23:21:09
Rating: 1
Comment: The only good things about this place is their quick responses to maintenance requests. Other than that, if you need to contact the leasing office or get straight answers from the staff you’re out of luck. I’ve lived here for two years and trying to ask questions or get in touch with management was a nightmare each time. I Only Mignon the manager(?) knows what’s going on and the other members of the staff are clueless. I’ve gotten different answers to the same questions from them and would have to run around and jump through hoops just to be told they couldn’t accommodate me. They locked my roommate out of their own room randomly, would come into our unit without 24 hours prior permission (which is against the law), allowed tenants to leave their trash in the hallways, and did nothing to address the crazy crowded parties that residents would have during peak covid times. Overall, if you’re someone who is ok paying for an overpriced apartment only to be neglected as a tenant and wait 3-4 business days to get an answer that might not even be correct, this is the place for you!

Name: A***** C*****
Date: 2021-05-21 22:56:43
Rating: 1
Comment: This is a nice location for state students. It right by the trolley and its really convenient. The apartments are nice, Dont let the first floor fool you though, the rest fo the building is not that nice. My only problem with this place is the management. When you first move in they will charge you for the whole month even though youre only in the unit 10 day out of the month. They try to charge outrageous fees for basic wear and tear like painting and carpet cleaning. I am being charged $75 for a kitchen cleaning fee because they had to sweep behind the fridge. I was not the only person who lived in the unit and contributed to the mess but since I was the last one to move they stuck me with the charges. When you move out there will be a painting fee $150 unless the walls are perfect ( they stain very easy), a carpet cleaning fee $65. If even one blind is bent $7 per blind, you missed a spot on the mirror before leaving? $75.

Name: M****** D***
Date: 2021-05-18 23:22:55
Rating: 1
Comment: Upon moving out, the company had charged me a few hundred for the cleaning and painting work, despite me having left the unit fully cleaned and haven’t made any damages to the carpets or walls that they claimed they needed to clean and paint.I’ve spoken to Mignon Watkins, an Assistant General Manager, but she was very Abrasive and gave me some generic “we do what we do” statement. I have submitted video proof of the state of the unit, and she promised to get back to me with dispute resolution, yet it’s been a few months of going back and forth to no avail.I’ve made multiple attempts at contacting Iconic management by email and only received a generic response (that the email has been forwarded to management) once.Overall, the property is managed EXTREMELY POORLY. I would really stay away at all cost.That, in addition to a few other inconveniences make this a no-go:- monthly inspections of the unit by their staff even amid Covid concerns- inability to have a spare key for the time when, say, your family stops by for a day or two (basically it’s kinda a prison - super restrictive)- trash-like smell around the propertyOverall, I’d say save yourself a trouble and get some place that’s better suited for you.

Name: L****** S****
Date: 2021-03-30 00:18:01
Rating: 5
Comment: I moved in to a studio apartment here and it has been nothing but amazing! Having an in-unit washer/dryer is my favorite aspect and there is plenty of cabinet space for extra storage. I also love the pet walking area for my dog. Great community complex!

Name: M*** M******
Date: 2021-02-26 16:54:30
Rating: 5
Comment: My experience with the team at iconic was excellent. Any questions I had they answered quickly and provided the necessary assistance. I was really impressed by Chiara, she is always very polite and professional. I appreciate her and the entire iconic team, keep up the good work.

Name: M**** T**
Date: 2021-02-19 22:26:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I normally dont write reviews but felt compelled because of the great experience Ive had with the Iconic team. Over the course of the year that I lived there, I required assistance from the housing office on a few occasions, and every time they were able to help answer my questions and resolve any issues I had. Specifically, Hannah was helpful in getting back to me quickly, answering all my questions in detail and ensuring that I always left with my problem resolved. Thank you, Hannah and the whole Iconic team!

Name: L****** S******
Date: 2021-02-15 23:46:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado has truly been great from day 1 starting with their staff. Mignon is great!! True angel is disguise. Iconic is Close to freeway, easy maintenance requests, in unit washer and dryer, spacious layouts! Love it!

Name: J****** S****
Date: 2021-01-19 05:10:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado is great! The staff there are kind & caring. Mignon is super helpful and on it when communicating with tenants. She is very cheerful. I am enjoying living here.

Name: J****** O****
Date: 2021-01-17 19:35:58
Rating: 5
Comment: The apartment complex is really nice, it’s close to SDSU and it’s a trolley stop away. The bed space is twice the size of dorms and you pay less which is wonderful. The amenities are nice and very useful. The office was great help when I had problems with my application especially Victor. He answered all my questions and was great help. Highly recommend asking for his help

Name: J*** G*******
Date: 2021-01-16 00:41:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Great experience. Anytime there was a work order submitted, it was taken care of immediately. Azariah, who works in the main office was extremely helpful and kind. The units are clean and and have a nice balcony. The amenities are top of the line.

Name: D****** R*****
Date: 2021-01-15 21:49:26
Rating: 5
Comment: I’m happy to say that the team at Iconic has my first apartment experience a pleasant one. The amenities are nice (lots of storage, nice finishes, patio, washer/dryer in unit) and I love my studio. I can’t wait to move in. Azariah was especially helpful in getting everything set up for me so I can enjoy my new space ASAP.☺️

Name: l**** b*****
Date: 2021-01-13 22:16:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful property and extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff. I spoke with Mignon and she was very professional and informative. I appreciate the time she took to answer all of my questions related to the management and the rules of the property. I’d highly recommend this complex to anyone looking.

Name: J**** H*******
Date: 2021-01-13 20:17:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic is a great place and opportunity to enjoy a time of new people and memories. From my past experiences there, I would highly recommend Iconic to students and anyone who are looking into quality housing. The staff there is great. Victor was very helpful, informative, and definitely respectful, true characteristics of a quality employee.

Name: K***** A****
Date: 2021-01-13 20:04:32
Rating: 5
Comment: I love the new vibe Iconic gives off now!I have dealt with I believe her name was Mignon in the past and recieved exceptional service, when the old general manager seem like he didnt have the time of day to deal with a concern I had about my unit she was able to resolve the the issue with no worries.Keep up the good work guys! I def will be recommending this to my friends now!

Name: L**** M***
Date: 2021-01-13 19:45:48
Rating: 5
Comment: It is really nice living here at Iconic amongst some of my friends. I’ve met a lot of great people here and would definitely recommend Iconic to everyone. The staff here is very helpful and attentive to all of my concerns and needs. Victor was definitely a great help and is a very respectful employee!

Name: h*********
Date: 2021-01-13 19:39:23
Rating: 5
Comment: I just moved into the Iconic and I LOVE it. The neighborhood, the property, and the staff are all amazing. Especially Azariah. He made moving in and the application process very comfortable. First time living with roommates, but this has been a beautiful experience. Thank you Azariah!!!

Name: C**** B*******
Date: 2021-01-13 19:37:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Great experience with this property! All questions answered, nice building layout, perfect location, and had much help from leasing manager Azariah who was great with every step of the process. Definitely recommend!

Name: V***** S**** O****
Date: 2021-01-13 19:24:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Honestly, its a great place to stay if you are looking for housing next to sdsu. Compared to its competitors that are a mile or more away from state its better. You have the trolley right across which takes you into state and its way better than a bus like other places that offer. If you have friends you want to move in with it makes it that better.

Name: J******
Date: 2020-12-11 20:44:14
Rating: 5
Comment: I Loved this place!!! The staff and maintenance of the facility are amazing! Well kept and clean. Great experience for me and my roommates while attending college... Shout out to Azariah for all of his help and outstanding hospitality! :)

Name: V***** O****
Date: 2020-12-11 03:36:19
Rating: 5
Comment: I love living here! Super convenient area for college students, right by Fashion Valley mall and the freeway. I love the community of people and Staff here! Azariah has helped me twice and has gone above and beyond both times, extra star because he remembered my name and our conversation from before!

Name: R*** G*****
Date: 2020-12-09 22:44:39
Rating: 1
Comment: After living around the college area for four years, living in boulevard, on campus, and houses, I can say Iconic is the dirtiest, loudest, most chaotic building I have ever walked into. I still live next door and am PLAGUED by the CONSTANT fire alarms. Ive seen trash line the halls, the security door allow ANYONE through, and not a single staff member come by to do anything in years. Id be careful before you ignore any of that, because apparently they will hunt YOU to pay the fines, even after youre gone.

Name: B****** J*****
Date: 2020-12-06 16:33:27
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been loving living at iconic on Alvarado! the staff is always so helpful and it is so close to campus! parking is at every level and it the apartment is very modern.

Name: J**** R***
Date: 2020-12-05 18:35:30
Rating: 5
Comment: I LOVE living here!! It’s so peaceful and convenient to where I work and places I like to shop for essentials. I also love the staff here, they’re always so helpful! Azariah always does an amazing job and never disappoints!

Name: B******* R****
Date: 2020-12-03 03:34:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Leasing was very helpful with every question I had. Spoke on the phone with Hannah and she was super nice and seemed very dedicated in helping me. I would very much recommend her.

Name: M** G********
Date: 2020-12-02 06:04:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Great staff here at iconic! John has especially been so helpful and exemplifies great customer service every interaction. He is very resourceful with whatever problem that arises.

Name: D***** R*****
Date: 2020-12-02 03:14:01
Rating: 5
Comment: This complex is literally amazing ! First of all Azariah was dope ! But not just him, the whole staff was really great. Just so helpful informative and overall so a great representation of the company. When you need maintenance or any type of help their on it. Def a great place to live . Sad I had to go but The iconic will forever be one of my favorite places I’ve lived .

Name: K** O****
Date: 2020-12-02 02:52:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado was one of the first to show up as I was looking for housing. The tour was super helpful -John answered every single question I had and more. Professional staff, lovely place, lots to do, and seems like a great place to get to know other like-minded people in the area.

Name: J******* F*******
Date: 2020-12-02 02:41:49
Rating: 5
Comment: John was very welcoming and provided thorough information about the residences. He made it an easy process to attain important information and guided me every step of the way. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to live.

Name: A******** G******
Date: 2020-12-02 02:37:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Honestly, john is the reason i am giving five stars. he greeted me with a warm smile and asked if there was anything he could do to assist me. he was very informative, professional and pleasant. the perfect example of exceptional customer service. thank you john!

Name: R****** U****
Date: 2020-12-02 02:34:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado is a great place. When I came in for a tour, I felt really welcomed by John and the other staff members. The two outdoor pools, gym, study room, and other amenities are superb. I highly recommend Iconic on Alvarado to any students in the area who are looking for both a nice and affordable accommodation.

Name: C**** K*******
Date: 2020-12-02 02:21:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado has been a great experience for me overall. I met my best friend DC while on a stroll around the outside walking path within my first day as a resident. Only a short distance from some of the best spots in San Diego and right next to SDSU. Quite a welcoming community and even friendlier staff. Highly recommend you speak with John in the office as he was there whenever I needed him and found me the right place.

Name: K**** Z********
Date: 2020-12-02 02:07:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic is so nice! When I visited I considered moving in ASAP but my lease at my apartment wasn’t up yet. John and the staff were so friendly and I love that they had two pools and a gym! Definitely recommending this place!

Name: J******* W****
Date: 2020-12-02 02:07:37
Rating: 5
Comment: I lived at Iconic on Alvarado and wow what a phenomenal experience! Johnny boy was so great at helping me find the perfect apartment and making me feel welcome in the building. The entire staff was lovely, whenever I had issues they were beyond helpful. I loved working out in the gym & going for a dip in the pool afterwards on a hot day! Great experience living there, I will surely miss it!

Name: L** C*******
Date: 2020-12-02 01:48:02
Rating: 5
Comment: I moved here from New Jersey to be a student at SDSU. Azariah went out of his way to help me pick out the perfect room that met my specifications and informed me of all the amazing features this complex has to offer. He was very funny, informative, and very professional. All that is to say, I love loving here and it is exactly what I have been looking for! Strongly recommend!

Name: M*** K*** W*****
Date: 2020-12-02 01:43:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Very clean and accommodating! I love my apartment. The staff is super friendly, especially John. He was so nice and helpful. Thanks John and crew!

Name: T***** B****
Date: 2020-11-03 17:25:13
Rating: 1
Comment: Do not live here. Its convenient if you go to SDSU but beyond that, it is an awful place to live. Its section 8 housing dressed up as student housing. Every other month there was new fee to pay. Managers are largely unhelpful, especially Mignon, who I found to be extremely rude. Turnover rate is so high, no one who mans the front desk can answer your questions accurately. Nothing is clean above the first floor. Computers and printers dont work. My car was broken into in the first six months, which is apparently very common.

Name: D***** S****
Date: 2020-11-01 04:35:29
Rating: 1
Comment: Currently a resident And I can’t wait until my lease ends so I can leave! First, I had the option between the icon apartments and another, I chose Iconic because they promised a $500 move in gift card which seems like I’ll never get, I’ve called and emailed numerous times about It. Second, the hallways smell like trash 24/7 makes you want to hurl. Third, they always seem to be busy! ALWAYS! They never answer the phone or emails but their so quick to email about rent being due and re-signing your lease. DONT MOVE HERE! Very unprofessional.

Name: S**** P****
Date: 2020-09-16 06:47:43
Rating: 1
Comment: Not worth staying at this apartment complex, with the headache that goes into it by trying to get ahold of them along with many hidden fees you are not told about. Make sure to take a look at the entire complex instead of just looking at the room that is on show because the floors are NOT alike including the rooms. Floor 2 and above smell mildewy because there is a garbage disposable area on the following floors vs the first floor.They randomly started charging trash fees when I moved into the complex after 3 months. Also make sure when you move in to take pictures of EVERYTHING including living room area and kitchen, because if anything is damaged prior, they will charge you for it once you move out, despite you not creating the damages. So it is better to have proof and take pictures of EVERYTHING.

Name: a***** p****
Date: 2020-09-07 05:56:56
Rating: 1
Comment: So far it has been 3 weeks since I have been calling and emailing about move-out fees I was charged, we have sent them documents and proof that the damages were done prior to stay. However. they simply do not reply to emails and when you call them about it, they state to email them. When you write a review they state to email [email protected] BUT still THERE IS NO REPLY. NO REPLY WHATSOVER, THEY JUST WANT MONEY. Extremely surprised how they can respond to reviews, but not emails that we send them privately multiple times.So once again, I have emailed the [email protected] multiple times I do not understand what is so difficult to understand about my statement. I am not ‘hesitating to contact.” You guys are being hesitant to reply to my concerns and emails. It is about to be a month since I have received any type of response.

Name: R****** R********
Date: 2020-09-02 03:30:56
Rating: 1
Comment: Got bombarded with insane move-out fees totaling more than 500 dollars even after hiring a cleaner to clean up my apartment. Now they are not responding to my e-mails. Extremely inconsiderate of them, especially during these hard times due to the pandemic. Mignon Watkins was extremely helpful and the only redeeming quality of this place.

Name: R**** K**** P****
Date: 2020-08-30 07:57:18
Rating: 1
Comment: We have had an extremely unprofessional experience with this apartment complex. Once you move out, you may be charged false charges based on ”damage”. However, these damages were done prior to my stay and all even fence was given. We call and email the employees for this complex everyday, but they are unresponsive in both ways. The alleged charges are due in less than 14 days, and I have been calling and EMAILING for 2 weeks already— yet I still do not have a response from anyone. This is super unprofessional and it only seems like they want to collect MONEY.

Name: K******** F******
Date: 2020-08-30 01:46:33
Rating: 1
Comment: It is IMPOSSIBLE to get a hold of anyone who can do something about any concerns. I got these insane move out fees for “painting and turning the carpet”, but my roommate and I were SO careful and probably left it in better condition than before. When I emailed asking about these fees to the email address I was told to contact, I got NO RESPONSE! Then I emailed again, hoping this one was more clear, and AGAIN GOT NO RESPONSE!! It’s been a while and I paid the fees so that it wouldn’t hurt my guarantor, but I’ve never lived anywhere that was so unprofessional and money hungry, and have no issue taking advantage of students who are struggling, especially during a pandemic. This is one of a million issues I had with “apartment”. Save your time and money, literally live anywhere else and you’ll be thankful you did

Name: T***** G*******
Date: 2020-07-14 04:49:43
Rating: 1
Comment: Worst place Ive lived in. Everything looks updated but its the cheapest quality they could get. I lived here because it was close to SDSU but didnt look like the quality you get with on-campus housing but it was probably just as bad. I weigh about 110 pounds and my couch broke when I went to sit on it. Comes to figure out it was being held up by a single nail and some wood. I sent a request in march and they didnt get back until I called 3 months later. Both my blinds broke while I was trying to open them. The first one I thought maybe I was just too forceful but the other one broke anyway. When they finally came to take a look they just took pictures and didnt replace it even though i know many students moved out when school went online and ended. A note was left in my apartment accidentally and it said look to see if you should charge for the couch and blinds when all i did was sit on the couch and try to open my blinds like its intended purpose. Can you just get it unfurnished? You cant really do that, they make you pay the 30 dollar charge for furniture regardless if you want it or not. If you have your own furniture just put it in storage and pay for that on top of your 30 dollar furniture fee your paying per month. They also randomly added a garbage fee about one month into living there that you were required to pay. I havent even touched some of my furniture and the fake wood film on it is peeling. On top of it all amenities were close do to COVID but we still had to pay the same outrageous price that was only ok when we could use gym, tanning room, study, printers, game room, and pool. The only plus I have is the maintenance and a couple people at the front desk have a great attitude and try to be helpful as much as they can but they can only do so much.

Name: j***** n*****
Date: 2020-01-31 01:49:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic is a great affordable housing option with lots of facilities available and decent customer service. There’s a game room, a pool, relative privacy. For students it is by far the best option near SDSU as you get private room/ bathroom, and a significantly larger living area for a lot less then the competition (@BLVD)I’ve had a couple minor issues in the past that the customer service team has been pretty quick to help fix. I will say they have a problem with promising too many gift cards to people but that’s it.

Name: B**** D****
Date: 2020-01-29 23:29:00
Rating: 5
Comment: All of the staff here is very friendly and helpful including the maintenance staff things get fixed fairly quickly when you leave a maintenance report. They have a lot of activities going on throughout the month and youll be informed about them I can come down and socialize with other people. The apartments are spacious they even have trash retrieval and each apartment has its own washer and dryer which is extremely convenient. I also enjoy the gym and especially the free coffee..

Name: S**** K*****
Date: 2020-01-29 22:38:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Cheap and affordable. You get what you pay for. As a college student this is by far the best option for me around SDSU. The staff is friendly and they always hold food events. Reading these reviews, most of these issues are self inflicted. Getting your car towed is a result of not paying attention to the rules. Its super simple, how do you not understand how to print out a parking pass? Have cockroaches? Clean your apartment. It seems like the many issues that arise here that lead to these reviews are because people haven’t lived in an apartment complex before.

Name: G***
Date: 2020-01-06 19:29:06
Rating: 5
Comment: My apartment is cool and love that there’s a gym open 24/7 as well as more than one pool. There’s also a room with a pool table, it’s kinda hard to find, but I like to go hang out there, sometimes it’s also a quiet place to study if there’s not a bunch of people there.

Name: �**
Date: 2020-01-03 19:19:23
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s been wonderful since I moved here on September. If you have a car and also a student, you would love here. Best pricing plus living with convenience. I always take trolley to fashion valley or IKEA or Costco, there’s also a cafe on site so you can grab a quick lunch or just buy some snacks.
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Name: T***** L****
Date: 2019-12-10 19:58:27
Rating: 1
Comment: DO NOT COME HERE. If I could give 0 stars, I would. I never rate anything, but this was such a terrible experience I just had to. Hallways smell like trash and only the first floor is renovated so all the others look run down and not like the model they show you. After a few months they will start charging you for stuff they didnt at first, making your rent go up way more than the rate they tell you. They come up with charges out of nowhere. Cars in the parking garage are always getting broken into. Things in the apartment always break (Ive been here for a few months and have already had to have the sink and balcony door fixed, same with a friend of mine on another floor). The furniture is not good quality. If you bring your own tv and want to use it with the wifi, it simply will not connect (even an employee told me that) so you will either have to not use it or get your own wifi which is yet another thing to pay for! Not secure at all, anyone can just walk into the complex at any time, hence cars getting broken into. My friend had a man stalk her and another girl had a man come into her apartment without her knowing. Vomit would be in the elevator rooms for days. Youre better off literally anywhere else, dont come just because its convenient you will regret it. I cannot wait to move out.

Name: K**** A********
Date: 2019-12-03 05:16:00
Rating: 1
Comment: If I could leave 0 stars I would!! This company is money hungry. They make up charges to make money, and then don’t to tell residents what they are for. They act unprofessionally. I’ve been trying to contact Mignon (property manager) and it’s always some excuse as to why she can’t contact me back. I can’t wait to move out of here, because you have unprofessional workers, and are generally a scamming scum bag company. -1000/10 HIGHLY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!

Name: J******* B***
Date: 2019-11-15 22:49:26
Rating: 1
Comment: They stopped closing the garage and my car was broken in to (staff said “another one??”). I can only assume they charge EVERYONE the $75 ($225/apartment) cleaning fee and $60/person carpet cleaning (though ours were dirty on moving in)... I literally cleaned the entire place- bought a swiffer, vacuumed, wiped down and bleached all the sinks/tubs and we still got charged.

Name: C**** T*****
Date: 2019-09-17 01:38:40
Rating: 3
Comment: Overall an average property. I think it has some room for improvement.Parking is a nightmare here. Even just to sign up with a parking pass takes a lot of effort, but if I want to have a couple people over for dinner, I have to use the entirety of my guest passes to make that happen.The apartment was dirty when I moved in, which isnt a big deal, but I also had no furniture (promised furnished), hot water, or a bedroom key. Several weeks later, we are still waiting on that hot water to be fixed.The staff are very friendly, and will usually try their best to help.Package room is very helpful but can be an issue of people taking packages. Individual lockers should be used or pick up packages in leasing office with ID would be more beneficial.The worst part, it smells bad. I think because the complex provides trash valet service, when people leave their trash in the hallway, it smells everything up. Hope they do something about that.Love the rest of the amenities and closeness to the freeway, as well as the communication from staff to residents. They do that well.

Name: l**** c******
Date: 2019-08-02 20:35:18
Rating: 1
Comment: Rent prices quoted leave out a ton of extra fees that are MANDATORY. 30$ a month to rent terrible furniture, and you HAVE to pay - no option to opt out of having a furnished apartment. Parking is 70$/month - ridiculous. Whatever they quote you for rent is going to turn into 150$-200$ more each month. The building itself is never clean, the hallways stink like garbage all the time. They are constantly sending me emails to join their exclusive community rewards which is just a scam to take personal information for marketing purposes. The area around the building is pretty ghetto, someone was shot outside the apartment just this year - yet they had the audacity to raise rents. If you change apartments then they kick you out on July 31st and dont let you move in to the new apartment until August 20th, BUT you still have to pay a full rent installment for the month of August. Not a deposit that you could get back, a full months rent!TLDR: Do NOT recommend. There are better housing options nearby. I encourage you to look for them and pass on Iconic. Stupid name too.

Name: T**** W***
Date: 2019-08-01 20:13:02
Rating: 5
Comment: This place has great service especially from the employees that helped me renew my lease! I believe their names were John and Scott. These young men were able to help me renew at a lower rate as well as secure a wonderful cruise for two to either Mexico, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean. Also, they took me on a lovely tour of what I will be living in next year with an extremely friendly vibe with some laughs here and there. Thanks to John and Scott I will be an ICON livin next year!!!

Name: A**** B*******
Date: 2019-06-17 18:08:40
Rating: 1
Comment: Please do not even consider living here!! 3.2 stars is way to inflated because they have staff members and fake accounts leave 5 stars. This place is not safe for anyone nor is it affordable. The management staff will never be able to help you. This place is the worse and everyone who lives here will gladly tell you why. They wont accept cash for payments no matter what. They add service fees to everything, and if you enjoy AC be ready to pay the price because its not cheap. Cars are broken into in the parking lot almost every day. Thesecurity they have also works with Western Towing and they have cars towed every other day!! DO NOT LIVE HERE

Name: T B****
Date: 2019-05-07 18:21:47
Rating: 1
Comment: This place is dirty. There are people walking around smoking weed all the time and just yesterday and man was murdered on the property, but they are trying to act as though the incident just happened to occur right outside. As is typical of a murder aftermath, a large crowd has assembled in the place where the killing happened. I have a young daughter who lives alone in the building and is an SDSU student. The crowd that has assembled blocks her particular entrance into the building. I asked Management if they could issue her a temporary pass to park in their private parking for the next 2-3 days so that she can avoid that crowd and be safer, and was told there is nothing they can do to help. The incident was out of their control and she needs to just buy a pass for the month at $70.00, on top of the overpriced rent they charge. They said they had no liability for tenant safety.They also do not allow you to do walk-throughs prior to move-in, so you are pretty much stuck with what you get. Had we had more time to find a place for her to live for this previous semester, they would never have been an optionResponse to Owner - we did reach out. No one did anything to ease our mind and in fact ignored my question as to the safety of the tenants altogether.

Name: B*** G****
Date: 2019-04-09 04:13:04
Rating: 1
Comment: They INTENTIONALLY tow cars of their own residents. Multiple cars broken into multiple times. Whenever you need a manager to speak with, they are always out of town. DO NOT RENT HERE!!! Great location, but overpriced, they dont care about their tenants, and attitude when cars are broken into is like they dont care at all. Homeless people are always in the hallways selling candy, etc. They talk about how they have cameras for safety, yet homeless are in the building and when car windows are smashed, broken into, and things stolen, of course they are no help with the cameras or filing a police report. Cant wait to move out.

Name: D*** D****
Date: 2019-02-22 00:27:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Great customer service, people at the front desk were great. Got helped by a very solid looking young man by the name of John. Took me on the tour, showed me the complex, made me feel warm and cozy. Great guy, would love to throw back a few brewskis with the guy. Other guy named Scott was extremely helpful as well, though he was a bit monotone. Lol long story short, the guys got me to sign a lease & move in there this coming August! Excited, and hopefully me and John & Scott can kick it one day. Dope guys. Super dope guys.

Name: J*** D**
Date: 2018-11-12 23:06:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado is a great place for me to live. The convenience of the trolley station being within walking distance has saved me tons of money on gas. The room upon moving in was in great condition, and you get plenty of space for what you pay for. I understand here in San Diego that is a rare commodity. Being from a different state, the leasing process was fast and reliable due to it being done online. They assign roommates to you based on your interests. They provide plenty amenities for residents to use for free. They also hold events to give out prizes and free food! Residents that live here are also friendly and welcoming. Overall a great and cheap place for me to live in San Diego!

Name: J*****
Date: 2018-11-03 22:20:04
Rating: 1
Comment: I never ever rate anything ever. But I created this account just to give them one star. If I could give negative stars I would. They had it on record what my vehicle was and I was paying for parking. They towed my vehicle and did not reimburse me out of my own parking spot. On top of that they try to nickel and dime you for every service. Do not live here!

Name: A**** L****
Date: 2018-10-04 17:52:19
Rating: 4
Comment: Lived here for 2 years and enjoyed the super convenience of the trolley stop across the street. The office staff were always super nice, especially Blake, who was always super enthusiastic and willing to help. The trash rooms can sometimes smell the hallways some of the time, but is more of a problem of some residents being lazy and not putting their garbage down the shoots or walking it downstairs if its full. The rooms are nice, with a nice big kitchen area.

Name: A**** F******
Date: 2018-09-21 19:03:00
Rating: 1
Comment: Beware! This complex has you set up to fail. They have lots and lots of clever ways of charging you hidden extra fees and penalties the minute you trip up. They are just waiting for a reason to tow you, charge late fees on rent ($87) after 3 days, charge for extra electricity, charge for painting and carpet cleaning when you move out, etc.When we moved in the carpet in one of the bedrooms had not yet been cleaned. Had to wait a day to move into the bedroom until they could clean the carpet.The cockroach problem is bad. When they replaced the counter tops in the kitchen they never finished the job. When they replaced the dishwasher they never finished the job.With regards to the towing, they are informed by the towing company when your car has been towed. But Iconict will not let you know so that a few days could go by before you are aware that your car has been towed. On a Friday evening we discovered the car had been towed. We were in a hurry, had Friday evening traffic to deal with so then had to find a way to get to the tow yard before they closed for the weekend. Iconics response was Its just not our responsibility to inform you that your car was towed. Dismal customer service! Despite the advertising about how important you are to them you are not.

Name: W
Date: 2018-09-18 21:18:18
Rating: 1
Comment: Terrible! Do not rent an apartment here! Vomit & urine left in stairwell for days. The unit was dirty when we moved in. I was charged a move out fee for minor damages. Which is fair. I pay these charges they then send it out for collections after its been paid. DO NOT RENT HERE! Way better options in the college area.

Name: F****** I********
Date: 2018-09-03 01:38:25
Rating: 1
Comment: If I could put 0 stars for this place I would. Worst place to live in. I was living here for 9 months and when I wanted to move out of this hell hole I rented a storage unit with them to keep my stuff there until I was back in town. A month and a half later, I go back to the storage and see ALL my personal things are stolen. The storage unit door was NOT broken in and was obviously opened with a key. The management office did not help me in anything. I called the cops and they did what they could. DO NOT live here. This is the worst place to live in.

Name: D**** H*****
Date: 2018-08-13 19:33:24
Rating: 2
Comment: Terrible at returning any kind of contact (email, phone). Blake, who works at the front desk, is always rude. Constantly improving the facility. Some improvements are nice, some are just reasons for them to increase the rent. Maintenance guys are dope and decent location. Security is a joke and does nothing except harass people making noise even without noise complaints. Literal homeless lady lived in a stairwell for a couple months.

Name: L*** T******
Date: 2018-08-08 17:18:32
Rating: 1
Comment: Terrible experience - car got towed while inquiring about a parking pass. Did a re-rent on studio apartment back in April and still have not received any money from them -its now August. They do not return phone calls or emails. They wont hesitate to turn you over to collections for $110 for replacement keys within 10 days when you owe them!! Ruthless.

Name: B***** B******
Date: 2018-06-05 14:54:15
Rating: 5
Comment: The entire entity is a pretty nice set-up. For being a location geared towards college students, it has been mellow my whole time here so far.Blake was exceptionally helpful throughout my move-in process. From showing the model space and amenities to setting up the lease, parking, and any insurance hiccups. He even pre-checked my room for discrepancies since I was somewhat of a rush move-in and made sure my carpet was cleaned with only a one day notice of moving in. He really knows his stuff and is on top of all the details.For Iconic itself, the roommate match gave me 3 out of 3 great roommates. Since I was a last-minute move-in, theyre working with me to get the room I want when my current lease is up. They seem flexible where they can be. Overall theyve been ridiculously accommodating.There are reviews complaining about security, parking, and management. As a female, I feel safe throughout the complex in the garage and the halls. The elevators in my building havent been out of service at all either.As far as parking complaints, Im glad theyre strenuous about the towing policy. I would hate to come home after a 10 hr day and then deal with some other car in the parking in the spot that I pay for. If you follow the parking rules, youll be fine. Its not a scam to make a buck, its more like a service to keep your spot available to you. Plus, the reason paying for parking is separate is probably because not everyone here uses the parking garage. The trolley is across the street and many people ride their bikes to school. Why would those supplement the cost of a parking garage that they dont use in their rent?As far as management, Ive never had such attentive staff. I cant stress just how helpful theyve been.

Name: A****** H********
Date: 2018-05-25 03:05:55
Rating: 3
Comment: Its a pretty convenient place to live, and super close to SDSU and the trolley station. Apartment (studio) was lovely with w/d in unit as well as diswasher + kitchen, and I enjoyed having my place there. But the place is filled with college students, and can get very loud/dirty/party heavy especially if living in floors 1-3. Better than Suites on Paseo, though. It was perfect as a graduate student who had privacy, but leasing management could be more prompt and consistent at times.

Name: N****** B***
Date: 2018-05-23 18:52:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Iconic on Alvarado has been a home away from home, and I am 13,288 Km away from my family, literally. Being a Fulbright Visiting Scholar from India, this is my first international trip and first visit to the US. I came to live here about one month after arriving in this country and was clueless about almost everything, beginning from the use of certain home appliances to making sense of the social cues here. This apartment complex not only gave me a neat, spacious, sunlit (and moonlit), safe home with sky and hill-view, more importantly, it provided me with a helpful but non-interfering community of people led by a courteous, efficient and empathetic management team ready to help and answer all your queries. The corridors on my floor are always quiet and clean. Any repair issue is handled deftly well within 24 hours. The computer lab is convenient with many desktops and two printers to stand by us on bad laptop days. Study rooms are pleasant, can be booked in advance or you can just walk into an empty one, spend long hours working undisturbed, gazing at the pool when needing a break. A minute away by trolley from SDSU, the Alvarado Trolley station connects to every destination of interest in San Diego and important bus routes, becoming almost our private transit station. A safe, green neighborhood that’s walking distance from Ralphs, DZ Akins, Marie Calendar’s bakeries, with the Cumaya highway (no. 8) right ahead. The ambience @ Iconic is a good combination of serenity with regular leisure activities centered on bringing residents together and having fun. There are no loud parties, but cool poolside and game-room events with free barbeques, pizza parties, continental breakfasts and competitions with cute rewards. Indoor and outdoor gyms, two swimming pools, high-speed Wi-Fi, parking on each floor stretching to the roof---Iconic has everything that makes living in San Diego a relaxed and happy affair.

Name: J****
Date: 2018-04-17 21:54:00
Rating: 1
Comment: This place could be good but If your roommates or roommate is dirty out of the 3 or 4 that live there can really make it unpleasant and management(sucks) wont do anything as long as they pay for rent. So if you can pick who to live with makes it easier and a lot of the tenants are super spoiled kid from the states and other counties that their parents stopped doing their laundry for them since they were 19yrs old. Have no idea how to clean after themselves or has no regard for their other mates. Oh yeah they towed my car the second day with my car still packed while moving inside. My permit was on the ground on the passenger side floor but on my several trips I feel asleep woken up car was gone. Its definitely as scam that someone is making a killing on. My bill was 320 bucks one day storsge

Name: M*
Date: 2018-01-18 22:18:36
Rating: 1
Comment: Sad. Is all I have to say. Lived here for an entire year and all they do is scam young immature college students into long term leases. The prices are outrageous for the quality of living you are receiving. They hide everything by using edited pictures of a “sample apartment” that they show you during tours that completely differs from all the rest of the apartments in the entire complex. Shortly after your tour, it is likely that they will drag you (and your parents) into the office and try as hard as possible to have you sign a lease.Water, WiFi, and electricity are all sketchy. I completely missed a work shift one time from a power outage that only affected our building and kept my car locked inside the garage because the stupid gate does not have any kind of emergency override. 1 of 3 showers you take are likely to be cold due to inconsistent water heating.Security is a joke as well. I know of multiple friends that have had their cars broken into. A tow hungry company patrols the garage at night, looking specifically to tow any cars possible to make a few bucks off of poor college students. My bike was stolen and they did nothing about it and the police told me they never received the camera footage that was supposed to be sent.Lastly, management is the worst. Especially the passive aggressive general manager. They have nothing more in mind than how much revenue they can acquire from this complex instead of focusing on quality or even safety. There are much more reputable places you can find to live in San Diego, using an apartment or roomate finding website. SDSU has a specific website for housing off campus and numbers you can call. Do yourself a favor and just avoid this place at all measures, you’ll be glad you did.

Name: Y*** B********
Date: 2018-01-18 21:46:51
Rating: 1
Comment: DO NOT MOVE HERE. I REPEAT DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!I had the worst possible experience living at this apartment complex.They towed my car while I was living here for absolutely NO reason. I had a parking permit and left my car for a few minutes in the guest parking and when I came back it was GONE! The office said there was nothing they could do so I wasted $300+ for no reason. I ended up finding out they had a contract with a towing company in which they make money off of college students by towing their cars. UNBELIEVABLE!The majority of people living here are college students and the place is extremely loud and disgusting. There is trash and puke on the hallways, there is no air conditioning in the hallways either, the elevator smells really nasty. The office people are INCREDIBLY unhelpful and unprofessional.When I moved out they charged me 500+ in damages for things that were not even true. If I could go back I would take pictures of everything because they are INSANE and will charge you for anything they want.Please take my advice and NEVER move here. I had friends that lived here and they also had multiple issues. A couple of them actually ended up hiring a lawyer to sue this AWFUL place. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY LIVING HERE.

Name: A r***
Date: 2018-01-18 04:39:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive lived at Iconic for 2 years and just signed for another year. It is the best place to live if you go to SDSU. The trolley is across the street, they have free internet and a 24hr gym. It is convenient and rent is reasonable for everything you get.

Name: Y***** G******
Date: 2017-10-27 05:56:04
Rating: 3
Comment: 5 star but only for Rhonda. I dont know how I survived last year without her. Shes always very helpful when I come down to the office. Dont hesitate to ask her for anything !

Name: C P******
Date: 2017-10-17 18:07:13
Rating: 3
Comment: My daughter currently lives here. It isnt horrible, but it certainly isnt five stars. The good stuff: definitely more room than the dorms, sharing a bathroom with only one person, in room laundry and full kitchen. You dont have to leave at certain times for holidays etc. You do get more for your money. However, the day she moved in her unit was not clean and in fact very dirty. The staff was overwhelmed so we and the other roomies ended up cleaning it. The microwave was broken and the fridge makes a horribly loud noise. The place was infested with gnats. You get nickle and dimed along the way for various items including wanting to pay your rent electronically. There is no visitor parking which is a drag when we come to visit. The common areas dont seem to be kept that clean, spilled rice in the elevator lobbywas there for days during our time in town. But she feels safe and the trolley stop has been very convenient for school and work. So a mixed bag kind of place.

Name: K**** L***
Date: 2017-10-15 09:35:16
Rating: 3
Comment: The place is awesome, but the college kids trash it. There is always a line of cars blocking the entrance that are parked on the fire lane with their park anywhere button activated, or Uber and Lyft drivers. You can find trash on the elevators on the regular. I had to park badly in order to avoid a glass bottle of vodka that someone decided to break on the parking. If youre visiting, you need a guest permit or else youll be towed. Which is enforced regularly. My girlfriend lives here, so I visit every other day. After a while you can get used to all that stuff.

Name: j*** l***
Date: 2017-08-29 19:08:58
Rating: 1
Comment: I originally had a good experience with my move in and my time staying there, besides the fact you will be discriminated against by their security judging you even if you are not a student and live there and look like you are younger they will treat you as if you dont know better, one night i was leaving the gym and walking passed the pool when the security started questioning me which was no issue but when i asked about the pool hrs and why its closed so early and he said that there are two types of residents here the students who dont listen like you and people who pay the rent and follow rules. I was not a student but I myself working in property management this was a very unacceptable comment they do not follow any fair housing laws which does need to be further looked into by others, and due to the mistreatment of myself and the complete disregard to communicate back with me in regards to theses situations I have tried emailing them in regards to my move out statement and stopping by in person and they will not let me discuss my issues. I know my rights working in property management as well as being a renter and am currently talking to lawyers to address the discrimination and the fair housing laws that are being broken. if any other resident has experienced the same thing please feel free to reach out to me for more information.

Name: M**** P*****
Date: 2017-05-08 15:42:16
Rating: 1
Comment: DO NOT LIVE HERE. They towed my boyfriends car TWICE within the same week from his own parking space, racking up over $500 of towing fees plus uber fees. They refused to refund and the manager is a snarky bastard who refuses to help. RUN FAR AWAY.

Name: K***** S*******
Date: 2017-03-29 23:19:50
Rating: 1
Comment: The ABSOLUTE WORST experience I have ever had with a housing company. If I could give them zero stars, I would. I lived here over the summer while I was doing research. They towed me from the space I was paying for in their garage, and then charged me a towing fee of >$300 which was never refunded even though it was their mistake. They tried to charge my roommates and I (4 of us in total) $100 EACH for common area paint, which was eventually withdrawn after we provided video proof that there were no paint scratches upon our move out AND calculated the cost of paint ($20 based on square footage) even if it were. The staff was uneducated on the policies of the facility. The common areas were constantly dirty and smelled like garbage (there is no ventilation system other than ceiling fans in the hallways). IF you are willing to take the risk to live here, my advice to you is: 1) DOCUMENT EVERYTHING - take photos on move in and move out, and photos of anything that happens. 2) Read everything - they WILL try to rip you off. Make sure you read what they are charging you for and it is accurate.

Name: A**** F
Date: 2017-03-17 23:31:39
Rating: 1
Comment: Watch Out For The Towing! (And a few other things as well.)Sterling uses a 3rd-party towing service to monitor their garage. When a car gets towed the service emails Sterling a list of cars that have been towed but Sterling WILL NOT notify the resident. I asked if wouldnt it be a simple courtesy to let their residents know. (Car was towed 3 days ago because the parking permit had fallen off the rear view mirror.) Sterlings response was its not their responsibility to let residents know. Thus if a resident mainly uses the trolley, walks, bikes to wherever, they may not know their car has been towed for several days. So the towing service gets to charge for extra days and probably Sterling gets a kick-back. For as much as Sterling charges for rent, letting the residents know their car has been towed should be an included (and inexpensive to them) courtesy.I noticed that a response from Sterling management to an earlier negative review said this; We strive to be the best property in San Diego and the only way to do this is through open communication with our residents. In our case these are empty words.Also, when my son went to move in, his room and bathroom werent ready. The carpets had been cleaned in every room of the apartment except his. Carpet was matted with dirt (and who knows what else), was stained and smelled bad. He had to request it be cleaned before he could move into his room so he had to pile all his bedroom furniture in the living room until it got cleaned. Also the apartments periodically smell bad and have a roach problem.

Name: B****** C********
Date: 2017-02-28 16:04:20
Rating: 3
Comment: They have good days and bad days. Other than my car getting broken into under their watch a few months ago and they swore up and down theres nothing they could do. Oh and dont let the study/computer rooms trick you because they arent what they seem. Out of the 8 computers youre lucky if 3 are actually functioning. On top of that theres only two printers and they themeselves hardly work. You want to print something you are rolling the dice either you are going to get a non responsive printer or one without ink. The staff just dont care. Lastly if you get locked out of your room because maybe they changed the locks or you just lost your keys, good luck trying to track down or get ahold of maintenance after 10pm, I had to sleep in my car because I couldnt get into my apartment itself and spent all night looking for someone to unlock my door but found no one. The place and housing is nice but theres a lot of neglect when it comes to the treatment of their residents. One thing sterling is on top of is towing any cars that fit their towing criteria, seems like everyday im seeing a tow truck outside waiting. So if you dont have a parking permit you better pray for your car that the staff dont notice it.

Name: A**** R***
Date: 2017-01-11 22:10:11
Rating: 4
Comment: Overall 4/5. Office staff is very helpful. Blake has personally been able to help me on several occasions, as well as Nico and Leah in the office. Premises are nice, just can be a bit dirty sometimes.

Name: S***** F******
Date: 2017-01-11 18:57:45
Rating: 4
Comment: Ive lived at sterling twice so far: I moved to a different apartment after the first time and after a year in a much lower quality apartment I was relieved to move back. The space you get for the price you pay is reasonable and I cannot stress how nice it is to have a washer/dryer in the apartment. The kitchen is also really nice, and is really spacious compared to other apartments. Its a good place to live, what with the location, amenities, and space that you get

Name: P****** M*******
Date: 2017-01-11 18:56:35
Rating: 4
Comment: Ive had a good experience living here for the past 3 years. The apartments are nice and spacious. It does feel like there are a lot of extra fees for things that should be included in the base rent (green fee, utility billing fee, etc...). There are gas stoves which is a plus. From time to time the hallways are dirty but that is usually taken care of within a week. The office, Blake especially, has been helpful whenever I have had any issues that needed resolving. Overall this is good place to live while going to SDSU.

Name: A*** D*****
Date: 2017-01-11 03:10:30
Rating: 5
Comment: As an SDSU student, you cant go wrong living at Sterling. Its right across the street from the trolley and provides many extra services.Leah Musker and the rest of the staff have all been very helpful in regards too any maintenance or updates about the apartments!

Name: J******* L*****
Date: 2016-12-31 23:57:36
Rating: 1
Comment: My experience here has been nothing but a NIGHTMARE! One thats ending in a law suit! Stay Away! This place is awful. I dont know where to start but Ill save the best for last.The leasing staff are rude,lazy, condescending, facetious chits . Theres a lot of that in San Diego in general but here its worse because they hire kids who are out of high school,to pay them poorly, and who know nothing about customer service. How about you treat the people who are paying you salaries with some respect sterling.Dont let the marketing fool you. My apartment looks nothing like the pics on the website. Everything is old. I have the biggest size apartment,montezuma, (4BR) and they give us the smallest oldest fridge possible. The cabinet opening is twice the size as our fridge for four people. Theres no water pressure and there are these useless vent openings above every bedroom door to ensure all of the sound can travel from living room into your BR. Good luck having privacy.The halls are dirty and smell awful from the piles of trash maintenance never seems to clear out fast enough.They sure did spend a lot fixing up the outside though. Just like their personal lives im sure, as long as it looks good on the outside is what matters.The most dispicible thing about this place by far is the predatory tow company theyve contracted who have been relentlessly terrorizing the tenants, without exaggeration, every single day for months. They towed my vehicle out of the spot I pay for every month!Sure there was a few guests who were parking in guest spots on the ground floor for days and sterling had to posts notices. But since they notified western towing about it they have been stalking the place incessantly, literally everytime I came home Ive seen them there towing more cars. They started sneaking past the gate after a resident drives through, into private property where no signs are posted and pull cars from the spots people pay for. Its sickening.They said my pass wasnt on my rearview so they towed my truck illegally on Christmas eve, after the office was closed .I know they went into my truck and took my pass off because Ive seen the little bastard tow guy sitting in peoples cars. Not that it matters, its still illegal.I spoke with the manager Derek Trent about reviewing the security footage. He didnt take my side at all and gave me some canned response about policy and has done nothing. Actually he put all the responsibility of such a sensitive issue on his teenage looking office worker Blake. He told me hes going to have the 20year look at it SMH. Real managerial and professional sir.Its been over a week and theyve done nothing despite the cameras being all over the garage. And Its all while I was away visiting family, so now I have to get a cop down but not after the exorbitant towing charge.Ive contacted the city attorney about this and apparently there is already a huge out cry over this and sterling alvardo has certainly contributed to it.

Name: B**** S*****
Date: 2016-11-02 21:05:11
Rating: 5
Comment: I love living here and working here! Noticeable improvements have been made including bedroom/poolside furniture, gym equipment, and fresh paint around the property. Noise is tolerable and I love getting to know everyone that lives here. All around great community.

Name: K**** B******
Date: 2016-09-20 01:42:47
Rating: 1
Comment: COMPLETE HONEST REVIEW OF STERLING ALVARADO:(You should read this if youre considering moving here, if you have another option MOVE THERE)The only reason I gave this place 1 star is because of location. Its a minute and a half trolley ride to SDSU and about a 15-20 minute walk. Its a prime location for students. HOWEVER, that is the ONLY good thing about living here. If that is ALL you care about then this is the place for you!Sterling Alvarado does an excellent job at having an incredibly DISORGANIZED leasing office. They are impossible to reach via email and phone and they have terrible customer service.The leasing office representatives are unfriendly. They are hard to talk to and theyre very short with you and sometimes very sarcastic. Theyre not personal and they dont take responsibility for issues they have caused. I dread going to the leasing office, even to just get a package, because no one in the leasing office seems like they genuinely want to help you. They always seem too busy to be bothered. They treat everyone and every problem the same.My move in date was switched around multiple times and was much later than I was informed when I signed my lease. When I was finally able to move in the apartment was still dirty. The fridge, bathtub, and toilet were cleaned (which was the important stuff) but everything else looked like it hadnt been touched since the last resident moved out. My boyfriend and I had to sweep and mop the floor 3 TIMES before we could walk around barefoot without our feet turning black. Under the bed was disgusting, the amount of dust bunnies and piles of hair we found looked like the place hadnt been properly cleaned since Sterling Alvarado was built. I found a bright blue fake nail, I dont wear fake nails.When they say student living, they mean student living. This place was made of the cheapest of cheap materials. Lots of stuff in my apartment is poorly built and put together. The cabinets and drawers look like theyre nice dark wood in the pictures, BUT THEYRE NOT. Theyre cheap wood with dark wood stickers on them. Most of which are poorly cut and placed. Lots of my drawers are peeling and look like whoever put them together did not care about his job. There is a section on the top of my cabinets where the molding is missing and nails are sticking out. My boyfriend cut his hand on one.IF YOURE STILL READING, THE HORRORS CONTINUE:If you want something to be fixed or need something to get done YOU MUST verify, check, and tell the leasing office MULTIPLE times to ensure that it happens! If you dont, they will blame you and say there is nothing that can be done.At the beginning of the summer I asked to reserve a parking space for my floor, the leasing office representative assured me that it would be taken care of. When I moved in I was informed that there were no records of me reserving a spot so I had to reserve one again. I did this in the leasing office with a leasing office representative. When I came back from vacation a week later I was surprised to see someone in my spot. Apparently the leasing office representative who helped me forgot to email me the verification form to sign for my parking spot even though I reserved it. Since he let someone else sign for it there was nothing that I could do. I now park on the top floor and it takes me 3-5 minutes to make it all the way down the parking garage.This place is tolerable. With good furniture, decorations, and good company it can be an okay place to live for a couple of years. If this is your only option, you can make it work. If you are lucky enough to have another option CHOOSE THAT ONE.The hallways are kind of like walking down a prison. Other than that its relatively quiet for student living. That and its close to SDSU. Those are the pluses.Im not sure how this place has a 3.9 stars, dont believe it!!!!

Name: S******** C***
Date: 2016-08-25 09:08:55
Rating: 1
Comment: Do not stay here, go to BLVD 63 if you can. At BLVD 63 not only will you find a better atmosphere, but the rooms are bigger especially if youre sharing for the same price. The pictures for Sterling look very nice online, but when I moved into my apartment it was very dirty and things were broken, my roommate and I had to clean it three times before we moved our stuff in. Also it may be because I live on the first floor but my apartment is filled with spiders and brown beetles. Ive complained to the leasing office who got an exterminator to come out but Im still killing spiders and finding beetles crawling around my kitchen countertop at night. The thing that bothers me the most is I requested top floor when I signed my lease only to find out they placed me on the first floor and am now having all these issues with bugs. The leasing office is very disorganized as well; I purchased a parking permit and they forgot to assign me a spot at the time so my car is now parked on the sixth floor even though I live on the first. My overall experience at Sterling Alvarado has been unpleasant to say the least. Location is great, but the apartment itself is overpriced for the quality.

Name: F**** F***
Date: 2016-07-31 00:59:29
Rating: 5
Comment: I lived here for one year while I was doing a graduate course at SDSU. The staff was friendly and the studio I had was great for one person. For all they offer the prices are reasonable. This is not a new place, but its very good.

Name: K**** H*****
Date: 2016-07-19 17:07:59
Rating: 1
Comment: Would give 0 stars if I could. Lived here 2014-2015 and first thing when we walked into our apartment we noticed it was filthy. Mind you they charge a $60 service fee the first month for cleaning. Grime in washer, the floors were so filthy the soles of our feet became black, and dust everywhere. Not the best way to start off but that I would come to learn that would pretty much serve as the best summation of our time at Sterling.

Name: H***** M****
Date: 2016-07-06 17:52:09
Rating: 5
Comment: I love my experience at Sterling Alvarado. Ive lived here for one year now and I just re-leased for this upcoming year. The prices are very good especially for being so close to SDSU, two pools, a small gym, maintenance, free wifi, 24/7 area, close to the trolley, and amazing staff.The manager Nancy is incredible! I literally cant stress this enough, she is AMAZING! From the beginning she was so accommodating with me and my friends when we had a last minute friend wanting to live with us. She rearranged things literally on the last day and made it work. She, along with all the staff, is friendly and so helpful with any situation. Also, if you are going in alone or need roommates there is a roommate mating system.Maintenance works really quick and they fix everything you ask them to.The apartment itself is great. I use to live in a Montezuma style and it was very spacious, but the double bedrooms are pretty small, however the large bathroom and living areas make up for it. One big seller for me was having a washing and dryer INSIDE my unit and AC.Overall, it is a great place to live, especially for a first time moving out. There are other students that live here, but its actually pretty quiet and safe. I would recommend this place to anyone 10/10.Great job Sterling!

Name: Z*** T****
Date: 2016-04-30 21:51:58
Rating: 1
Comment: Are all these reviews paid for or what? This place is pretty mediocre. The model rooms look nothing compaired to the actual apartment quality. Safety wise they have locked magnetic key doors but unfortunately half of them are broken so anyone can walk in the complex. Speaking of which there have been robberies in this building! I hardly see anyone in my hallway, its not a very social environment. And if you want a pet theres no need to bring any, my apartment had mice! Which is not the only incident since my friend who also lives here commented on a mouse problem. They dont even take care of the problem for you! They give you a mouse trap so you have to deal with it. Would not recommend.

Name: G********* D* P****
Date: 2015-10-27 18:32:24
Rating: 3
Comment: It has been a good experience overall. The only problems Ive noticed are that the trash get so full that halls start smelling really bad. Also the small pool is almost everyday closed because the staff forgets to open it. However, it has been a pretty nice experience without big problems :) I recommend it if you are a SDSU student

Name: M***** L**
Date: 2015-10-13 22:09:53
Rating: 5
Comment: The place is amazing with great amenities and surroundings. Perfect if you want a resort-style college lifestyle. Pool, tanning booth, free gym and a lovely cafe and specials. Perfect place, but sometimes the hallways are always filled with trash and there have been a couple break ins, but overall the place is amazing.

Name: L***** B******
Date: 2015-03-22 22:23:19
Rating: 4
Comment: My experience at Sterling Alvarado has been bittersweet. The bitter has been due to roommate issues, but that is out of Sterlings control. Management is great and very accommodating but occasionally unprepared. I would love to live here again, but it is just out of my price range.

Name: K***** L***
Date: 2015-03-16 23:27:04
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a really good place to live. I dont have to deal with the traffic on college ave. to get to the freeway everyday. The maintenance gets taken care of almost immediately and there isnt any noise issues during the week. This apartment is very spacious and offers a lot of useful amenities.