850 on the Avenue Apartments

850 on the Avenue is a great place to live safe community and a wonderful staff

850 on the avenue is so cute and tucked away! I enjoy the proximity to the city of Sacramento without all of the hectic parking and city life. It’s situated a few mins away from the city, but also is in its own quiet area. The parking is very easy and convenient with a reasonable fee if you need to add more vehicles. This was a big pro for us. Some places in downtown or midtown charge $150 a month per car. The amenities are all very enjoyable. The gym is never busy and always clean. I’ve never... had a problem with packages or mail. We really like our patio area and sometimes feel like it’s large enough to resemble a little backyard. The dog park is always clean and mowed. The staff are friendly and helpful. We love Will and Marquis. Read More

We’ve lived in three different apartments since we moved in - in different building,

For two weeks I have been trying to call with no response or call back. I have even tried to text, email, and chat via the website but all I get is an AI response. Even if they were to get back to me today, I would not be moving there because if contacting the office is already an issue, I don't want to be stuck dealing with that after I have signed a 13-month lease.

The community promotes itself as "a peaceful, resort-style atmosphere", "a 'retreat'- a quiet, tranquil place to recharge", and "how home should feel". These statements are the complete opposite of my experience there from 2018 to 2020. I'd moved from out of state, from what I'd consider by comparison to be a model for an apartment community. I knew I'd have to adjust my expectations, but I didn't realize how different (i.e., worse) it would be.

Due to limited availability, I chose a... first floor apartment, which was a big mistake. At first, the location seemed fine, but shortly after I arrived, a family of four with two small children moved in above me. They were at home almost all the time, and the parents allowed the children to run and stomp unrestricted in the apartment. So there was constant noise and vibration daily for hours through the very thin ceiling. It was most disturbing in the bedroom and kitchen areas. It felt as though I was living in the basement of this noisy family. They even had a treadmill in the bedroom up there! Although the community director reached out to the tenants, nothing ever was done to mitigate the noise. After a year of this misery, I wasn't in a position where I could move, so I experienced this for a full two years.

Although the property itself looks very nice, the neighborhood unfortunately is sketchy. The open dumpsters attracted scavengers on a daily basis. They often left trash scattered outside the dumpsters. Several times while leaving or returning home, I'd find someone standing inside the dumpster as they rummaged for recyclables. The maintenance staff seemed to do their best to clean up the areas afterward, but management ultimately did nothing to remedy the overall situation, such as by locking the dumpsters. Also, cars were seemingly abandoned for months and collecting dust in residents' assigned parking spaces, which was unsightly.

On the plus side, the buildings and grounds are nice looking. Also, move out charges were very reasonable and in line with what I expected.

My advice is unless you absolutely must live in this area, look elsewhere. The monthly rent here is extremely high, especially when you consider the neighborhood and quality of life in this community. And if you value peace and quiet, by all means don't even consider renting a first floor unit here. Read More