I wish I could rate just the leasing office because they have been nothing but unhelpful and dont…read moretake any accountability for their wrong doings. My leasing agent (I dont remmeber her name) made so many mistakes. She bait and switched us in the sense that she told us we would have the larger fridge (which we expressed how excited we would be to have one) and then rufused to take accountability for that when we moved in and had the smaller fridge. After our tour she said she would send us an email of what apartments we were interested in and that was never sent, we had to call right before they closed for that info (so we could get the deal that was going on at the time and was ending soon) and another person had to basically guess what she told us, and then she never sent the email after that either. She also never sent us our move in email. I had to call DAY OF move in to get that info ( which said it needed to be completed before move in, but she never sent it) (I also asked the manager and she said that they usually try to send it out a week in advance and that we mustve been looked over, which is also not helpful). After we moved in and confronted her about the fridge she denied it and I had ask if ther was someone higher up that her that I can talk to and she said no. Then I proceeded to get into contact with a woman who in fact was the manager and she was also very rude. She also didnt take accountability for anything either and made up excuses for all the bad encounters Ive had with the leasing office in general(like the leasing office not answer calls or emails) and her "compensation" for everything was giving me her personal email to get into contact easier with them. If they had just been honest and said it was a mistake I would have given them some credit but they just dont want to look bad. Besides that mantenance is great and the place itself is nice and Im sure this doesnt happen to a lot of people but I want some accountability from them. I will edit with names if I figure them out.

I've lived in many apartments and the maintenance staff here are the BEST! Whenever I need any help…read moreI know I can count on them. Keyon is so helpful and I know I can count on him!

The process of finding a place stay due to relocation can be hard and stressful but the management…read moreat The Legends made it feel relaxing and stress free! Jordan and Allie were welcoming and cheerful but it was Heather who made this experience for me delightful and pleasant. Not only did she give an excellent tour, but she was accessible to answer all of my questions right away and she always had an answer! I truly enjoyed the process of touring the place all the way up to signing the lease, because Heather made it her obligation to make sure that this was a stress free process! I also want to comment that the pictures match what you will see, and you do not see that often! My family and I are looking forward to our new place in the coming year!

I lived here for 2 years (2023-2025) in the 2bd/2br apartment (Bickley Floor plan) . The community…read morewas quiet, tucked away and overall, I really enjoyed it here. Seems to be lots of families as well as couples, however, everyone mostly keeps to themselves. The apartment was homey and felt safe. It backs up to the old golf course (no longer in use) which connects to Mungo park. There's nice walking trails and open areas, perfect for pets/kids. The downside to the apartment was that there was no overhead lighting or fans in the bedrooms/living room which was annoying, and they didn't have a trash pickup (but charge a monthly trash fee). Only ever had 2-3 maintenance needs but they were attentive and fixed everything appropriately. I moved out due to significant price increases which I didn't feel were warranted given the age of the apartments and lack of amenities (no granite countertops, outdated appliances, carpet throughout, no trash pickup, no overhead fixtures, no closet lighting, etc.). All of which I was fine with for the previous rental amount. Renewal option price rates were all over the place from $1315/mo to $1818/mo. 12 month option had an increased rate of over $500 more per month than what I was paying. I enjoyed my time here, it just didn't make sense to stay. Also, keep in mind that if you live on the third floor, moving in and out is difficult due to the stairs. There is a landing between each floor making the stairs zig-zag.

Not a luxury apartment, not shiny and new. But it doesn't pretend to be. Other places in Columbia…read moretry to put a bright shine on apartments with bad bone, but it is just a poorly done facade. With Cricket Hill what you see is what you get. Not the newest, but honest in what it is. Cricket Hill is a quiet small complex. A buildings are 4-plexes. Plenty of security cameras to keep everybody safe. The manager does regular apartment inspections to keep everything clean and, presumably, legal. Quick response times to maintenance problems. Worth every penny. I highly recommend this place to anybody looking for an apartment.

From the owner: Garden style 2 bedroom apartments each with 2 full baths, washer-dryer connections and wood-burning…read morefireplaces, as well as large patios or balconies.

Okay I've been a tenant almost 2 years now, I moved in not knowing the main issues here, my tub has…read morebeen leaking into the kitchen since i moved in, Jonathan was able to get maintenance to spray my bathtub (didn't do nothing) 3 times & it still leaks! The walls are incredibly THIN, you could hear your neighbors sneeze or argue or anything if you have no other sound blocking device like a tv... before my neighbors moved i heard everything & yes ... EVERYTHING even s3x..... thankfully they moved but of course my other neighbor has a dog & barks 25/8, it was a shooting IN THE COMPLEX LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AGO, the person who was involved STILL LIVES HERE.... My patio was already a mess before i moved in, the surrounding areas are ghetto looking but of course you won't know that until you see it for yourself, we do have new management but they barely manage any damn thing but the rent ... especially if you're late be prepared to pay 70% of whatever you're late on & on top of new rent (things happen I'm caught up but was late once & never again) all in all please just find somewhere else to go, i have cracks in my ceiling, walls, it was already smelling like a cigarette, i hear my neighbors flush, take a shower & it's something dripping in the walls that i can hear but cannot see, BE AWARE THIS COMPLEX IS OLD AS HELL & NEEDS TO BE DEMOLISHED & REBUILT!!!! ALL OF THE UNITS EITHER LEAK, BUG INFESTED OR POSSIBLY SOMETHING WORSE!!! MOVE ANYWHERE EXCEPT BROAD RIVER!!!!! I renewed my lease last year but this will DEFINITELY BE MY LAST RENTAL!!!!!!! SAVE YOUR MONEY, BUILD YOUR CREDIT & GET A MORTGAGE FOLKS!!!! It's not worth the money or time or hassle with these complexes... btw it's NOT quiet & even with the RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF DEP LIVING IN THE COMPLEX ITS STILL SHOOTINGS!!!!!!

Our move in process took a little longer than expected due to the apartments being under new…read moremanagement. Even though, the process was long, we are still happy to be here. While these are older apartments, they are renovating. We had brand new appliances when we moved in. Our air did not work initially, and for some reason our shower did not turn on, but maintenance installed a new unit immediately, and made sure the plumber was out same day. We are quite happy with our new place. It's quiet, and everyone we've talk to so far is friendly. There is a recreation center across the street with a pool and other amenities that we are able to utilize. We are even located 10 minutes from work. We plan to stay until we purchase our own home.

If you are a young professional looking for somewhere to live in Columbia, Canalside Lofts is…read moredefinitely the place for you! After paying significantly more money for a one bedroom apartment in a sketchy area of Columbia, I moved into these apartments with two of my friends. I could not be any happier with the apartment amenities and location. The complex has two pools, a fitness center, a "lounge" area with a large TV and pool table, a dog park, and it is located right next to the beautiful Riverwalk Park. Additionally, it is a close drive to the Vista, West Columbia, and USC's campus. The apartments are all in great condition and very spacious for the price. My roommates and I just renewed our lease for another year, AND the complex was just named the Best Apartment Complex in Columbia by the Free Times! Definitely a wonderful place to live!

My daughter lives at Canal Side Lofts. Anytime there is an issue it is extremely difficult to get…read morein touch with anyone at the leasing office or maintenance. They are slow to respond. The units are not well kept. Their AC does not function properly and the heat is unbearable on the top floor. This still has not been fixed. Additionally, they have stuff that looks like black mold around their air vents. It has been difficult to reach anyone and to get resolution. I personally had to send an email and follow up with a call to get a response as the tenants were not getting anywhere. I did receive two email responses. I was told they do not think it is black mold. They do not think??? When I asked for something signed stating there is no black mold present they said they could not send anything. That they do not do testing for black mold, and if I wanted to have it tested, I would have to pay for it myself. I wonder if this was their mother or father if it would have been the same response. They did say they are going to come and clean the vents and that is appreciated. But if it is black mold, it does not fix the problem. The cause needs to be fixed so that it does not reoccur and if the black mold is deep professional remediation will be needed. I'm not saying that it is black mold because I do not know, I just don't understand a landlord, not being willing to test it to make sure that it is not to ensure the safety of their tenants. Just my opinion. They are assuming it is not Black mold and simply cleaning the vents. When the maintenance workers came to clean the outside of the vents, they also left the dirty rags in the sink. Bottom line I would not live at Canal Side apartments, and I would not want my child to live at Canal Side apartments they are too expensive to deal with issues like this. She is moving out Sept. 7th.

Senate plaza has amazing views of the city! It's located in the heart of Downtown Columbia. Getting…read morearound is relatively easy by foot or by car. There is 24 hour front desk help. Entrance to the building is accessed by a key fob that is given to you when you first move in. Coin Laundry machines and dryers are located in the basement of the building for your convenience. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I don't like the fact that the heat is controlled by the whole building. I can't adjust it myself. I also don't like the fact that you can hear others in their condos below, above and beside me. It makes me feel as if I don't have enough privacy and control over what I do inside of my own place. Other than that everything else is fine. The people who work the front desk are all very friendly, courteous and helpful!

Location: Nice condos which are close to everything downtown- USC, Five Points, The Vista. I…read moreusually walk everywhere except the grocery store. Safety: Need a key fob to get inside. There are 24-hour courtesy officers which check in guests and accept packages. The courtesy officers are friendly and try to remember everyone by name. They also do rounds about the building and the garage. Amenities: Small pool with plenty of lounge chairs. A small courtyard with grill. Trash chutes on every floor. Three elevators (one is for service). Carts for transporting groceries and large, heavy stuff upstairs. Small workout room with: 3 cardio machines, a do-it-all resistance machine, and some hand weights. Workout room kinda sucks but is better than nothing. There's also a room one can reserve for parties, meetings, etc. No problem with bugs; Pest control comes around every month. Parking: Parking garage has reserved spaces and other parts of the garage is also used by USC and the city. If you're considering to rent an apartment here, check the availability. There are a handful of visitor parking spaces in front of the building. There's street parking- free on weekends. There's also a bicycle rack. Demographics: Mix of residents students, professors, retirees, government officials, etc. Overall this place is great, but there are some cons: There isn't really any green space here other than the grassy area across the road. Regime fee is very pricey and internet is not included. The laundry room is coin operated and I always have to scramble to find quarters. The pool is next to the garage and loud AC unit. The heat and AC is controlled by the building. Heat isn't usually turned on till November.

I was attempting to find a place to rent in Cola and found the perfect place being rented from this…read moremanagement team. After putting in my application, everything seemed to go well at first, with my work and references being checked. They required I have a cosigner, which I was also fine with. However, I had some trouble getting someone over the phone as did my cosigner and her references. The breaking point was when one of their representatives lied to me, telling me that my application was denied due to them not being able to get in touch with my cosigner's personal references. Now, being denied isn't the issue, but the dishonesty about something I can easily check just by asking around is unacceptable. I don't recommend renting through this company, I wouldn't trust them to be honest with you either.

My daughter and her friends were interested in renting a property and we were sent a link and told…read moreto fill out the application form and that a $50 charge per person applying and their parent or co-signer was due. Then one week later we were told that the property that they applied for is no longer available and they would not refund the total of $300 in application fees they had collected. They said it could apply toward another property. This was not on the form and never explained. I have the texts to prove it. We are not interested in any of their other properties. I have called and left a message for Abigail but have not heard back yet. This constitutes a breach of trust and may be a criminal offense but at the very least we will be pursuing this in civil court if our money is not refunded.

Do not recommend living here. Our ice machine has been broken since day one, 2 months later and it…read moreis still not fixed although they have claimed they replaced the parts. Water pressure in the bath tub is almost a trickle. Quiet hours only apply to a select few since our neighbors have an entire band & the upstairs neighbors throw parties nearly every weekend. Moved here to get away from college living and found it even worse.

My first year here was okay, the location isn't bad and the apartments are in good condition. I…read morere-signed my lease before an unfortunate turnover in management and If I hadn't already, I would no longer be re-signing a lease here. With all the new apartments being built in Columbia my advice would be to explore other options. A few things to keep in mind if you do choose to consider 5000 Forest: The walls are so thin you will learn your neighbors' schedules... and you'll know every time they fight. You'll have no real amenities aka workout room, pool, etc. Don't expect anything from management, they have no clue what they're doing (they have no procedures in place to handle anything) and there's a serious lack of personality. Really the only great thing I have to say is about the maintenance staff. They're very friendly and always take care of things in a timely manner... maybe they should manage the place.

the staff is very friendly and respectful. I love that about them. They treat you like family and I…read morewould recommend them to anyone.

Highly recommend, I've been here over a year now, staff, maintenance & community has been a…read morepleasure to live amongst