I lived here for three years, and I'd heartily recommend it to anyone. The landlord is extremely kind and willing to fix any issue you may have. The price is great for what you get in such a great location, walking distance to metro, bars, coffee shops, etc. I'm so glad I found this place, it was exactly right for what I needed. Eventually we moved out just to be better able to commute to a new job, but if we didn't need to, I would have stayed here much longer. read more

I've been living at Fort Strong apartments for a little over a year now, and I love it. I've lived in a lot of places, and the landlords here definitely stand out. They are pleasant, organized and seem to genuinely care about the needs of their tenants. The apartments are older but well maintained, and the couple times I needed something fixed, they've done it efficiently and quickly. Also, the courtyard is nice and well maintained, and there are picnic tables around the back of the property. It's 0.70 to Courthouse metro from my building, and 1.5 miles to Georgetown. It's a fairly quiet location (despite being right off the exit), and it's less than a mile walk to bars and restaurants in Clarendon. The Italian Store, Giant and Starbucks are a couple blocks away, and Safeway (better than the Giant, which is not great) is 1 mile away. Trader Joe's & Whole Foods are also close by in Clarendon. Parking is good, and laundry for my building is in the basement and operated with a card you can upload money to easily online- no coins, thankfully. I was also very happy they allow cats and don't charge a ridiculous "pet rent." I live on the top floor, and the building/neighbors are quiet, but I've also never had any complaints if I play music or have guests over. The apts do have wood floors, and I cover the main areas with rugs, so it's less noisy. There is a nice mix of people living here -- younger/older, female/male, families/singles, etc. read more

I lived at Fort Strong for over a year. Regretfully, I moved out because of working remotely, and no need for me to remain at the DMV area. I have enjoyed every single day of my stay at Fort Strong, I am a home person and I'm rarely out, so you can imagine all the time I've spent indoors. I've always recommended friends to live here, I personally would lease again. The pros: I had a beautiful view, I could see 4 trees total from my different windows. I had 2 windows in my room, everything space was very luminous. The temperature was never a problem. Whenever I raised an issue, I had someone come over to see the apartment immediately. Plenty of parking space (depending on season), affordable, utilities included. Common spaces were always clean. Neighbors were not a problem, location was perfect, and landlord was always responsive and caring. Plenty of space in case you want to do outdoor activities. If you are a frequent traveler, or have friends constantly visiting you, this is the perfect location because it is 10 min aways from the airport. The cons: I saw roaches maybe 3 or fewer times, and that was about a while after pest control. As soon as I notified the office, they came in and provided pest control. I really had no issues with insects. I've read in other reviews that you can hear everything, especially from those above you and that is absolutely true. if you are a musician and you rehearse at home, this is not your place. The endless stairs are a pain if you are in building 2012 when moving in/out. Finally, I had one very weird incident where a drunk visitor broke my car door handles, a neighbor saw this and called the police. I was out of town and when I got back I saw a police report number on my windshield. I notified the administration, there were no cameras and fort strong wasn't responsible for it, and I completely understood that. read more

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I lived here for about two and half years and have to say that I believe that it's the best valued apartment in the area. My roommate and I moved here after college and were looking for a reasonably priced place with easy access to the city. The apartment has all of the basic essentials, within walking distance to the metro, and is VERY affordable. My agreement included utility expenses and parking (plus guest parking) which is extremely hard to find for apartments in the area. As a bonus, the landlord and maintenance staff were great. It's rare that you find a landlord who knows you by name and genuinely cares about your well-being. Each of our maintenance or general requests were always addressed promptly. I would highly recommend! read more

I cannot recommend this Fort Strong Apartments enough. It's peaceful, beautiful, and has a great location. You can't hear or see the highways at all (it honestly feels like they're not even there) and your access to the Custis Trail is awesome. The property is well run, things are cleaned and fixed expediently - the owners are very responsive and understanding. The apartments have the thickest walls I've seen and you'll only hear the people directly above you (as with anywhere). I was sad to leave and I'll definitely look at moving back when I return to DC. The landlord has had tenants for 30+years which definitely says something about the place. read more

I was walking with a friend around her neighborhood, because I was thinking of moving and we wanted to see the street that Fort Strong Apartments was on (parking, lighting, people hanging out, etc). I had my dog with me, and saw another dog near the office where we wanted to grab a brochure to find out more information about the apartments. I asked the man standing near the dog if they could meet, and he instantly begins YELLING AT ME on this tirade about how "this is private property" and demanding to know where I live, and asking me to leave. Wow douchebag, what a great way to greet a future tenant! Not to mention, I wasn't on the property, but rather across the street near private town homes when he started yelling at me! Later I learned that this guy owns the place! Wow. What a perfect first impression for the kind of service you'd get here. Later I called another friend who I remembered had lived there last year, and he said his apartment was dingy, loud, and the hallways reeked of cigarettes. I recounted my story about the angry guy from the office yelling at me to get off his property, and he laughed and said that was a stellar example of the way they treat tenants there. Not to mention, the apartments down the hill, Fort Strong PROPERTIES, not apartments, have apartments with the same square footage and layout for $200 per month LESS than Fort Strong Apartments. When I called FSP they were accommodating and POLITE unlike this asshole. Stay away!! read more

Where I'm from in New York, legends are told of the mythical landlords who actually give a damn about their tenents. These guys do. A place to live is complicated, and a number of factors should be taken into consideration: Rent: Reasonable. You can find cheaper, but usually it will be because you pay for all your own utilities etc. Here, everything is thrown in and you have a flat rate, so you know exactly how much you will pay month-by-month. It ends up being about the same cost, but again, no surprises. Transit: You're a block from Lee Highway where the bus stop is, which will take you to Roslyn station. Alternately, it's about a ten to fifteen minute walk to Court House station. Shopping: Giant a couple of blocks one way, Mom's Organic Market a couple of blocks the other way. Also drugstores, The Italian Store (best pizza I've had since leaving NYC), 7-11, a nice Mediterranean place/hookah bar. A short walk to Court House where there's some shops, a farmer's market on Saturdays, a movie theatre. Condition: the units are very well maintained. Let's be clear here: this is not a luxury apartment. You also aren't paying luxury prices. So they've got guys who make repairs to the place rather than going around and ripping everything out and replacing it with brand-new latest technology gew-gaws. It's fine. The hardwood floors are stunning. There is plenty of heat in the winter, powerful air conditioners in the summer. There are no elevators, no in-unit clothes washers. If that is a deal breaker for you, better you know it up front. The apartments aren't huge, so if you have a ton of stuff, you'll need to do some weeding. They also aren't tiny. Area: Quiet. Unbelievably so. Very safe. That's the thing- you can maybe find something cheaper and bigger, but I guarentee the neighborhood will be garbage. Fort Strong have a couple of acres of some of the most expensive land in the country, and they work to keep greenspaces and keep the place pleasant. Neighbors: The place is mostly folks who live there for a year or two before buying their own place. If you're the type who knocks on doors to introduce yourself, you'll be met with shocked expressions. Occasional neighbor who has loud party or whatever, but that's the case literally everywhere. Landlords: Stellar couple of guys. Faiz and Faith (I hope I've spelled their named right) are absolutely honorable. They actually care about taking good care of the tenets. I had issues with my place getting cold at night in the winter (turned out I wasn't closing the windows properly). They immediately got me a space heater while they worked to figure out the trouble. Once they figured it out, did I get an extra bill for the extra fuel oil they paid for? No. They just laughed and told me not to worry about it and were glad that we got it figured out. They are also really nice and will sign your packages for you- but please people, pick your packages up! I don't have a car, but I believe every resident had the right to one space. There is always amble parking. They have the place plowed ASAP in the winter. To the reviewer complaining about her dog- you were obviously trespassing on private property, looking for a place to let your dog crap. All your review told me when I saw it was that these were owners who cared about their property, and didn't want random people trespassing and leaving dog turds there. If anything, that convinced me more that I wanted to live there. I never regretted it once. I lived here for a little over a year before buying a place of my own. I couldn't have asked for a nicer place, and I'm so very pleased I lived here. read more

I lived in Fort Strong Apartments for 2 years. It is truly a gem tucked in a convenient location (10-15 mins walk to Clarendon and Court House metro). In comparison to other apartments in the area, rent is very reasonable and utilities are included. Property is very well maintained and the front office is very responsive to the needs of its residents. I would give high recommendation for anyone looking to move close to Clarendon or Court house area. read more

My wife, my cat and I lived here for over a year. We moved regretfully because we very much liked the mid-century design of the place (it's not "human storage" like so many newer places), we deeply appreciated the kind and attentive management, and we loved the location and the rate. When we moved from the west coast, we needed an affordable place fast and we rented at Fort Strong sight-unseen. We were delighted to find the place well above our expectations. Fawz, one of the owners who also runs the place, was exceptionally helpful to us. The property is not new and (gasp!) the feng shui is imperfect, but groundskeeping and maintenance have been quite diligent in keeping the place clean, safe, and very livable. It's green and cozy; it feels established and not suburban. It's a ten minute walk to the Clarendon metro or a twenty five minute walk to Georgetown. My point is that it's a convenient and comfortable spot. The property and the management in my opinion deserve five stars. Not all the residents do, however. We had a neighbor who had a difficult time keeping the kitchen tidy, and consequently, we had cockroaches creeping up from their apartment. This was slightly less annoying than the all-day sound of Lebanese showtunes blasting from across the hall. The age and design of the property did little to mitigate these problems, and there's only so much management can do. For the cost, however, this is an excellent place to hang a hat. read more

One of the worst place you can live. Management is very rude. Not enough parking. You will be lucky to find one after you come home from a day of hard work, tired and exhausted. The last thing you wan to do, is to look for a parking spot. Heating does not work in the winter. You have to wrap yourself in extra blankets to stay warm. There is no central air conditioning in this place. There are Window units, which are old and does not work properly. There is a high cockroach infestation in the whole complex. There is only One AC window unit in the living room, and mini size unit in your room, which make noise, does not work properly, and will not let you sleep at night. Management is only interested in money. They increase rent every year by 8% to 9% per year without doing any changes or upgrades. It is a family business, which is run by two brothers. They don't care about the tenants' needs. They charge you money for minor repairs in your apartment, which should be free of charge. In short stay away from this place at any cost! read more

While the positives continue to outweigh the negatives here (especially with regard to price), I feel that I neglected to mention a significant problem with my apartment, that being the annoyingly thin floors. Since my review of almost a year ago was written, a rather noisy family with a 2 or 3 year old kid has moved into the apartment above us, and this kid likes to run around... a lot. And when he/she does, we can hear every step rather loudly through the ceiling. It's gotten to the point where it's almost unbearable, and while this may be a situation unique to our apartment (I'm sure that not everyone has an annoying wild child living above them), it still bears mentioning that the floors are really thin around here. You can hear running, chairs scraping, women in heels walking, etc. If you're seriously considering a move here, I strongly recommend requesting a top-story apartment if at all possible. Another problem is the amount of noise that carries in the stairwells. They're not carpeted, so they echo. Couple that with the front doors of each apartment being really thin, and you can hear whenever someone goes up and down the stairs, lets their door slam, or comes in blabbing loudly on a cell phone. It's nice that the walls are as thick as they are, but with doors that let in a ton of noise anyway, the advantage of having thick walls is rendered almost useless. Finally, and this is minor, but I'm getting really tired of having to remember to get quarters from the bank every time I have to do laundry. I know that installing credit card laundry machines would be way too expensive and impractical, but providing a change machine somewhere on the grounds would be a great (and probably inexpensive) improvement to the community facilities. I feel like I'm doing this place an injustice if I only use this re-review to complain, so I should also mention that their snow clean-up during the last couple of blizzards was top-notch. Sidewalks were shoveled immediately, and the parking lot was plowed not too long after the last snow came down. Kudos for that, guys; it's why you were downgraded to 3 stars instead of 2. Everything else remains unchanged, so check my previous review for a more in-depth analysis of this place. read more

I lived at Fort Strong Apartments for 3 years from 2013 to June 2016. I just moved a few weeks ago. It is a lovely place with very friendly landlords who are almost always available and in the office. The apartments have beautiful wood floors and big windows. The property manager always promptly responded to any requests I had. They will keep most of your packages for you in the office so it doesn't sit in the stairwell while you aren't home. Fort Strong Apartments are in walking distance to downtown Clarendon and to the metro. There is s walking, biking, running trail right behind the building. Very close to DC and to all major highways. There are big beautiful trees on the property and the grounds are well maintained. Utilities included and the most affordable rent in the area. I couldn't have asked for a nicer place to spend 3 years in! I will miss it here! read more

We are moving out (we recently bought a place) and felt compelled to write a review. We have loved living at Ft Strong Apartments. The owners are great and easy to work and very responsive. It is a lovely community and we are friendly with the people in our building. My husband has been in the apartment for over 10 years and I have lived there for 5. We are in a two bedroom and it has plenty of closet space and a decent sized living area. Its an excellent value and I think one of the best kept "secrets" in Arlington. read more

My wife and I lived at Fort Strong Apartments for 7 years, and then we bought a house moved to Fairfax County. Fort Strong Apartments was a great place for us because of the following: 1.) the rent was great for what we were getting, 2.) the two brothers who run the complex are very quick to respond to maintenance requests, 3.) location, location, location, and 4.) the rent increases were modest when they did come, which wasn't often. I'm very happy with what we got a Fort Strong Apartments. I have recommended this complex to others who have asked for a good place to live that gives you everything that you need, and nothing that you don't need. If you're looking to pay much (much!) more money for a luxury apartment, then this isn't the place for you. If you'd like to save some money or spend it on other priorities, then this a great place to plant your flag. I'd say that the only definitive con is that the doors, floors, and ceilings are thin, so you do get more noise than you'd prefer. read more

Great place to live in Arlington for young people on a budget. Close to everything in Courthouse/Clarendon, and Italian Store and Giant less than a half mile away. While the apartments are a bit dated, the floors are great, the apartments themselves are large, and the price cannot be beaten. The management is helpful and extremely nice, and know your name. Parking is also a breeze. It can be taken for granted, but free parking in a big lot right outside of your building is incredible. I am only moving because I am moving in with my girlfriend, but have lived in the apartment for 2 years. Leases automatically go month-to-month after a year, which gives you a ton of flexibility as well. I would definitely recommend this place to young people looking to be in the Courthouse area. read more

My husband and I are coming up on 2 years living at Fort Strong (and my husband lived here for 3 years before we got married). I have loved living here, and am sad to say we're moving further out to VA this summer. Before we moved, though, I wanted to sing the praises of Fort Strong. The biggest pros of living here: 1. The management company (two brothers) is wonderful. Very responsive and kind. Maintenance requests are handled extremely quickly. (For example, a window in our apartment wouldn't open, and I called in a request mid-morning. By that afternoon, the window was fixed. It was nice such a low-priority issue was handled so quickly.) 2. The upkeep of the property is top-notch. During the winters - especially the never-ending, bitterly cold, snowy winter we just had - the grounds crew keep up with sanding/salting/shoveling the walkways and parking lots. Less importantly, the courtyard is very pretty and green, with all the trees and flowers well-maintained in the summer. 3. The apartments are roomy for this area, and I love the natural light we get - lots of windows. Also, the hardwood floors are pretty and easy to keep clean. 4. The price!!! So reasonable and in the 2 years we lived here, we had no rent increase. For this part of Arlington - walking distance from Courthouse and Clarendon Metros - the price is unbeatable. 5. Location. Walk-able neighborhood, relatively quiet, and close to public transportation. 6. Speaking of transportation, parking is free and plentiful here. It's one car per bedroom, and the landlords are pretty generous giving out guest passes - never gave me a problem when I asked for one. 7. The landlords offer a month-to-month lease after you live here for a year. 8. The walls are very thick, so we rarely hear our neighbors. I like to say it's built like a tank - solid construction, unlike a lot of newer places with plywood doors and walls. The cons of living here: 1. This is an older complex; I think it was built in the 1950s. This means no dishwasher, no central AC, and old-school radiator heating. The insulation of the windows is lacking (ie, it can be a little drafty in the winter). The window AC unit does keep the apartment pretty cool, though. 2. No in-unit washer/dryer. There's a laundry room in the basement of our building, with coin-operated machines. Lugging loads of laundry up and down the stairs is a work-out. 3. The hallways and stairwells are kind of...ugly. When people come over for the first time, they are a little sketched out by that, but once you're in the apartment itself, it's totally fine (again, hardwood floors with lots of windows and natural light). Not sure why the hallways are so unattractive, but it's kind of a bummer for first impressions. 4. No bathroom ventilation fan. Bummer. Anyway, we definitely recommend Fort Strong! Enjoy! read more

My husband and I have been living in this complex for the past 4 years. We started with a one bedroom, and moved two years later to a two bedroom. Each apartment has been in a different building within the complex, and we never had any bugs issue. The owners directly manage the complex, and have two maintenance men living in the buildings, which means any emergency can be taken care of 24/7. Additionally, all utilities are included; you get one parking space per room, I believe; a storage unit in the basement; and laundry, with the exception of one building, is in the basement (laundry works with a card, not coins). They fumigate about twice a year, and we have noticed that sometimes more depending on people moving in. Cats are allowed, and there is no pet deposit or fee. I think the best part of it all is the price, because for the area the buildings are located (one mile from either Court House Metro or Clarendon Metro, and the 3Y bus that takes you straight to DC and its right off Lee Hwy) and everything the rent includes, this should cost twice of what it does. Yes, the apartments are older, but they are comfortable and feel like home. The landscape in the courtyard among the buildings is well taken care of, and it is beautiful. read more

I've lived here for almost a year now, and the management is phenomenal and very attentive. Whenever I come to them with a repair request, they have it fixed within 1-2 days. Recently, on a day when large storms were predicted, one of the managers noticed that we had left a window open and called me on my cell phone to ask if it was ok if they went in to shut it, since my roommate and I weren't home. Shortly after we moved in, I noticed a cockroach in the bathroom, and complained to the management. They had someone out to spray our apartment within two days, and I haven't had a bug problem since (they also spray for bugs at least twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring, so this is literally the only bug issue I have ever had!!). The grounds are also beautiful and well-kept-- lots of green and well-lit at night-- and the location is safe and good. There is a biking/walking path that is accessible right behind the property, and that can be taken all the way down to the river and to various parts of the city-- Georgetown, the monuments, etc. etc. About a 10-min walk from either the Courthouse or Clarendon metro stations through nice neighborhoods, although the neighborhoods can be pretty deserted at night, since it's pretty residential. There are also buses from Rosslyn that drop off right on Lee Highway by the apartments, which can be handy to avoid walking through these deserted neighborhoods at night (although they are probably still very safe). Lots of stores and restaurants nearby-- Giant, Safeway and CVS are just down the street, and Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are near the metro. It's also very easy access to I-66, which has come in handy, as well. For the area, the price is unheard of-- and utilities and parking are included, which is a major plus. The comments about noise are accurate, though, which is the only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars. The windows are very thin and I can hear a lot of noise from cars on I-66, and I think the apartments are also in the flight path for planes from Reagan, as you can hear a lot of noise from planes sometimes, too. Then again, this may also just be due to the fact that I am not from a big city, and am still adjusting to noise levels in the city. More problematic is the noise you can hear from other apartments around you-- the downside to the beautiful wood floors is that you can hear literally EVERYTHING going on above you-- heavy footsteps, drawers opening and closing, and sometimes even the buzzing of a cell phone left on the floor-- to the point where I have occasionally been woken up the neighbors above me coming home late at night. If people talk loudly enough, sometimes you can even make out the words of their conversations, loud TV noise, etc-- which I think may be coming through the heating vents. The comments about noise in the stairwell are also completely accurate. On the other hand, no one ever throws loud parties, and sometimes it's nice to feel like there's life around you. Finally, my only other complaint about this place is that the apartments don't have a thermostat for the heater, and although they usually turn the heat up to a good level in the winter, when it the temperature outside is around that middle range in the 50s they usually don't turn on the heat yet and it can get really chilly-- space heaters are definitely to be recommended. In all, however, a really great place to live-- there are other residents who have been living here for over 10 years, which I think speaks for itself! read more