I recently toured this community with Makaylah and had a great experience! The property is beautiful and peaceful, with a nearby river and water fountains throughout that create a relaxing atmosphere. The pool area was clean and inviting, and the dog park is a great feature. The location is super convenient. Very walkable with plenty of nearby stores for shopping and groceries, and close to the freeway and train for easy commuting. Makaylah was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

This apartment complex looks very posh but once you are there everything is so cheap quality and it is also very unsafe especially for women alone. The pool is used by homeless that live by the river that jump the fence after 6 as there is no security. It is a pretty pool and the complex looks nice on the outside but the location is not the best and many cars get broken into also. read more

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I lived at River Front Condominiums for three months last summer until I had no choice but to terminate my lease as it was egregiously uninhabitable. This was mainly because of the gross negligence of the property's management to never repair the constant backed-up sewage and address the incessant unenforced nuisance of nightly stomping of my upstairs neighbors. So BEWARE of Unit #122. My bathtubs and toilets would always back-up with sewage, which was reported many times with maintenance requests since the same day I moved in. Yet despite all my complaints, I was always ignored - even with several separate service requests in my resident portal that were instantly shown as "Work Completed" several hours later, when nobody ever came to repair the issue. The leasing office and maintenance staff only gave excuses and lies that my unit was always "hydro jetted" and it "wouldn't happen again", even when met with verbal and written complaints with photos. Yet, I suffered through the reality that it could not be fixed at all, since everything always continued to back-up a few times a week, every single week, until I moved out - sometimes while using the shower or even sitting on the toilet. I can only imagine the level of toxicity that was in my flooded bathtub, or what water I have been drinking and showering in with for that matter. A basic TDS meter test shows just how contaminated the water quality is being well over the EPA's maximum 500 safety limit, as mine was over 700. There was so much filth and bacteria wreaking havoc, as it was always yellow, putrid, and obviously hazardous to my health. Nobody should ever be subjected to such inhumane and unsanitary living conditions like this. Therefore, my unit shouldn't have ever been leased to anyone if this was already the case. As mentioned, there was always the day and night nuisance of constant stomping from noisy upstairs neighbors. I initially addressed it politely myself the weekend I moved in, but eventually it was so bad, I had to once call security after 9 hours of excessive non-stop heavy-footed walking/prancing/trotting... "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum!". I shouldn't be able to literally count how many times they walk from one side of my ceiling to the other every day, but I can because it was that loud. This is very abnormal behavior unless of course they are high on drugs. This was very annoying and disruptive to my sleep, as it was never enforced by management. Speaking of negligence, the leasing office tried footing me the utility bill for May - the month before I moved in. The charge wasn't fixed until I notified their management. They also never bothered fixing my broken mailbox that was obviously tampered with and prone to mail theft, even since it was reported the day I moved in with a photo. My HVAC would take so long (a few hours) to get hot or cold, despite their stance of a "brand new" HVAC unit installed. I've lived a brand new and old apartments before that would get hot or cold between 15 to 30 minutes at most. The leasing office would just dismiss it stating it would take so long given the size of the apartment being large at 1,000 square feet, yet they failed to consider an apartment this size was actually what I already lived in a few times before. Even after I moved out, my newer apartment gets hot/cold in about 20 minutes at most. The rest is about the poor quality of the grounds and community. Residents always leave old, used furniture (tables, chairs, cribs), appliances (microwaves, fans, vacuum cleaners), or home goods (silverware, books, pillows, blankets) in the elevator lobbies like it was a city dump or free thrift store. There are frequent police arrests and a security vehicle is always parked outside (likely for the assumption of safety), since there was never any presence of any actual security personnel in the security car or around the property. The leasing office admits they don't tow non-resident cars from the parking garages at all. The grounds maintenance staff always swept leaves in my patio. read more

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I can honestly say this is the best apartment community I've lived in during my entire time being stationed in San Diego. The leasing and management team here go above and beyond in a way you rarely see anymore. They're attentive, considerate, and always ready to help with any issue, big or small. Every interaction feels professional, respectful, and genuinely caring -- which is a huge deal when you're renting in this city. I actually lived here a few years ago before getting stationed elsewhere, and when I came back, the property had a waitlist. I took a chance and reached out anyway, and to my surprise they remembered me and let me know they had openings. That alone says a lot -- they truly care about their residents, not just filling units. The community itself is great: * Food trucks every week * Fun resident activities like door-decorating contests and seasonal events * A clean, well-maintained environment * And honestly, for the price and the location, it's an incredible value. I feel lucky to live here again, and I recommend this community to anyone looking for a place that treats you like more than just a lease. read more

I'm OBSESSED with this place! It seriously feels like a hidden gem in Mission Valley, the property is gorgeous. Makaylah was beyond amazing during the tour, super helpful, and really worked with us on our budget. I can't wait to call this place home!! read more

Great management staff. Maintenance was always very quick on any repairs. Pool and jacuzzi were always maintained and common areas were spotless. read more

We love living at Riverfront! Between the ideal location, our gorgeous pool and nice neighbors it's a WIN for us! But truly the service we receive here is second to none! From our office staff who always works hand in hand with us and offers fun events and weekly food trucks, to our stellar maintenance team that always gets it done promptly and correct the first time with a smile! It just feels good all around and we are appreciative! Thank you Riverfront Team and HG Fenton! read more

Current tenant here. I would highly advise against renting here. Walla are paper thin and management will do absolutely nothing for noise complaints except advise you to contact security which still does absolutely nothing. They will continuously ignore your reports unless you request confirmation of the report. Basic upgrades in the apts and not worth the rent. Will absolutely not be renewing my lease here. Hallways smell like dog piss, water shut offs, garage closures on a regular. Water, sewer, trash bills are always fluctuating monthly for what reason? I couldn't tell you. One of the worst complexes I've stayed in. read more

I called River Front home for over 11 years (moved-in in late 2009). Feel free to skip to the bottom for the TL;DR version. Location is great if you like being within walking distance to a lot of places (malls, restaurants, shops, etc). The traffic is INSANE during the holidays. The exit often gets blocked by a line of cars. The staff is great! They're easy to communicate with via email/phone. Turnover is relatively high. By the time you get used to someone, they move-on to another property. Service requests are resolved promptly. Amenities include a modest gym with cardio/weight equipment, hot tub, salt-water pool, and a package acceptance system. Units come with a stacked washer/dryer, as well as a wood-burning fireplace. Each building has an elevator that is tall, so moving furniture is easy. Dedicated EV charging spots are available for an added fee (currently $75/month) that includes unlimited charging. Noise insulation between the units is adequate and you rarely hear your neighbors talking or running a vacuum. Internet access is provided by your choice of Cox or AT&T Fiber. Save yourself time and heartache and sign up with AT&T. Cox has issues here. AT&T Fiber was newly-installed only a few years ago and has been 100% solid. The units are not energy efficient. Windows and balcony doors are made of single-paned glass, which radiate heat in the summer and doesn't block much outside noise. Expect high electric bills when using AC. It would be great if they would address the energy deficiencies in the units. The building is plagued with water problems. When the water gets shut off for repairs, have a bucket filled with water for flushing a toilet a 2nd time or washing your hands, and have bottles of water in the fridge for drinking if you will be spending weekdays at home. The pipes in the garage leak often, so check your car for rusty water dripping onto it. Water is a community bill that is split among all tenants. The more tenants on a lease for a unit, the higher percentage of the bill you will pay, regardless of the amount of water you use. Their billing company charges you a $3.95 admin fee. Over the past few years, we saw an influx of new tenants that don't care about the community and trash it. You have to look out for dog feces and urine in the hallways and stairwells. We had a first floor neighbor who let their dog poop on their balcony and rarely cleaned it up. There are people that like to show off their love for (or addiction to) pot edibles by putting the box tops into the community announcement holders in the elevator. In spite of the lease stating no smoking, people do it anyway. I've had neighbors below me over the years that enjoy smoking pot in their home, and I smell it in my bathrooms or laundry room, even waking me up in the middle of the night with the stench. So if you're a nonsmoker, you often can't open your windows for fresh air without smoke entering your home (so turn on the AC, and then reference my energy efficiency concerns above). Visitor parking is available in the garage, but the spots are REALLY small. Even compact cars need to be careful. The garage is gated, but you will experience tailgaters. Don't leave anything in your car. Break-ins with smashed windows and stolen cars have happened. The majority of the assigned parking spots are tandem spots for two cars parking in front of each other. Moving out went smoothly. My only concern is that they initially tried to charge us a "standard" deep-cleaning fee after their inspection, even though the move-out instructions recommended it but did not say it was a requirement. We pushed back, listing everything we cleaned, and finally got them to waive the charge. A few days after we were out, the entire unit was upgraded. Nearly everything we cleaned had been ripped out and replaced. I question why they would try to charge for cleaning given the fact the unit was going to be upgraded and nearly everything replaced. TL;DR... Pros: in-unit washer/dryer, nice pool/hot tub, wood-burning fireplace, ideal location for shopping/restaurants, elevator is tall enough to move most furniture, and EV charging available for an added fee Cons: too many smokers, heavy traffic area, energy inefficient units leading to high electric bills, single-paned windows that don't block outside noise or keep cool in the summer, some bad tenants that don't clean up after their pets or pick up after themselves, water/plumbing issues happen too often, not enough security Riverfront started out great, but has declined over the last few years. I would have easily given them a 5-star rating 5+ years ago. They are not deserving of a 1-star rating, as a lot of the issues are because of the residents and not the company itself. Hopefully they spend some money upgrading to dual-pane windows and balcony doors, especially for street-facing units. read more

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I've been a tenant for just over a year. The pool had been unusable for a good 6 months combined. They list weekly food trucks and food at events as amenities but they are full price with no community discount (that's not an amenity, that's a phone call you made for a truck). The poster before who listed the issues with smoking issues in all public places, super thin windows and electric bills that always, ALWAYS top $190 a month. The elevator is UNGODLY slow and they need to have a vetting process for their dogs as there are several extremely aggressive dogs (of all sizes). Lastly, I have paid rent every month on time without fail over the last year. This month (the first month I was going to be late ever) I had a bank issue that was going to cause a delay. I sent an email to staff explaining the issue (before rent was late) in which the staff said no problem it'll just be the late fee. Well, on day 4 I get a pay up or get out notice with my online bill pay cut off. So now I have to go to the bank and get a check which is going to cause even more delay. Really would have been nice to know all of this when I SENT MY EMAIL 5 days ago. Long story short. It's the cheapest place in mission valley and it shows. Move here if you must but I hope you like smoke, loud apartments and high energy bills. read more

Staff was extremely responsive to questions about the property. Unfortunately I am moving during the pandemic and right after the riots in our city. Talk about stressful. I got quick and professional responses, even with everything that is happening. Thank you for that. read more

UPDATE 2/7/22: They told me they'd fix the pool last year and they didn't. For 6 months last year, there were countless times that I couldn't use the pool because of the temperature. It was often 65 degrees or 72 degrees instead of the regular 80 degrees that it was the firstg year I lived here. I took it to the corporate manager who gave me his word that emergency funds were used to replace the pump, and then changed it to they were handling it manually. I didn't use the pool for 6 months because it's been cold, but I went down there just now. The pool was 65 degrees and the jacuzzi was GREEN and disgusting. The onsite manager apologized (again) and told me they had budget money this year to replace it (which is what they told me last year,) but they don't have any bids yet or timeline when it'll be fixed. I'd told a lot of friend that this next week and a half was going to be warm to come over and enjoy the pool with me, and now I may have to cancel last minute, like most of last year. It's a crap shoot as to whether or not it's usable, so if you have a get-together planned, you have to go look at the pool temp and water quality the day of. In addition to the almost $3000 a month rent here, we pay almost $100 a month for pool water and heat in a separate Conservice utility bill that you don't realize you get when you sign a lease here, unless you read the small print. Very disappointed in management here. The pool is a HUGE amentity here and nobody can count on it being usable when they want it to be... read more

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Moved in a year ago and we can't wait to get out of here. Seceral factor that you need to consider before picking this place. The staff is however the only thing here that's worth the star rating. They are extremely helpful or trying to be, and very responsive. First, the apartment's walls and windows are paper thin. I'm a professional working from home and couldn't hold telehealth session due to noises (music, construction, yelling...) Secondly, dogs are everywhere and barking nonstop. People here have no regard for others and no public manner. Thirdly, trash chute is clogged 6 out of 7 days a week. Hallway always have large trash items (sofa, chairs...) Do not consider 1st or 2nd floor because the people on 3rd floor are the partiers. Stumping and loud music all the time no matter day or night. The office was notified but unable to do anything. Also once a while police will raid this place for drug!!!! One last thing worth mentioning is the whole apartment smell weed and every apartment smell that way because people are allowed to smoke inside their house or the building and we share ventilation system. read more

Moved in a few months ago after a self-guided tour that Bryan and the leasing staff made very easy and accessible to me and my girlfriend. Bryan's been very attentive and quick to every question or issue that has come up. Had an issue with the shower handle in the master bath and they sent maintenance over within the same day. The staff here seems to really care about their residents! Haven't had any major issues and living here has been a treat so far! read more

We are finally done moving all our stuff in and had time to sit down. I could not let any more time go with out letting everyone else know what an amazing experience it has been. Katie , Caroline and the team here went out of there way to make this move as easy as possible. They made us feel like we were a part of their family every step of the the way. I wanted to give the biggest shout out to Katie for her extremely quick responses and taking care of us every step of the way. My wife, my dog and I are all extremely grateful to have this team of property managers. Oh and the dog park/river walk are two more incredible features this complex provides. ~Natanel~ read more

Let me start by saying these condominiums are a joke. My wife and I moved here a couple months ago due to my job being stationed out here and ever since I got in there are several things constantly being wrong with our apt from toilets be clogging due to the renters up above, maintenance coming to fix one issue and breaking another and most important the parking that came with the lease agreement. My first parking location was a dual spot where one car is parked in front of the other. One day I had noticed my car paint was turning brown and no matter how detailed I got it, it still remained the same. Turns out there's a leaking pipe right above where I park that's been spilling out rusted water. When talking to the "amazing" team of riverfront they addressed the issue and moved us to another location where we were having the same problem. The third time they moved us they gave us separate locations which would benefit my wife and I a lot. Only issue was the separate locations came with a parking spot that was for compact cars and the car I have to park next too obviously doesn't know how to park. When addressed once again with the amazing riverfront employees they told me wife they could not move us anymore because there were no more locations available yet they're several spots that remain empty day in and out. Yes the amazing team of Riverfront satisfies their clients well. read more

River Front Condominium Rentals - Third parking space they moved me too & then claimed they couldn't move me anymore. - Apartments Near Me - San Diego, California

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GUEST PARKING: The guest spots are tiny. You have to squeeze your body out of the car with about six inches of room on each side or climb out of your trunk. There's a total of about FOUR GUEST PARKING SPOTS that are usually taken up by residents. PLUS, residents have to walk down to the garage with the garage opener to open up the gate for their guest to park. It's really as ridiculous as it sounds. STREET PARKING is a joke as well. I had my window smashed about 3 weeks after moving in. I drive a new Lexus too and it was parked right in front of the complex. I heard it happens quite often. QUALITY OF APARTMENTS: I moved into an apartment where they updated the floors, but nothing else. Even so, the quality of the apartment was trash. The wood was close to chipping off the cabinets. There were dings and rust on the fridge and stove. Very cheap appliances. DOG PARK: Super gross, not well maintained, the dirty poo bags are constantly overflowing (cleaned about once a week or less), and there's a huge hole in the fence. MOVE OUT PROCESS: It was a NIGHTMARE. I needed to move after only 5 months of living there cause I decided to purchase a home. I called the leasing office before putting in an offer on my house and spoke to HECTOR about what I had to pay to break the lease. He told me it would be a fee that was equivalent to one month rent. I was perfectly fine with it. Therefore, I went ahead with the home buying process. I went into the leasing office with my checkbook ready a week later and spoke to a different manager. He advised me that I also had to pay back the "discount" I was given on my rent for every month I lived there. They call this a "concession" and said that the market value on my crappy apartment was higher than I paid so they want the "discount" to be paid back to them. When I spoke to Hector, he never mentioned this. So instead of paying $2000 (monthly rent) like I expected, I was told to pay about $3500. The manager drafted up the termination agreement stating the exact amount owed, me and my roommate both signed it, and I handed him a check. I was not rude and made it a smooth transaction for them. BUT Two days later, HECTOR called me and said that the other manager miscalculated and that I owed an add'l $400. Hector told me that I needed to pay one months rent, the concession fee, PLUS an extra month of pet rent and utilities. I really questioned him about the pet rent and utilities because that is not considered "rent". He said that since my pet rent and utilities are paid at the same time as my actual rent, then it should be counted as rent too. I asked him to send me a copy of the leasing agreement and to point out exactly where it states in the termination clause that I would have to pay an additional month of pet rent and utilities. He emails me back with a cut and paste of two paragraphs from different parts of the leasing agreement. The first one was about the termination clause stating that I need to pay one month's rent to break the lease. It did not mention anything about pet rent and utilities being included in that amount. The second paragraph came from the general pet rent/utilities clause indicating that these two items needs to be paid when rent is due. Both are completely unrelated, but he says to me "if you use deductive reasoning, you can assume it means pet rent and utilities should be considered as rent too and therefore should be included in the termination fee". Since when do you just start freely interpreting a binding agreement by mixing two separate unrelated clauses together?!! Oh, and then he adds "all of our sister properties don't consider pet rent and utilities as rent, but at our property we do". He then kept on blaming the other manager over and over for calculating the amount wrong, didn't care that they already accepted my payment, and didn't care that their office already drafted a termination agreement indicating a final balance with my signature on it. Apparently their leasing agreements can be interpreted anyway they want and they can disregard whatever as well. Hector simply took my credit card, swiped it on an iPad, didn't draft a new document to show how much I actually paid to break the lease, and didn't give me any kind of receipt. I was just in absolute disbelief at the lack of professionalism and how money hungry they were. I lived there for 5 months and paid almost $4000 so I could leave. If the leasing staff wants to dispute that this ever happened, I will gladly post all the emails between me and Hector. I had to schedule the move out inspection 3 times because no one would show up or call to let me know they were not coming. When someone finally came, they were 30 minutes late. I was a good tenant, respectful to staff and neighbors, and paid my rent on time. I regret choosing this place to call home. read more

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**Edit in response to employee: It takes posting to Yelp to get a response, as previous employees (several, these employees keep changing) ceased communication on several occasions. And we re-scheduled our walk through, they never came and told us it was done. **Future/current residents- make sure you document that the walk through actually occurred at move out, or you might end up with "urine stains" from a dog, without actually having one. And be charged for those "stains." If this review was purely about the apartment, complex, and my overall time at Riverfront, we would give it 3.5-4 stars. Unfortunately, they left an extremely bitter taste in our mouths with their move out policy of charging past tenants to update their units. Their scheme already worked on us, but hopefully I can stop someone else from being scammed like we were. The good: Overall, we enjoyed living here. It had all the amenities I would need: pool, hot tub, small gym. The apartment was their updated option, which was fine, I'm usually not picky about that. It had some issues, but nothing out of the ordinary for a lived in apartment. Kitchen was small, but as expected. Both bedrooms were large and had ample closet space, which I loved. The living room was decent sized with a nice fireplace. We also had a large patio that allowed for some outdoor living. The bad: -Location. I completely understand why some people would love the location, and originally, it was a big draw for us. Once the novelty of being able to walk across the street to Trader Joe's wears off, you realize, you're in the middle of a strip mall/fashion mall. For some, this would absolutely be a pro; for me, I prefer a more neighborhood feel. We thought living by the river would be great because you could run/walk along the path, but quickly learned that people along the path did not make it feel safe. -Parking: Hopefully you get a tandem spot because the word "compact" doesn't do these spaces justice. They are TINY. The cars parked next to me could not park within the lines, making it nearly impossible to park. I would sometimes have to crawl out the passenger side door to get out. I asked for a new spot several times. They repeatedly told me that it was not their problem. Finally, we were switched to a tandem spot. -Price: We were paying more for this apartment than we currently pay to live 5 blocks from the beach. The ugly: The true reason for the 1 Star review is a direct result of their move out policies. Now, we believe this is an H.G. Fenton policy, not only Riverfront. About 1 month prior to lease renewal, they wanted to charge us $200 more a month, or $400 to go month to month. There was no way we would pay more for this apartment, so we decided to leave. At move out, they want tenants to pay to replace their carpets, as well as repaint their walls. This is a direct violation of renter's rights, as regular use constitutes normal "wear and tear." In order to justify their updates, we were told "our dog" urinated on the carpets and they needed to be replaced. They stated that the carpets appeared clean until they flipped up the carpet and exposed "urine." The problem with this assumption was, we've never had a dog! I had just spot cleaned the carpet, so it may have left residue (I'm honestly not sure, I never saw these spots). Of course, instead of trying to get to the bottom of these "urine stains," they took their opportunity to update their unit for future tenants. We left feeling scammed and frustrated that a company would use their tenants like this. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND RENT ELSEWHERE. To H.G. Fenton: a simple google search of all your properties prove that we are not the only one you've scammed. Please do better. read more

For all you looking to move into River Front, here are two things to keep in mind before inking your lease: 1. You are likely going to be on the hook for paying to repaint the entire apartment despite normal wear and tear. The language on the lease explicitly states that the tenants are not liable for being charged for "ordinary wear and tear", yet we were still charged for painting charges. When asked why we are receiving this charge, the manager simply stated "This work was necessary." Furthermore he added, "Walls are not only painted for appearance. There are many types of substances and odors that permeate into your walls as you reside in the apartment. Particles from your cooking, skin oils from your hands, etc." Do you expect your tenants to not cook or not touch the walls with their bare hands? Not sure about you but I would consider that regular wear and tear. Additionally, we were offered 2 accent walls at the time of move-in. It seems that River Front included the price of repainting these accent walls to our charge. On their contractor's invoice it does not specifically leave out the 2 walls. All the invoice said was "2x2 bed, full paint." I tried doing my due diligence by calling the painting contractor to verify River Front's claim that they did not include the accent walls in the charge but their contractor's phone number on the invoice was disabled. River Front also provided an invoice for their last year's paint job on my apartment with a different contractor so I called them as well. They mentioned that River Front simply orders to have their apartments repainted in full -- not omitting any walls/accent walls from the paint job that is charged to the tenants. 2. If you are moving in with a pet, and your pet has ONE (1) accident on the carpet in either bedroom, you will get charged for the replacement of carpets in BOTH bedrooms. River Front pulls back the carpet, checks the mat for any "accident" stains and will not hesitate to replace both carpets for consistency. I do not disagree with this charge, although this is a fair warning for all pet owners. TIP: Ensure that you ask for photos of the carpet under mat/padding condition from RIGHT BEFORE your move in to avoid any false charges. It was unfortunate to leave River Front with a bad taste in my mouth. If you are fine with an Apartment Complex suckering you to freshen up the apartment for the next tenant - then this is the place for you. I'm sure that I'm not the only one to get wrongfully charged for ordinary wear and tear. One star for the amenities of living there such as the remodeled gym. It is just sad that they have to nickel and dime their tenants -- which makes me wonder how many people they have wrongfully charged. read more

I love this place! I love it so much, I moved out, and am moving back in. Here are the reasons why I chose this place: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Also, as a resident, having secured, underground Parking is the best. Other places charge for a second space. The units are very large. Quiet neighbors, and quite time is enforced. Yes, the visitor spots are small, but their is plenty of street parking, and a huge mall parking lot across the street - LOTS of parking. You are right on the San Diego River.... nice paths closeby. EVERYTHING is included. They don't nickle and dime you! And the staff is amazing (currently). The only negatives I would say is the smaller kitchen, and they still allow smoking... I sure hope some day they ban smoking, like quite a few complexes in the area. Also, the garbage truck in the morning is a little loud if you face the street. To the people who posted negative reviews: I had ZERO issues after I moved out (another reason why I am moving back in). My carpet was pretty dirty, and I was worried I was going to get charged to replace. They did have to charge to clean it, but wasn't expensive. If I had a dog that soiled a rug, i'd understand why they would replace the whole apartment. Who wants to move in a place that has half the apartment with new carpet? ANY time there were loud people (maybe 3 times in 2 years), security took care of the issue. YES, a LIVE security officer you can call direct! TO the guy who smoked on his porch, blowing your nasty smoke up to my bedroom window -- I AM glad you left, good ridden-- go die of cancer somewhere else. I don't want to smell your smoke, nor want to get any diseases from that nasty habit. MOST of the smokers are respectful and don't smoke on their porches. read more

I lived at River Front from 2015-2017. Pros: LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION (can walk to 2 malls, trolley stops, movie theaters, restaurants, etc.), 1,000+ square feet (royal floor plan), clean, gated, underground parking, constantly improving the property (recently renovated fitness center), trash chutes, elevator, W/D in unit, central A/C, nightly quiet hours (part of lease agreement) Cons: OVERPRICED, as are most apartments in this area (the reason I moved out), bogus move out charges - "renter installed an unauthorized shower rod" (got my money back for this), p.o.s. garbage disposal that constantly stopped working and clogged the kitchen sink read more

Trash and garbage bags are often left around the premises and not picked up. Trash shoot is blocked with bags that pile up from lazy residents who don't place them in the trash shoot. Large packages often get returned to usps for pickup because the front office refuses to hold them for pick up in the office when their luxer boxes are full. This has happened many times to large packages of mine, including time sensitive/perishable items, of which the postmaster is not able to deliver it to me because they aren't give a key to the complex gate. SMOKERS ARE A PROBLEM buds are always littered in the flower beds and tossed on the floor, and thrown into neighboring patios. There are also quite a few hoarders here who leave their belongings cluttered outside their porch. This is a concern for mice, vermin and cockroaches. I understand they remove responsibility from themselves for this stuff, but they genuinely don't care. No matter what the problem is. They don't address the big issues. Will be moving when lease is up. read more

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I just moved out of River Front a month ago after a year of residency. There was a lot of good and bad about the complex and I must say upfront that I don't regret my decision to live in River Front. Cons: - The apartment is overpriced for what you get. I was in an outdated 2-bed 2-bath and $2,200 for that was overpriced considering we had dingy carpet and old cabinets with holes in them. - The kitchens are extremely small and have little storage. - The parking garage is an absolute nightmare. - The staff can be condescending and rude. Once you sign your lease they will treat you like they've never seen you before and with disrespect (not all the time but I feel most encounters weren't pleasant.) - Neighbors. Their were so many nice people when we moved in, but as they moved out and weirder / noisier / inconsiderate ones move in behind them. Ex: vomit in stairwells. - BEWARE: Mission Valley floods when it rains and it can / will take an extra hour for you to get home. Pros: - Safety: being as 21 year old females lived here alone, I felt very safe and comfortable walking around the complex alone and while I slept. - The maintenance staff is cordial and attentive. They will apologize a million times for entering your apartment, but they will explain what's wrong and how they will fix it. - The complex is quiet for the most part without too many parties and commotion. - You can actually see the complex trying to improve itself with new paint and features. - The Luxer packaging service is a godsend and saved so much time. - The pool and gym are always well kept and a good spot to go to relax. - Close to trolley / bus routes if you don't have a car or don't want to Uber to Gaslamp. - The location is good in the sense that there are grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail within walking distance. read more

Exceptional customer service! From the beginning of the phone call to the second, to the third, Caroline's exceptional customer service came through with answering questions about Riverfront and the process of the paperwork. She never left me hanging she would get answers if she didn't know it and respond immediately and always with an upbeat tone of voice. I'm not one to give reviews, however, because of Caroline's exceptional customer service she deserves a 5 star. read more

Worst place ever!! Never ever move here!! Hector in the office is very unprofessional and will treat you with the upmost disrespect. This place is dirty, loud, and falling apart. We have had our brand new BMW bike almost stolen but they could get it into the truck so the thieves dropped it and just left it with broken parts. Our place flooded many times Very loud neighbors keeping you up, the cops would even show. Ants everywhere Dirty hallways, alcohol spilled throughout the hallways many times and not just a little. I cannot tell you how much we hated living here!! HATED IT!! read more

It is very nice community , an awesome stuff ,very friendly , helpful and they are always there when I need them , I lived there for 6 months , I had to move due work situation , but I love this place and I will do my best to move back there when I get the chance. Clean and green , great swimming pool, gym and BBQ patio. Also has lovely neighbors and pretty save read more

Customer service is just to notch. I've been helped by hector, Alana and they are all absolutely amazing. We were helped out a ton by them and it made us moving from my old apartment to here feel so excited! They wonderful asset to river front! Look forward to it! Glad I chose this place! I have high hopes for the future. Very respectfully, read more

Over all a nice community; there are many fine competing communities out there you could also choose from. Here are my main points to note for those considering living here: Pros: 1. The grounds are nicely kept outside. We made a lot of use out of the pool, hot tub and newly-installed BBQ's. 2. We enjoyed the water fountains in the common patio areas. You could leave your windows open and the fountains provide a nice background noise that drowns out the noisy Mission Valley traffic. 3. The annual holiday gift-wrapping party is a nice touch. 4. Relatively close proximity to the San Diego Trolley. 5. The maintenance staff work very hard to make your stay here a pleasant one. They're friendly and respond within a reasonable time to fix-it requests. Cons: 1. Avoid a unit with windows that face any pedestrian gate! We would hear pedestrians entering/exiting at all hours of the night, and the gate would SLAM shut behind them. I asked the office twice if there was any way to abate this with modifying the closing mechanism, and no noticeable change was ever made. 2. Avoid a unit next to the garage entrances. Cars with loud exhaust pipes rumbling up the ramp at 5am, car alarms echoing at all hours of the night, people bumping their car music with loud bass at all hours right outside your bedroom window... you get the picture. 3. Kitchen space is tight. You may not notice when you are first viewing an apartment here, but after moving in you will quickly realize there is no utensil drawer. We had to keep our utensils out on the counter next to the refrigerator. 4. Parking. Generally two spaces are assigned per unit. I highly recommend when viewing a potential until in this community, you ask to see the assigned parking spot locations. We did this for the first unit we were considering, and the parking spots were not only on opposite sides of the parking garage, but one of the parking spots were right in the middle of three spaces surrounded by concrete columns and marked "compact"--with no room to open your doors. It was bad enough that we switched apartment units so that we could get different parking spaces---they will not change the assigned parking spaces for an apartment. 5. Smoker friendly. We found after moving in on the third floor, the two units below us were both occupied by smokers. The community allows smoking in all units as well as on balconies. There are no smoke-free buildings. We regularly had to keep our windows and sliding door closed to keep smoke out. One evening we forgot to close our bedroom window, and entire master bedroom was saturated with second hand smoke. The icing on the cake, one night our neighbor directly below us didn't properly put out their cigarette, and the corner of their balcony caught fire prompting a friendly visit from the local fire department..... we immediately purchased renter's insurance. Not a bad community. The location is great. I'd advise making your decision to live here (and which apartment you choose) while keeping some items I noted above, in mind. read more

This property is really conveniently located and their apartments and grounds are awesome. However, we ran into an issue with move-in dates. We were told we had to give a $100 deposit to be on a wait-list for apartments to open up matching our preferences. We looked in June to move in Sept 1. Our original move-in time would have been Sept. 1, but last minute had to be changed to much earlier in August. We were going to put the $100 deposit toward holding a place but the day before someone else had rented it, bummer, but that's ok, it happens. The other options they presented to us did not match our preferences and we wanted our $100 back since their open apartments did not match our new time-frame or our apartment preferences. This is where the problem came in, management refused to give us our money back!! I spent a day on the phone listening to their BS about why it was somehow not a legitimate request for my money to be given back. They said if they couldn't place us in an apartment in our time frame and we hadn't put a hold on anything else, it would be refundable, but when it came time to pay up, they had every reason in the world not to. However, this morning they called saying they wouldn't have any apartments opening up for us and proceeded to give us the money back. Here is the other problem- they LIED. This whole time they were refusing to give it back is because they said new apartments were opening up every single day, but now this problem presents itself and suddenly none are opening up? I would rather they have just said it wasn't going to work out for the real reasons. Even if an amazing apartment had opened up, we would NOT move in there simply because of the way their management operates. Make sure if you're looking into placing a hold here you really know how it works, because they do NOT care about paying you back. I love the apartments and location but after this, would never ever recommend it to anyone and would not live there myself. If the management changed and/or policies regarding money given to them without actually holding anything, I may reconsider. Also, their rent is running around $2000 right now. Check around- there are WAY better options in this area than this. read more

Literally one of the best places I've ever lived in. Everyone at the front office is so kind and helpful, highly recommended!!

We have lived here for about 4 months now and i can honestly say that I've never hated living somewhere more than i hate it here. Our apartment is next to a stair well that has no sound proofed walls whatsoever. We can hear EVERYTHING at all hours of the day and night. We can't open our windows or sliding door because there are people constantly walking past and it's incredibly loud. We have had to contact maintenance 5 or 6 times for various reasons. The apartment looks like a layer of paint was slopped on carelessly and the "updated" model is literally just laminate flooring that looks like it costs about 5 cents a square foot. The parking situation is a joke. There's no organization and nothing is monitored. Our original parking spot was clear across the garage from our entrance And other residents were parked near our entrance and their apartments were clear across the garage on the other direction. All in all this place is loud, out dated and generally pretty uncomfortable. The only saving grace is that the staff is genuinely helpful and does their best to polish this turd. read more

We lived at River Front for 2 years and really enjoyed it. The biggest perks were: 1) A river trail right behind the complex that was great to meander on during long phone calls. 2) Trader Joe's right across the street and Target just down the road that made it easy for last-minute ingredient runs and supplies. 3) His and Hers closets that are great for couples 4) Assigned underground parking 5) 24 hour fitness center 6) Beautiful pool 7) An agreement with all of their sister properties under H.G. Fenton to share amenities, so we could for example play tennis at River Run down the road whenever we wanted to. The disadvantages were: 1) There's no drawer big enough for silverware. We ended up using a tray inside our pantry. 2) They hold packages at the office, but don't have very convenient hours and close at 6PM before we could get back from work. 3) They only have one big social event per year (their luau) 4) Guest parking goes quickly and street parking can be hard to find at times. read more

I love it here! Everyone is so friendly, staff and neighbors. If you ever have any problems they get to work ASAP. Homeless people were sneaking into the pool and BBQ pit area by reaching over the gate and opening it. I told management. And made the gate taller so they wouldn't be able to reach over and open it. They recently added a new amenity. A dog park Thursday thru Sunday. I love it. Also gives you an opportunity to make friends with your neighbors. I can go on and on about all the awesomeness this place has. But you really won't know until you live here. Oh and this is the first complex I've ever lived in that you can't hear your neighbors. These walls are no flimsy walls. Occasionally while walking in the hallway I will hear a dog bark at me. But once I'm in the door I don't hear anybody else. Fantastic! read more

These apartments are expensive, dirty, and in a terrible area. The new management is awful and never try to improve on problems that are brought up to them. I would not recommend living here. read more

I have lived here for 15 years. Obviously, I love it here. However, I have 2 issues, and have doubts as to whether I will remain. Their website says that they have a "Full time Courtesy Patrol". This is simply not true. We have a Courtesy Patrol from 10:00 pm until 6:00 a.m. 7 days a week. Certainly River Front knows the courtesy patrol's hours! The second issue is more serious. The management recently decided that they will not respond to a beeping smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector after hours. If you are the one that has the issue, it is an absolute nightmare!!! It is impossible to sleep with a beeping alarm. Furthermore, it is a safety issue. In the past, residents tried to fix the problem themselves. They often caused the entire system to malfunction, and we had false alarms. Some residents assumed all alarms were false alarms. Sometimes the fire department received a false alarm. That diverts resources from people who actually have emergencies. read more

My friend lives here and I've stopped by on occasion to visit her. The pool area is very nice and everyone here is very nice and friendly. There is a walkway right behind the complex that's alongside the San Diego River, so it's a very nice place to stroll after dinner/etc. Another thing I must point out is, location, location, location. The complex is right next to two malls - Fashion Valley & Mission Valley! Not only that, it's right next to several grocery stores and popular retailers such as bestbuy and DSW. Lastly, it's right next to two trolley stops! read more

DO NOT LIVE HERE I moved in August 2016 with my husband and we lived there for 2 years. To start off we moved in and immediately found out the people below us were chain smokers. We were unable to open our windows hardly ever or else the entire unit filled with smoke. I am severely allergic and the office informed me that they weren't able to disclose that information to me prior to move in. It was a horrible 2 years there dealing with constant smoke. The carpets upon move in day were covered in a layer of dog hair even though we were told that the carpets were professionally cleaned. I informed the office and the response I received was that I could pay for the carpets to be "redone". A few months later I noticed my car had an odd stain on the passenger door. I got my car detailed and it still wouldn't come off. One day I noticed it appeared again and realized the pipe above my parking spot was leaking and rust completely destroyed the paint on my new Jeep. The office informed me they would pay half of the detail job. With that response I figured I was better off going through my insurance company when dealing with this type of issue. I ended up having to get the entire side of my car repainted!! Throughout the 2 years I was a resident I had to have my air conditioning replaced and serviced 3 times at the peak of the hot summer and in the winter the heating went out as well which had to be serviced by 2 different companies. To pay 2500 a month and have things like that not taken care of and regularly serviced/maintained is insane to me. The complex has a horrible issue with fruit flies/gnats coming up the drains. I overheard another neighbor complaining of the same issue. I came home from work one day and had about 80 of them all over my kitchen and bathrooms. The ants were awful as well. Completely out of control in both bathrooms even though my home is kept extremely clean. I think to pay $2500+ a month things should be taken care of much better. I have lived in multiple apartment complexes and this was the worst one I have ever lived in. I felt like once I moved in the leasing office no longer made any issue I had a priority. It's all about getting new residents in. There are plenty of new complexes being built and I would highly recommend choosing a newer place to live for this type of pricing. read more

I have lived at Riverfront for 2 years & LOVE it. The office workers very fast & efficient at resolving all requests. All 3 resident managers are very friendly, courteous, & responsive. They really try to make this the best place to live in mission valley. Plenty of parkings, great location, top notch cleanliness, the neighbours are friendly as well. THANK YOU read more

I have lived at River Front for over two years now after my husband was transferred to San Diego for work. I was really hoping to be done with apartment living, but San Diego's market is difficult and expensive and soon decided it was the best option. I haven't regretted that. Our apartment itself is very nice. It's modernized and I love the vinyl hardwood flooring. Bedrooms are a good size and there's ample storage space. The only weird thing is the lack of a real silverware tray-sized drawer-- but it's easy to get around with some creativity. On the property itself, the pool/hot tub/barbecue area is very nicely appointed and maintained, the gym has a good variety of machines, and there's a fenced dog park where dogs can run and play unleashed. The location is very convenient to shopping and restaurants as well as access to several main thoroughfares through San Diego. River Front is also equipped with fiber internet, which was a huge plus for us! I truly appreciate the staff that has worked at River Front in my time living here. First off, the maintenance staff deserves a lot of credit. They're always here and are always busy, and ALWAYS friendly and helpful. Upon moving in I had one annoying issue within the apartment that was exacerbated by my sensory processing issues-- and maintenance kept working with me to fix it until we got it figured out, without judgment toward me. I really appreciated that. Whenever I've had to submit a work order, they are here within a day and are always friendly and respectful while inside. I also want to give special recognition to Daniel, the landscaper and gardener. Throughout the year he maintains the property and keeps it looking beautiful! Seeing the vibrant flower arrangements out front and the different varieties of plants throughout the property makes me smile. He truly does a beautiful job, and you'll always find him around pruning, planting, or trimming to maintain that. Also in my time here, I have been very impressed with River Front's office staff. We have seen a good handful of people come and go (as is the norm in property management especially with a big overhead company like HG Fenton), but I have been thankful for the ones I've gotten to know. Previously, Chelsey and Patrick made a big impact, and I'm currently very pleased to have Caroline and Bryan manning the front office. They are very friendly, and I always see them on the move or answering calls. I genuinely value knowing them and know I can count on them for any issues that arise. When people see things in their community they don't like, I think it can be natural to blame it on staff-- and sites like Yelp are often skewed in reviews to those have had negative experiences. And while there are some negative experiences that are valid, I really encourage people to recognize that residents hold a responsibility to be good neighbors. We can't expect staff to babysit residents, pick up their cigarette butts, throw away their trash left out, pick up dog waste... yet that's the kind of thing the maintenance staff ends up doing along with their other work because of irresponsible and lazy residents. We as residents should have the common sense and common courtesy to keep this a nice community for other residents. When I've had complaints or issues with neighbors, it's been mediated well by the office staff, who do their best to make this a community people look forward to coming home to. They've really worked with me to make sure my experience here has been good. Even if people may not agree with some Big Business policies, I think it's important to remember that their representatives that work for us in the office are humans with feelings, and they truly do their best and want people to be happy. Happy residents make their days easier. I strongly encourage anyone looking for a place in a vibrant part of the city to look into River Front. After two years, I haven't been disappointed and I know I'll be sad to go when the time comes. read more

I recently just signed a lease and I couldn't be much happier. Danijela and the rest of the staff gave excellent services to my fiancé and I. We had few issues with the locations of our unit and they were able to transfer us to another location with no hassle and no extra charges. The move between the unit was smooth and the transition couldn't be much easier. I am thankful that they serve nothing but the best to their community and to the tenants. They are great and user friendly, easy to approach. Should you have any problems. I give Danijela Excellent customer service and value to the people she serves. read more