I just moved in and I have to say I'm impressed with this place so far. The amenities here are top notch, and the location can't be beat. Literally right next to the metro where you can get everywhere basically, a bunch of food places and stores, etc. The front desk staff is really friendly and was helpful on day one when I was extremely stressed. I like the layout of my apartment, the four elevators so you don't have to wait too long, the view from the window, and even the nice touches the staff threw in like a roll of paper towels and dish soap. I've never had that before and it's cool. Even my garage spot is pretty great, it is a few garage floors down but it's right by the elevator so I like that. Minor things not worth taking a star off, but move-in was a little weird as I was told I could park in the loading dock but then I was told onsite that I had to park in the future resident space. A little miscommunication there but no big deal. the finish on the appliances is really easy to chip- I had a scrape on the fridge moving in. There's also not a ton of storage space, and it's a little Tetris playing to get everything to fit especially if you are coming from a place with much more storage, although the walk in closet does help with that. read more

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If I could give this place zero stars, I would. DO NOT LIVE HERE. We've experienced countless issues with this apartment complex, and we are finally moving out in May -- counting down the days. What happened today was the final straw and made me sit down to write this review. Let's start with the front desk staff: rude, unwelcoming, and consistently unhelpful. They never greet you, and if you ask for anything, it's like you're inconveniencing them. Here are just a few of the problems we've dealt with: * Guest Parking: We've noticed guest cars parked without passes multiple times. There was even a night we couldn't get a spot. We reported it, and they claimed they'd handle it -- of course, nothing was ever done. * Second Parking Spot: We asked several times for an additional parking spot. They kept saying there weren't any available, even though half the garage sits empty and no one parked next to my boyfriend for months. Instead, they suggested we rent a space at their "sister building" across the street -- for $200/month. They described this as "gracious" and "cost-effective." How is $200 a month for a spot not even in the building either of those things? * Loading Dock Reservation: My boyfriend emailed to reserve the loading dock for our move-out. He had to follow up after they initially ignored him. When they finally responded with available times, he replied with our preferred time -- and got no confirmation. So I went to the front desk to make sure we were set. The man working there was extremely rude and abrasive. He aggressively grabbed the binder and snapped, "Why is he saying I didn't respond? I responded." I calmly explained I just wanted to confirm our reservation. He was dismissive and disrespectful, and tossed the binder aside. Other issues worth mentioning: * Ring Camera: We installed a Ring camera and were told to take it down -- despite there being nothing in the lease prohibiting it. They said they would send a community-wide notice about removing cameras. That never happened. Makes you wonder -- why are they so concerned about cameras? Are they entering apartments when residents aren't home? * HVAC Issues: Our heat was out of control in the winter. Even with the HVAC on, our unit reached 75° and we had to sleep with the window open to stay comfortable. There are plenty of other places to live -- do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. *EDIT* The only reason this review is one star and not zero is because of the maintenance staff. They are the one bright spot in this place -- extremely friendly, quick to respond, and genuinely good at their jobs. I have nothing but positive things to say about them. read more

If you want management that follows through with their noise protocols when dealing with rude neighbor blasting music, you should keep looking. I really do love this building, but I am starting to regret renewing my lease for a second year. My neighbor blasts music so loudly either throughout the day and/or night, even past midnight at times, that I not only hear but feel everything (the vibrations of the booming of the bass and the drums). Despite the front desk's efforts to call security to check and notify, seems like there's no way to resolve this issue and existing protocols dealing with noise complaints seems to be ineffective. The noise just keeps getting louder. So basically the floors are a bit too thin to protect you from rude neighbors. If this is an issue for you, I suggest you look elsewhere to reside. Trust me. This is not worth losing your sanity. I've gotten sick over this for not being able to rest for days. See photo- Even tested the decibals of the loud music I hear nonstop. 50-60db is what is normal for any noise inside an apartment that won't disturb your neighbors. This neighbor plays music that's 78+db, sometimes up to 80dc. I was told a warning will follow after multiple check-ins with security, clearly that either didn't happen or doesn't work.... This has been going on for a while. read more

Virginia Square Towers - This neighbor plays music that's 78+db, sometimes up to 80dc. - Apartments Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Luis is the BEST! Whenever there is a maintenance issue in our apartment I know that he will be there to fix it the same day! I'm thoroughly impressed with maintenance since moving in. read more

I have been living in Virginia Square Tower in last three years. It's wonderful place and easy to commute. But my neighbor smoke cigarettes and weed constantly. Plus younger reception girls doesn't have a good customer or residence service at all. When I ask a question they always staring at you weird don't give enough information or don't even try to help. They don't even say "Hi". They should learn how to talk with people. read more

Just turned in my keys after living there for four years and really going to miss it. The front desk staff are great to work with and always go out of their way to help you. Amina and the mngt team really help out and put on great events for the community. I appreciate the extra steps they took to make sure everyone is safe during the COVID pandemic. Very little noise in your apartment except in the halls when people walked by, but it's an apartment building. The price was fair and rates never sky rocket like some buildings. If you want to get your own place and have all the bells and whistles I recommend VST. read more

I am a big fan of this place! I moved in April 2017. Everyone who works here is excellent, from the property manager to the leasing crew and front desk personal. My apartment is quiet, with no complaints, and maintenance is always handled in a timely manner, which is probably the most important thing to me when selecting a place to rent--a shout out to Luis. I've put in several requests, and he goes above and beyond, making sure it is handled. He is a great addition to the VST team. I like that the front desk is 24/7, they have a security guard at night, and there's limited access to non-residents, and the location is great. Just a 5-minute walk from Clarendon, and easy metro access. read more

Have been here for the past two years. OK place to stay. Close to a lot of great restaurants.

UPDATE: I talked to management today, and was able to resolve my issue. It turns out there's been some miscommunication on both ends, and I've been reassured that my concerns will be addressed. Thank you to Luis for helping me with my maintenance issue. I appreciate the prompt response to my issue! ----- I liked this apartment at first, before I had to interact with management. The management here is sloppy and rude. Maintenance requests are a nightmare to get fulfilled. I'll submit them online, have them go completely ignored, and then have to bug the poor staff at the front desk to get them completed. They'll tell you maintenance is coming tomorrow, and they won't come for a week. It's pretty exasperating. The mail system is sloppy and ridiculous if you live in the South Tower, since packages get taken from the North Tower to the South Tower. I've had packages marked "Delivered" take a week to appear in the South Tower. There are constant issues with the elevators that just haven't been addressed. To be clear, I don't have complaints about most of the staff, but having now gone through many maintenance headaches, I can't in good conscience recommend this building unless you're willing to deal with the apparent inability of this apartment's managers to create a system for packages and maintenance that addresses resident's needs in a timely and respectful manner. read more

VST used to be good. The common areas used to be immaculate and the residents were respectful of their neighbors. We moved here because of their "no pets" policy. I have severe allergies. Things have changed... The building is full of animals. The common area carpets and elevator floors are stained and smell of pee. People fraudulently obtain emotional support animal certificates and the property management makes no effort to identify and report the fraud. The new residents have no respect for the community they live in. VST isn't what it used to be. read more

An all-around great property. Staff is super friendly. Front desk processes and distributes packages quickly. Common areas are impeccably clean and for the most part the building is very quiet. A big plus is they are pet and dog friendly if you know the right people to talk to ;) read more

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would, mostly because of Mustapha!! He's by far one of my favorite people in the building, he's always saying hi always asking me how I am, and super helpful when I need anything! By far, my favorite person at the lobby!! read more

I also have 2 noisy neighbors-- loud music, late at night into the morning. It's difficult to hold a job with no sleep.

I have lived here for the past year and I love the location. Amina has gone above and beyond to make sure I get the best deals and accommodates to all my request. It's hard to find a leasing agent who truly wants to go out of there way for you, but I've finally found one. The location and accommodations truly can't be beat. Plus the complex has a great gym, game room and pool. Do yourself a favor and move to this prime location in Arlington. read more

We lived here for almost 5 years and finally moved out after buying a place. We will miss it! The apartment itself was top notch. Not super luxury but high quality and everything you need. Maintenance staff was prompt and fixed things well. The staff, including front desk and cleaning people, were great. We loved the common areas and gym and pool. Location is awesome as it's right between Clarendon and Ballston but quieter than both. The management was also great. Only issue was air conditioner occasionally went out but they eventually replaced the whole unit. Bye bye Virginia Square! read more

I have lived in VST for almost 3 years now, moved in shortly after they opened. It's the first time in my 6 years of living in DC area that I actually feel at home and mainly because the front desk staff, especially Victor is so sweet and personable, they always go out of their way to be as helpful as possible. Great amenities, great location but mainly lovely staff! read more

Virginia Square Towers - Apartments Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Virginia Square Towers is the best apartment in Arlington to live! The facility is always clean and the staff is beyond accommodating. Leasing agent Victoria is very understanding and provides excellent costumer service. I moved in during Covid (which was of course stressful itself) along with the rising prices in the area; however Victoria and the leasing staff made this transition easy and answered my 700 phone calls regarding move-in. Rent payment has been a breeze with a simple app no issues regarding payment or wrong numbers. The gentleman at the front desk Mustafa is always accommodating and willing to help out as well! If you ever need anything they always respond to emails and phone calls, very relatable and WANT to help you. The building location is phenomenal just a short walk from the metro and all bars, restaurants ect. Definitely the best place to live. Amenities are always clean and orderly, making for a great experience in my first apartment. Planning on resining again due to the great staff, clean building and great location! read more

I have lived at VST for about 2 years now and can say that this is an amazing building. I recently experienced a few issues with neighbors and maintenance but was able to work with Management (Angie & Kaci) to help resolve the problems. The staff is extremely friendly and the apartments are amazing. It can be a bit pricey but the leasing specials are very competitive and the LEED building helps provide lower cost utilities. Overall, I have had a great experience with the Dittmar Company. read more

Thanks, Virginia Square Towers for taking the time to meet with me to discuss my review. It meant a lot and showed that you were serious about addressing all the issues I mentioned in my review. I am going to alter my review since you have already made many changes to address the issues and are currently working on the others. Thanks again. Looking forward to seeing things get better and better! read more

Had a great experience with Virginia Square Towers. After looking at almost 20 buildings, I was greeted by a responsive and welcoming staff. Zach helped me, and answered all of my questions in person, over the phone, and via email. He even took the time to give me two tours of the building on separate days when making my final decision. After losing two different units in this building (the Arlington housing market is competitive, especially during the summer!), Zach and the team worked with me to find a unit that suited my needs in an acceptable time frame and went out of their way to help accommodate me. I truly appreciate the assistance I received from the entire VST staff over the course of this process. read more

VST has been BY FAR my best rental experience yet (I have lived in 3 buildings in the DC/NoVA area in the past 5 years). Not surprisingly, people don't post Yelo reviews unless they have an issue with the place, but I feel strongly enough about how great the place and people who work here are that I wanted to write a little something! The apartment itself is absolutely gorgeous and has given me NO maintenance issues whatsoever. My utilities are cheap because of the LEED-gold certified appliances. I love the huge windows, the balcony, even the built-in shelves next to the W/D. The floorplans were definitely well thought out. The leasing team is top notch, the front desk and maintenance staff are always quick to help me with anything I need. (Although I must say the biggest maintenance request I've had this year, and I am a pretty high-maintenance person when it comes to my living situation, was to change a lightbulb.) The gym is INCREDIBLE. I even took up boxing (bought the gloves and everything) thanks to a boxing machine they have in there. I could go on and on about the amenities. As for the neighbors (looking at these other posts), I live next door to 2 couples in their 30s, and across the hall from a family with a newborn. Definitely NOT frat row. Believe me, I've lived in 2 other complexes that were like frats and this is NOT that place. I don't have an issue with noise at ALL. read more

I have mainly positive thoughts on VST after living here for over two years. Absolutely love the location (proximity to metro, rt 66, 50, 395, and walking distance to Clarendon and Ballston). I have lived in a brand new unit in the North Tower as well as South tower. North is convenient for easy access to the gym, common areas, and front desk. South is quieter, and more practical to get around due to less floors and seemingly less foot traffic. The front desk staff was pretty amazing circa 2016-2017. They were friendly and enthusiastic--would even greet you by first name given how many residents live in the buildings. Over time the staff has turned over quite a bit and seems less interested in getting to know the residents. I will say, one of the front desk ladies went above and beyond and offered to jumpstart my car with her own car when all I needed was jumper cables! Can't thank her enough!! One annoyance about living here is the USPS mail and packages that have gone missing the last couple months. Between my roommate, a neighbor, and myself, we have lost 5 personal cards/packages that were never recovered. read more

I have always loved the location of Virginia Square Towers, but several times did not think my concerns were being answered. I must say, they have improved their management skills so much! Jennifer Sappelt and her team have really changes the atmosphere here. She is constantly visible downstairs and is always available for a question and she answers emails very quickly. I'm happy I stuck around while they brought in someone who is much better suited for this job. read more

Relocated to Arlington after graduating for a job, and let me say this: you should highly consider living here. Zach and the team over here are just awesome at what they do, and they're very welcoming. The amenities are top notch. Outdoor pool and BBQ, club room, and the gym, which I spend a lot of time in, are awesome. The design aesthetic of the hallways and lobby are spectacular and elegantly laid out (my favorite is the fireplace in the lobby, where the waiting area is). My roommates and I have a three bedroom floor plan and there's a ton of square footage, so space is not an issue at all. I'm happy with overall value that I get for the price, and the best part is that Clarendon and Ballston are just a 10 minute walk away either direction for food and nightlife. The only thing I would wish for would be an option for three car parking for three bedrooms since we are all young working professionals in the Northern Virginia area, but I've been able to take the Silver Line to work (2 minute walk away to metro station, and next to a Starbucks - doesn't get better than that) and it works out great for me. I usually don't post Yelp reviews. But I had to just because this place is that good. The experience of living here is just fantastic. Check VST out! read more

I've been at VST for a year now and figured it's time to write my review. I live in a 2 bedroom unit with beautiful views facing downtown DC. I have never had to make a service call since I've been here. I continue to be impressed by how quiet the unit is accept for noise coming from the hallway. As other has stated, the concierge service, gym as well as other various amenities are top notch. My only complaint so far is the elevators. Dittmar must have bought the cheapest elevator on the market because these things go down constantly. I live on the 11th floor so walking up the stairs can be quite a workout. Overall, I have really enjoyed my stay here and would recommend VST for anybody currently looking for an apartment in North Arlington. 5 stars if Dittmar can resolve the elevator issues! read more

The staff at this building is great and the location is unbeatable. The main downside is that the smoking policy isn't enforced, and there isn't much you can do when neighbor's smoke enters your apartment. read more

I lived here for two years, it is nice apartment with good amanitas and they clean the lobby and gym regularly! My zero star is because in 2 years that lived here there was a disgusting smell and smoke in my apartment coming from other units, smoke was clearly visible. i have probably complained dozen times and of-course nothing happened, they only thing they did was to change the microwave filter and hvac filter ! you can not imagine how disgusting this smell is , i had to open windows in cold weather or sometimes to get out ! worst experience i had in my life ! can not wait to get out of this place! read more

VST is a great community but has some trouble with finding management that will accommodate needs in a friendly manner. The property manager at VST is not friendly and often gives a cold shoulder when interacting with. The front desk is average at best with poor communication but the maintenance team is wonderful. Like many other buildings, as this one is over 5 years old, some amenity spaces are poor quality read more

The apartments are modern with top of the line finishes, hardwood floors, USB ports, GE appliances, and a walk in closet. The amenities, lobby, and common area are as good as any in the area. The location is perfect, one block to the metro and there are plenty of restaurants /bars/grocery/etc within walking distance. The staff is very friendly and I have not had any maintenance issues. I would highly recommend Virginia Square Towers. read more

I lived in VST for almost 3 years. The property managers during that time were Angie, Chris, and Jennifer. I had to move for work, and am currently living in a faux-lux apartment with none of the convenience or quality of life that living at VST provided. I am a Dittmar fan through and through because I love the attention to detail they pay on making your apartment feel like your home. I lived in both the North and South tower, and I would argue that if you can, live in the North tower on the 10th/11th floor. Why? Because the view is killer. You can see the Monument, the Capital, and the Cathedral and morning sunrises from that view are total zen. If you live lower, you might have a blocked condo view and you'll get to stare at your neighbour staring at you... no joke, balcony people watching is creepy when you're the person who is being watched. The amenties are fabulous. I miss grabbing a few beers at Extreme Pizza and then playing a few rounds of zombie dodgeball in the virtual sports studio. I never used the pool, it's too small, but the Yoga studio and gym equipment kept me in shape. The FDIC view at night is great when you're running. The (overpriced) Pilates studio downstairs will strengthen your core and ensure that you and your wallet remain lean. The party room is good fun but I don't agree with the reservation fees ($75/hour minimum 3 hours required), especially since its sister apartment in Ballston, Randolph Towers, has a movie theatre, party space, and indoor pool and you can reserve that area for free. Recently a Coffee Beanery opened in place of the smoothie/juice bar--it's a bit superfluous considering NoSo is right down the street and Starbucks is next to the station on the other side, but if you don't feel like walking more than 2 steps it's convenient. The owners and staff are friendly and it's a dog friendly cafe. What I honestly will miss most about VST is the staff, Tinay, Kumar, Jose, Ana, Davida, SB, the security team, the leasing staff and the property manager Jenn who came and improved VST quality a lot after replacing Chris (who seemed like a nice guy, but completely apathetic to tenant needs). The best people work at VST--every single person there is a champ. Unlike my experience at Randolph Towers, the maintenance team was good, wore booties by default, and not intrusive at all. The building has great security, but for one seriously annoying flaw. The elevators beyond the first floor require fobs, side entrance gates, amenities, etc. However, if you take the stairs to the first floor, you can just walk down the hall and take the stairs to any apartment building and bypass all of the fob-access requirements. I really wish they would just require fob access for the first floor stairwells; that would solve the problem entirely. VST is surrounded by other apartments, so the convenience of the area doesn't really distinguish it. That said, the cherry blossom walk way from the south tower entrance to the metro across the street is a lovely walk and view. read more

Beware if you live in the North tower, facing east. The used car lot will deliver cars at ALL hours of the night and into the early morning. These are the huge trucks and they are LOUD! They literally pull up right by your apartment too. I have spoken to the owner several times over the year and he has still not resolved the issue. VST was also not interested in helping. Lots of sleepless nights due to this! Will be the reason I don't renew my lease. read more

I've lived here for 6 months now, so now is probably a better time than ever to share my experiences. I live in the south tower and together, me and my roommate share one of the balcony-less 2 bedroom apartments towards the center of the building facing Wilson Blvd. Cost: Our combined rent come out to $3035/month: $2845 in rent, $150 for a tandem parking spot (we were told 2 individual spots were not an option), and $40 in "Greens Fee" (more on this later). When we moved in they were running a promotion that waived the standard $400 move-in fee and gave us 2 months of free rent with a 14-month lease. It should be noted that the 2 months of free rent only refers to the apartment portion of the rent, the parking and greens fees are still assessed for all 14 months of the lease. This is a LEED Gold building which means the insulation is efficient and the heated and chilled water for the HVAC systems are all generated centrally. This is great for princesses like me who like to keep their home at 72 in the winter and 68 in the summer because the only energy you actually have to pay for HVAC-wise is the electricity for the blowers in the heat exchangers, which is minimal compared to buildings with in-unit furnaces or air conditioning compressors. They do turn off the chilled water in the winter- I haven't found this to be an issue though I hear others have in terms of their apartments getting unbearably warm and not having any means of cooling it off. I do make a point of closing the included sun shades before I leave in the morning because otherwise the living room will heat up because of the high-efficiency floor-to-ceiling windows. If you're the kind of person who enjoys opening the windows at night for fresh air you might be out of luck as some of the units, ours included, do not have exterior windows in the bedrooms. If your unit is facing Wilson Blvd, you probably wouldn't want to open the windows anyway because the road noise becomes unbearable. (It's not a problem when the windows are closed). Excluding cable/phone/internet, our average utility expenses come out to $95/month. The general breakdown of those expenses are ~$40/month electric, ~$20/month water/sewer, and $40 for the static "greens fee" that covers trash/recycling removal and central utility generation. "Luxury" Apartments: Most of what Dittmar considers to be selling features (see photos) are expensive gimmicks that you will probably never use. Be aware the pool stays closed from Labor Day-Memorial Day, regardless of nice it is outside. The apartments themselves are aesthetically pleasing but fail to meet the standard of luxury. The included electric range takes forever to cook or bake anything with, the bathroom vent fans are excessively loud and always on when the lights are on, and there is no faucet sprayer on the kitchen sink. The living room/kitchen/hallway flooring is a cheap pergo material which can be quite loud when walking on, a consideration if you plan on sharing the apartment with someone that doesn't have the same sleep schedule as you. The doors between the bedrooms and the apartments are paper-thin and do little to confine noise. The gap between the floor and the exterior door is significant, and allows hallway noises to tunnel into the apartment. As stated by others, there are many younger tenants in this building who create noise at odd-hours of the night. There was also a family with an infant on my floor who's solution to their crying child keeping the rest of their family awake was to bring the crying child out into the hallway to keep the rest of the floor awake. You're likely to find similar conditions wherever you go in Arlington, but management doesn't seem inclined to do anything to address noise complaints (since I moved in, there have been 2 shaming e-mails regarding smoking on the premises, yet there is no attempt to have occupants maintain noise-discipline in common areas in terms of communications or signage). Elevators: Elevators (at least in the South Tower) have been an issue since day one. Collectively, me and my roommate have been trapped in the elevator 3 times. Same elevator, same spot. Despite multiple complaints to management, it continues to happen. Front desk staff aren't trained to respond when this happens either. The first time it took them more than an hour to figure out we were there and call the fire department. (Never got more than a "sorry" for any of these incidents). Management really needs to figure this one out. Silly Policies: If you think you're going to give your girlfriend/boyfriend a spare key or let them use your reserved parking spot occasionally, think again. All of this is prohibited in the lease. Guest parking is $10/night. All in all, considering the promotional price at move in, I think the price/value is fair if management could fix the elevators and figure out the noise issues. Would we renew? Probably not, though it depends on the market at the time. read more

Know what you're getting into if you live in this place!! If you're a college frat boy or sorority girl, this is the place for you. If you don't want to feel like your apartment is on frat row, don't waste your time with this place. The leasing staff was wildly unprofessional and discourteous during the tour (the leasing pro hardly even knew the buildings). I shudder at the thought of dealing with them regarding any serious issues. My roommate and I came to this place expecting an awesome new apartment complex with a great environment. We found that yes, the rooms are new and beautiful as are the amenities. However, the environment throughout the two towers was akin to that of a techno blasting night club. Not trying to hate here....bc if I were in college this place might be dope...but if you want a comfortable environment that doesn't remind you of living in a dorm, seek residence elsewhere. My prediction is that, despite the nice new feel, the community will turn this place to dog shiza inside the next 24 months. Also, truly appalled by the rude and unprofessional "leasing professional" we encountered. In short, you won't find me living there. I'll be warning my friends and colleagues off as well. - C read more

My experience with them has not been great. There are so many apartments in the area. Do yourself a favor and live somewhere else.

I agree with the other residents that the noise in the building is unbearable and for the most part the staff does little to improve the situation.. I think everyone understands that when you move to this area you're going to have to deal with certain noise issues.. However, you'll constantly hear music blasting until 4-5am on the weekends.. people having drunk heart to hearts in the hallways, etc.. In addition, if you live under someone who tends to walk in their house with shoes or has heavy feet you will hear every step since the walls are pretty thin and there are wood floors in the apartments.. They have 2 front desk people and 1-2 security guards on premise at all times, yet they never do random walks on the floors to try and control excessive noise after 1-2am? Seems like that could improve the situation. I'll confirm the parking comments made as well, but I wouldn't consider those a deal breaker.. frankly if you're paying the kind of money to live on a PH floor, you are entitled to good parking.. Full disclosure - I don't normally write reviews.. but I wanted to give an honest opinion to someone who may be thinking of living here.. read more

I have been living here since March 2016 and honestly has been the most accommodating apartment I have ever lived in. First of all, maintenance responds to requests the same day and quickly. They are very kind and say hello to you every time you pass by. I have also enjoyed the accommodations. The golf simulator for me is fantastic. When the weather isn't great outside, my wife and I would play a round of golf on it to pass the time. The apartment itself is high quality and modern. I cannot hear my neighbors and the north side view is very nice. Lastly, the location is perfect. It is only a block away from Virginia Square Metro Station and makes going into D.C. for work or fun easy. Really nothing negative that I can come up with. read more

After moving out of VST to another state/apartment complex I have decided to write this review. I did not realize the following until experiencing elsewhere: - Concierge is extremely friendly and attentive when it comes to packages, visiting guests and any questions you may have. They are welcoming regardless of the floor you live on and quick thinking in situations (i.e. in the event of a lost package they will go above and beyond to try and find it). - VST is a no smoking property and neither is the one I currently live at. However, VST does a far better job at regulating this. On a daily basis I smell cigarette smoke in my non VST apartment. - Friendly leasing staff read more

My experience at VST is excellent. Management and staff are very helpful and very easy to deal with. The manager Angie follows up on every detail to ensure that we are satisfied. The facilities are very clean and well maintained. I'm so happy of being here for the last year. Looking forward to renew my contract for another year. read more

I lived in VST for a little over 2 years and during my time there, I had a great experience. The front desk was always helpful, whether it was to notify you had a package or any other concern you may have. If we ever had an issue with something in our apartment, we'd submit a ticket and it got dealt with in 24-48 hours. The management was always great with communication and any updates that were going on in the building. Yes, rent is high but for the quality of service, the apt themselves, and the proximity to the metro, it's worth it. read more

I normally do not write reviews but wanted to share our experience while residing at VST for 6 months (August 2018-February 2019). PROS: Proximity - Walking distance to Virginia Square METRO; close to DC, Crystal City, Tysons; lots of great food options; secured buildings; the concierge staff (shout-out to Tinay, Jose and Kumar); and the amenities (although we only utilized the business center a few times). CONS: Pets - VST is SUPPOSED to be a pet-free apartment community but it's NOT! South Tower residents have basically turned the building into a pet motel with the many dogs living in the South Tower, many of which I'm sure are not "emotional support animals". I've worked with emotional support animals and emotional support animals are trained to behave in a certain manner, not bark and run down the hall (when unleashed) when the owner is calling after them. Noise - The reason we moved was due to the constant noise in the unit above us. We resided in the South Tower on the 2nd floor and could hear EVERYTHING our neighbors did above us. After complaining to security, the concierge and the leasing office on numerous occasions, even providing audio recordings of the noise, nothing was done. I received 1 email from the leasing manager Jennifer S., who basically called me a complainer and indicated "She can't expect me to tell people how to live in their apartment". After that comment, I contacted corporate not once but twice and ultimately was allowed to terminate the lease without penalty. OVERALL REVIEW: If it wasn't for the noise, we would have remained at VST. (But let me just note, we were willing and even suggested to Jennifer S. to move to another unit, a top floor unit, but was told that would be "a breach in the lease"). But considering the amount of rent, we shouldn't have to endure countless sleepless nights, walking around like delirious zombies due to lack of sleep. Also, aside from the concierge (again shout-out to Tinay, Jose and Kumar) and security staff, and Sundace, who was always helpful and friendly, the rest of the VST staff never spoke, never put forth an effort to resolve the noise issue and pretty much would just give me dirty looks anytime they saw me - perhaps because of my last and final email to corporate, who knows. Be that as it may, when looking to lease at VST, don't let the "the walls and floors are made of concrete so you won't hear a thing" line sale you because there will be noise, unless you don't mind it, well then, this may just be the place for you. read more