Additional Reviews
May 2017: Where do I begin with this review?? Let me begin by saying that XXXX in the front office is excellent and the most helpful of all of the staff in the office.
My apartment was flooded not once, but six times in the 4 years that we lived there. The first was from an overflowing toilet upstairs. 2 times after that were from flooding from the water pooling in front of the apartment due to the downspouts not being cleaned out. Carpet was molded underneath and we lost personal items that renters insurance wouldn't cover because it was poor maintenance on part of the complex.
Review from 5/12/17 on Google Mar 2017: I had a good experience living here, and it's a good price for the area. It's right on the J bus line which is very convenient. The apartment is safe and they are vigilant about pest control (you have to do your part keeping the apartment clean). Walls are a little thin and neighbors are a little loud, but overall a good place to live.
Review from 3/14/17 on Google Nov 2016: I love it here. The management is amazing. Jasmine and Brittany are always quick to help me. I really feel like they care about making sure my life is good here. Review from Google Nov 2016: Apartment staff, maintenance crew, and standards exede expectations. The apartments are well tended and clean. Amenities provided, like the pool, and others are nice and kept up well. over all the Kingswood apartments are a great place to live, and call home.
Review from 11/4/16 on Apartment Ratings May 2016: Horrible experience.... At first site you will love apartments but after 2-3 months...Oh my God.... so many roaches... People play music in cars and drink beers outside apartments... or on the stairs. Police comes every other day in the property...
Pay little extra and enjoy your stay.. Management staff is very poor... They always say YES... we can do it but will never do maintenance..
I am wondering why writes 3 or 4 stars review... Oh by the way... Every year Kingswood ask for review and draw a lottery ( one kindle fire) for who write review ... so people feel obliged and write some nice review But beware of such reviews. Review from 5/10/16 on Apartment Ratings Sep 2015: For starters the apartments are extremely old and the windows give you a $400 a month in electricity bill!! during the winter which is half your rent. They have guest parking which they didn't tell me anything about, until my car was towed overnight. Chandlers towing all the way in durham which cost me $275.00 (ONE NIGHT)!!! The staff is terrible in helping you in anyway. When THERE circuit breaker blew up and I lost all my food was never offered a dime for my loss. They send you a letter on your door saying that you need to take out all your belongings out of the cabinets because THEY ARE IN EMERGENCY from the pest control and everything needs to be sprayed down in your house.
Review from 9/25/15 on Google Sep 2015: MOLD, spiders, worms, ants, house centipedes and did I mention MOLD. When we showed up to move in they informed us that our monthly rent would be $100 more than we agreed upon. The first time we found mold they treated it very quickly, BUT, they ruined our couch when replacing the wall and never cleaned up their mess and we had to put our own carpet back down. When the ceiling collapsed in the bathroom dropping bugs, mold, rusty nails and brown liquid everywhere they found the leak and patched the ceiling very quickly BUT when replacing the ceiling they splattered plaster all over everything that was in the bathroom effectively ruining it. We moved out less than 3 months after we moved in when we found mold for a THIRD time and the house was still infested with bugs. Review from Google Aug 2015: I have been living here in Kingswood for 2.5 years now and I plan on keeping living here. The current apartment that we live in is recently remodeled and they added the dishwasher and washer/dryer in the unit. That is a big plus considering the price that we have to pay. They also have a great promotion for students where they can live rent-free for the summer. The location is close to the campus which is a big plus for me as I tend to oversleep sometime so to be able to get to the campus in 10 minutes helps a lot. The staffs are nice especially ____ and ____. Most of my issues with the apartment were handled by them pretty quickly.
Review from 8/22/15 on Google Aug 2015: My son and I just moved here a couple months ago. We love it. The trail next to the community is great, we frequent it. The apartment itself is perfect for us. The one we are in was just remodeled with new floors and new appliances. I looked at several different places before deciding on this one. The community is just really homey. I love the trees and there is plenty of grassy areas for my son to play in. I was afraid that with us having to move closer to a city and being so close to the university he wouldn't be able to play outside as much. But that isn't the case at all. Overall, it's a pretty quiet neighborhood.
Review from 8/11/2015 on Google Aug 2015: Kingswood is more like a neighborhood than an apartment complex. The neighbors are friendly and they look out for each other.
The office is open late and on weekends, and it's clear that they care about their tenants.
There's a pool, miles of wooded biking, hiking and running trails, and walking bridges that lead to Southern Village.
I'm having a good time here. Review from Google Oct 2014: I love living here! The staff are extremely friendly and competent. in the rare event that there is an issue that needs fixed, requests are usually done within 24-48 hours of submitting it! The maintenance staff are also great as they take great pride in keeping the property clean and safe. The location is perfect, right off 54 and with easy access to tons of retail, grocery stores, restaurants and schools.
Review from 10/29/14 on Apartment Ratings Sep 2014: Kingswood is lovely.
First off,
The staff is super nice. They are lovely, open and will help you in any situation if need be. They have helped me when I wasn't sure that I would be able to have rent by informing me of options I could take and when it was to have done so! Needless to say, I will not be leaving.
Review from 9/15/14 on Apartment Ratings May 2014: I live in one of Kingswood's newly renovated apartments, and am so glad I do. The new breakfast counter by the kitchen and the new steel appliances make the apartment look a lot more modern and expensive. For a slight increase in rent, I am able to have friends over who compliment me on my place and are impressed by the overall feel of my apartment. The buildings themselves look a little old, but that has never affected my experience living in them. I have a large living room, a large bedroom, and a large kitchen with new appliances to cook in. I've never had any problems living here and will continue to do so unless something much better comes along. Review from Google Jan 2014: Ok not quite a minute, more like 5 minutes. But that doesn't mean you should walk. The place is located on a highway, so even though you're close to campus, walking isn't suggested. Bus is your best option since parking on campus can be difficult. Jan 2014: I like the place. The good thing is it's 1 minute from UNC campus. It's the last bus stop before you make the turn into campus. The bad thing is that the bus is full by the time it gets to you, so catch an early one!