The Markham Apartments

I strongly advise against leasing from the Markham Apartments in Cupertino for individuals and those who make corporate housing decisions. While the exterior of the apartments look appealing, the interiors are outdated and the appliances are old and obsolete. The place is infested with bugs and plagued by plumbing problems. Dealing with the management team is a nightmare as they seem to make decisions based on personal preferences rather than professionalism. It is unclear what criteria they... base their decisions on, but it is highly unprofessional and unwelcoming.In addition, The Markham has a unique agreement with PG&E, which results in an additional $75.00 in monthly gas charges to operate your water heater. However, they could opt for electric water heaters, which would save their residents $70.00 a month. Unfortunately, this option is not being considered due to their special contract with PG&E. Moreover, they are denying access to other companies like AT&T to provide faster internet services as they are receiving incentives from Comcast. It would be best to not live here and to avoid setting up corporate housing for new employees at the Markham apartments. Doing so would start their new life in the Bay Area on a terrible note.
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Watch out for hidden costs. I rented a small apartment mostly for a home office while my house was being renovated. There's a lot of hidden maintenance costs they charge tenants while you're living there. Including 'standard extras' move-out costs that are charged, regardless how immaculate you leave the apartment or after organizing professional clean-out services. Considering I had only rented the apartment for 5 months and never slept there, it was exactly in the same condition as when I... moved in. I had also had the apartment professionally cleaned as recommended by the move-out checklist. However, I was surprised to be charged "extras" anyway, which are additional expenses that Markham claims are used for preparing inspections for new tenants. This includes standard painting that they claim is done after every tenant moves out, carpet steam cleaning, removing fridge & stove to clean the back compartments. I'm not sure how legitimate these charges are and if they are actually done as claimed. Would not recommend a Markham apartment. Read More

This complex is a crime haven. Break ins and thefts are common. None of the rules are enforced. The management (both the Markham and parent Prometheus) is incompetent, can't be bothered and lies to your face. Save yourself the trouble and pick another place to live.

Even when it looks fine from the exterior, please don't do this!! The complex and the service are terrible.

We had a very bad experience with them. The apartment was noisy, they took several days to even fix a door, and they ended charging us more than $7 k when we were moving out ("it was written in the contract"). The team lied to us when we signed the lease.

Even more, they kept changing our final bill: it started being $30k and dropped to $10k, $9k and finally $7k just by complaining that... it should be around $3k which was what we had signed for. Everything's a mess and in the end they can charge you whatever they want (and if you don't pay that affects your credit history).

In conclusion, don't choose to be robbed!! Read More

This complex is good for those with pets or children because it consists of many small buildings spread over a beautifully landscaped property. This allows for walks, playing on the grass, and enjoying the pool without having to leave the complex. Just outside the property, there is a park as well as shopping centers including a grocery store and restaurants. This makes it convenient for families that may be sharing a car or just want the option to walk. The entire property is pet-friendly and... non-smoking and they have a variety of apartment types, all of which feel really new, bright, and nice. The only downside is somewhat expensive rent, which was just recently raised even more. Read More