• Illume - Illume Apartments

Illume Apartments

853 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$2,066 - $15,862Studio - 3 1 - 2.5

Pricing and Floor Plans

S8 Studio

$2,196 - $6,055
Studio, 1 Bath
487 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1241
$2,296
487
Now
1041
$2,246
487
4/21/25
0841
$2,196
487
5/22/25

S9 Studio

$2,266 - $6,546
Studio, 1 Bath
493 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1338
$2,491
493
Now
1138
$2,341
493
Now
0838
$2,266
493
5/4/25

S3 Studio

$2,166 - $6,221
Studio, 1 Bath
462 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1323
$2,366
462
Now
0923
$2,166
462
Now

S2 Studio

$2,196 - $6,026
Studio, 1 Bath
439 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0922
$2,196
439
4/5/25
1122
$2,246
439
6/2/25

S4 Studio

$2,066 - $5,482
Studio, 1 Bath
462 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0725
$2,066
462
Now

S5 Studio

$2,071 - $5,510
Studio, 1 Bath
465 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0762
$2,071
465
4/7/25

S10 Studio

$2,246 - $4,954
Studio, 1 Bath
520 Sq. Ft.

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May. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1060
$2,246
520
5/5/25

B4 1x1+D

$2,803 - $7,846
1 Bed, 1 Bath
821 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0906
$2,878
821
Now
1206
$2,954
821
Now
0806
$2,828
821
Now

B5 1x1+D

$2,999 - $6,206
1 Bed, 1 Bath
843 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1255
$3,126
843
Now
0855
$3,025
843
Now
0955
$3,050
843
Now

A2 1x1 Jr

$2,252 - $5,450
1 Bed, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0966
$2,322
582
Now
0666
$2,252
582
Now
0766
$2,272
582
Now

A26 1x1 Jr

$2,422 - $6,467
1 Bed, 1 Bath
706 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0324
$2,422
706
Now
0724
$2,522
706
4/13/25
1024
$2,597
706
4/18/25

A21 1x1

$2,492 - $6,458
1 Bed, 1 Bath
698 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0529
$2,532
698
Now
0729
$2,592
698
5/7/25
0229
$2,492
698
6/6/25

A25 1x1

$2,617 - $6,752
1 Bed, 1 Bath
704 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1308
$2,927
704
Now
0608
$2,657
704
4/8/25
0508
$2,617
704
6/7/25

A23 1x1

$2,677 - $6,787
1 Bed, 1 Bath
702 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1140
$2,797
702
Now
1340
$2,947
702
Now
0640
$2,677
702
4/27/25

A13 1x1 Jr

$2,262 - $6,076
1 Bed, 1 Bath
643 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1333
$2,612
643
Now
0333
$2,262
643
5/24/25

A15 1x1

$2,402 - $6,182
1 Bed, 1 Bath
675 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0611
$2,402
675
Now
0911
$2,472
675
5/13/25

A9 1x1 Jr

$2,462 - $5,792
1 Bed, 1 Bath
627 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1135
$2,487
627
Now
1035
$2,462
627
Now

A35 1x1

$2,607 - $6,621
1 Bed, 1 Bath
743 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0465
$2,607
743
Now
0665
$2,667
743
5/12/25

A19 1x1

$2,637 - $6,864
1 Bed, 1 Bath
696 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0456
$2,637
696
Now
0956
$2,767
696
5/10/25

A4 1x1 Jr

$2,412 - $6,044
1 Bed, 1 Bath
599 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0837
$2,497
599
4/4/25
0537
$2,412
599
4/15/25

A31 1x1

$2,537 - $6,697
1 Bed, 1 Bath
719 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 2
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0572
$2,537
719
6/2/25
0772
$2,597
719
6/2/25

A16 1x1

$2,562 - $6,788
1 Bed, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1158
$2,587
681
6/13/25
1058
$2,562
681
6/29/25

A7 1x1 Jr

$2,462 - $5,755
1 Bed, 1 Bath
618 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1218
$2,462
618
Now

A11 1x1 Jr

$2,487 - $5,792
1 Bed, 1 Bath
640 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1210
$2,487
640
Now

A17 1x1

$2,527 - $5,891
1 Bed, 1 Bath
682 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0843
$2,527
682
Now

A12 1x1

$2,542 - $5,914
1 Bed, 1 Bath
642 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0621
$2,542
642
Now

A24 1x1

$2,522 - $5,884
1 Bed, 1 Bath
703 Sq. Ft.

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Mar. 30
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1130
$2,522
703
3/30/25

A36 1x1

$3,017 - $7,432
1 Bed, 1 Bath
749 Sq. Ft.

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May. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1307
$3,017
749
5/5/25

B7 1x1+D

$2,667 - $6,621
1 Bed, 1 Bath
876 Sq. Ft.

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May. 8
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0126
$2,667
876
5/8/25

A29 1x1

$2,597 - $6,467
1 Bed, 1 Bath
718 Sq. Ft.

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May. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0870
$2,597
718
5/11/25

A27 1x1

$2,787 - $6,897
1 Bed, 1 Bath
712 Sq. Ft.

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May. 20
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1068
$2,787
712
5/20/25

C17 2x2

$3,846 - $8,043
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,125 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0726
$3,927
1,125
Now
1226
$4,053
1,125
Now
0626
$3,906
1,125
Now

C3 2x1

$2,703 - $8,591
2 Beds, 1 Bath
826 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1004
$2,904
826
Now
1304
$3,053
826
5/21/25
0904
$2,853
826
5/31/25

C14 2x2

$3,866 - $10,570
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,099 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0902
$3,977
1,099
Now
0502
$3,866
1,099
Now
0802
$3,917
1,099
5/31/25

C6 2x1

$3,030 - $6,206
2 Beds, 1 Bath
873 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0654
$3,030
873
Now
1054
$3,126
873
Now

C11 2x2

$3,577 - $9,727
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,060 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1253
$3,896
1,060
Now
0553
$3,577
1,060
6/7/25

C13 2x2

$3,891 - $9,015
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,095 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0552
$3,891
1,095
Now
0652
$3,997
1,095
4/2/25

D1 2x2+D

$5,407 - $15,598
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,175 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0801
$5,407
1,175
6/7/25
0901
$5,432
1,175
6/7/25

C4 2x1

$2,803 - $5,591
2 Beds, 1 Bath
861 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0113
$2,803
861
Now

C1 2x1

$2,828 - $6,408
2 Beds, 1 Bath
822 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1203
$2,828
822
4/5/25

D2 2x2+D

$5,532 - $15,862
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,197 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1227
$5,532
1,197
4/7/25

C15 2x2

$3,992 - $10,767
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,109 Sq. Ft.

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May. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1074
$3,992
1,109
5/4/25

C5 2x1

$2,828 - $8,643
2 Beds, 1 Bath
863 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 29
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0915
$2,828
863
7/29/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Property Information

  • Built in 2021
  • 756 units / 12 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $35

Property Highlights

  • Cyber Café
  • Internet
  • Svc Cable
  • App W/D
  • Storage
  • Closet Walk-in
  • Spacious Kitchen Islands
  • App Dishwasher
  • Kitchens W/stunning Waterfall Countertop
  • App Refrigerator

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Den
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Controlled Access
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Lounge
  • Maintenance on site

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Georgetown LawDrive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
GeorgetownDrive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
Georgetown LawDrive: 4 min (2.1 mi)
GeorgetownDrive: 4 min (2.1 mi)
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Area Scores

Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
Out of 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
90
Out of 100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91
Out of 100
Busy
Soundscore
65
Out of 100

Transit

Subway
Navy Yard
1 min Drive
Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
2 min Drive
Silver Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Orange Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Blue Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
1 min Drive
Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
2 min Drive
Silver Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Orange Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Blue Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
2 min Drive
Silver Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Orange Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Blue Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Yellow Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
Commuter Rail
L'enfant
2 min Drive
Virginia Railway Express
Commuter Rail
Union Station
5 min Drive
Brunswick Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Camden Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Penn Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Red Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Maryland_Area_Rail_Commuter_(MARC)
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
10 min Drive
DCA
Airport
Washington Dulles International
47 min Drive
Washington Dulles International
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
48 min Drive
Baltimore-Washington International

Moving to Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Illume Apartments proximity to The Yards, Union Station, and Uline Arena. The Yards is 0.6 miles away, and Union Station is within a 24 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Capitol Riverfront is rider's paradise. Within 7.9 miles of Illume Apartments, you’ll find Navy Yard, Capitol South, and Eastern Market.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Illume Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including U.S. Botanic Garden, Einstein Planetarium, and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Airports

Living in Capitol Riverfront provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 10 minutes from Illume Apartments. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.4 miles away.

Military Bases

There are 3 military bases near Washington, DC including Marine Corps Barracks, Washington Navy Yard and Fort McNair. The closest is Marine Corps Barracks which is 0.8 miles away from Illume Apartments.

Schools

Van Ness Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront
Grades PK-3
Charter
3
Out of 10
Brent Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Grades 6-8
Public
3
Out of 10
Capitol Hill Day School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Eastern High School
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
St. Albans School
Grades 4-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

About Illume Apartments

Life at Illume offers the ideal mix of convenience, community and culture. Our graciously appointed apartment homes are complemented by ample social spaces where you can gather with friends and neighbors. From rooftop pools with dramatic views of the... Capitol building, to a multitude of indoor-outdoor lounges and an expansive fitness center, youll feel as at home throughout the property as you do in your apartment.

Illume Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
853 New Jersey Ave SE,
Washington, DC 20003
Phone Number: (240) 624-2779
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Illume

4.8

3 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

8/2/23

Tough place to live

Unlike many of the reviews from people who just moved in if you stay for awhile it is a tough place to live.... many of the other buildings in Navy Yard offer much better customer service, transparencies and safety.

Here are my big issues:
1. Amenities look huge when touring but you have to remember that there are over 750 units or over 1,000 people living within Illume that you have to share them with and then they give access to the neighboring hotel and buildings which adds even more people....
This leads to over crowding when you want to use the amenities such as the gym before or after work or pool in the evenings/ weekends
2. Safety is a big issue with this building. Cars get stolen from the garage, a person was robbed right outside the front doors and people actively sell/do drugs on the roof top. They have a "security guard" but nothing gets enforced in this building. Also, get ready for nonresidents to be constantly asking to be let into the gym, roof or pools (concierge lets them in so it is a free for all). Then when you go to pick up a package it will most likely be missing half the time
3. The leasing office will tell you anything you want to hear to get an apartment leased and then when you sign the lease they disappear and become impossible to get ahold of. I was told my apartment would have a movable island, it wasn't there when I moved in and was told they were supply chain issues and it would come in a couple weeks... it never came and the leasing agent became unresponsive
4. Be prepared to spend at least $100 more than the advertised rent on surprise fees for air conditioning, heating and utility fees on top of your normal electric and gas bill.... if you want to lock a bike up that will be $50 per month too...
5. Get ready to hear everything from your neighbors... and if they blast music all day or have dogs that consistently bark management won't take any actions

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Property Manager at Illume responded to this review

Hello, it's upsetting to hear that you did not receive the top-notch service we strive to provide. If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, please reach out to us at (202) 488-3370 so we can assist you further.

7/28/23

This is your sign to move here

It’s officially been a month and a half since moving to Illume and I couldn’t have better things to say about the complex and my leasing agent, Humphrey. Leading up to move in he was so friendly, communicative, knowledgeable, and patient with us. Since moving in, he’s been the go-to for any and all things that my roommate and I might need help with. He will always go the extra mile to make sure we’re satisfied. The other day he personally went and tracked down a package for me that was misplaced... by the parcel service. I was sure I’d never find it but Humphrey saved the day again. I’ve never experienced better customer service in any form.

As for the complex itself, it couldn’t be a better location. Not only is it walking distance of anything you could possibly need, it has easy access to several metro lines. The proximity of the riverwalk and baseball stadium are also easily one of the best parts about living at Illume. You can tell that the property managers really care about making this place feel like home for its residents and that they’ve really built a strong community here. The residents are so friendly and you’ll always find them out on the rooftop or in the common spaces. Not to mention the cleanliness and modernness of all the amenities is unreal. I’m also someone that prioritizes safety and I would be lying if I said this wasn’t the safest apartment I’ve ever set foot in. The fob and lock system is so secure that I haven’t even had to give any concern for my safety a second thought. In terms of maintenance, I haven’t had any issues and have maybe put in 2 maintenance requests, but they have always been completed the day I’ve placed the ticket. These people seriously know what they’re doing.

Overall, I am so lucky to live at Illume and it still feels too good to be true! I love this complex more than anything and it truly is all thanks to Humphrey for making this possible for us. If you're looking to sign at Illume, make sure you ask for him!

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Property Manager at Illume responded to this review

Hi Georgia, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at Illume! We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Illume. Your recommendation means so much to us and... we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

7/25/23

the definition of perfume on a pig

While the building may be pretty living in illume is a nightmare for all residents. From flooded lobbies, broken ac, a shared gym labeled as “private” and worst of all random unauthorized charges to your card . There is a reason the only positive reviews online are from people who just moved in or toured. No one in their right mind would ever stay here longer than they needed.

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Property Manager at Illume responded to this review

Isabelle, we regret to hear that you had this experience with us. It is discouraging to learn of your experience with us. Your feedback helps us improve and we would like to learn more about how we can make this better.

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