The Cedars Studio Apartamentos

I lived at Cedars for about 18 months and it was an incredible experience for me. The unit is a perfect size, hardwood floors and a giant walk in closet. The property is really safe, and the best value in Campbell as far as rent. I appreciated how quiet it is, and how helpful the management is. The property manager Ruth Ann was a pleasure to know, always there to help and make sure everything is up and running. You never know what could happen living in apartments with so many neighbors, but it... helps to have a manager you can count on. Ruth Ann is the best! Thank you Cedars Lee mas

There are plenty of other nicer, remodeled units in the same area for cheaper. Only consider this place if there's nothing else on the market.

There are lots of problems with living here. If you live in a bottom unit, expect to hear every footstep from upstairs. Old construction and poor flooring end up in squeaking noises all the time. The appliances, such as bathroom vanity and blinds, are low quality and made of flimsy materials that are prone to break with normal use. My unit even had a... damaged bathroom vanity when I moved in even though they claimed it was brand new. Also, my blinds weren't installed correctly when I moved in and prevented me from closing my kitchen window.

I also had my fare share of dealing with bugs. My tub and toilet weren't caulked to the floor, so bugs would come out every night until maintenance fixed it. I had a bunch of ants come into my unit with no changes in my living conditions. The AC unit in the kitchen wasn't properly sealed to the wall and left a gap open to the outside. There were at least 4 instances in June 2022 where there were issues with the water and brown water came out from my sinks.

After moving out, they charged me to repair the entire floor even though only 2 planks were damaged. Poor communication and estimates on their end. Lee mas

100% echo the post from 8/4. The location is ideally located down the street from the Pruneyard and just around the corner from Los Gatos Creek Trail and downtown Campbell. Ruth Ann and other covering managers were always very responsive with maintenance needs and Ruth Ann in particular was always looking out for her residents. I also received my deposit back within just a few days, which was a pleasant surprise.

Cedars Studio is a no-frills studio apartment living. The location is just a couple of blocks away from the Pruneyard and downtown Campbell, with easy access to 880/17. The rental prices are one of the cheapest in the area. Don't expect new construction, luxury, or large units (none exceed ~400 sqft); however, this place has a very responsive, caring staff and maintenance that give off that small-town family feel.

During the two years I lived here, Ruth Ann has always been responsive and... shows concern about any issues that came up with my unit. I've had a stove replaced, a bathroom fan replaced, and flooring redone, all addressed sometimes within days after I brought each maintenance request to her attention. If it took longer than a week, she would notify me of when it would get done. There were issues with the boiler but she was very communicative about status updates and had it repaired promptly. Finally, I was pleasantly surprised to see my deposit mailed back to me within just a week after my last day of rent, with an itemization of what was taken off (ie. cleaning, utilities).
Lee mas

Pros:
- new property manager is on top of things and gets maintenance requests worked on asap
- quiet and clean complex

Cons:
- water bill is an average of the surrounding units (usually $70-$80/month)
- took a month to get a key to the pool gates (had to keep calling management and hold them responsible)
- floors are uneven (the floors sink in some parts of the unit)
- countertops look like granite but they're just particleboard with a nice appearance
- some appliances are very old
- my unit... had lots of broken or incorrectly installed new appliances, which could have been fixed before I moved in Lee mas