The Cedars Studio

I lived in Cedars Studios for 3 years and had a great experience. It's located in a great part of town next to the Pruneyard and Campbell Park, and downtown is a 10 minute walk away. The units are small but cozy. There are some small things I wish I could change, like I wish the loud garbage trucks didn't come so early in the morning. And that the current construction being done would be completed faster. But overall my unit was a pleasant, well-maintained place to live.

The property manager is... Ruth Ann, an awesome lady who knows to take care of her tenants. She was always responsive to any questions or maintenance requests. I had maintenance requests to change a ceiling light, swap out a door lock, and replace an electrical outlet, and all those requests were handled promptly without any issue. You'll definitely be in good hands with her! Lee mas

The Cedars provides "housing" but it is definitely not a HOME. WORKING FROM HOME here is impossible due to the constant noise (you have been forewarned). A home is where it is supposed to be peaceful, tranquil and secure (amongst other things). Due to the constant noise from construction (building ADU's thanks to CA government Housing Initiative), loud garbage AND recycling trucks, VERY LOUD gas leaf-blowers (which, by law, is operating too close to the units for the decibel--level that these... blowers produce. Forget having any kind of work-meeting.)

This severely diminishes the quality-of-life aka your HOME. At any given time, the owners can decide to convert (MORE) garages into ADU's thereby causing a major disruption to your personal and professional life. Because this government seems to be unhinged, they may start relaxing more codes thereby allowing them to add another level (build up). It is packed very tightly with no breathing-room now that more people will be here (in a very tight space).

Also, there are monthly issues with the water-pipes (i.e. only cold water and then having no access to water due to the emergency maintenance having to "fix" the issue. Plus rats, yes you read that correctly)..........repeatedly.

On a positive note, this is the perfect place if it will serve as your "secondary" residence and not your primary. :) Lee mas

Great place to rent!
Was here for over a year with no complaints great view its calm and great surrounding would definitely recommend if you want a calm safe place to live!
Management gets any problems you have resolved quick and efficient also the pool always gets clean every week as well as the laundry room with a parking port and you can rent out a garage for a little extra a month if needed! Over fall have no issues with these studios!

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