Arlington Square Apartments

This review is in response to Arlington Square changing their parking policies to include charging $25/vehicle per resident effective August 1st. We have lived here since February 2021 and occasionally had issues with not having enough parking at peak times, especially when maintenance had multiple storage pods in the parking lot and for a while there were additional temporary dumpsters that were askew taking up space. I couldn't complain too much especially since parking was free in a good... location. Now, midway through our lease term we have $600 added to what we will pay to live here without any additional value. For an entire year that's an additional $1200, which is just a few hundred dollars shy of an extra month of rent. I imagine in February our rent will increase again so we are paying more and more for the exact same amenities we had moving in. The same day these changes were announced the apartment cleared out various couches, furniture etc that were blocking parking space for a solid two weeks, and debris from a dead tree that fell into a spot a couple of weeks ago. They also have a storage shed that blocks roughly four parking spots just because of how it is placed, maybe 1-2 extra spots could be freed up just by changing where the shed sits. That's one possible solution to free up parking space without burdening residents with additional costs. Same for clearing out trash and debris that sat for weeks.
We don't really have any option but to pay for what used to be free. What else do you do with a vehicle you need to use daily? This seems like an easy way for Collier to increase revenues and show profit without investing in any improvements for the residents. It's also more palatable as prospective residents do not see those additional charges listed in rent. I urge Collier and Arlington Square to stop levying additional fees and charges unless they actually can justify they are providing real, tangible improvements to our living conditions. This is a hollow stunt to make more money and say they "improved parking." Read More

Since moving in, I've watched 2 staff members of a total of 5 leave, and they aren't very good at what they do. Also the apartments were damaged and dirty on move in.

I’m in my 2nd year living at Arlington Square. I feel like this complex fully meets the Gainesville motto of “Where Nature Meets Culture.” Steps away from delicious downtown restaurants and also from Depot Park and Sweetwater Park! We love the location and the friendly staff. Management is quick to help when we need something fixed and Nettie is awesome!

The management is great. I can’t thank Amyee and Nettie enough. They both have been there for us since moving into the complex. They are there to answer any questions. Every time I am in the office they are tentative and smiling. The location is awesome and they truly are the best property in Gainesville. You can’t match their quality customer service. We love you guys and your residents thank you. We truly don’t plan on moving because their customer service can’t be matched.

I live in the purple buildings, the Wisteria downs phase. These apartments are quiet, cozy, and feel like a little hideaway right in the heart of downtown.
Some rooms in the other phases have wooden laminate flooring which looks beautiful, but we don't have that in the purple buildings. It would be nice to see that in these units, but it's not as if the floors or carpets aren't clean because they were spotless when we moved in. My neighbors are quiet and FRIENDLY. My next door neighbor now... comes over for game nights. The management is impressive. Everything has always been taken care of right away and they're always working to improve the quality of the complexes.
Overall this place is great, and I love living here. Read More