Sunset Summit

Not a very nice apartment complex. Make sure you know 100% for sure if you want one of their apartments, because if you try to back out even before you’re officially approved (they hadn’t checked my rental history criteria yet), they’re going to keep your money!

I just recently moved out of these apartments this summer. I was very happy with living here. I have lived in three different apartments through my life and this has so far been my favorite.
Here is my BREAKDOWN of the apartment complex:
PROS:
*If you are an outdoor person and love to be outside then this is for you! Honestly that’s what I loved so much about the whole place. I ran around the apartment loop and loved the view! I lived in one of the highest apartments so my view was really amazing.
*Maintenance and staff is very friendly and pretty quick in responding to requests.
*If you have a dog the apartment complex is very dog friendly, they keep treats in the main office :) .
*The location is wonderful. You are just a quick drive into Beaverton or into the City. The drive into the city is beautiful if you take the drive through the Hoyt. It opens up to see Mount Hood which is always something I looked forward too!
CONS:
*Old appliances (or at least in mine). I don’t expect them to be super nice… but it would be nice if they kept them somewhat updated so they didn’t break! (for me this wasn’t a big deal. Maintenance was really quick to respond and it wasn’t a huge problem-​but just throwing it out there for people that it might matter too).
*The walls are somewhat thin so you can hear your neighbors walking around upstairs. (I never had any complaints and I have a dog that loved to run around) I find that in most apartments it’s almost impossible to not hear the people you’re living with though. The main problem is their fire alarm system… it goes off if you leave the door open when you take a shower and it’s tied to the whole apartment so yours goes off when your neighbor sets it off.
*The stairs make it hard if you are older.
Overall I think the view, the location, and easy access to running/​hiking (at the Hoyt) sold it for me. You get the luxury of being close to the city but also get the feel of being in a somewhat wooded area. However, I think if those things don’t matter then it’s probably not worth your money… there are newer and more up to date apartments where you could probably get more for your money.

I don’t even know where to begin. This is the worst apartment experience I’ve had in my life. The leasing office is all smile seen you tour, but for us that quickly changed. Yes, they do take acceptable care of an aging (30yo) complex, however my biggest shock was the lack of sound insulation. Don’t expect any privacy! It’s terrible. I literally would have the neighbors complain about my TV if I turned the volume up to a nearly audible level. I was forced to but wireless headphones. When you can hear a microwave oven beep in the next apartment when you’re in the bathroom, or your neighbor’s bathroom fan — you know it’s unacceptable. I think the fact that the building code at the time of construction probably not being as strict along with the fact that these are 3 story buildings sitting on top of PYLONS makes it that much worse.
At the end of our 6 months lease, we couldn’t wait to get out of there. We left the place in perfect condition. Having read another review about someone having issues getting their deposits back, we were prepared to well document the apartment condition upon move out. It has been over 2 full months and we have follows up several time regarding the deposit refunds. They apologized and said they would check on it (blah blah), but nothing. Oregon law clearly says they have to give a written accounting and/​or the refund within 31 days or they have to refund in full. Well. The refund came today and it was partial. It’s completely crazy. I’m glad we videoed and took photos of everything. I’m calling Oregon Housing Authority. They way we have been treated is completely unacceptable. I have not listed all of what we have been through with Sunset Summit, but I felt it was my responsibility to write this review. Do yourself a favor and pick another apartment community.

We lived there month to month until we bought a home. The apartment and views were beautiful. The management and maintenance staff were excellent, more than fair, and generous. The pool and hot tub are well maintained and also nice… club house too. We were on the top floor, so we never heard neighbors. The people below heard us on occasion, but didnt feel it was a problem. But, we are not very loud people.
Only down side was the highway noise. Our tolerance for that is low. Otherwise, location is excellent… super quick to the bus downtown, easy walk to Starbucks/​grocery/​etc.

I lived at Sunset Summit apartments for one year. Here’s an honest account of my experience.
PROS: — — — — — –
— The VIEW, if lucky enough to have one, is AMAZING. On a sunny summer day you can see the coastal mountains very clearly. Many morning coffees and evening beers were enjoyed from my deck.
— The LOCATION is great as downtown Portland is only five minutes to the East. It’s easy to jump on Highway 26 and 217. There’s a MAX station a few miles to the West and bus stop on Barnes Road.
— The FACILITIES and grounds are well maintained. I enjoyed the indoor basketball and workout room on a regular basis. The private drive and hills make for great running.
— The STAFF is very friendly and helpful. DO NOT believe the crap that’s written on other review sites about the young man who works here. He was nothing but helpful and even greeted me by name all the time.
CONS: — — — — — –
— Neighbors are luck of the draw. I unfortunately had a young party boy for a neighbor who would wake me up with loud screaming and stomping at 2 A.M. on a regular weekday basis. It doesn’t help the bedrooms are on the East side next to the stairs and entry ways. There’s not a lot the staff can do to make someone be a respectful neighbor. That’s apartment living.
— There were a few car break-​ins during my year here. I would estimate less than ten though.