Crest 850 Apartment Homes

I had just completed a 12-month lease here before moving out. It is a wonderful place to stay, and management, maintenance, and ground keepers are all wonderful at their jobs. Given that the property is owned by a larger company, unfortunately the pricing drove us away (however this is not a fault of the on site staff, and is more a circumstance from the existing housing market.) The units are wonderful, and very quiet. It is within walking distance to a couple of restaurants, a 7/11, and even the grocery store and CSUSM. The majority of people here seem to be working professionals, and you hear little of others except for when they're in the hallways. There are some kids on property, but there is no concern of them playing the parking lot. Everyone is courteous and respectful, there's no trash thrown about or pest issues. The only plight is the parking situation. This is no one's fault except for whoever designed the complex. They tried to pack 3 floors of units into a parking lot that could hold 2 max. There is no guest parking, so plan accordingly. I never had an issue with anyone parking in our designated spot. Maintenance takes care of repair issues quickly and effectively, and they communicate clearly when there is work taking place on the property (HVAC inspections, tree trims, etc.) If I were to still live in the area, I would highly consider Crest 850 again.
Mar 23rd, 2024

My wife and I have been living here for over a year, and can honestly say it has felt like a real home. Great community and great folks to be around. Matt at the front office is always helpful with any questions, quick to get back to you on anything.also a major life safer. My 8 months along pregnant wife and I were locked out of our place, and Matt immediately helped connect us to maintenance and was communicative along the way. Peter came out, and had us in our place with a new set of keys in under an hour Peter - honestly incredible. From saving us on a late evening being locked out, to checking in on maintenance requests and being so kind to our dogs, a major major blessing to have you serving our community
Aug 27th, 2023

Loving living here at Crest 850. We just decided to renew our lease agreement and plan on staying here awhile. The Manager Matt is doing a great job and works with us and our busy schedules. The maintenance man is very efficient and friendly. I definitely recommend Crest 850. Our pups love it too!
Jun 11th, 2023

Have stayed in two different apartments here and both the 1-bedroom and 2-bedrooms are great. Very nice interior, appliances and a nice small gated community. JC, the property manager, is amazing and has been nothing but helpful and patient. Would recommend.
Mar 25th, 2023

I lived at Crest 850 for 4+ years and just moved out. Pros: It's close to the 78, has a grocery store nearby, and has a couple great restaurants & a 7-11 right next door. The neighborhood is mostly quiet despite being right next to CSUSM, and the other residents are mostly respectful. It's an incredibly safe area, I would routinely leave my door unlocked when I was running a quick errand or going for a run. Speaking of running, there's a nice little .8-ish mile loop right in front of the complex, or you could go through the neighborhood across the street to find a nice little park to run at. Maintenance was typically pretty fast, but I know that there has been a couple management changes recently, so I can't say for certain how it is now. The nest thermostats are really nice. Cons: When I moved in I was paying around $1750 for my apartment in 2019, and now that same apartment is being listed for $2600. I know this is a comment on the larger SD real estate issue as a whole, but I could not imagine paying that much for what I had. The "gym" is a joke. Last time I tried to use it, the only operational piece of equipment was the stationary bike. The key fob that is supposed to let you in/out of the facilities via the side gates quit working like 4 times my first year and I never got it reactivated again. The process to get it reactivated is rather fast, but it's still a pain. You'll need to plan far in advance if you are having guests come over - street parking is abysmal and nearly impossible after 5pm, the parking lot next door threatens to tow any cars left there, and the 2 or 3 "free" spots are gobbled up at 6pm sharp. However, you can pay a fee to add another parking spot to your lease. There were a few times where I had bug problems, but nothing terribly major. Overall I enjoyed my time at Crest 850, and for a lower price I would recommend it for anyone. Pros: location, safety Cons: price, underwhelming amenities + parking
Jan 3rd, 2024