The Environment:
Renting at Fairfax Square is a really good living experience. The complex is VERY well maintained throughout the year. No matter it's summer, winter, fall or spring, they always hire workers to maintain the outdoor to look clean and easy for parking or for getting in and out of the apartment. The whole complex is very spacious so if you have a dog or a baby, there are sidewalks to walk your dog/baby in a stroller around the complex with pretty tress & flowers. The pool,
...clubhouse, and fitness center are all great. They usually try to hold an event once a month to get renters to engage with fun activities, win prizes, or exercise. They also throw a pool party once a month in the summer for the residents, which is a nice social event for people to get out and have fun.
The Service:
If anything doesn't work in your apartment (my situation has been the oven, the AC, and the shower heard for the past year of living here), you can call a maintenance hotline or submit a request online. They are usually pretty fast at fixing things (within a day or two). Most of the people in the leasing office are nice, friendly, and helpful, but some (usually new ones/front desk) tend to be less efficient (like asking us to resubmit documents that we already did).
OVERALL:
Personally, I think this is a great place for people who don't like to live in the crowded area (like by a busy, main street) because the complex has its own little community with parking, nice sidewalks, and pretty much a quiet neighborhood. For the price I pay (shared with my boyfriend) for a one-bedroom, it is definitely worth it compared to other housing options in the NOVA and DC areas. I think it's a great place for people transitioning from college to an apartment before buying their own house/ for a small family/ couples. I see some college students renting here too but aren't usually the norms for the renters here. SO CLOSE to dining (Chipotle, Noodles & Co., Wendy's, Potbelly, and shopping places like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls). Literally 15-20 mins to Vienna metro. Easy access to public buses (Fairfax CUE or Metrobus) since there are bus stops right in front of the complex!
Max of 1. One Time Fee of $50 per Vehicle.