Avalon Marina Bay

So we had 3 burglaries in the complex in the last 2 weeks and still cant get management to respond about security cameras. We will soon be moving out of Avalon. Safety is not that important to this management team.

2 weeks since we moved to Avalon and still nothing to complain about.
The moving process was smooth, the leasing office staff (specially Julie) was really nice and helpful, responses are always fast.
Great location, great amenities and the best place to own a dog. Is a very pet friendly community and people manage to keep it clean. Maintenance team is awesome too.

I recently renewed my lease at Avalon Marina Bay for a second year, and I really enjoy living here. I appreciate the friendliness and support from the leasing office staff including Anthony and Julie, the maintenance crew led by Sandy is impeccable in their work and timeliness, and when I need something the Avalon staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I have read the reviews about rent increases being high, and I believe that a rent increase in the low single-​digits (2−4%) is reasonable. While I haven’t studied rents in the Marina and surrounding area, I enjoy the well maintained gym, pool and facilities, and I’m looking forward to another year as a resident here.

The maintenance staff here is top notch. Michael did some work around my apartment shortly after moving in and he was kind, professional, easy to talk to, and did a great job on the work.

I am updating my review for this property and lowering my rating to one star based on the «Avalon Company» treating me with ZERO respect after two years as a good tenant.
Avalon increased my rent almost $ 500/​month in one year and one day. The increase was above market value on what would have been my 2^nd lease renewal with Avalon. They would not budge or negotiate on price.
In addition — I have in writing from the management team that they «do our best to ensure your renewal rate is below market value.»
The exact same unit as mine (same layout, sq. footage, floor, view…) was listed at $ 80 less per month then what they were asking me to renew my lease for. They would not match the price. I asked why they would lease the exact same apartment to a new tenant for less money… No response. I asked again in person and the management team just gives me a blank stare and shrugs their shoulders.
So I turned in my 30-​Day Notice.
Avalon immediately listed my unit as available on their website for $ 60 less per month than my renewal price.
My unit sat vacant for over a month and I watched the price continue to drop. In the end, Avalon re-​leased my unit for about $ 15 less per month than I was paying the previous year in my lease. Avalon’s greed helped them lose money for over a year. Congrats Avalon! Great business plan.
Avalon Marina Bay is a decent property in a good location. Just don’t expect anything from the management team or the «Avalon Company.» Side note — the maintenance staff is great.
*I refer to them as the «Avalon Company» because they have no interest in building or maintaining actual communities. Avalon is only concerned with taking residents for as much money as possible to recoup the $ 6.5 billion acquisition of the Archstone properties a few years back. You’re better off leasing at another property in the area.

We have been living here since 2013. Great staff here. Especially Fredy, what a pro and always go out his way. Would definitely stay longer.

The staff at Avalon Marina Bay have been great. They made move in easy and pleasant. Anthony & Julie in the front office are incredibly helpful. When you need help, the maintenance crew are top notch. Michael & Freddy take care of things so efficiently — and even gave me some design tips as I was setting things up. The best!

I can’t say enough great things about Avalon MDR! It’s a wonderful building. The staff is lovely. Anytime I need a repair, Michael always shows up to save the day. It’s truly a lovely community to live in.

I’ve been living here for about an year and couldn’t be happier! Place is calm, nice and super close to venice beach. All service orders i placed online were taken take in the same day. I rarely write reviews, but think this was worth sharing given i move from seattle and know how hard it can be to find a god place in la.

I just moved in and found the staff very friendly and helpful. mike and Sandy went out of there way to help me when I had a problem with my furniture. I can not say enough good things about the apartments it is fantastic I still feel the same way after living here for months.10 plus plus!

Mike and Freddy from Maintenance went above and beyond to help us out around our apartment! Great job all around and office staff to help solve any concerns in a timely manner! Julie in office very helpful! Sandy I cannot thank enough for all advice and help! Terrific all around, great location, very clean and amenities are wonderful!

This place is amazing! The apartments are beautiful, the amenities are outstanding, pool and view is gorgeous, and the staff (especially Sandy) is great!

I can’t say enough good things about Avalon Marina Bay. The staff is wonderful and really go out of their way to make the residents happy. Michael and Freddy even put together furniture and a cabinet for me! That kind of service is rare and has never happened anywhere I’ve lived. Julie, Monica, Anthony, Sandy, Mike and Freddy are all super friendly and on top of requests. They are always around making sure everything is done right. The building is quiet and neighbors are really nice. It is the complete opposite of my experience living at Esprit across the water last year. I can’t recommend Avalon enough.

I viewed this property today and was surprised to like it so much. Great layout made the less than 800 sf seem big. Big draw back is the high rent considering the non gated parking and the number of dogs there. I could smell dog pee and dookie as I walked up the entrance. For that rent they could give you the quiet washer/​drier set that GE makes in place of the exceedingly LOUD low end Whirlpool stackable, that makes all your neighbors hear you do your laundry.
Koodos for the thoughtful kitchen island, spacious, pretty countertops and lovely cabinets. Also if you have to use electric the glass top range gives the best temp control. Thanks for that. The bedroom is cool too because it has an extra 5’x6’ nook at the window that can serve as a study, reading area, art space… And the room is still big.
The only hurdles are its rent compared to the newly remodeled similarly sized more luxurious larger apartments next door with better views and gated parking. And those comments verified my management about their huge annual rent increases. I hate to look for apartments and to move. I’ll have to toss a quarter for this decision.

We recently renewed our lease, and in the process, we requested some maintenance of our apartment — which was completed beautifully, and on schedule. We traveled out of town for a weekend and came home to an apartment that was refreshed and renewed, beyond our expectations! Sandy did an outstanding job coordinating the maintenance, the crew (as always) was great, and everyone delivered great results. The place looks great. We really appreciate Sandy and ALL of the friendly, helpful and resourceful crew at Avalon Marina Bay. Thank you!

Beautiful apartments in the marina with great views and amenities. They keep it clean and well maintenance is always quick and easy. Staff is also great! Alicia, Julie and Sandy have always been polite and helpful with any questions or concerns.

The apartments are okay. The maintenance is awful. The lift didn’t work for 3 weeks, because they were waiting for a part!
Also, the increase in the rent after a year is crazy. Move-​in here if you want to stay here only for a year.

We moved in almost two weeks ago and love our apartment! The application process and our move-​in was easy and painless. The staff here is wonderful and always going above and beyond for the residents. We just last week attended a resident cook-​out by the pool which was great. We enjoyed being able to meet other residents. As we just moved less than a year ago from Georgia to California, having an apartment complex that offers resident events is important to us so that we can build new friendships. Did I mention the spacious apartment along with the awesome marina view, its amazing. Being able to see the sunset as we eat dinner is wonderful. We actually feel like we are living on vacation!

I have lived in the marina for 14 years and at Avalon for a year and a half. It is my favorite place I have lived since moving to LA 20 years ago. The entire team that runs this is fantastic. Alicia, Jo Anna and Sandy are so nice and helpful and keep this place running like a resort. I also have my boat docked here and Monica the dockmaster is just as outstanding. The units are beautiful. I have never heard any noise from neighbors as stated in the 1 star review. Its pet friendly and the amenities are wonderful as well. I feel like I am living in a beach resort everyday. I would highly recommend living here over any other complex in the marina and I have lived at 3 others.

Great location but outrageous pricing increase after the lease term.
Everything is made to make you move (12% increase for a 12 month lease, 54% increase for a month-​to-​month).
On a sidenote, walls are extremely thin, you can hear snoring your neighbors and the office lease management is powerless.
Would not recommend Avalon.