1200 West Marshall

This place does not even deserve one star. Don’t let the flashy pictures and nice brochures fool you, 1200 W Marshall is a glorified and overpriced dorm. The lobby, courtyard, and hallways are always creepily empty, because none of the people that live there actually want to hang out there. The furnishings are scarce and are very ugly, for example, the couches in the common area feel like you are sitting on cardboard. The management is rude and not helpful. Also, the management can (and WILL) enter your room unannounced, whenever they please. Take a minute to scroll down and read a few of the «unconfirmed» reviews, because those are the truthful ones. 1200 W Marshall is a corporate sham, please don’t make the mistake of leasing from them.

1200 west Marshall is a horrible place to live. They are no different then getting a dorm apartment from VCU. The rent is ridiculous, and it includes a ton of things you will never use like tanning beds and a crappy gym. Yes the apartments are furnished but with the worlds ugliest furniture. Seriously the living room looks like a waiting room at the dentist office. The whole place is run like a dorm, they have to right to enter your apartment at any time and there is no more freedom here then living on campus. Seriously if you’re like me and were excited to live on your own out in the real world don’t live here.

I had 3 absolute must haves for my son’s apartment when starting at VCU:
Off street parking, washer and dryer in unit, and close proximity to campus.
1200 West Marshall gave my son one of these thus far, and he’s been a tenant for 2 weeks.
After signing a lease he was told that the washer in his unit was being repaired, and he would have it back in a couple of days. It’s been 2 weeks now. No washer!
We were informed after signing the lease that the parking garage (costing extra) each month, doesn’t have ample spaces for all tenants, which makes it first come, first serve. He can’t bring his car because there is no parking, except on the street if you luck out.
Lastly, while eating dinner 3 nights ago, he noticed a little rodent friend crawling from a gap in the hardwood floor. After visiting the front desk, he put in a maintenance call and the front desk gave him matching mouse traps! Hmmm. Is this odd that they just happen to have mouse traps on hand?
Obviously, it’s apparent that the gaps need to be sealed. But today, maintenance came into my son’s apartment while he was in class and removed one trap, and considered this trouble call closed!
I can’t even get the manager to return my call! I have only spoken to students who work the desk. The student Brian informed me that the manager was with a potential tenant, and would call me right back. I’m still waiting, and we’re locked into this nightmare for a year.

I love living at 1200 West Marshall! The events held here are fun and different ! I love Waffle Wednesdays! Great job 1200 WMarshall staff for all your hard work and effort!

1200 West Marshall is a great place, not only to live, but to hang out and relax! From all their amenities to events around the building, there’s nothing you could ask for more in a place to live. Utilities are included in your monthly bill and the apartments are all furnished, which makes it a lot easier on everybody. They have a great roommate matching system or 1 bedroom apartments for living alone. With many different floor plans to choose from, you’re bond to find one you love. They even have a parking garage so you won’t have to worry about finding a spot for our car! The staff is super friendly and helpful and when you add their security, it’s both fun and safe!
I would recommend this place to any students coming to live in Richmond. The building is so close to campus, right next to the Siegel Center, and just a walk to Kroger for all your shopping needs. The building has frequent community events to bring everyone together and give opportunities to meet new people, which is great for any out of state or even out of town residents. In addition there are events for free food, possible prizes, and much more! There’s never a dull day when you live here!
This place is definitely worth checking out, you won’t be sorry you did!