San Marbeya

I have lived at San Marbeya for two years and my lease is up and I’ve decided to transition into a house. The two years have been very pleasant and the staff has always been helpful, Gary helped me hang a few pictures up when I FIRST moved in (which I am still thankful for) and the front office crew has always been organized AND friendly whenever I had questions or packages to be picked up. The apartment complex has always been well kept and the pool has always been clean and refreshing! Overall great place to live, sad to be leaving!

I can’t rave enough about this complex!
First, it’s gorgeous. The amenities are fantastic and exceed your expectations. Usually when you move into a new place, there are some quirks to work out with the condition of the apartment. Not with Marbeya. They’re reasonable and fair, ensuring that their residents are taken care of and well satisfied upon move-​in.
Second, the staff is phenomenal. When we first toured the complex, Alyssa showed us around and was really accommodating, engaging, and made us feel extremely comfortable. Shane helped us with all of our move-​in paperwork and the more business side of everything. Being a realistic guy himself, he was able to easily explain everything with the terms and conditions of the whole lease. Ilea (I-​L-​E-​A, she’s particular when it comes to spelling her name) is also amazing. We always see her showing potential residents around the complex and we joke and yell things like, «Don’t listen to her! This place is terrible!» and she loves to play along. Xenia, the complex manager, has helped us numerous times and always a great source when you have tough questions.
All-​in-​all the staff is what makes up this community. I’ve seen Xenia bring waters out the people lounging by the pool on hot days, I’ve seen Alyssa cleaning the community computer lab… it’s wonderful living at in a community where the staff actually care about their residence. I’ve lived at complexes where I’m in the leasing office enough that you’d expect the staff would remember you, but they don’t. The staff here had our names down within the first week. Incredible.
Lastly, the more practical part, the price of these apartments are more than fair. We have a 1bd and usually don’t restrict ourselves on water or AC use and in total pay about $ 1250. Granted, I understand for AZ that’s high, but I come from California where a 2bd is about $ 2300. So for what you get here between the amenities and the exceptional staff, it’s almost like we’re ripping them off.

I’ve been living here for a couple months and I love it! the staff is great. communication is great. and I feel completely safe in my apartment. it’s an amazing place to live.

Have had only a great experience being here. The staff is amazing and I highly recommend staying here!

This is our second month living at San Marbeya, and we are loving it! The staff is super friendly and helpful, and it’s really easy to get in touch via phone or email. Overall the community feels very safe and it definitely feels like home.

San Marbeya is one of the best, if not the best, apartment complexes I have had the pleasure of living in. This place goes above and beyond in so many ways. Let’s start with the landscapers and maintenance; I can’t even count the times that I have seen our landscapers plant fresh flowers and change out the shrubbery which is definitely not something you see very often at other complexes. Also, on Saturday morning I was walking to my car and the landscapers were blowing off the sidewalks, once I got in my car the guy with the leaf blower blew all of the flowers and leaves off of my vehicle and gave me a friendly wave as I left. (Totally unnecessary, but greatly appreciated!)
As for the maintenance team; I’de have to say Gary is my favorite! Always looks like the happiest guy as he’s headed wherever he’s headed in his golf cart. There have been times at other apartment complexes where something would break and it would stay broken for a ridiculous amount of time but I can honestly say that the maintenance team here at San Marbeya doesn’t mess around; they get stuff fixed and taken care of in very timely manor.
Now to the folks that make it all happen; the office staff. These people take the time to get to know and sincerely care about the residents that live in San Marbeya. It’s not a situation where they butter you up to get a rental and then drop you like a hot potato; they really truly are interested in what you bring to the table and do whatever they can to make sure you are loving your time here.
If you’re looking for an apartment community in the Tempe area I definitely recommend this one; you won’t regret it!

I love living here. Best place in Tempe to live. If you are a college student then it’s perfect because you’re a 5 min drive to school also 5 mins away from Tempe market place. Amazing place !

I have been living at San Marbeya for a couple of years and I couldn’t be happier with the place. It is one of the cleanest and friendliest apartment places I have lived at and the staff is always there to accommodate any needs a resident has. I would recommend living here!!!

I absolutely love this complex! The staff is very friendly and happy to help with anything the residents need. The complex is well-​kept, the amenities are great; there is a study room, a gym, a pool and hottub, and a volleyball court all of which are open ²⁴⁄₇. I highly recommend living here!

San Marbeya has been the best apartment complex I’ve lived in Tempe. The management, maintenance, and amenities are all wonderful. The staff is extremely personable and make living here very enjoyable. The rent is fairly priced comparing it to other places of similar standards in Tempe. I was skeptical about the price when I first moved in, but after living here for a year it’s definitely money well spent.
The best part of San Marbeya is the community. Generally people are very respectful and easy going. The pool area is a great place to go hang out during the day or chill by the hot tub at night. I’ve made tons of friends living here.
My recomendation if you decide to move in is pay a little extra to have the hardwood floors put in. We had them do «half» of the apartment hardwood before move-​in and I wish we would have done the whole place. The carpets are ugly and get dirty very easily.
Whether you are a student, graduate, or a family San Marbeya is honestly a great place to come stay. I recommend it to everyone that I talk to.

Pro’s: NOT the management company, that’s for sure.
They have a nice pool
Great landscapping
Location in Tempe is decent
That’s literally about it.
Con’s: The rent is way over priced. The pool and landscaping are the only things worth anything. Apartments are generally small unless you are in a 3 br. Management gives zero eff’s about you or customer service, especially once you decide to move.
They will try to charge you move out fee’s that aren’t right. I lived in a 1 bedroom SB unit for about 15 – 18 months.
So here’s my expieience with move out fee’s and SB
The carpet for pretty much ANY apartment with the entire whooping 800 sq ft will definitely be dirty and have dirt stains. There is no where to walk in the apartment, they told me they expect carpets to last like 3+ years. How in the world do they expect a carpet for a 800sq ft unit to last through 3 years? Here’s where it gets good. About 3 – 4 months before I moved out, the unit above us had a major water pipe break and leaked A TON of water all over the living room and kitchen. This happened about 5am, so I woke up to that and spent the next couple of hours trying to control the flooding as best I could. Carpet ended up being COMPLETELY soaked in gross brown water (probably from insulation/​dirt in the walls that leaked through with it). When the company that they brought it to fix this finally showed up, they ended up pulling up the carpet to stick a fan that they left on for about 2 days. Super loud, and my sleep was lacking to say the least during this time. This issue left behind a lingering smell and the apartment representatives never came to see the damage or replace our carpet. OR EVEN HAVE A CARPET COMPANY COME CLEAN IT. They are claiming we tore up the carpet but this was in fact done because the repair company pullued up the carpet! and it was also damaged from me trying to drag stuff out of the kitchen, to outside where my stuff was safe and not being soaked. On move out, SB decided it wise that they charge us for full carpet replacement. So even with this clear and blatant issue, they give zero eff’s and wont even negotiate the fee down. So disappointed in them, and fully regret ever considering San Marbeya a home. PS. I now live in a 3 br house with my own pool and backyard in tempe, off of Priest and University. So be wise, apartment hunter! There are many, many, many better options in Tempe than San «Rip Off» Maybeya.

San marbeya really does try and accommodate all needs of its residents! Thank you!

ASU Parents: advise your students to stay away from this place. It is a nightmare. My daughter just received a call from management stating that «someone» said they saw her throwing paper in her parking space. If they get another complaint, it’s a $ 75 fine. This after charging her over $ 100 for a glass shower door that fell on her while she was in the shower and injured her. No, it wasn’t because the door was loose. She had to have been pulling or pushing on it, they claim. If I have one more problem with this place, I’m going to the Department of Housing and filing a complaint, right before I start legal action. STAY AWAY!!! They don’t deserve any stars.

I waiting time to move out of here!!!
Maybe not finish contract :(…
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I absolutely love living here! The maintenance team is incredible if you need anything at all, and the office team is amazing! So friendly. Any time I’ve ever needed anything they have jumped on it. It’s a super clean property and they even have a company that picks up your trash at your front door! Central location, close to light rail. Absolutely perfect! Mark Taylor being Mark Taylor!

Beautiful place, very expensive and they duped me on my lease. Pleasant at first but then it went downhill.

I lived here for 6 months before buying my own home and though I love my new home, I miss San Marbeya. Between the location, the hotel style grounds, the most amazing staff, I’d recommend this place over and over again.

Lived here for a year, and it was by far the most amazing apartment living that is available. The staff is amazing, the apartments clean. Everything is cut and dry, no guessing, and you’re never left with any concerns. Every issue you have is addressed immediately and everyone always has the will to help, want to know, and sense of urgency that I look for with every company. Mark Taylor is doing something right! Keep it up!
P.S Stacey Welch is by far the most helpful person in the office. Always ready to help and assist in whatever ways possible! Cant say enough kind words about her!

I love this place so much, I am living here since last summer and I will continue to live here for more 3 or 4 years. I love their services and the office has a really great employees that always help you for any think you need, it might be more expensive than the other compounds, but I just love it here.