Bowen Apartments
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4.0 /5
37 Verified Reviews
3280 Barnett Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, US
(619) 914-6362
37 Verified Reviews
5.0/5
5.0 /5
Tour guide was personable, easy going, thoughtful, inquisitive, patient

4.0/5
4.0 /5
Good but there were bugs and spiders in the units.

1.0/5
1.0 /5
This building is one of the worst constructed places I’ve ever lived in. If you’re reading this before signing a lease—run.Let me be very clear: the building itself is trash. The floors are so thin, I can hear every single step, stomp, and shuffle from my upstairs neighbors. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m.—it sounds like a stampede above my head. I’ve complained multiple times, but the response I get is basically, “Sorry, we can’t do anything. It’s policy.” So apparently, living in constant noise is just part of the experience here.The elevator always smells like wet dog, and the parking garage is a disaster—tight spots, zero mirrors for visibility, and awful blind spots that make it feel like you’re gambling every time you try to pull out. It’s dangerous, period.The courtyard is a nonstop dog daycare, with howling echoing off the walls at all hours. And don’t even get me started on the dog poop and pee INSIDE the building. People let their dogs relieve themselves in the halls and lobbies, and half the time it sits there for hours. The smell? Absolutely disgusting. On top of that, the grills around the property are never cleaned—just crusty leftovers from whoever used them last.And the tenants? A majority are college students who treat this place like a dorm—smoking, running through the halls, yelling late at night. You’ll occasionally find a more respectful military tenant, but otherwise, expect chaos. Thin walls, thin floors, no peace.Now—the leasing agents are the ONLY saving grace. They’re amazing, patient, and genuinely try to help, but there’s only so much they can do when the real issues are baked into the structure and management policies.Would I renew? Not in a million years. This place is cute on the outside and hell on the inside. Save your money and your sanity.

5.0/5
5.0 /5
Great job!

5.0/5
5.0 /5
Jalisa was great and the apartments are clean and beautiful.

1.0/5
1.0 /5
Leasing agent was not accommodating when I asked to see the same unit with a different view. She asked me to "be mindful that she had another tour." I showed up on time my appt and her next tour was in 1/2 hour.

5.0/5
5.0 /5
Beautiful community I had an excellent tour guide!!! I’m not sure about the location. That’s my only reservation.

5.0/5
5.0 /5
Very knowledgeable personnel

5.0/5
5.0 /5
The leasing office was kind and helpful. The tour was organized and efficient. We were very pleased with the apartment building and amenities.

5.0/5
5.0 /5
Our tour was excellent and all of our questions were answered and everything was detailed on the tour really feels safe and secured there