For the rent to be this high and not include anything drives down the value. The pool is great and I love that it allows dogs. The apartment itself is nice and that is mainly due to great maintenance staff. However, this apartment is known to hike up rent like crazy after the first year so I will not be staying for a second year..

The building is comparable to that of others in terms of rent prices, but the value is significantly less due to outdated amenities, a small gym, and outdated apartments. Very few apartments have any renovated kitchen and the kitchen tiling and living room carpet are awful. Huge balconies are also wasted space.

You can't beat the location of the Avalon Ballston Square apartment building. Steps from the metro, and close to plenty of restaurants. Every apartment has a balcony and the staff are all really nice. I definitely recommend the building. It's also pet friend and has a pool!

Avalon Ballston Square is a great place to live. I live in one of the more recently renovated units and the apartment is beautiful. The gym is fairly spacious and has enough equipment to get a full workout in. I never have to wait for any of the equipment which is great. Also parking is heavily discounted ($50 for your first parking space) which is great since I have to drive to work. There is a Harris Teeter nearby which is really convenient and the Ballston Metro stop is only a couple of minutes away.

Perfect location - only a block from the Ballston Metro. Whenever something is broken, the handyman will come the next day. Concierges are friendly! No complaints!

The apartment is really quiet and spacious. I love the little gym, too, it gets the job done and isn't too crowded even right after work. Arlington is such a fun place to live and there's several coffee shops, bars, and restaurants within walking distance!

Although the rent is expensive, the apartment is great. Very thick walls, no wrinkles from dryer. View of the Washington Monument

Our apartment is a great condition and has a social atmosphere with young professionals and college/grad students. It is located a block away from the Ballston metro and within walking distance of bars including Clarendon. Supermarkets nearby include Harris T's, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. Management is friendly and puts on social events for the building including holiday gift wrapping, BBQs, and pumpkin carving. Dogs are allowed but all are well behaved and quiet. Amenities include a pool, grills, outdoor seating, printing/business center, and a party room. Although it is far from Georgetown's campus, it has close access to Route 66. The building is kept clean and well maintained. One car in the underground garage is an additional $50 to monthly rent while 2 cars would cost over $200 extra. However, there are affordable garages in the area that are much cheaper. Would recommend.