Avalon Columbia Pike

I loved living here and the location! The concierge and leasing staff were always super friendly and helpful. Huge shoutout to Ron and Nicki...

I loved living here and the location! The concierge and leasing staff were always super friendly and helpful. Huge shoutout to Ron and Nicki for always being so kind and responsive. The community is in walking distance from so many great restaurants and dog parks for my fur baby. Maintenance was always quick to resolve service requests. I truly will miss Avalon!

Let me make it clear up front that actually *living* at Avalon Columbia Pike is amazing. The front desk staff (especially Tony) are absolutely...

Let me make it clear up front that actually *living* at Avalon Columbia Pike is amazing. The front desk staff (especially Tony) are absolutely wonderful and welcome everyone with a friendly energy that genuinely makes the day feel better. The building itself is beautifully renovated and the units are spacious, well-kept and offer spectacular natural light. So why the one star? We have lived in our unit for one year and were planning to renew our lease for another year. However, Avalon's renewal terms included a $370 PER MONTH rent increase which would not be financially sustainable for us. We have been stonewalled every time we've asked for a more reasonable rent increase and have now been forced into the process of finding a new home. So, this one star review is meant to reflect our deep frustration that, despite the Avalon marketing department's emphasis on 'community', make no mistake that living at Avalon is a cold, calculated transaction and there's no telling whether you'll be stiff-armed out of your home when your lease expires. For some, this may not be a huge concern. For others, until Virginia passes rent control legislation, I would be wary about considering Avalon as a long-term housing option.