Beachbrook Apartments

If you decide to rent here, be prepared for a large increase in your rent at the very first opportunity. I got a six month lease, and right at the six-​month mark they hit me with $ 150 a month increase.
They clearly run this place to milk as much out of it as possible. It is an older building and if you look closely you’ll see much deferred maintenance. In the relatively short time that I’ve been here I’ve had five items that needed maintenance. I appreciate that they fixed them, but it’s a hassle and a reflection of the age of the place. It’s not what you’d expect from a place that bills itself as «luxury apartments». The common areas like the pool, BBQ, exercise equipment are minimally maintained.
My 1 bedroom apartment is nice albeit small. While some units have a view mine does not. The appliances are functional bye below average quality.
The biggest positive about this place is its location just a couple blocks from the beach. Unfortunately, and unlike most places in the area, there is no storage in the parking garage. So although you’re close to the beach there’s no good place to store your beach toys (bike, surfboard, etc.).

Been living here for nearly 3 years and yes all the Negative claims are true… they’ve raised my rent significantly for the penthouse loft every year. I started at 1750 a month less than 3 years ago. Effective July it will be $ 2100. The nerve of posting a letter to my door with that info is simply disgusting and says a lot about philosophy and business etiquette.
Denise is passive aggressive in her language and tone is inundated with sarcasm and of a patronizing nature. She will so overly pleasant at the beginning but not so much that you will know it’s fake. She will say all the right things but her tone will reveal her bitter nature projected onto you. Be warned it will get worse.
Also, elevators are often NOT functioning and when they are they don’t function properly. At best they work slow and are noisy. When calling or texting Denise about it, she will go through every means to shut you down, or make you feel as if you’re concerns are exaggerated.
It is a quiet area for the most part, it may have to do with the high turn over I’ve witnessed over the years. The view is stellar and you’ll have to remind them frequently you need the windows cleaned in order to enjoy the view the partial view you’re paying for.

I try to find good things about this apartment. I found one that it is walking distance to the beach and pier. Other than that, bad things one after another.
First, Denise, the manager. She is not helpful, don’t respond when you need to contact. She likes to threaten you instead of telling you.
Second, rent cost. After contract ended, be prepare to pay a couple hundred more. Two bedrooms only come with one parking. You have to pay for another one.
Third, expect the warning letters along the way. They like to change things with very short notice.
Pool and jacuzzi, the time that I lived there, I’d never seen they cleaned it! Very dirty! Watch out!
Noise, Denise or her husband will come out from they balcony on the first floor and yell at you or come talk to you if you make noise that they can hear or bother them. Of course you will hear it! You live near the pool.
I am done with this place. She seems nice when you sign contract but she will turn to «Bitch» after that. Be prepare!
My recommendation is try other apartments for better environment and be happy!

Good luck getting Denise on the phone if you want to rent. Despite 2 huge signs in front advertising apartments for rent, numerous voice messages were unanswered over a period of a week. Don’t bother is my advice.

I have lived in a one-​bedroom at the Beachbrook Village Apartments in Redondo Beach for over two years, and recently came home to the dreaded «we’re raising your rent» letter taped to my door. In an attempt to justify the $ 200 increase (from $ 1,395 to $ 1,595), the letter included the following paragraph, which I am copying absolutely verbatim, including the capitalization and punctuation.
«These rent revisions are indicated due to increasing costs of maintenance, yet it is still a bargain below pre-​recessionary rental rates. Beach living is in high demand as the public realizes that Clean Beach air is a vital component to health.
Many live here to take advantage of the best marine air Los Angeles has to offer. (Smog capital of the USA). According to medical science, this close proximity to the Salty Air is very beneficial to your health, quality of life, and can add several years to your life expectancy. Clean Beach air is vital. Your SmokeFree community is the best first start to reduce 2^nd hand smoke. In addition, you enjoy certified organic non-​toxic cleansers and hallway air fresheners.»
As an attorney, I should be most offended by the unsubstantiated medical claims, but the Type-​A obsessive in me can’t see past the bizarre capitalization. This letter has everything I could ever want — the unintentional poetry, the complete lack of self awareness, the Salty Air.
While the property manager, Denise, has been kind to me during my time at Beachbrook, there have certainly been problems, including taking 24 days to fix the single treadmill in the very limited gym.
Overall, not a terrible experience, but the rent increase, paired with the very odd letter, compelled me to leave the Beachbrook.