Willow Court Apartments

I stayed there for only a year, I had to move out. We lived on the first floor and if u don’t mind very loud stomping and moaning every night, then by all means, move in. Every day, you will hear people walking. You will not get any sleep. It was also very dark on the first floor because sunlight doesn’t hit the living room. Very depressing.

I just wanted to say that a good management would spend time tending to the needs of tenants. apparently good management here seems to be refuting to what and accusing people of not being a tenant.
this is exactly what I meant by being controlling and big brother like. on top of that, how did my vehicle or in your standpoint, vehicles, add to the traffic count on delridge? did you suddenly do traffic counts too? just curious. lol

Terrible management. Maceo is a sneaky liar. He acted like we didn’t pay, and did who knows what with our money order and we weren’t able to come up with the cash because it takes so long for you to receive your money back from a money order, so we were forced to move out within 2 days. There are cameras right there and he refused to take a look to PROVE WE PAID. hmm. seems fishy to me. We aren’t the only ones this happened to either. My friend got attacked behind the apartments by a gang, its not a safe neighborhood. Instead of investigating complaints, he just automatically believed them-​there were definitely false accusations being thrown around and he didn’t do his job and figure out the truth. I advise everyone to stay away from this apartment complex, or don’t get on his bad side– he will do what he can to trick you out of the apartment complex.

Maceo is the best apartment manager I have ever had living in a dozen different cities. He is on top of requests and needs of his tenants. Its rare to see someone care and be so attentive as he is about the whole facility. Whenever there needs to be checked/​fixed/​replaced/​etc you can trust it will get done. If something wrong was with the lot, laundry room, common areas he was very good about it not affecting/​inconvenienced us too much if at all. Lived here for about a year and lived in other more fancy/​glorified places but they werent run anywhere near as good.
This is a nice quaint complex. Its not very fancy but simple and gets the job done. Its close to South Seattle Community College and the buses. There is a Police Station and Home Depot just within a few blocks. They have cameras in the parking lot. The only thing I didnt like was there is limited parking for guests but thats a small concession for how great this place was run.
Ive also met the owner of the complex and he is really nice as well. It goes to show you when apartments are run by good people sometimes it makes coming home after a long day better since you dont have to deal with some of the stupid stuff/​drama that poorly run complexes have.

Been living here for approximately 4 months, and I feel like this place deserves more stars.
I was drawn to Willow Court Apartments because of the neighborhood security rating it was given on numerous sites. Despite the connotations that are connected with Delridge and the West Seattle/​White Center area, this place is really exactly what I was looking for as far as location, safety, and price range go.
To begin, there are CCTV cameras located all over the property, parking is by permit only (and I have seen a few people get towed for disobeying the posted rules), and building entry is restricted to pin access. Win, win, win. The parking lot is shaped a little funny (one way only if you don’t want to mess up your ride), but for the most part I don’t have any complaints.
Management is more than accommodating if you are courteous and respectful of the rules. I was able to view several different units before moving in, and ended up picking a spacious 1000 sq. ft, 2 bedroom not located on the ground floor. I didn’t feel any pressure to decide on one unit or the other, which was very nice. When I came back to sign all the paperwork before moving in, I was again allowed to tour my unit with the manager, who took detailed notes on the condition of the space. He willingly wrote down things that were not up to his standard of satisfaction (cabinet lining in the kitchen and bathroom, trim that needed to be touched up on the walls in the living room and bathroom cabinets), and within the first week of moving in, maintenance were by to bring everything up to management’s par. Maintenance was even kind enough to check on my garbage disposal, which didn’t run to HIS satisfaction, and consequently ended up replacing that the same day he did the other tasks. Everything was done efficiently, properly, and he was a good conversationalist.
My utilities are working fine; hot water heater produces nice HOT water with great pressure, and the heaters work really well. Water/​sewage and garbage/​recycling are included in the rent, which is nice. Electric bill (bi-​monthly) has never been above $ 50, which is even nicer. The units do not come with air conditioning, so I would recommend buying a fan for the summer, but ²⁄₃ months of open patio doors and windows is not too bad, compared to summer time in Phoenix (where I moved from), where you were living in an oven if your air-​con went out… Some of the outlets in my unit are a little flimsy, and the plugs can easily fall out, but that too can be remedied by purchasing a few power strips and strategically placing them around the unit.
Since I’ve been here, I’ve noticed that management has done a lot to keep the grounds and buildings looking very nice. Since I’ve been here, I’ve seen the balconies get remodeled, the buildings get power washed and painted, the main entry floors and carpets are cleaned on a regular basis, and the laundry room is always brightly lit and welcoming.
As far as the other units and residents go, I don’t have many substantial complaints. Sometimes I do hear my neighbors when they move around upstairs, but to my understanding, the unit it occupied by a manly man, and as my husband has proven to me, they are not exactly the lightest on their feet. It was noticeable the first week or so when I’d hear him moving around to go to work in the early hours of the morning, but I hardly hear it now. Everyone’s very respectful of the 10p quiet hours rule, and the weekends never get too rowdy that I have problems falling asleep. I’ve noticed that everyone mostly keeps to themselves, and haven’t seen any bad characters in the area since I moved in.
The apartments are right near the bus line, if that’s your kind of thing, and all major shopping areas are within 2 – 3 miles of the complex (Westwood Village and California Ave.) Alki Beach is a little further off (about ⁴⁄₅ miles away), but such a nice escape during the week.
This is possibly the longest review on an apartment complex ever, but I really, really like it here, and can see staying here for a long time… I mean, I’ve even painted the walls!
PS–
Very pet friendly (dog breed restrictions apply); my cat loves to sit on the balcony for hours, and the manager always has a treat for my dog whenever we stop by the office.

Sometimes you have to take the bad with the good, and sometimes you just have to expand your horizons and live a little. This is one of those cases.
On many websites you will see outdated reviews of the Willow Court apartments and most of them are pretty negative. Having lived here for some time now I can honestly say, I don’t what those people are whining about.
Sure the neighbors may play the music a touch loud, but hey I am only paying $ 595 for 800 square feet. I have never had a security problem, my utilities work great, no leaks, no holes in the walls, and even the washers and dryers are new.
They are once again using the CCTV cameras in the entrances and you have to have a pin number to get in the building. Sure it is still Delridge and still West Seattle but as long as you carry yourself with respect and respect those around you, you aren’t going to have a problem.
The staff is very kind, very receptive and will work with you to make ends meet. If you are looking for a place to live and want something affordable and convenient to downtown, this is a great option.