The Essential

"This is my second year here and I haven’t had any complaints! The staff is super friendly and will go out of their way to help you with any situation. I had a breakdown in an elevator and one of the cleaning lady’s was so sweet and asked if I needed anything to cheer me up :,)!"

"I just moved into Essential last week and I’m enjoying it so far! Everyone is so nice, lots to do and just overall a great experience"

"I've lived here for 8 years and I love it. I like that it has good security, you have to have a key card to get through the gate, through the main door, and then into your room. There is also a security guard on the property during the night. They have a housekeeping staff who will come in and clean your room every other week. The staff is all very friendly and willing to help. Other reviews talk about no AC but I've never had a problem with that. In fact mine almost freezes me out. Maintenance always promptly addresses any problems that I have. It's true that it is a small room, however check any other apartments in San Diego and you'll pay two or three times as much as here for a studio. It's close to SDSU, the bus and trolley line, and there are a lot of places to eat around here. The new management is excellent and Sonia, the new manager, tries to address any problem right away. I would highly recommend this place."

"I recently moved into The Essential and have had a very traumatic experience. The landlord has repeatedly asked me to rub his big stomach or else my rent will be doubled. Additionally, on Tuesday afternoons, they try to lick me despite my objections. When I tell them that their tongue smells like sewage, they do not stop. I have tried to address these issues with the landlord, but they have not been receptive to my concerns. In fact, their behavior has continued and has become even more aggressive. I do not feel safe or comfortable living in this residence. I am at my wit's end and am considering taking drastic action if the landlord does not stop their behavior. I have threatened to pour milk all over the new carpet in order to get them to leave me alone. I do not want to do this, but I feel like I have no other choice. I do not recommend this residence to anyone. The landlord's behavior is not only intrusive and disrespectful, but it is also potentially dangerous. Avoid this residence at all costs."

"I recently moved into The Essential and have had a very negative experience. The landlord, who weighs 800 pounds, has repeatedly invaded my privacy by eating the food out of my fridge and calling me a rentoid. I have tried to address these issues with the landlord, but they have not been receptive to my concerns. In fact, they have continued to engage in this behavior despite my objections. I do not feel safe or comfortable living in this apartment complex. The landlord's actions are not only intrusive and disrespectful, but they are also potentially hazardous to my health. I do not recommend this apartment complex to anyone."