Camden Vineyards

My fiancé and I started our lease here in November, 2014. Since living here, we have been very pleased with the attentiveness and level of service from both Kristi Carter and Deanna Voss in leasing. Jon in maintenance is also a top notch service guy. Whenever we have submitted service requests for our apartment, the responsiveness is well within 48 hours. Camden truly does care about their residents, and makes a conscious effort to provide a clean, aesthetically pleasing, and safe living environment. We have no complaints on our end living here, and happily renewed our lease after our first year.
Thank you Kristi, Deanna and Jon!

DO NOT MOVE IN HERE!
1. Crime– From the few short months we lived here there were a dozen or so car break-​ins (including mine). In just the building next door there was a drug bust where they found illegal firearms and narcotics in possession as well as a murder a couple buildings over.
2. Noisy– I get it, its an apartment complex with many families living close together but what is annoying are the cars blasting music at midnight as well as other occupants drinking and partying outside of their garages.
3. Fees– Forget about a deposit coming back to you. Actually you can expect a huge «cleaning» statement after you move out. After an inspector had come to our apartment and gave us an all around «good» for the entire apartment, they turned around and said we had damaged the counters, walls and would require over $ 700 in repairs.
Do yourself a favor and just don’t go here! Your review helps others learn about great local businesses.
Please don’t review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you’re connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Don’t make the vicious mistake my wife and I made.
We moved out of Murrieta because of the horror we encountered here.
The murder and sheer terror we heard in the screams and cries from the victims family members the night after was the final straw.
After a long day of work the last thing you want to see is the Major Homicide Division Crime Lab parked out front of your apartment building. Never in my life have I ever encountered such continuous crime and violence. I have lived in over 12 apartment communities in over 6 states including Birmingham Alabama and I’ll tell you I would chose to live there over SCAMden any day of the week.
You will not receive your security deposit so don’t even count on it. You will however receive a bill on top of that for new paint, new carpet, cleaning fee of $ 160, missing remotes that you have turned in, and water/​sewer bills higher than most 4 – 5 bedroom homes.
Special note to management: Please do not reply to this like you have to the countless others displaying their angst towards you. Do yourselves a favor and find a new career before scamden takes not only your integrity but your soul. God bless.
Links to news articles in reference to crime stated above:
2016 Murder link:
2005 Murder link:
2016 Felony charges — too many to list
Please go to :
for the exhaustive list of incidents here. Murrieta PD regularly reports citywide incidents to this site.

This Thursday a resident was murdered in her apartment here at the Camden Vineyards. While my heart aches for her family, I can’t help but to think of my own safety. It just goes to show you never know who is living right under your feet or above your head. If you look at other reviews or police reports for the area, you will notice that we have had about 6 cars broken into over the past two months as well. So clearly there are people up to no good here.
Saturday I woke up to my upstairs neighbor washing their patio down from animal feces, which ended up all over my patio. They did leave a note on our door asking us to contact them. These neighbors moved in less then a month ago. So not knowing them, and with the recent events at this complex I didn’t feel comfortable calling them and letting them into my home to clean up their animal feces from my patio. So I contacted the front office only to be told there was nothing they could do to help in the given situation. They suggested that if I feared for my safety and didn’t want to clean up someone else’s animal feces myself, I could hire someone to do it, at my own expense. I just don’t seem to understand? Apparently it’s ok to throw feces at your neighbors at this place, I must have missed that clause in our lease?
So I’m left with animal feces on my patio, and in fear of the people living here. I couldn’t be more upset with the management, or lack thereof!!! I will continue to preach to anyone willing to listen, not to take the risk of signing a lease here!

WOW!!! I can’t believe all the bad reviews, I’ve read and I just was there ystrdy. I viewed a couple of 1bdrms and spoke with Gabby, who was a very sweet gal. I was actually feeling a bit relieved that, I was most likely gonna decide on taking up residency at the «Camden Vineyards.» After searching for 4 days all the way from Whittier and searching from MoVal to Murrieta. On my way home right before catching Frwy, I seen some new apts and decided to just peek at one last place. The gal who helped me asked if I had looked at reviews. I of course said no, so she pulled up the reviews on Unilocal and OMG!!! I was shocked as well as very discouraged that, I felt as though my bubble of joy was just popped. Back to the drawing board and the search begins again. So overwhelmed!!!

Hard to even rate one star.
Must love long walks with groceries, children, personal belongs etc. Don’t enjoy parking next to your building if you work a normal job and get home after 5. Also dislike the window to your car. 6 smashed in one week.
Everything is old, inefficient, and so expensive for paying so much in costs.
I have never lived in a place anywhere where the anxiety of waking up and wondering whether or not you will have water and be able to shower is so extreme.
Coming home from a long 12 hour workday should be a beautiful thing, but the noise from the past 2 upstairs neighbors is so obnoxious, loud and now a miserable experience being home. Being told, «well that’s just how children and people sound. are you sure it’s only you?» Is not a comforting thing. Especially when the first set who lived there when we moved we hardly ever heard and never have knocked pictures and mirrors off the walls.
Don’t let the friendliness of the people in the front fool you. While they are nice people, they have little to do to really help in regards to any situation. However, I will say the maintenance fellas are always on top of their game when they are called and so friendly!
But unless you enjoy being miserable in your home or if you intend to be one of these said upstairs neighbors don’t ever consider moving here.

I lived at Camden Vineyards for two years. I had the Townhome floor plan. It was really hard to find a townhome «apartment» home in the area and that’s why I was sold to accommodate my family. I looked at private homes, but who has the money to drop 1^st and last month’s rent? I had to keep in mind movers, and transferring utilities, and so forth. My wife and I were approved with $ 300 down. Applying has definitely changed within the past few years. We were able to find out our approval status within minutes just by applying online. Overall I was happy with the layout mainly because of the 2 car garage space. I have a lot of junk, so I was able to utilize the space inside and still park two other cars outside of the garage. My utilities were definitely cheaper compared to a house I used to rent. I don’t think I’ll ever rent a private home again because I cannot deal with yard work and maintenance. I work all the way in OC and truthfully don’t have that kind of time, so that’s why I liked living in an apartment community. Appliances weren’t the newest but to be honest, it’s an apartment. I don’t expect bells and whistles until it’s my own property. So long as they work haha. Being a homeowner now, I really miss having maintenance. Maintenance staff work really hard at that community. I definitely took a lot for granted now realizing it. One other thing, definitely a pet friendly community. They had just opened a dog bark park right before I left, but got to use it for a little while. Other than that, staff was helpful and straight to the point. I’ve dealt with Deanna and Kristy at the front desk prior to my move and gave all the things we needed, I’ve dealt with Roxanne as far as if I had a possible late rent waiting for a commissions check to come through. They don’t mess around! Pay your bills people! It does say so on your contract ;). We had experienced two managers there. In the beginning it was Ellen, and then Gabbie showed up. She’s the one with the heavy accent. She’s pretty hardcore and I can tell there have been major changes between the two for the better. I think overall reading other reviews, you have to keep in mind not everyone can be happy. But you have to really see what the real problem is and is it petty or not and if it’s worth it to complain.

Definitely seeing the cracks in the foundation as time has gone on. I’ve been here for about two years now and things started out fine. As time went on the apparent mismanagement and lack of care for the residents has become apparent. I’ve had to schedule maintenance over 5 times to fix the same problem with my washer, rather than replace the washer they just replace the switch and tell me «we will see you next time.» I had my garbage disposal explode, literally explode, causing water to flood my kitchen, when the maintenance man arrived he took one look at it and said «damn, they were supposed to replace this before you moved in.» Apparently they hadn’t used a certain brand of garbage disposal in a few years and swapped to another, more reliable one, which I still had the old one. We had a situation where the filter for our water system needed to be replaced and we could not get any water pressure or hot water for 5 days (since they couldn’t possibly fix it any sooner). They had a situation where the water for the entire apartment would intermittently be off during the day, then it was off for an entire day on the weekend. They no longer accept packages at the front office, which is actually a feature I signed for when I moved in, I’m sure their property management firm doesn’t understand how real estate encroachment laws work, but their ignorance on the situation is a joke.
People have touched on parking, the gate not working, etc. All typical things you’re likely to encounter at any apartment, so I won’t harp on those, but the other stuff? Absolutely unacceptable.
Actually as I’m writing this, more water pressure issues with the apartment. Do yourself a favor and choose another complex. Counting the days…

Where do i start with this? No where does it state that these are luxury apts but we pay the rent equivalent to it. Ive had my dryer changed about 3 times. (They just change it for another old one). My stove is so old the big burner sparked on me (it took them a week to come and fix it and it still doesnt work) The appliances are outdated and the pricing for sewer and trash is ridiculous. There’s never parking after 5pm and walking home with a baby and a carseat at night is not ok for what we pay for. The pool area is always full with unsupervised children running around doing what they please the parking lot as well they are running around through cars in skateboards scooters etc. My card windshield was craked here, the security is mediocre. The cabinets are white and make the inside of the apt look cheap. They pick up our trash, they have the odacity of taking pictures of your trash if you leave it out and send you a letter with a 50 dollar fine which they pick snd choose which residents to send it to because my neighbor does it to and she has never been fined. The gym machines are outdated. Oh and at the end of your lease for a 1bd 1 bath they spiked the rent for 200 bucks. Dont let the fasad of the people at the office yeah they are nice but they are no help at all.

Since there was a response to my latest review from This place, it’s good to know that there will be assigned parking in the works. I just read someone else’s review stating they have no problem finding parking. Which is great. But probably the apartment is no where near the front office. I get lucky when someone leave right when I get there. So luck had been on my side lately. Tonight wasn’t one of those night. I had to park near the right back side near the condo apartments.
I’ve taken a walk all the way around the apartment complex on certain late nights, and I see a lot of parking spaces. However, they are no where near my apartment.
I still give it a 3 star as my update review. Wonderful to have the workers to come pick up trash. I did get a notice once that I left it out throughout the day and I would of been fined of $ 50 if it was left out. It was waive since it was my first time leaving it outside. The note said that the trash was seen out around 1pm. Unfortunately, I work late and I have no other time to leave it out. Things have probably change cause I see trash is left outsides of people’s door bright and early in the morning and I see it out still around 6−7pm. I understand their hours are from 5 – 8 I believe. So what’s the problem. Not everyday I get home at 6 or 7. So just saying. And sometimes I don’t want to leave a fully smelly trash inside. I mean I can take it out myself, but since it’s part of the apartment service. I would use it to my advantage. Also, I FORGOT TO MENTION, we aren’t allowed to take out the trash. Reason for that cause of stupid kids (with no adult supervision *smart*) was using the trash compactor. So that’s when the trash service started. Awesome right. Some kid must of gotten hurt. We got a email about it to not have unsupervised children using the compactor.
Yes, we’ve been spoiled by this place with all the convenience of not needing to take out the trash ourselves. Convenience or not. I shouldn’t be fined for the service given to us because of the changes the complex decided on. Which is okay, but don’t fine me for it.
I don’t have an issue about people leaving their trash outside. The issue was I received a letter on my door that I was going to fine if I did it again. I haven’t done it again.
I’ve lived here for almost 2 years. Wondering why I haven’t left? Well moving sucks, and it’s a hassle to find a different place. The notice about not receiving packages anymore. It’s funny how they was part of the agreement about the packages. From what I remember when I signed the lease. I don’t know if that’s change and they are planning to take packages again. But the notice is still on my desk as a reminder not to purchase anything that won’t fit in the mail box. And rent increased love it…(exaggerating) it about as much as a NORMAL 2 bed 1 bath apartment. But hey! every place is different. Right?
But all in all. The workers in the front office are very nice. I’ve haven’t had to complain about our neighbors. Everybody is sweet here. The workers in maintenance are nice.
That’s my updated review. I wish Unilocal starts a comment section for other reviews, but I can see some confrontation over that feature lol.

I have lived here for a year and just renewed my lease. This the best property I have lived in. The office staff is wonderful and helpful. Maintenance is awesome and fast! Landscaping is amazing, I have lived at places where I didn’t want to invite people over, not at Camden! There is no assigned parking but I can always find a parking space no matter what time I get home, if needed there are garages that can be rented which is a great option. We are spoiled here, valet trash is another great thing that I love. When I have weekend company, they fall in love with everything especially my roommate style layout. Living here at Camden is the best decision I have made in years.

⁴⁄₅ during the most of the time living there. When we moved in everything was fine. The maintenance actually shows up on time when needed and feel safe in the community. It is very clean as they take care of the aesthetics part of the apartments. The only problem we had was a emergency water problem that we didn’t have hot water for 4 days and some of the days the water was shut off.
Here is the part that was irritating.
¹⁄₅: The last few months there were interesting tactics that they used. Keep in mind I think we were great tenants who paid their rents on time and NEVER had a complaint about us (or ever had a complaint in the past). We were planning to renew the lease with about a month and a half left when they sent us a new quote on the apartment.
We were staying in a 1bedroom and they raised the price 300 dollars which was a 25−33% increase in price. I am not exaggerating. So we went to the front desk and asked about this and their excuse was «You had a great price so your basically paying what the average is.»
So given this situation we knew we could get a bigger place at the price given or save more at a different place so we wanted to give our notice.
At this point they said «you are suppose to give a 60 day notice as this is our policy.» We will take a little fault as we should have came in the 60 day mark to go into the office to discuss this. Okay so we gave our notice and we had to pay the the extra 15 days that we didn’t give notice for which was whatever because we should have came in a little earlier.
Beware of your deposit which you probably wont get back:
We had to pay $ 80 for «fresh new paint» because the paints warranty didn’t last its 3 years or some bs reason they gave or wasn’t to their standards. The most we did was hang a few paintings and pictures (less then 10 total).
Okay we moved on and here is the kicker we had to pay a bill sent to us for 200 dollars AFTER WE MOVED OUT the reason is because we gave a notice at a month and a half instead of two months even tho we PAID for those extended days because the apartment wasn’t rented out or some bs. If we didn’t pay then they would send it to claims. Oh and they took the 700 dollar deposit for «cleaning fees and whatever bs.» Honestly if someone knows more about this scam then please inform me how to deal with the situation.
Anyway you be the judge of the story. Maybe we were more in the wrong than we thought — its for you to decide.

The appliances are out of date and they don’t allow you to purchase your own. If Camden vineyards updated the appliances in the units, this place would be %100 complete with the highest living standards for the price paid for rent!

Spent over 3 months looking for a new place, and after over 10 different communities within a 30 mile radius Camden has the best customer service! Their staff is friendly and polite, they went above and beyond for me and I am sure they will do for you as well.

My husband and I move to a new apartment every year. I feel like we have tried all of the different community companies. We stayed in an Essex, Irvine, Bre, and Archstone. We currently are staying at a privately owned complex and our lease is finishing in a few months. We have been aprtment hunting AGAIN. This time we found a beautiful place and it was a Camden we have never lived in this community before. Where have you been all my life? Seriously it does not compare. The lobby area was so clean and pretty and the staff was so friendly and really profesional! They offered me fancy coffee, mmm.kcups. The girl, Kristy who ended up giving us the tour was so cool! She was really friendly and answered all of our questions. I cannot wait to move in. I feel like this community would be on top of everything and I really look forward to moving here. I also found Irvine to be really nice at first, but their maintenance and customer service suuuuuuuper sucks! I look forward to moving in this camden apartment, hope it works out-​i am in it fir the long run, I am so tired of moving every year. I know the perfect apartment is out there for us, looks like it might be Camden.

update: See my original review!

I have been a tenant for over 2 years, I am very please with the customer service I receive from the management team. Some of the best staff work here ever! This place is close to the shopping centers and to the 15 freeway, the place itself is spacious, has plenty of closet space, beautiful kitchen and great amenities, great place to live!

I’ve lived here for over 4 years and I have loved it. Great community and great staff! I’ll update my review later with more info.

Okay, after two years consideration of this community I would like to say to anyone looking to rent here to not do so. Yes there are some positive thoughts about this community but my family has had several bad experiences with Camden Vineyards. On the day that we moved in, the individual responsible for replacing the flooring in the bathrooms and kitchen was still in the house installing while leaving a mess in the downstairs by the front door. His shoes were filthy and the carpet was still wet from the cleaning. I think you get where I am going with this, it totally made carpet stains. As we waited for an hour for the management to come over to witness the mess she clearly stated that she was embarrassed and did not offer to schedule another cleaning of the carpet or anything. Being in the Marine Corps I moved around a lot and I never received an apartment that was way way cheaper in the heinous condition that it was in. We were simply told, several times how embarrassed she was as well as enough excuses to fill Lake Elsinore. Throughout the first year we has several problems with the washer/​dryer, refrigerator, lighting, cooling, as well as neighbors smoking marijuana next door filling up our master bathroom with the strong odor. Water and trash are included in the rent as well as for basic Time Warner Cable (which you have to pay for if you use it or not). Water is said to be paid for by how many people are living in the apartment or townhouse… but I was told that it goes by the usage :-/​which we all know fluctuates; however trash should not change because they utilize trash compactors (be careful there are raccoons and skunks hanging around). I’ve notice that the payment for trash changes from month to month.
Another point to add is that after two years of living in the Camden Vineyard Community, I have never been late on a payment nor have I «mistakenly» gave the wrong amount. Well for the rent in the month of July I do what I normally do and check the statement online. I half the payments between checks and for the final check for the first of the month I include the water, trash, and the other half of the rent. Checked with the front office to verify the price before I went to the bank and gave them that amount. I left for the Fourth of July weekend to come back to both of my checks hanging from my door in plain sight with also a «Notice of Pay or Quit». Not only after speaking with management about this they said I owed an extra $ 100+! Saying they do not except partial payments… but mysteriously «I forgot to pay» $ 94+ for last months water and trash but my rent was still accepted.
In conclusion to my review of Camden Vineyards I do not recommend this community if you are use to things being handled in a timely manner, receive a clean apartment per what the lease states, as well as solutions versus excuses. If there was an option to select no stars… I would have faithfully done so.

We have lived here 15 months are are going to renew our lease. There are pros and cons to living here but I feel that is the case to any apartment community.
We love the pool behind the sales office and we love the location of this community. We use to live in Waterstone and to be honest this community to me is louder, which I wasn’t expecting. The cops were called more though at Waterstone. We had to move though due to we needed a 3 bedroom. The only reason why we left Waterstone was that we needed a 3 bedroom apartment.
We live on the 2^nd floor and can definately hear the people above us and below us.
The layout of the 3 bedroom is awesome! I feel like I am living in a house. The only exception is that there isn’t a dining room area so we have our dining room table shoved by the wall and have to pull it out every night if all 5 of us are eating dinner together. There also isn’t a coat closet which is a little annoying.
We have had a lot of issues with the washer dryer and also with the toilets and stuff but maintaince is very effectient in coming out and fixing the issues. We have had no issues with getting a hold of management. I usually email the office and get a response the same day.
We looked at other apartments that offer 3 bedrooms but for the location, close to a middle school and high school, and the price we are ok to stay here another year. :)