Camden Hayden

Been living here since August 2015. Like all apartment living there’s highs and lows. However, do appreciate the aggressive nature of the office management to solve problems, such as the parking situation.
The true gem though is the maintenance crew. Never had I ever encountered such quick, professional service. Nathan in particular. Always goes above and beyond service. With always a smile to add. A true asset to the company.

I’ve lived at Camden Hayden with my BF in a 1 bed since August 2015. I’ve had some great & bad experiences, overall I’d rate it 3.5 stars.
Pros:
— The apartments look very modern, featuring hardwood (ok, laminate) flooring & brand new chrome appliances.
— The facilities are great. There is an awesome gym which sometimes has towels & protein powder. But don’t bet on there being enough towels for everyone.
— There is a large pool & hot tub that are regularly cleaned & are both heated. There are also several gas grills by the pool & remaining facility. Most of the time, there are towels available.
— The maintenance team does a great job at keeping the property clean & functioning. I see them all the time, wiping down the grills, chairs, gym machines etc & even hosing down the ground. The landscaping is beautifully done, especially in front of the complex.
— The location is close to both Tempe & Scottsdale. You are also walking distance to a Food City & an Urgent Care facility. Tempe Marketplace is just a 10 minute drive away & has all the shopping you’ll ever need. You are in close proximity to the free EARTH shuttle to Tempe & the city bus ($ 2) 72 to Scottsdale & Tempe.
— If you ask for a move-​in deal, you’ll probably get at least two months free with your lease. But don’t let anyone pressure you into deciding on the spot, you can ask for a time window.
— If you have a good credit score & proof of employment, you likely won’t have to make a security deposit & your application fee should be waived.
— There is pest control & valet trash pick up.
— You can submit work orders for anything wrong with the apartment. You are also able to give maintenance permission to enter without your presence. Meaning that you do not have to take a day off work or alter your schedule.
— Our apartment has a huge walk in closet (love it!) &, I believe, all apartments have an in-​unit washer & dryer.
— When we first moved in there were a ton of events — free pizza, burritos & breakfasts. However, that has been substantially cut back on. That’s ok though, I’d rather have mgmt consider free fitness classes. There is always free coffee, tea & water in the residents’ office.
— The employees are all incredibly nice, I have no idea how they remember everyones’ names but kudos. Lauren & Moet are awesome.
Cons:
— This place is made of cheap materials. Things within the apartment & on the facilities constantly need to be repaired. Furthermore, there are some poorly designed aspects of the apartment. For example, our freezer door can only be partially opened before it slams into the wall.
— Because a large company owns the complex, local mgmt can’t do much with your feedback. Simple things such as asking for more towels at the gym will drag over months with little to no results.
— It get’s extremely noisy. You’ll be right underneath a flight path for large commercial airlines. What’s worse, there are a ton of college kids who like to rev the engines of their unmuffled sports cars at all hours of the night. You’ll also be directly across the street from a fire department, so sirens all night & day, as well as being close to a stop light on a major street. If you are a light sleeper, I would highly advise that you not move here.
— Currently there are no group gym classes being offered. However, mgmt has been exploring the idea for a while.
— A/​C is only in the living room. Ventilation does not reach the bedroom, so it can get pretty hot if you don’t leave your bedroom door open.
— The apartment is rather pricey for the area.
— You are forced to have a technology package with COX, which can be spotty at times.
— Parking is extremely complicated. You will get towed if you’re not in your designated spot. Other cars, which weren’t supposed to be there, have occupied our spot & occasionally the USPS delivery guy will block it. We’ve been towed from an unassigned/​uncovered parking spot once at 3 am, after our spot had been blocked, & had to pay over $ 100. Our spot is frequently taken & mgmt does not have a solution, nor a guaranteed alternative parking spot.
— Limit 2 parking spots per apartment (one covered & one uncovered), unless you pay for a garage.
— Mgmt will not hold delivered packages for you. This hasn’t been a major issue as packages up to a certain size can be placed in a locker for you but seems kind of unreasonable.
— There are a bunch of little additional fees (billing, pest control, etc.) that you’ll only find out AFTER you’ve been approved & receive the lease. Wouldn’t have been a big deal had we known upfront, but it seemed shady not to mention it when we had repeatedly asked about such fees during our tour. It totally destroyed my trust with Miranda, our leasing agent & I considered not signing the lease because of it.
— You will live right across the street from a strip club. This might be a pro for some, but could be rather uncomfortable when your parents come visit.

I hate writing reviews of places that are negative, I do. I wish I had some good things to say and I have a few good things but not as many as I hoped.
So. Let’s start with the pros before the cons here. This is a stunning complex, the maintenance guys are outstanding and work hard to keep the place clean and tidy always. The pool and gym are fantastic. There are many grills on the property and a bark park for your furry family members and we got a great move in deal. There is an awesome coffee machine in the office. The location is near everything you could want or need. The apartments are adorable and modern with all new appliances and with stylish floor plans.
Now here is my frustration with the last 9 months my boyfriend and I have experienced, thank god we did not sign a longer lease.
The parking is ridiculous here, the amount of spaces to the amount of residents in this complex is highly frustrating. There is a pass system but be warned if you park your car with the wrong pass for even a second, tow trucks swarm this complex like vultures. We learned that the hard way when both of our cars and even my visitor were towed within 48 hours. We also loved watching people get their cars towed New Years morning, wow I bet that was a great wake up call for 2016. No shame there.
By the way, the only warning you or your guests that your vehicle is subject to being towed is on ONE small red sign hidden behind a big PALM tree and no where else as you drive in to the complex. There’s gotta be a law that’s definitely being broken there.
The management never hears you out as a person, every manager we have ever dealt with on this property has never listened but only told us we were in the wrong and are so on the defense about things that they just are not listening to you. They are always ready to argue and basically insult you.
Shall we dive a little deeper?
The residents. If you enjoy being woken up to the sounds of your walls shaking from the nightly sports car show in the parking lot and garages then welcome home! Rev those engines boys. People treat their garages as if they are running a mechanic shop out of them, no joke.
Oh and no worries, if those residents aren’t using the garages as a show room for their cars, they are probably housing their innocent dog in the garage while the temperature is 30 degrees at night until midnight or later. No joke. I couldn’t ask for a more calming noise then the howling of a suffering animal down the hall to fall asleep to.
While I do understand management can’t control everything that happens here when they are closed, empathy, compassion and a sense of efficiency is something that does not shine through at Camden Hayden. Spare yourself the high rent because when there is a problem you the resident are probably in the wrong, and make sure your friends are cool with parking at the Carl’s Jr next door if they want to come over.
Shout out to the employees that do stand out though, customer service is always noted and it shows when people genuinely care; Albert and Moët, you the real mvps. Thanks for always coming through and being so outstanding.
Seriously stroll next door over to Sotelo and ask for Albert, go to w6 or even Grigio were you get what you pay for.
I hope the other Camden properties are better because this whole experience has been mostly a disappointment.
We are happy to hand over our keys as our lease terms come to an end on Sunday and seriously hope management gets a handle of things one day, there is so much potential here.
Xoxo

My partner and I looked at approximately 10 apartment buildings over the past two weeks, and our experience with Moet at Camden Hayden was absolutely fantastic. Moet is so professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She made us feel totally welcome, and answered our million and one questions without any resistance.
We ultimately chose another apartment building that was closer to my office, and had some other qualities that we were looking for. However, I would recommend that anyone looking for an apartment in Tempe definitely stop by Camden Hayden to work with Moet. She took great care of us, and we are confident in recommending her to others. Great job Moet!

Don’t listen to the crap people are saying.
This place is phenomenal.
I moved from la and heck it’s better than my 2 bedroom Apartment that was on wilshire blvd in Los Angeles.
I took a 2 bedroom with 3 months free rent and the leasing office was really helpful.
” Miranda is perfect for any situation you might occur in the complex «
Amazing. Flawless and perfect!

Upon the beautiful pictures of the scenery throughout the complex, everything seemed to be perfect at first. After being there for two months, I learned that homeless people swim in the pool, not just there but all surrounding the area. The complex is located across the street from a strip club. There is an escort service that works out of building O on the first floor. You are directly below the flight path. The units seemed to have been rushed when built. There were many small problems that kept popping up not only for myself, but for friends within the complex. They have a security person there nightly that walks around the complex, but the homeless man who told myself he was high on METH, was acting outlandish and the security guard walked right past him while his eyes were focused on his cell phone. The complex is very nice, just be on alert. They are extremely over priced for the area that they are within. Good luck trying to get a towel in the pool area, the gym has free protein but is always empty. The staff changes almost weekly it seems. Colby comes off as a prick. Don’t make a rash decision as I did to move in there, they have many lower priced just as nice apartments right around the area.
Good luck finding parking, or better yet finding your car. They tow you out in the middle of the night. You will learn there is not enough parking in the complex, but colby seems to think that is a problem at every complex in the U.S.
The area is not a good area. You are just north of the 202. If you walk to the gas station behind the complex, you will see many homeless people all around you.

Just moved in 2 months ago. Very nice, NEW, apartments. What sets it apart from other apartment complexes in the area is the staff. They have super helpful and accommodating. The gym is nice, the pool is great. I’m excited to try out their common area for this football season.

I am so disappointed with these apartments. The apartments are beautiful and amenities are nice but there is NO AIR CONDITIONING in my bedroom. The master bedroom gets very cold but there is very little airflow to the other bedroom and bathroom. When the leasing office sent someone to look at the AC unit, they informed me this issue is throughout the entire complex. The worst part is that they claim to have tested the airflow in my bedroom and say it is completely fixed. In order to cool the bedroom to barely under 80 degrees we have to set the thermostat to 65, making our electric bill extremely high. Not to mention the bathroom is at a constant 90 degrees. I will not be renewing my lease with this complex and advise anyone considering a lease here to think twice.

The apartments here seem to be pretty high quality, heavy cabinets, nice appliances, and granite countertops. Unfortunately you really must pay a premium to live here with rent for a 1 bedroom upwards of 1,500 dollars a month. For a location that is subpar in my opinion I would never pay that kind of money for such a basic pad. The common areas and pool are very nice, though the gym is basic at best. Overall nice place, I would never live here though.

I like the apartment and the community except for one thing: THE AIR CONDITIONING.
Holy crap, this is the most poorly implemented AC system I’ve ever had in an apartment. The master bedroom is always 6 – 7 degrees warmer than the rest of the apartment. We’ve made multiple service requests but there is nothing they can do except put a makeshift vent between the living room and the master, which did absolutely nothing (and talk about a lack of privacy in the master once there is a vent that allows noise through).
One side of the house is freezing and the other is a hot box. Apparently, this has been a problem for many residents in this complex (That accidentally slipped out when we had a discussion with management). It’s difficult to live here for this reason, and we’re definitely not going to renew.
It’s unfortunate they have such a poor AC setup– this is an otherwise fine apartment. But AC is crucial in Arizona, and it’s hard to just BE in the master, let alone sleep there. I’ve had many nights on the couch.

I moved into Camden Hayden just after it opened in Late December with my boyfriend on a 9 month lease, which is the lowest they offer, and perfect for us. They also have the standard 12 and 15 month.
We toured the place after looking at a few other luxury places around town before being wowed by everything at Camden. The styling and finishes are beautiful, Location is superd, but we like the layouts are rely what sold us. we live in a 1 bedroom that is very spacious and open concept. We toured the other 1 and 2 bedrooms layouts and you get just as much living space in the 1 bedroom as you do with 2 bedrooms which is nice.
Pros:
Floor Plans
Large open floor plans with gorgeous kitchens. Everyone who sees my kitchen loves it an doesn’t even believe I’m not living in a condo when they see pictures. Like I said there are a lot of different floor plans to choose from they all flow really well.
Light and windows
Lots of natural light and attention to window placement. The place is also has an abundance of lighting, track lighting in the dining and kitchen which also has pendant lights, celling plans in bedroom and living room, both with lights!
So far the noise level from other residents hasn’t been an issue at all. If someone talks in the hallway though it can be heard inside the apartment as if they are yelling. People here generally keep to themselves and get out of the hallway quickly, but should be noted.
Amenities
are 24 hours, fitness center, indoor outdoor lounge, pool. They also have a fireplace, pool table, mac and PC in the lounge for printing. They stock the lounge with trail mix cereal and milk in the refrigerator so thats a bonus. I love that I can go at anytime of day if I want to. So far they are pretty empty but time will tell when the place fills up how busy they get.
Who lives here
Mix of young and older. I wouldn’t say its a college kid complex, but it has a younger vibe. even though I’m a student I don’t want to live in party central if you know what Im mean.
Location
Can walk pretty much anywhere you’d want to go if need be. Marquee is down the street. The lake and Mill aren’t far past that for those drunken nights when you need to walk home. Camden isn’t too far from anything so you won’t have a problem getting anywhere.
Maintenance and staff
The Staff has been great from day 1. They know this place is awesome so they don’t have to hard sell and are very genuine great people to talk to. Miranda is my favorite so talk to her if you come. The whole leasing experience was amazing!
We had a small leak under the bathroom sink and a few screws missing on the shelves on our closet so we put in a maintenance request online. We opted for them to come even if we were out and they did. By the time we got home from the grocery store the leak had been fixed and the screws were in place. They left us a confirmation the the kitchen counter. I was pleasantly surprised how quick they responded. Ive heard so many bad things about maintenance at other complexes so I didn’t have high hopes, but they exceeded my expectations.
Cons:
Fire Department
on the South side of the building. We stupidly didm;t notice when we toured the place, but love it too much to care. I live on the South side facing outward, and the fire trucks are noticeable, but they aren’t as annoying as I thought they would be. Might not be a problem at all if you live in the building farther north.
Continuous planes
flying by throughout the day. You are pretty much living directly over the flight path which can get annoying if you’re home during the day.
The surrounding location hasn’t «come up really.» Theres a strip club I can see with my window that is drenched in lights and flashing shit which is kind of eh. Lots of car dealerships that look abandoned on Scottsdale Rd. This isn’t really a con, just something to say in case someone cares.
All in all I really enjoy living here and will be sad when I move out. I feel like any place I move will be a downgrade from this place! There are so many more good things to say about this place but I don’t want to bore you. Tour it and you’ll move in same day!