Alight State College, state-college-pa

Please do not lease with them. The property always lacks maintenance and the management cherry picks and overcharges residents based on no useful info. They’ll conduct inspections to keep the apartments "up to standards" yet they won’t fix major problems like MOLD. When I moved in the apartment was a disaster, they must’ve charged the previous residents and not clean the apartment. It took us multiple times to clean the apartment as it was dirty to the level it had mold on the floor. Reaching out to the management is another story, they are so eager to point out obvious problems but so incompetent to offer solutions. Do not be deceived by their advertisements, they fail at every given task. 0 stars if I could

lived here for two years and overall had a good experience. my room had two windows with a beautiful sunset view. the apartment complex has pretty good facilities like a swimming pool, gym, study lounge, tennis court, basketball court, even beach volleyball. the location is very strategic, close to grocery stores and several bus stops. only ~10 minutes by bike to campus. they also hold events on certain days. maintenance improved a lot during my second year. whenever something needed fixing, they responded quite quickly. maybe it was cause of a management change (?) not sure~ however, there were some disappointing moments. at the beginning, i was charged for a tear on the living room sofa (couch) that was already there before i moved in. even after i moved out, the sofa still wasn’t replaced. well, the pricing can also be a bit tricky. maybe it’s part of their promotion strategy (?) but there are quite a few additional monthly fees. when you add everything up, the total cost can be similar to other apartment complexes that might be more comfortable. overall, it wasn’t a bad place for me, but there are definitely things to consider before signing the lease.

Where do I begin? The move-in process itself was easy enough, we requested a pet-free unit, and management accommodated us by moving a tenant with a cat. Unfortunately, things went downhill as soon as I actually moved in. I was the first person to arrive in the empty unit, and it was filthy. There were thick layers of dust, grease residue, a non-draining dishwasher infested with gnats, and cat-damaged furniture that management refused to replace despite charging cleaning fees. The apartment had obvious "landlord special" fixes, including poorly installed sinks and cabinets. We also faced pests coming through vents, unresolved black mold in both bathrooms, and paper-thin walls that let upstairs neighbors wake me at 3:00 a.m. over video games. Amenities were equally frustrating. The pool was locked for long stretches (and still closed when I moved out in July), clubhouse tech rarely worked, and Wi-Fi dropped constantly. Management introduced a $15/day guest parking fee, towing friends who had paid, and hit us at move-out with delayed utility bills spanning August to October. They even arbitrarily raised my blind replacement fee from $23 to $49 on the third repair. Communication was rude and inconsistent, including an employee threatening to return three packages after a weekend away. When I missed the promo deadline, my rent jumped from $549 to $649, while roommates in identical leases inexplicably paid different amounts. On a positive note, the location is convenient with nearby grocery stores, two bus stops with free passes, and fun community events like flower arranging and Easter egg hunts. Although it was far from perfect, I will still always remember this place as my college home, and great memories were definitely built here. However, due to the persistent maintenance, communication, and management issues, I ultimately cannot recommend living at Alight.

lived here from August 2025 to July 2026, and this was the most predatory apartment complex I have ever dealt with. When I first moved in, I documented several existing defects in my room, including a chipped wall, a dirty carpet, and paint on a chair,likely left by maintenance workers. Management never even removed or replaced the damaged chair(which I have concrete evidence of). After I moved out, they charged me for damages that I did not cause, despite the fact that I had documented that these issues existed before I moved in. They also charged me for a broken blind, which I paid for, and then charged me a second time for the exact same blind. I contacted management and provided documentation supporting my dispute, but they still denied it. Therefore, when you see their responses to other negative reviews telling residents to reach out so they can “help resolve the issue,” do not assume they will actually help. The staff members were also consistently rude. Nearly every time I picked up a package or called the office, I was met with an attitude,and that is not an exaggeration. The gym was disgusting and had poor ventilation. They regularly failed to provide enough disinfectant wipes, so people would leave sweat on the equipment. Residents had no choice but to use the dirty equipment or bring their own wipes. During my final month there, management became somewhat better about replacing the wipes, but cleanliness and sanitation should have been a top priority from the beginning. Based on my experience, I would not recommend living here. If you do, thoroughly photograph and document every defect before moving in, keep every receipt, and save all communication with management.

My experience with this apartment complex has been disappointing. There is a lack of transparency regarding fees and charges. I repeatedly requested an itemized breakdown of a damage charge and was ignored, which is frustrating and unprofessional. The apartment was also dirty when we moved in, and there was mold in the vents, raising concerns about cleanliness and maintenance. Management needs to improve communication, be more transparent about costs, and take better care of the property. Residents deserve timely responses and clear explanations of the charges they are expected to pay.