The Villas at Happy Valley, state-college-pa

The only reason this place has good reviews is because they are incentivizing people who tour to leave a nice review (and ofc they are gonna be nice to you, they want you to sign). Any other positive reviews are employees of the company. The previous management was great, so any reviews prior to August 2025 should be disregarded because the management is probably the worst part of this place. Starting off, the new management is incredibly unhelpful with everything and do not care about their current residents. They are constantly "upgrading" our units, which means there are men constantly coming in and out of our apartment from 9-5 for nearly a week straight for ONE project. They also got paint on all of our stuff - my comforter, pots and pans, and our vacuum just to name a few things. We got gigantic tv's for our rooms and I requested to opt out, which I was originally told that I could. A week later and suddenly I can no longer opt out and the management said they would "pass on my feedback" which I doubt they did. When they did their initial construction, the workers left the door open so often and since it was winter, our electric bill skyrocketed even though we have our heat low. They are doing construction on the clubhouse so even though I paid $300 in ammentity fees in August, I won't actually have access to the clubhouse/gym for multiple months (they offered us gym passes to the Planet Fitness but did not offer any space for studying like the clubhouse). Their next round of improvements is to replace all the furniture, so furnished units are losing two couches and only getting one, and they are changing the size of the beds so now everyone has to buy a new set of sheets and blankets. The new desk has two miniscule drawers so we're losing all of our storage space that our current desks offer. I think the only "good" improvement is that we are getting new fridges and stoves and they are replacing the incredibly uncomfortable metal chair with one that looks at least slightly comfortable. Speaking of heat, the apartments are so horribly insulated that even during the mild parts of winter, The furnace is constantly on which drives our electric bill up. When we had the cold front, and people were reaching out due to the absurd electric bill, management sent out a reply that was so passive aggressive and took no responsibility and rather just said "well its because it was cold out" like no really. Good luck getting anything fixed in your apartment, they only have ONE guy hired and it takes him at least two visits to actually get something fixed. We have had multiple occasions where he comes to fix something and its just not fixed. Bedroom C is so significantly smaller than A and B that if you have a lot of stuff or need more storage, good luck cuz you're screwed. The literally only redeeming part of this complex is the included bus pass with the bus stop that's close by and the fact that parking is free and there is always plenty of parking. I've also attached a picture of the lawns from last week. They finally got people to come mow it (which took them actually forever and the weeds were so long that they didn't even do an even job). And again, because the walls lack insulation you will be waking up to the sounds of them mowing the lawn!

Screw this place look elsewhere please. too many issues to list but they don’t give a darn about their current residents. pressure to sign next years lease for returning residents and increase monthly price by $100 then find out new leases are last years rent amount. there’s mold in washing machines and the dryers hardly work, but they mounted new TVs in each of the students bedrooms and didn’t even ask. maintenance crew is a joke need three visits to actually fix things. they had pretty decent amenities until they shut them down to do the renovations so basically half of the amenities haven’t been available for a couple months, but I don’t remember getting any kind of credit. appreciate the upgrades but the priorities are out of whack. hopefully, you can take any pictures of that pool table out of your advertisements. Yeah they used to have a great one in the clubhouse but they donated it. Thanks a lot. Yet another reason not to stay here. UPDATE - ANY RECENT POSITIVE REVIEW IS FROM SOMEONE WHO TOURED THE PLACE THEY DO NOT LIVE THERE. TOTAL FABRICATION AND BS RATING.

Living here has honestly been such a great experience, especially if you’re looking for student-friendly housing that actually feels comfortable and well-managed. The community is clean, quiet when you need it to be. One thing I’m grateful for is the staff, especially Ben. He’s been incredibly helpful from day one and always goes out of his way to make sure everything is taken care of. Whether it’s answering questions, handling concerns quickly, or just being approachable and professional, he really makes a difference in the overall experience here. Maintenance requests are handled in a timely manner, and you can tell the team genuinely cares about keeping the property in good condition. The amenities are also a big plus and make day-to-day living a lot more convenient. Overall, this is a great place for students who want a balance of comfort, convenience, and a supportive environment. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to call home during school.

I have been living here for about 8 months now and honestly it’s pretty average. We had to sign a lease two months early so we could be moved in on time for our orientation, which is fine, I was thankful for the ability to sign earlier but unfortunate that they couldn’t let us move in a week or two earlier. Immediately after moving in, management switched and you could tell. They immediately started doing renovations, and the team they brought it left paint all over the floors and even on some of our things (knife block, vacuum, comforter, etc.). The apartment is poorly built, as the heating had to be upped when a cold front hit because the insulation couldn’t keep the warmth in. By the windows and the door, you can feel the coldness from outside. We were told that the estimated electric bill each month would be about $80 per person, but due to the lack of insulation, the heater runs more often than not (note: thermostat is set to 67 degrees) and our electric bill has been no where near $80. our electric bills the last few months have been between $100 and $200 each, which is absurd. We do not keep the lights on if we aren’t using them, so it has to be the heating/cooling. On a similar note, the air is so incredibly dry due to the lack of insulation that my roommates and I more often than not wake up with sore throats. We have 2-3 humidifiers running to help maintain the air quality. We were given an offer to resign our lease, telling us that it would be the lowest offered, so we resigned. A few months later, they release a new offer to new residents that’s even cheaper than our resigned lease offer. The furniture provided is clearly cheap, the leather couches are rather uncomfortable. Bedroom C is significantly smaller than the other bedrooms and feels unfair for the resident living in that bedroom to have such a small space. It feels as though the new management is doing renovation upon renovation as an excuse to jack up the rent. Some members of the staff are very nice, while others are not as pleasant. On a positive note, parking is great and the included bus pass is also very nice to have. The area is safe and the location is pretty convenient for most travels.

Communication could and should be better. I wasn’t told anything for weeks and had to call over and over again to get limited information. The building they tour in also has bigger bedrooms than the ones you’ll actually get. As well as there is paint drops all over the floors from when they repainted things. The cost for the place, location, and what’s all included is great though. I’ve also heard from people around that It does get cold in the winter so be prepared for that as well.