Central House on Stadium Apartments

Reviews

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  Sarah M

  5 days ago
  1.0
  When my roommates and I first moved in, we walked into a unit covered in black mold- on the walls, the ceiling, the kitchen, even the floorboards. The smell was overwhelming and damp, and the air filter hadn’t been changed in who knows how long. The place was completely unlivable. It was also filthy: wine stains on the walls near the trash, pet hair and dandruff everywhere, dirt and leaves scattered across the bedrooms. It even looked like a cat had clawed up the walls and corners. We hired a mold inspector to document everything, and he even said he wouldn’t let his children step foot in that unit. Because Central refused to move us elsewhere, we ended up staying in a hotel for two nights- we weren’t about to breathe that in. We fought hard to break our lease that same day, but they wouldn’t allow it. Eventually, after pushing and pushing, they moved us into a newly renovated “elite” unit. We were grateful for the upgrade, but extremely frustrated that it took so much effort and that breaking the lease wasn’t an option despite the atrocious condition of the unit. We were supposedly the first tenants in that new unit, yet mold still began seeping through the walls. So they literally painted over the mold and called that “brand new”. Classic landlord special. Not to mention, my toilet wasn’t even mounted to the wall correctly, the constant water leaks, and AC going out. On top of the unit issues, my roommates and I had several uncomfortable experiences that made us feel very unsafe. A stranger once walked in off the street through the UNLOCKED gate by the Hillcrest intersection and harassed me while I was walking my dog. One of my roommates was followed in the parking lot twice. We’ve both been catcalled. Drivers in the lot are reckless, and we ended up in an accident because of it. Marijuana use is widespread, and with it came what happened recently: a drug deal gone wrong that led to a shooting. (Check the news from 11/15/2025. Also, Central isn’t exclusively for students. We were never asked to provide proof of enrollment at South during the application or leasing process, so essentially anyone can live there- and it shows. If you only want to live there during the school year (August through May), they charge an extra $100 per month. And if you try to relet your lease, your chances of finding someone to take it are slim to none. Management also sucked but to be fair, shoutout to Tim and one maintenance guy (whose name I unfortunately can’t remember). They were the only bright spots. Tim worked the front desk and always helped with questions and package issues: but even then, packages routinely took days to be delivered, and some simply disappeared. I once had an Amazon delivery with a photo showing it at the front desk, but when I went to get it, even though Central hadn’t notified me, it wasn’t there. I never received it. In short, no amenity, discount, or promise is worth the stress, safety concerns, and health risks we experienced here. These aren’t minor inconveniences… they’re genuine hazards. If you value your well-being, peace of mind, and basic respect from the place you call home, do yourself a favor and avoid Central entirely. I wouldn’t wish our experience on any student or parent. Please read the reviews, ask around, and trust the patterns you see: Central has repeatedly shown that resident health and safety are not priorities. You can find better, and you deserve better. Don’t gamble with your living situation when there are plenty of other complexes in West Mobile that will treat you with the care, professionalism, and security this one fails to provide.
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  Akiya McMath

  Nov 3, 2025
  5.0
  Timothy Griffin was also so very helpful and kind!! Definitely should be the one running this place, alway handles every situation with class and excellence!!
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  Martin Miller

  Oct 22, 2025
  1.0
  No parking for guests to park in. They have so few guest spots for a complex this size. A few months back a friend got towed on a Friday who came in very late, spots already filled up and my friend had no parking. Management says they can’t do anything about the tows since it’s third party. If you aren’t going to have adequate parking, you should pay for the weekend expense at the tow lot. Not to mention, I can’t even get a parking pass for guests anymore if they don’t help pay on the apartment. Terrible place for residential accommodations and their guests. Note: I’m not saying make hundreds of them, but for this size of a complex and it being student living, you should have a bit more than what is currently here, just add 20 or so more. There is a huge parking lot section along the back that is never filled up, make it happen.
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  SaMya Jones

  Oct 14, 2025
  2.0
  Not all bad, but this could have been a lot better. My experience at Central House on Stadium was interesting from start to finish. Although the property itself has potential, both management teams I interacted with — when I moved in and when I moved out — made the experience difficult. When I first moved in, I dealt with ongoing lease violations and communication issues. Despite disclosing that I was allergic to animals, I was still required to live with a pet that wasn’t listed on the lease. Thankfully, my roommate was very understanding and eventually made other arrangements, but it took nearly four months to resolve. At one point, I even scheduled a meeting with the property manager to discuss my roommate’s cat and other concerns, only to wait over 20 minutes before being told she had to leave for a “family emergency.” That was the last direct interaction I had. By the time I moved out, management had changed, but the communication problems remained the same. The complex lists several phone numbers, yet most calls go unanswered. The front desk staff were polite, well-trained, and consistently professional, but getting through to an actual manager was nearly impossible. Even after calling, emailing, and visiting in person, I was often told they couldn’t discuss financial matters “for legal reasons.” I understand the need for written communication, but simply acknowledging tenants, listening to their concerns, and expressing appreciation for their business would go a long way. After moving out, I was charged incorrect fees that did not match my move-in checklist. Fortunately, I had saved a copy of my move-in form in Google Drive — that documentation was the only thing that saved me from paying unjust charges. I ultimately had to contact the corporate office to get answers, which was extremely frustrating. Overall, maintenance was great and any time I made a request they were attentive. The front desk staff did their best, but the lack of professionalism, accountability, and responsiveness from management made this a disappointing experience. I actually loved my apartment; it was quiet and peaceful which is all I needed in my last year of grad school. The office plans events for tenants, and has nice areas for studying and socializing, so I appreciated that. Future residents/guarantors should document everything, save all forms, and be prepared to advocate for yourself. There is no way yall are trying to charge GRADUATING college students all of these fees without consulting the move in check list that you stressed that we signed. I hope you guys take this as feedback.
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  layla davis

  Sep 29, 2025
  5.0
  I had great customer service here! 100% recommend to any students looking for a reasonable price apartment.

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