The Bowen Apartments
If you’re searching for a new apartment near Bowie Town Center, you’ve won. With fantastic apartment homes, alluring amenities and a terrific location in Bowie, MD, The Bowen offers upscale living in an attractive package. Everything you want and more is right here. All you have to do is look.
• Gas fireplaces in every home
• Bamboo flooring
• chef-inspired kitchens
• walk-in closets
• washer/dryer in home
• smartphone-controlled thermostat and lighting
• resort-style pool and sundeck
• game room w/ billiards, foosball and multiple TVs
• cyber cafe and complimentary coffee bar
• clubroom w/ grand fireplace
• outdoor grilling areas
• 24-hour fitness center w/ yoga/aerobics studio
• bike racks and storage
• pet-friendly community
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 10h-18h
- tuesday: 10h-18h
- wednesday: 10h-18h
- thursday: 10h-18h
- friday: 10h-18h
- saturday: 10h-17h
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The Bowen Apartments: Reviews
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3,5 out of 5 from 57 reviews
Fantastic experience: The coffee room is awesome! It’s open 24/7 for tea and coffee and it always smells amazing! It’s clean and welcoming…just like everything else at The Bowen! It’s our new home and we love it!
Hi Kevin and Alana - thanks for taking the time to share that you love the coffee room. It certainly is a great perk, and we're thrilled you're enjoying it. Welcome home!
Positive experience: Move in period: August 31 2025-August 6 2026 Location: 4th floor, 14905 building (not main) Pros: - High Ceilings! - Lots of space - Huge bathrooms - Nice porch - Parking lot and buildings were safe for me! No break-ins or anything had occurred. - Pool was nice and warm - I had a good experience with everyone who worked there! Not sure why they are getting hate here. Cons: - Do an inspection of the room you will live in. Check for mold. If there is mold, don't ask them to clean it before you move in. Just ask for another unit. I saw mold in the fridge before move in, asked them to clean it before I came-- maybe they forgot to, who knows, but it took 2 months for it to get cleaned. - Ask how long the place was vacant. If they either dont know or its been over 2/3 years, ask for another unit OR the last time the HVAC system was checked. - Second building is cheaper, yes, but if you have a large package, you have to do a little walk to pick it up. - Maintenance always came immediately, but satisfaction depended on the person that comes from the team...there were times I was not happy at all (and thought I could do a better job) and other times I was blown out of the water. - Experienced a garbage disposal problem-- smelled so bad for 2 days I started getting a headache. Had to stop using dishwasher because the pipes are connected and it would stink up my entire apartment. In terms of security deposit and a final letter from the building, I have not received both yet and will edit my review when I do, as I have seen a lot of posts stating that they had issues with that. Talking with people who had different experiences, I do believe if I lived in the main building, I wouldn't have had the problems I did-- second building, yes it has more parking lots and privacy and is cheaper, it is a bit run old and forgotten :/
Hi Kendra. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful review of your experience at The Bowen. We are glad our team was friendly and that you enjoyed your home. It's disappointing to hear that there were some things that didn't work out for you. We appreciate the feedback and the insights, as it helps us identify areas we can improve. In regard to your deposit and final letter, we cannot discuss your account on this platform, but we encourage you to reach out to our office if you still have not received anything so we can investigate appropriately.
Fantastic experience: This is a great apartment complex. The staff is amazing at their job. Very clean and well kept. The Maintenance Staff are very friendly and take care of your concerns very quickly. I Love the way they handle the mail here. All in all this is a very nice place to live. I really love that the Shopping Center is walking distance from here, plus several parks right down the street, so cool. I also love the way the staff try their best to get all the tenants to come together as a community, they even send text and emails to let you know upcoming everts; Very Nice! Anyway, I really hope this helps someone, thanks and have a blessed day. Just a note, I am very real! I mean every word I just wrote. From a verified resident on ApartmentRatings
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff , love the building and area
What fantastic feedback! Hearing that you think so highly of our team and the community overall makes our day!
Fantastic experience: Mekuria is amazing! He repaired my hardwood floors and made it look brand new! Thank you Mekuria!!!
Hi Paul! Thanks for your input. It's a joy to hear that you've loved working with our team, particularly Mekuria. We're always glad to offer five-star service!
Fantastic experience: Friendly with free guests coffee 24/7!. Very unique with multi-level car park woth digital gate system.
Thanks for your review, Yomi! This is great to hear, and we're thrilled you're loving your experience here!
Negative experience: I cannot express the level of disgust I have for this place. Back History Circa: 2020 The Bowen used to “somewhat” live up to its name of “Luxury Apartments.” The main and second building would have flat screens in the lobby showing the news, weather forecast and a fully operational water cooler. Not to mention, the apartment units had their own alarm system. After our 2nd year, we noticed a very rapid decline in the quality. They removed our alarm systems and made each tenant buy their own. The neighbors became more reckless and careless with cleaning up after their pets and Marijuana smoke in the hallway became a CONSTANT complaint. And I do mean CONSTANT!!!!!!! We used to be friends with a very polite young lady and her mother that lived down the hall from us. She and her mother had to move because she said her bedroom constantly smelled like marijuana and she said it felt like she was choking in her sleep. If you look at previous reviews left by other tenants that have left, you can see that there is a repetitive comment about marijuana smoke. PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY BEFORE MOVING HERE! The complaint of constant marijuana smoke in apartment units and in the hallway is not a vague complaint that some tenants notice and other tenants don’t. This is a constant issue that EVERYONE has raised. Will management do anything about it? No. Will the management team tell you that they’re looking into it? Yes. Will you ever see any results of them “looking into it?” no. No accountability, no sense of urgency and no regard for their tenants. NONE! They are obviously allowing just anyone to lease their units. They send out emails reminding tenants to pick up after their pets and to not leave trash in the hallways. But they never enforce any punishable action that actually changes the overall environment for rent paying tenants. Any email they send out to tenants about either marijuana smoke or about picking up after pets is just a smoke screen so that they can try to cover their bases legally in case a tenant tries to take them to court for negligence. SUMMARY: I cannot stress this enough, if you’re looking for quality living, if you are looking for a community where management holds the tenants accountable and or a community that will actually do something when you make A complaint, DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! Please pay close attention to my review and the other reviews you may read after. I fully expect to get the pre structured response to my review from them about “Being sorry to hear about our experience, blah, blah blah“ but I can assure you it means nothing. When you had a chance to address our concerns you didn’t. Our concerns were brushed off, disregarded and ignored. This place is a joke and I promise it’s not funny.
Hi M R - thank you for taking the time to share your experience and perspective after several years as a member of the community. We’re very sorry to hear that the experience you once enjoyed has taken a turn and that the quality of your residency has declined. It's disheartening to hear that your concerns regarding the state of the property have felt dismissed by our team. We want to provide you with nothing short of a five-star environment to call home, and we're sorry that hasn't happened as of late. Please contact us directly at (301) 637-8058 so we can work to restore your five-star outlook on the community.
Positive experience: From my initial tour to the process of moving in, ....I received great follow up from Tiara, Marcus and Mark! My application process was a little challenging , yet I received exemplary customer service, consideration, which is greatly appreciated! I have to mention the exemplary amenities and gorgeous apartment that I now call home , are more than I expected!!....
Hi Tai! Thanks for this review and for sharing that our team has been so great to work with. This is what we strive to hear, and it's a joy to learn that you've loved the amenities and your beautiful living space!
Negative experience: Update: please don’t fall for the okey doke. They are not in fact “eager” to change anything. My emails included all details of when the package was dropped off etc (before and after I was asked), so that they can see who moved or stole the package (whether it was management or a resident) and refuse to assist further. Also, be smart. No one is leaving their *one and only* review, at least not a 5 star one, for this building! Where do I start. “Luxury” is a stretch. They definitely charge luxury prices but realistically need to knock at least $500 off. A lot goes on in this building, whether it’s people having their cars broken into even when they parked in the “secure” garage, tenants coming out to the garage to tires missing off their vehicle all to be told that some cameras do not actually work, aggressive dog breeds that are “banned” running up and through this place, attempted apartment break ins for those on the ground floor, the “secured gate” not working consistently because it’s broken or someone has driven into it etc., leaky ceilings, people sleeping in the common areas over night, I even entered the hallway a few mornings to find a man cuddled up on the floor between my apt and my neighbors, sleeping!, no cameras in most of the hallways/stairwell, people smoking on the swing set, it’s a mess considering the price. I recently moved out and I placed a package at the front desk to return as I often do, in the spot I was told many times was designated for returns. This spot has a sign that says do not leave packages which I was told was for the carriers. I’d previously left packages there as told and even questioned the sign but again was told verbatim “that sign is for carriers” and the front desk took my package. Somehow UPS couldn’t locate the package for pick up so I contacted the office and instead of saying they checked the cameras and package room where they could have placed it, I was told “Sorry but we are not aware of any packages left for or by you.” This was a final response AFTER I provided all detailed info such as timing the package was placed at the front desk, etc. Because of the contents I now have to file a police report. The maintenance and cleaning staff is great and they work hard. Also to the comment that said people saw you at the front door and ignored you, that’s because residents do not want to be held liable for letting in people they do not know. Like I mentioned a lot goes on in this building. Move in at your own risk.
Hi Shakira - thank you for sharing this detailed feedback with us. We're sorry to learn of your frustrations and that your experience within the community has fallen short. It is important to us that every resident loves where they live and has a seamless experience. From this review, we can see there have been several issues throughout your residency. Please allow us to address them by giving us a call at (301) 637-8058. We're here to help and eager to elevate your outlook on the community!
Fantastic experience: I just moved here and my experience, from my first tour to now, has been nothing short of pleasant. Tiara is so sweet and has been so helpful and accommodating. She was very thorough and patient with me, as this is my first apartment. The complex is always clean, and smells nice, and so far, I haven’t had any issues regarding neighbors or my safety. I hope that this is my experience for the remainder of my lease because I definitely plan to stay!
Thanks for sharing that your residency is off to a wonderful start! We're thrilled to hear this, and it's nice to know that our team has made your experience great so far. Welcome home - we're so excited to have you here!
Positive experience: This seems like a great place to call home. My tour was conducted by Tiara. She provided great information on the complex and what they have to offer. She also provided great insight on the surrounding area which was great to know as someone relocating from out of state. Extremely responsive , professional and personable.
Hi Natalia! Thanks for taking the time to share that you've loved what you've seen of the community! We're so glad you came by for a tour and that Tiara made a positive impression. We hope to welcome you home to The Bowen soon!
Negative experience: Title: Hypocritical Management: Quick to Evict for Money, Useless for Safety & Harassment Rating: 1 Star I have lived at The Bowens Apartment for 1.5 years, and it has been nothing but sheer discomfort for me and my family. If you are looking for a community where management actually enforces the lease or maintains a peaceful environment, look elsewhere. Management has absolutely no control over the property. Despite numerous complaints over the last year and a half, nothing gets done. The Main Issues: · Relentless Harassment: The neighbor below me has harassed us since day one. They have filed multiple false complaints with the leasing office and even called the police on us claiming we were "jumping on the floors." In reality, the "noise" was simply us walking, our cat moving around, or us cooking (I was specifically harassed by management for making noise while preparing Thanksgiving Dinner). · Retaliation for Living: We cannot have guests over without fear of complaints. We cannot laugh or entertain in our own home. · Blatant Lease Violations (Ignored): This morning at 5:00 AM, our apartment reeks of marijuana smoke coming from the same neighbor below. This is a non-smoking community, and the lease explicitly states this is cause for termination. The Hypocrisy of Management: What angers me the most is the double standard. · If you are late on rent (especially during the current economic climate/shutdown where clients can't pay), they are quick to issue an eviction notice. They move fast when it affects their bottom line. · But for tenants who break the contract by harassing families, smoking in non-smoking buildings, and disturbing the peace? Suddenly, management is silent. All I ever hear is, "We are working with the lawyers to deal with it." It has been 1.5 years, and nothing has been done. Living here has been a nightmare of discomfort and retaliation. They care more about collecting rent than enforcing the rules that would ensure tenants can actually live peacefully in their homes. If you value your peace and safety, do not rent here. Management will not protect you.
Hi D M - thanks for this detailed feedback. We’re first want to express that we are very sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration you’ve described. Our goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable community for all residents, and we take concerns about noise, lease compliance, and neighbor disputes extremely seriously. We understand how stressful long-standing unresolved issues can feel. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so we can better assist. Please give us a call at (301) 637-8058 at your earliest convenience. We’re here to help and we definitely want to address your concerns promptly!
Negative experience: Staff is lazy Poor customer service Mark in the leasing office especially
Hi Latreace - thanks for this feedback. We regret to learn that you're so disappointed in our team and the service you've received. Please reach out at (301) 637-8058 so we can work to make things right. Your satisfaction is very important to us!
Negative experience: DO NOT LIVE HERE!!! I have lived in 11 apartment complexes due to travel nursing, and The Bowen is by far the WORST I have ever experienced. While it is marketed as a luxury apartment, the only thing luxury about it is the rent you pay—you receive none of the safety, service, or quality that should come with that label. Between my husband’s car and mine, our vehicles were hit three separate times in the parking garage. Management showed no concern for resident safety or property. On one occasion, a camera was directly facing my vehicle, only for us to later learn that the parking garage cameras do not work, despite management previously indicating otherwise. Management made no effort to assist and appeared more interested in avoiding responsibility than helping residents. Our cars were also towed three times, including two illegal tows despite proper tags being clearly displayed. Even after notifying the apartment in advance that we were temporarily switching tags—and being assured the vehicles would not be towed—the apartment failed to notify the towing company. As a result, our cars were towed anyway, causing me to miss work to resolve this issue due to their negligence. Additional safety concerns were repeatedly dismissed, including residents frequently smoking marijuana (leaving hallways constantly smelling) and drug activity occurring in common areas and in surrounding areas. One manager, Mark James, even referred to the complex as “ghetto,” which is deeply unprofessional and alarming language coming from management. Attempts to escalate these concerns to the regional manager, Jessica Rucker, resulted in 11 unanswered messages. It became abundantly clear that no one in management cared at all about residents. We moved out as soon as our lease ended. However, the issues didn’t even end after we moved out. We were told during our walkthrough that there were no issues, only to later receive a bill for routine carpet cleaning solely because we had a dog. My dog is a service animal, and the charge was illegal under Maryland State law. I had to explain this to them in order for them to remove the charges. They just tried to put the bill on me to get the apartment ready for the next guest and hoped I wouldn’t notice. Don’t be swayed by the positive reviews of the apartment either. I was informed by a former employee—prior to her quitting—that management creates fake accounts to post five-star reviews in an attempt to inflate ratings and distract from the many legitimate negative reviews. Pay attention to all the residents who have had extremely negative experiences with this complex. The Bowen is poorly managed, dishonest, dismissive of safety concerns, and lacks accountability. Do not be misled by the “luxury” label or artificially high ratings. If you value your safety, property, and peace of mind, find somewhere else to live
We're truly sorry to read about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback. What you've described does not reflect the standards we strive to uphold, particularly when it comes to communication and professionalism. We understand how frustrating and upsetting it must have been to feel unheard. Your comments about interactions with our team and the escalation process are especially concerning, and we take those seriously. While we cannot address specific account details in a public forum, we would be happy to speak directly and invite you to give our office a call. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to learning from it and improving the resident experience moving forward.
Fantastic experience: Love this place love the pool great people love everything
Hi Jordan - thanks so much for your review and for letting us know that you love the community an amenities. We're thrilled to receive feedback like this!
Negative experience: I lived there for a year... had water leaks.. they took like 3-4 months to moved me no a different aparment the had more leaks y the ac wouldnt work.. they never came to fix it so i didnt renew the contract... they they said i was getting my full deposit off 1575$... its been about 4 months now y still havent get the check. Been emailing, calling them y they dont respond me... they said they sent it 3 months ago to wait... after 3 months havent get it or get a respond back... my aparment were "remodeled"... rent super high for what they offer y all the issues... hopefully i get my money back but at this point i think imma have to take the loss... i might contact a lawyer so i can get my money back cuz this is crazy... DONT MOVE HERE!!!!!
Thanks for your candid feedback and for sharing that you've been disappointed in the community and mostly in the service our team has provided. This is not the outlook we want for our residents and we're here to help. Don't hesitate to contact us at (301) 637-8058.
Negative experience: As a prospective renter, first impressions said it all. Other than your receptionist, your staff was very unwelcoming. Also, your listing came up as a result of a search for active senior retirement rentals. You might want to have that changed so that people don't waste their valuable time scheduling tours.
Thanks for your review and for letting us know you have a poor first impression of the community. Please give us a call at (301) 637-8058 so we can turn your outlook on the community around. We'd love a chance to assist!
Fantastic experience: Looked at eight places besides this one….BOWEN is Beautiful, clean, GREAT amenities, great staff, especially, Seven, Monica and Mark. Mark is AMAZING at what he does at the Bowen, I felt welcomed!
Hi Monique - thanks for your excellent input! We're thrilled you've loved your experience overall as well as the community amenities. Most of all, we're glad our team has been amazing to work with!
Positive experience: It's a great apartment but I wouldn't want to leave in that type of structured apartment. It was not what I was looking for specifically
Hi Jane - thank you for this feedback. Your input is valuable and we'll certainly take it to heart going forward. Take care!
Negative experience: HORRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE! Save yourself the time and money and don’t live here it’s so dirty and the staff is so lazy absolutely no help with anything! Any issues in the apartment you will wait weeks to get it fixed and my ceiling has been leaking water from the upstairs neighbored shower since I moved in and they have yet to come fix it. It’s been 3 months! I can’t wait for the lease to be over this place is terrible.
Thank you for your candid input, Kei. We regret to learn about the shortcomings you've noticed within the community. Would you like to meet in person or discuss your concerns by telephone (301) 637-8058? We'd appreciate the opportunity to review your feedback in greater detail and help.
Negative experience: This is the worst rental property I’ve ever lived at. The staff is so ignorant and unprofessional. They locked me out of the building without letting me know because I didn’t have my renters insurance set up the first day I moved in. So for a week I couldn’t get in my building and mark didn’t want to resolve this issue. Second he asked to meet me after hours to let me in the building which is so unprofessional and weird. This place is terrible there is many other apartments that are better than this. NOT WORTH THE MONEY AT ALL
Hi Rob - thanks for this candid input. We take feedback like this very seriously and we'd like to help. Allow us to assist by giving us a call at (301) 637-8058. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we're eager to help!
Fantastic experience: Nice visit.
Hi Calvin - thanks for this five-star rating and for sharing that your visit went well!
Fantastic experience: I don’t know why people hating this place is cool fr
Hi Alexander - thanks so much for this wonderful five-star review!
Fantastic experience: seriously thinking about moving here. if not for the beautiful apartment, then for the leasing agents. Brianna and Keaton are freakin awesome… not gonna lie, they are also pretty cute. i currently live at the Gallery and am so ready for my lease to end so i can apply. i’ll be coming back in July for sure.
Hi Jaden - thanks for your review! We're glad to have you consideration of the community and hope to welcome you home to The Bowen soon!
Negative experience: No one answers the phone
Fantastic experience: Ashley was very nice answered all questions made us feel at home. This complex was probably if not definitely the best one I have seen the staff is amazing !!!
Fantastic experience: Ashley was very helpful and answered all of our questions. Very professional and homey feeling. Easy approval and move in. I highly recommend this place!!!
Positive experience: I lived here for about 6 months before I had to move, it’s pricey and I didn’t have to much to complain about, my roof did leak and called maintenance twice about it and they “fixed” it in a timely manner but it leaked when it rained. It’s not as safe as advertised because anyone can walk in, my wife hair lady use to walk up to our door and I’m like did we buzz you and she was like nope the door was opened. For the money I have seen better secured places and right before we left an armed robbery did happen so we left just in time.
Fantastic experience: Very peaceful community. I visit my friend here often..
Fantastic experience: Here at the Bowens Apt complex I would like to say that this is a great place to live and raise your kids it has many amenities such as an outdoor pool, movie theater room, business office, library, garage parking, staff and residents are friendly and I would recommend anyone to come and check out the Bowens Apt.. - From a verified resident on ApartmentRatings
Fantastic experience: This is the first rental property that I have ever experience real comfort in. The entire building is kept clean and smelling good at all times you wouldn't believe that pets are allowed to live here simply because they don't disturb your peace and comfort but yet they are seen being well cared for by there owners and they are very friendly. The staff is very pleasant and eager to assist you at all times. We truly love Mr. Mark James who oversees the entire operation of this beautiful luxury complex, he has the entire community feeling special with the special events he plans just for us the residence here at the Bowen. I would truly love to see him and his staff receive an award for making our stay here so very enjoyable all year long. Great Job to this entire staff of workers at the Bowen, keep Up the outstanding service you all provide to this entire Community. Sincerely Mr & Mrs Phillips
Joyce we are thrilled to hear such positive feedback. We take great pride in our community and are happy that it does not go unnoticed. We sincerely thank you for noticing our efforts. I will be sure to share your kudos with the rest of the team.
Kind regards,
Marcus White
Community Ambassador
Negative experience: Just don't. Save yourself. Move 15 minutes in any direction instead Edit: Thanks for the auto-generated response. I once drove to a truck stop at 2AM because the on call maintenance guy couldn't fix a blown fuse and the apartment was uncomfortably hot. Still paid for all amenities even though they werent available during COVID. God forbid you get a package the staff acts like you ruined their day. My mortgage is cheaper than this place, my house is much larger and I don't have to worry about my car being broken into each day. Worth the commute to live anywhere but here.
Thank you for your review Elliot! I’m sorry to hear you had a bad year at The Bowen. We’re consistently changing and hope our current residents feel different. Thank you again, feedback means so much to us.
Positive experience: In 2019 when I decided to choose here as home for my family it's was the best decision I have made. The Bowen is home to us and with not only the great amenities and family friendly environment, security is key. I enjoy being a resident here and look forward to the best unil we are ready to depart.
Thank you so much Galeann!!
Positive experience: The Bowen is ok. For the price you pay, there are better options in better locations. CONS: Your car will still get broken into. There was a armed robbery right outside of the complex. My maintenance issues are not SOLVED until I involve management. My rent raised over $200 in one year without any major changes to the property or a real explanation why. It smells like weed in the hallway and parking lots. PROS: There are always activities every month that allows you to fellowship with your neighbors. Dawn in the front office is an absolute angel - the only one who always have a smile when she greets me. The apartment is conveniently placed across from the Bowie Town Center - honestly that’s where the crime come from. The place is spacious and luxurious but for the price, I expected better. It’s just…ok
Thank you for your feedback Victoria, we love hearing from you. If you would like to discuss your renewal rate, just give us a call or shoot over an email. We let our members know that renewals are negotiable. I believe we sent that email to you on 11/19. We’d love to discuss it with you anytime! Thank you again for choosing The Bowen and we hope you stay with us a little while longer.
Fantastic experience: After learning about apartment living, experiencing other properties and management. The Bowen is a five star. There is always room for improvement to make things better. The Bowen is like a family good staffing. Always there to help.
Thank you for updating your review Joyce!
Negative experience: I DO NOT RECCOMEND THE BOWEN! I never write reviews however I do believe this is needed for future renters. The one site staff is extremely unprofessional, inconsiderate and rude especially Whitney Crawford (community director) and Mark James. They speak to you in a very condescending tone and do not take accountability for anything. From the first day we moved in until we moved out I have had issues. The day we moved in they gave us the wrong keys which made us have to push our date back it. It took weeks to get our correct mailbox keys. My company came out to his car tires slashed ‘in the secured parking lot’ that are supposed to have cameras, yet Mark claimed to not see anything on the cameras. I have had packages opened and packages go missing and stolen out of ‘secured lockers’ Whitney then tried to blame it on me saying I gave my code out to someone. I only got results when I called their corporate office and threatened to call police, then all of a sudden my packages were found. Still with no apology or accountability. I have had the police called on me about my two year old son making too much noise when we were all locked in the house during a pandemic which I believe to be extremely inconsiderate. I was told I would be charged a fine because my 2 year old made too much noise. The side door to the apartment is always broke so anyone can walk in, everyone has the cheat code to the gates so the place is not secure, the hallways always smell like weed. From our fireplace not working for months, to our dryer breaking and not working for weeks yet we were still excepted to pay the same not being able to use the amenities that we pay for. The staff acts like it is an inconvenience to service you. The list goes on and on. Although the apartments seems beautiful at first glance and the amenities are enticing I advice you to continue your search.
Dominique I cannot apologize enough that you had this experience with our team at The Bowen. We know that every resident's experience is unique however, we have put extra processes in place to ensure couriers are accurately entering resident packages and we've made some changes to our noise policy. We know that these new changes do not change your experience and we want to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
Fantastic experience: Team nice and pleasant! I am always greeted with a smile. The staff members take care of my needs. Even late at night they are there to assist me! Ex. fire alarm battery needed to be changed at 11:59pm. The beep sound was horrible. Call customer service.... maintenance team to the rescue!
Thank you Caroline for taking the time to leave us such great feedback. Our service team is the hardest working team in the business, we owe a lot to them. Thank you again!
Fantastic experience: The amenities here are perfect. If the initial entry into the building doesn’t do it, the second floor will (You have to view it yourself I won’t give the surprise away!) The office staff is always timely and courteous to the needs of the residents be it a maintenance request, a question or concern. They are the o LT community I have seen with email and a resident portal to handle things properly with appropriated response times less than 24 hours. Organizationally they are without a doubt the best when it comes to providing entertainment and surprises for the residents to include food trucks, resident activities to include the children and adults separately and together as well as other things during this pandemic. If you move anywhere else in the area you’re not getting your money’s worth. I love this place!!!
Wow, Damil! Thank you for leaving us this amazing feedback. Our office team's sole priority is delivering the best service possible by responding in a timely manner and addressing concerns, when they arise. We have also had some great events for our residents, even during the pandemic. We have so much more planned, too. Glad to have you with us!
Negative experience: MICE!!!!! I've seen atleast 2 rodents running throughout the hallway and in the garage surrounding the trash, trash is an issue where residents throw out garbage on the property, brought it to the rental office attention and they act like it wasn't a big deal. So happy when my lease was up! Rent elsewhere for a peace of mind! Save yourself the headache and trouble.
Thank you for your review. We have numerous dumpsters on-site for convenient use and a 24-hour turnaround for pest control if any issues may arise.
Positive experience: We have been here since Jan19 and the management team has been great and responsive. The Maintenance team is amazing. We love our apartment and the amenities of the Bowen. I am giving a 3 because I am concerned about package delivery (I’ve had a package delivered on Sunday just sit in the lobby with no notification for 2 days, and one sit in the back room with no notification at all.) Additionally, the office closes at 7:00, my daughter arrived from out of town for her birthday between 9:30-10:00 p.m. and we got up at 5:30 a.m. and the car was towed. We could not get a pass because the office was closed and we did not know ahead of time. $175 to get the vehicle; what a Birthday sour pull! There should be an option to get a pass after the office closes or vehicles should not be towed.
Negative experience: This place is horrible !!! Please do not waste your time and money with this apartment complex..... this is the worst living experience I’ve had in all my life. The staff is terrible and lazy and very ghetto. you will pay all of this money and I guarantee you the experience will not be what you expected. Trash facilities, trash management all around terrible. Please don’t make the mistake I did.
Fantastic experience: The entire Livebe staff made my stay here hassle free. I moved in right before the management change. I was disappointed at first as I have previously lived in a Bozutto managed community. But Livebe management here has been nothing short of excellence. They made sure our needs were taken care of promptly and professionally. I have to commend the concierge as well for hosting monthly events. I could not have asked for a better experience! Would definitely refer to family and friends.
Positive experience: I loved living here! At least at the building that’s in the back, away from the traffic and amenities. The only reason we moved was because the prices were going up. Which is one I’m giving it one star. 1890+ for a one bedroom...in Bowie...that’s crazy!
Negative experience: The complex recently changed property management. Needless to say, it's gone from "ok" to bad. The newbies are not responsive when it comes to resident complaints or legit concerns. But if it's about some money, you will get a quick email or phone call (no surprise). They've tried to pretty up the website and resident portal but if you put lipstick on a pig, well it's still a pig. My recommendation..look for another place to stay. Don't be fooled by the model apt they show you and the amenities. The apts are poorly constructed. Good luck with getting anything fixed by maintenance and don't be surprised by your less than desirable neighbors (trash left in the hallways/stairwells, weed smoke all through the halls, and loud music). Can't wait until my lease is up!
We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the new management team. We would like to resolve any outstanding maintenance issues you may have. Please contact the office at your convenience to schedule a meeting with the Ms. Crawford, the Community Director
Positive experience: I've been living here for about a month and so far I've mostly been impressed. The staff were very helpful when I moved in. A delivery came early and maintenance let them in the room so I would not have to reschedule the delivery. The assistant property manager is personable and walked me through the process. I was confused about how some things worked and would be nice to have a "things to know" sheet in the move in packet so I don't have to call the office for small things. There's a concierge during the day to accept packages but they close at 6:00 so getting packages can take some time if you work 9-5. Overall, the community is nice and the property aims to please.
Fantastic experience: I've been a resident of the Bowen for almost 10 months now, and I'm still impressed. The staff here are very responsive, communicate effectively, and any maintenance requests etc are handled both electronically and completed very quickly. Every neighbor I've met thus far has been cordial and the community itself is quiet for the most part. It really does have a luxury feel to it every time I enter the building and my apartment. The amenities are great, the pool, the library, computer rooms, meeting rooms, great room w/ piano, theatre room all are definitely pluses in my book. I would recommend that anyone interested stop by and check it out, ask lots of questions, look around and ask current residents. You won't be disappointed.
Fantastic experience: I've been living at the Bowen (formerly Harmony Place) since September 2013 and I love it! Everything about the complex is really nice. The staff have always been professional and kind and the maintenance requests are answered within one or two days. I will be living here for the foreseeable future. Just signed my 4th renewal!
Negative experience: First they were called Harmony Place now The Bowen- a change in name to deflect from the true environment of this company. Same management with a high turnover in staff. This place is as some of the reviews said a scam and highway robbery! Read your lease thoroughly before signing with them there are clauses in it that no one in their right mind would fall for. Service response time is horrible and some of the staff have no clue as to trouble shooting basic maintenance issues. They keep reporting they are 90% filled but someone is always moving out and they always have lots of apartments available. Extremely poor management who wants you to believe she's helping you but not!!!
Negative experience: Very rude and poor service. I was apartment hunting, I arrived at the Bowen 45 minutes prior to the leasing office closing. I spoke to the concierge Monica she was quite rude and not at all helpful. She said that the leasing officer was out and that I wouldn't be seen. I explained to her that I had come a long way and I had made it there almost an hour before they closed. She said "I don't know what to tell you" and went on her way, never offering another option, not calling the leasing officer, she did not attempt to service me at all and if she is the "face" of the property, I would rather live outside.
Fantastic experience: I moved here to get away from a place that was full of problems. And I got just what I was looking for...it has been completely worry-free. It is safe, clean, stylish...a real class act.
Fantastic experience: I was referred by an old neighbor who appeared to be much happier at Harmony Place. Upon my first visit, Jasmine was extremely, professional, polite and warm. As a potential resident, she kept me updated on my apartment choices. The property manager, Tika, also assisted me by providing me with outstanding options. I then decided to move in in October 2015. The maintenance staff are also exceptional and timely. I have interacted with other staff members: Gabrielle, Monica and Mike are also extremely helpful and always pleasant. I love my apartment, the amenities and the great view from my patio. Valet trash service is such an amazing idea and I am so glad that I do not have to constantly walk to the dumpster to take out the trash. I also like that fact that there are numerous activities that goes on within the community for residents; I have attended several. The only downsides are parking for guests (but I have never had a problem getting a pass) and at times neighbors may be a little noisy but once aware, they are more than willing to cooperate.
Fantastic experience: I moved in here Sept 2015. Place is clean and we'll managed with great modern amenaties. Bozzuto had made a great effort to maintain this apt complex. Management is very cortious and responsive.
Fantastic experience: A hidden gem in Bowie. I live here now! I worked with Autumn Joi and everything was a breeze, from the application process to moving in. While she was giving the tour, she was very personable and greeted passing tenant's by name, which showed me that customer service doesnt stop at the leasing stage. The place has so many amenities, the pool and theater room being my favorite. Garage parking was also a must for me. Any complaints or fixes that i needed upon moving in were handled most expeditiously. Ive been here about a month now & i love it! Bonus points for every time one of my friends comes to see my new place they all say the same thing... "This is niceeee"
Fantastic experience: I live here now and I love it!! The leasing office is great, the people are great and If I have an issue it gets handled quickly and professionally. I love the pool and all the amenities. I knew I would like living here but I truly love it. It is worth every penny. Jasmine and Mike and everyone go above and beyond to help you with all of your needs. It is wonderful! Thank you all for all that you do and your customer service. LR
Fantastic experience: We have only been here for pne week. But the apartment is beautiful. I am finding the only thing that wasnt thought about was where to store the sheets,pillow cases, and all the other thing that are stored in the little closet called a linen closet. But, everything else is sufficient. And we love the fireplace. I think we will be happy here as long as I can get everything unpacked and the boxes out of here! I think I will post again in a year.
Negative experience: i called about their Spring Specials. it's the same as what's shown on the website, which is also the pre-construction price (bait & switch much?)- - cheapest one bedroom is >$1600. LOL!!! seriously?! this is Bowie! I can find a one bedroom in Bethesda for less than that. Oh...and she said the prices were going to go up soon?!?!?? yeah....unless you have a housing voucher, you'll need to take out a personal loan to rent here!
Negative experience: This place is a shame and a scam. Its gnat, flee and mouse infested, noisy and a far cry from luxury. I've been living here since the first of June, I still don't have a mail box and it's the middle of September. Don't be wowed by the amenities and that they "say" the offer BC it's fake. This building was so cheaply made i can hear a phone ring in the apartment above me. It's so clear my husband thought it was his phone. This is ridiculous. Telling folks its sound proof, it's a 24 hr Concierge, a yoga instructor and a bunch of other lies!!! Don't move here it's not even handicap accessible but they have handicapped living here and they said "they are in the process of making it handicap accessible".. Which is a lie. Everything is about $$$ here not your wellbeing. I'd rather live with my mama then live here. DO NOT MOVE HERE JUST DRIVE PAST IT!!!
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