Aria Apartments

The property has many amenities and maintenance responds quickly. I feel very safe living alone there.

I've lived at Aria for a year and a half now. I have almost no complaints, other than price. If you can afford it, it's worth it. The location is in the safest area in Columbia, it's quiet, and it's right next to a beautiful lake trail. There's a great full-fledged gym and luxury pool/hot tub.

Great amenities! Incredible gym with everything that you need and a nice outdoor pool for the summer months! The location is within walking distance to a 1.5 mile walking trail which is a bonus!

Although I had to move out of my 1 bedroom apartment to a 2 bedroom with a roommate due to the rent, I still enjoy the area the apartment complex is located in. Its further away from busy streets and very quiet. It's very pet friendly and there's a lake in back that has a 1.5 mile trail around it. The amenities are great. They constantly have events for residents, a dog groomer monthly to cut dog nails, and fantastic gym facility.

The Aria is an excellent choice for law students if it is within your budget. It is very quiet and peaceful, with a very nice gym and walking trail adjacent to the property. The maintenance staff is very responsive and will work with you to resolve issues quickly. It is about a 13 minute commute, but you will have convenient access to your car and will not have to worry about parking. The units themselves are good quality and the other tenants are kind and respectful, mostly young professionals, young couples, and graduate students. It is safe and secure for people living alone, as a woman living alone I have never felt unsafe.

CURRENT ARIA RESIDENTS: Check your A/C for black mold growing under the unit. Aria does not regularly change the filters or otherwise maintain the A/C units, so they are prone to leaking then causing black mold to grow. Other residents have said the same in previous reviews. My filter was changed a total of twice in the two years I lived there. Both were prompted by the A/C breaking. Aria management was only responsive when I repeatedly reached out and complained to the Customer Service Manager. I would recommend mainly corresponding through emails so you can’t be easily lied to or gaslit.

POTENTIAL ARIA RESIDENTS: I urge you to look elsewhere for housing. Dealing with this apartment complex is not worth the price of rent nor the risk to your health and emotional wellbeing.

ARIA MANAGEMENT: Re-evaluate your business model. Try to empathize with your residents. Imagine how you would feel if the one-bedroom apartment you pay over $1300 a month for was falling apart because it’s built with cheap materials that make the apartment outwardly appear like it could be considered “luxury”. Imagine how emotionally exhausting it is to argue with a company in an effort for them to treat you humanely when they only see you as a potential paycheck.

FINAL NOTES: Aria did list the mold and mold smell in my final bill, and charged me for three separate cleaning fees. I actively cleaned my apartment upon moving out despite knowing I was inhaling black mold while I was in there doing so. The total move out fee was enough that I owed Aria $23 on top of the $600 non-refundable deposit.

This place is absolutely horrendous. Don't let them take your money. They are a bunch of con artists.

Have enjoyed it!

The management has been great and maintenance has been prompt when needed

Great place for a law school student looking for a nice, quiet place to live. Only a short 10-15 minute drive to campus