Berkshire Communities

Am now in my third year living here mostly because of the convenience of not moving. Pest issues have definitely gotten better over the years. However, this year they implemented many "upgrades" which have taken so long without any communication ahead of time. They seem to be done now so maybe future residents won't be impacted.

Conveniently located. Near Harris Teeter and restaurants at Ninth Street. Buses available to school. Within the vicinity of Duke Van. Great facilities. But there are roaches.

roaches sometimes
concierge garbage can be convenient but also gross if it stinks up the hall
see which apartment you’re living in it might be down several long hallways like a maze
near harris teeter and whole foods

The train can be loud depending where your apartment is, but otherwise no complaints.

This is my first and definitely last year living at this apartment complex, and it has been a terrible experience from the beginning.

Firstly, I have had a horrible experience dealing with cockroaches in my apartment. Other residents have the same issue in their apartments as well. I have complained many times to management but they say they can't do anything, besides sending some pest control but other than that, there is no care whatsoever from management.

They’ve done construction inside my apartment with no communication or notice — I came home to random construction men in my apartment, loud drilling, and a dirty bathroom since they used my bathroom. After sending a very angry email and multiple phone calls, I had them put me in a hotel and send a cleaning service.

There's also a ton of noise outside at all times, with the train and garbage truck that comes every morning at 8am and makes a lot of loud noise.

The management has minimal care for residents or maintaining a proper living environment and there's little to no accountability.

I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere to live. I will not be living here next year and am looking forward to moving out as soon as possible.

I don't want any other law students to be stuck living here.

Honestly, except I can hear upstairs ppl walking, everything is so cool abt this place. they have free coffee machine THAT HAS HOT CHOCOLATE, and they have events every month too. closet is a bit small for me but thats more of a me issue, i have too many clothes. they have a 24hr chatbot so you can get service 24/7

One of the best parts about Berkshire is being so close to campus. I am a short walk from Merrick Park, a quick trolley ride to Miracle Mile and less than a ten-minute drive to grocery stores, pharmacies, Coconut Grove and so much more. I have really enjoyed living here throughout law school.

Had one time where it was hard to get in contact with management, but overall great. I feel safe and love the proximity to campus, and it's the perfect size for a studio. Amenities are pretty good, there is a gym and some club rooms and an outdoor seating area, as well as a great coffee bar. However, the gym is a bit small and there's no pool.

Too expensive for amenities provided. Great sense of community and building activities. Extremely attentive maintenance team.

Nice safe feeling apartment for 2 females. Decent amenities. Close to campus

I think Berkshire Main Street is a great place to live. It is very close to the medical school and the bus comes right over so I barely have to drive during the week. The facilities are a bit older with early 2000s color scheme but the apartments are very large with wooden floors and carpeted rooms. I really like my experience here! There is not a lot of sunlight that comes into my apartment though.

A good place to live.

Decent apartment for price/size

I love living here! It’s walkable to the main Duke hospital or I can take the bus for free if the weather is bad. The staff are great too.

I have really enjoyed living here! It takes about 14 minutes to walk to TSCHE, or the bus stop is literally right outside so it couldn’t be more convenient. Also super close to 9th street/harris teeter which is so nice. Lots of people live here which is fun socially, plus proximity to a lot of other popular buildings, easy to walk to see friends.