Fruitdale Station Apartments

READ THIS BEFORE YOU SIGN A LEASE AT FRUITDALE STATION. Then read the other reviews on this page and on ApartmentRatings and Yelp describing move-out charges. Mine is not an isolated experience.

I rented a 1x1 here for six months, January to June 2026, at $2,699/month. I gave proper notice, was barely home during my tenancy, and left the unit with nothing worse than minor scratches on a cupboard corner and normal signs of six months of living.

At move-out, Fruitdale Station kept my entire $1... ,000 deposit and billed me $1,270.21 on top. Total move-out charges: $2,270.21 on a six-month stay. The breakdown:

$1,120 for painting. Not for repairing damage. Their invoice covers repainting window seals, closet shelving, three interior doors, and cabinet interiors. When I asked in writing what damage justified this, the office's answer was "markings and chips", and they pointed to a "length of stay" formula in their deposit addendum making residents 100% responsible for paint regardless of condition. In my view, that is charging tenants for routine turnover painting, and minor markings after six months are ordinary wear and tear under California Civil Code 1950.5. I disputed it in writing and paid under protest.
$300 to "repair" vinyl flooring. Their own inspection photos show light surface scratches. No gouges, nothing torn or lifted.
$270 mandatory cleaning fee for a one-bed. You cannot arrange your own professional clean instead.
$327 stove top replacement plus the final utility bill, which I accepted as legitimate.

They also threatened to send my account to collections within 15 days, while the charges were under active written dispute.

Before renting here, read other recent reviews of this property. You will find accounts of full repaints billed over a single nail hole, four-figure move-out bills, and cleaning fees several times what I paid. Whatever you conclude, the pattern is there to read.

My practical advice: treat the advertised rent as understated. My move-out charges added roughly $375 per month across a six-month tenancy. Photograph every surface on day one and at move-out, and read the deposit addendum's painting section before signing, because as I read it, you will pay for repainting no matter how you leave the unit.

The apartment itself was fine. The move-out process is why I would never rent here again. Read More

Came here to tour a one bedroom & was met with the biggest clown (leasing manager). Immediate attitude/entitlement with no desire to be helpful with the process. HUGE red flag, good luck to anyone looking to live/living here.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Our year at Fruitdale Station was one of the worst rental experiences we’ve ever had.

The building is poorly maintained—elevators were down for weeks at a time, the water was turned off six times during our lease, and fire alarms went off in the middle of the night at least four times, disrupting everyone’s sleep. The noise levels in the building were constant, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any quiet time at home.

When it came time to move... out, we were shocked by the charges they imposed. They billed us to resurface and repaint entire walls for a single nail hole—charges that go far beyond normal wear and tear. It felt like they were looking for every excuse to nickel-and-dime us on the way out.

For the steep rent they charge, this place is wildly mediocre. Save yourself the stress and look elsewhere. Fruitdale Station is not worth the frustration or the expense. Read More

Lived here for about 2 years. 3 Bed / 3 Bath.
If I were you I would look somewhere else. You will be charged a lot of money when you are moving out no matter what. During the final inspection I was told they were "doing us a favor" by going easy on us. Sure buddy. A thousand dollar favor.
Aside from the terrible office staff the people that live here are LOUD. I had to complain about loud music multiple times per week.
The rating is low for a reason. RUN

Highway robbery! They make you pay at least 2K when you move out, doesn't matter how long you live. This place is close to 280 and Willow Glen but is neither safe or luxurious! No parking unless you pay for extra spot. I lived here almost three years and witness on the streets or in the garage, cars still get broken into and things get stolen often. Appliances are not new and have visible dents. Thin walls and loud street noises. Staff and security is a joke! They don't care about residents... whatsoever. All staff care about is leaving work early, even if you call or walk into office for anything half an hour before they close, they will ask you to come back the next day. The pool is always noisy when weather is nice and no one monitors it after 10pm. Elevator breaks down every other week. Oh yea, the leaf blower guys starts up at 8am 6 days a week. What friggin genius made that call! On top of everything, whatever the contract says is BS, you will pay at least 2,000 once you move out. They will charge you for EVERYTHING, even if you already paid for cleaning they will make something up and charge you for cleaning on their terms.

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