All 15 tenant reviews.

“I had lived in Trojan Plaza for two years. It is close to USC campus and groceries etc. I enjoy living here and feel safe and happy staying here. The manager is really helpful and available when I need help, really a nice guy. Recommend this place for someone who's looking for a private space to live!”

“This is probably your best bet when it comes to studios nearby SC. It's cost efficient (for a studio), but it doesn't have a lot of ammendities. The location of the apartment is arguably one of the best - close by downtown and K-town. All in all, I want to give my utmost regards to the manager at Trojan Plaza. He's probably one of the biggest reason I extended my lease for another year. Great guy, quick on his feet, and always available. The great atmosphere of the apartment and its tennants are made by the manager. Highly recommend”

“When I was looking online for a place around USC to live, Trojan Plaza caught my attention because of the great reviews about the manager Chris (and also the great price). I have been living at Trojan Plaza almost for 2 years now and I can assure you that the reviews are true. He is very kind, responsive, extremely handy, and always there when I need him. It means a lot to me because I used to live in a huge apartment complex and it sometimes took days to get a response from maintenance and they also had to be contacted during business hours. But at Trojan Plaza, since Chris is on the premises, it is easy to get in contact with him and he always has a speedy response. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Additionally, I live in a deluxe studio and I have plenty of room for a table, bed, sofa, coffee table, TV stand, and a TV without feeling cramped. If you are looking for a more intimate living arrangement that is on the quiet side, this place is for you.”

“I have lived at Trojan Plaza for almost 2 years. I needed a private place where I could work a full time job from home. I spend several hours a day on the phone with clients which makes a quiet environment a paramount requirement for me. I have never once had any disruptions during the work day OR at night when studying for grad school. If you reviews about Trojan Plaza, you will no doubt come across people exclaiming how amazing Chris is. He lives on premise, is incredibly attentive, will never you leave hanging, and is an all around awesome guy. Once you meet Chris you will immediately understand that he takes pride in his job and truly cares about making Trojan Plaza the place you are grateful to live at. The complex is always kept in top shape, you will see people here every week making sure the landscape is tended to and the complex is clean. I cannot stress this enough, if you happen to be lucky enough to find a vacancy here, do not pass it up. As I said I work from home, so I am always around. I will be here until at least August 2016. If you happen to stop by to check out the complex with Chris, ask him to come say hi.”

“As soon as I met Chris, the resident manager, I knew my daughter would be in great hands. Being a mother and a little timid of my daughter's first time living alone in addition dealing with the transitional period of being a sophomore transfer - worries soon vanished completely. Also being a nagging and a slightly paranoid mother, I continously baraded Chris with questions, and never once did he make it seem like I was annoying or it was a burden. He has a certain energy to him that makes you feel instantly calm and secure - perfect for a student who is first starting out. My daughter has done nothing but rave about her experience. There have been few things that needed to be fixed - and when they did, it was fixed within a day. He is always available when called and goes the extra mile to make you feel okay. When I asked her about the actual living in the deluxe studio itself, she said "it's pretty quiet, besides living next to the basketball court, I would rarely hear any noise otherwise, the apartment is clean, spacious and in very close proximity to campus. I still feel very involved and not distant from USC - which is perfect for me since I'm new. I wish there were washing machines inside the units, but hey I cant have everything." So, overall, it has been a great renting and living experience renting, in me and my daughter's perspective respectively. Would 110% recommend!”

“My son lived here for a short period of time over the summer. I can't say enough good things about Chris the landlord, and the overall experience. Chris was helpful, detailed and followed through on everything. My son had a great, safe experience and the apartment was exactly as advertised. We were thrilled with Trojan Apartments!”

“I lived in Queen Anne for a year, and it was great! I loved the layout of the apartment (very spacious and two story) and that the building was gated. Also, the onsite laundry and parking was very convenient. Site Manager Chris was awesome - always ready to help with any problem that comes up and very willing to work with your schedule.”

“I lived in the Trojan Plaza for one year, and it was a great deal. It was a great value considering you get onsite laundry, parking, a/c, a pool, and a gated community. I loved that my car was covered during the day from the California sun. The on site manager Chris is incredible. He was always friendly and attentive to problems of ALL kinds that occurred during my stay at the trojan plaza. The apartment was freshly remodeled when I moved in and all of the appliances including air conditioning worked well. I would recommend the Trojan Plaza to a friend.”

“Great place Chris is awesome!”

“I am a current resident at Trojan Plaza, and I am definitely looking to move out. I started living here over the summer and the heat is unreal. It is SO HOT in my apartment during the day and being in Los Angeles, it doesn't get cold until November.... During the months of June-September especially, my apartment would be comfortably cool and great in the mornings and evenings. But during the hours of 12pm-7pm, the apartment would basically be a furnace. I had all my blinds and windows closed (so no sunlight can come in to heat up the apartment. It was still extraordinarily hot. I had my air conditioning unit on, but it would only cool 5 feet in front of the unit. Its placement is also near the ground, so there was absolutely no air circulation throughout my one bedroom apartment. Yes, during the winter months and the evenings, it is a great apartment, relatively clean, but does have the occasional bugs. The exhaust fan for my stove also is old and jenky that I'm afraid to turn it on because I dried up oils from years of use will fall into my food. The apartment is all carpet (except the kitchen and bathroom), and it's the kind of brown, thick, and heat trapping carpet. They repaint the unit whenever new tenants move in and supposedly clean the carpet, but that doesn't change the fact that this apartment is old. The complex itself is pretty safe and homey and gas/water/cable/internet (internet can be spotty) is included in the rent and Chris is a great manager... but it's not worth your time. It's WAY TOO HOT during the summer/fall/spring months. Find somewhere with central AC or an effective air conditioning unit.”

“I am just finishing my lease here at Trojan Plaza and it has been my favorite renting experience so far. The grounds are well-kept, and the apartments are spacious and clean. I love living in a studio, where I have my own space. Chris, who is the apartment manager, is great. He completes repairs quickly (though I haven't had many issues) and is always friendly. He came here in the middle of my lease and has made a lot of improvements in the grounds and the overall maintenance. Ellendale is great-- it's a safe location close to USC but is relatively quiet. Trojan Plaza really feels like a nice escape from everything going on around USC. I would recommend Trojan Plaza to renters who like their own space.”

“I have lived in Trojan Plaza last two year of my undergrad at USC. I would truely recommend this place to anyone! The place is beautiful, well-managed, and with such a reasonable price on a great space. It also has a swimming pool in the back and a beautiful court yard that has been beautifully remodeled by the new manager who took over last year. Another plus is that the manager lives on site!!! And he is always so prompt and attentive for the tenants. Whenever we have a problem or concern, we know we can rely on Chris, the manager. I think that is one of the big reasons why I miss this place so much, because we don't always get treated this well when renting a place outside. Overall, the environment and the management provided by Trojan Plaza make me feel at home, safe, convenient and very well taken care of. I truly miss living at this place. Trojan Plaza is so popular among USC students. Many of my friends are trying to get on the list and live here, space is limited!!! You would be super lucky to be able to live here. And I guarantee it would be a very very pleasant experience!!!”

“I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The fact that it's on Ellendale means it's close enough to the USC campus that I can walk to class but it still feels like its own community apart from the college scene. The rent is pretty reasonable for the quality and size of the studio. The complex itself is quiet but friendly and is kept up pretty well. A lot of attention is paid to maintaining a pretty atmosphere and the landscaping/courtyard/pool area are all really nice. I haven't had any issues with maintenance or anything that weren't fixed either same day or next day, which is largely due to the fact that the manager lives on site and is super willing to help with anything the tenants need. I think overall the complex is managed really well and I would definitely recommend Trojan Plaza for anyone looking for studio living in the area.”