Review for Crossroads Apartments

I moved to Columbia in Nov 97 and knowing little about the city, I lived here while familarizing myself with the city. It was inexpensive - about $350 for a studio. I did see an abnormal amount of roaches, but staff usually came to spray when I complained. Water used to be covered in the rent, then they started charging for it and charged extra for hot water usage??? I argued that I payed for the electricity that was used to heat the water. Also, it is located within miles of the SC Correctional Institute. Anytime escapees were on the loose (and it happens more than you think), the place was crawling with Police. Evidently cutting thru this apt complex was the closest route to the interstate or they had family/friends living there. I also remember the police finding 2 bodies in the wooded commons area, victims of a car jacking on I-26. Crossroads does feature two pools, both with an afro-sheen film on the water and constant beat of bass influenced music. I did meet some great friends there, but luckily, I was able to find a much nicer apartment. I moved to Riverview in Feb 1999 and lived there until May 04, when I moved to Greenville.