Top of the Hill Apartments
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2101 Prior Road, Wilmington, DE 19809

4.6

(1254 Reviews & Surveys)
$1,382 - $2,573/mo

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4.6 rating

942 total reviews

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Current Resident 96914

Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

1.5

9/10/2014

The best apartments in Wilmington, I really proud to refer my friend to this place. Very very responsive during any maintenance work and 24/7 support round the clock with productive work. Personally River view from my apartment is pretty seniic .

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    Current Resident 96815

    Verified Resident 2014 - 2016

    5.0

    2/26/2016

    Top of the Hill Apt men's is a great place to live. It is set bak in a woods and tree setting. This makes it very quite. They allow all kinds of dogs regardless of weight or size. This makes our lab very happy since there are not many places that would take her with us. Top of the Hill has many walking paths and 2 parks within walking distance which makes it convent for dog walking and exerise. In the summer time the pool and pool parties are great.The Apartments are also close to shopping area and fine resturants. Downtown Wilmington is only 10 minutes away with nightly intertainment and more fine restaurants. Our favorite is Harry's Resturant

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      Current Resident 96431

      Verified Resident 2012 - 2014

      5.0

      9/19/2014

      I love living at Top of the Hill Apartments. Its location to work and stores couldn?t be better. Most days I can be at work within 8-10 minutes and I work in the city of Wilmington. There is ample shopping very close by including supermarkets, restaurants, parks, and just about anything you could need. Top of the Hill Apartments is also only about 25 minutes away. Very convenient for me since I have to fly frequently for work. It is also nice to be close to the Philadelphia sporting arenas. As for the property itself, it is very quiet and peaceful. It is well off of any main roads, so there is never any traffic noise or congestion. I-95 North is situated somewhat close to the property, but the natural screen of trees between the road and the property make for a good sound barrier. Also, that portion of I-95 is not close to an exit, so traffic basically rolls by without any noticeable noise. The office staff and maintenance personnel are very professional, friendly and very visible. The rental rates are reasonable, considering all of the convenience and amenities that come with the property and its location. I lived at Top of the Hill back in 1988 and loved it so much so, that when I again needed to find an apartment in North Wilmington, I didn?t even consider looking anywhere else.

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        Current Resident 96339

        Verified Resident 2014

        5.0

        9/9/2014

        I'm extremely satisfied with this community. Staff is friendly and very responsivle to all needs. Maintenance staff is quick to fix anything wrong. There's lots of ample parking, buildings are well-lit and grounds are kept clean. I love living here.

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          Current Resident 95945

          Verified Resident 2014

          4.0

          9/8/2014

          Overall Good< neighborhood is good, staff is very good, quick response and maintenance is done on time, safe for children, my child like to play in park and hills inside. people is good, staff is good, apartment is good, no reason for saying no to this apartment.

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            Current Resident 95846

            Verified Resident 2014

            5.0

            9/8/2014

            The Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable and made me feel very welcome!! Being new to the area, they patiently answered my questions about the closest and best grocery stores and helped me find all other places that i needed. Over all, the staff made me feel very welcome. They called a couple of times to make sure I was settled in and comfortable and offered their help if I needed it. Wonderful Staff!! I am glad i found Top of hill.

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              Current Resident 95230

              Verified Resident 2014

              5.0

              9/4/2014

              I was hired in the Wilmington area and needed to find a place to live in less than one week. I was able to find a very nice two-bedroom available at Top of the Hill Apartments. I thought it was too good to be true! There are no words for how grateful I am to have found such a fantastic community to become apart of!

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                Current Resident 94723

                Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

                1.7

                9/2/2014

                Enjoying my stay here. Would recommend this place to my other colleagues/friends. Most beautiful thing about my apartment is the view of the river that can be seen from balcony. Maintenance staff is also very professional and quick in service. No complaints about the community !

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                  Current Resident 93126

                  Verified Resident 2014

                  3.3

                  8/28/2014

                  If you are looking for a nice, quiet, safe apartments in a good neighborhood ,then don't look any further get an apartment in Top of the Hill. Great tenants , good staff , good maintenance . Swimming pool is very good .Life guards available all the time .

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                    Current Resident 93110

                    Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

                    4.0

                    8/28/2014

                    This community is a very quiet and friendly place to live at. Maintenance staff provide speed and quality service. This community also has convenient access to shopping, entertainment, restaurants, public transportation, major roads, etc.

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                      Current Resident 92845

                      Verified Resident 2014

                      4.2

                      8/27/2014

                      This property has a nice diversity of people, it's kid and dog friendly, the pool is great and never crowded, the grounds are nice and pretty quite for the most part. I just wish they had more than 1 washer and dryer in the laundry room. For 6 apartment units in each building it should have at least 2 sets in the laundry room, three would be ideal, one for each floor. Also I wish the BBQ grills were located throughout the complex instead of inside the pool area. This being very limiting when you want to entertain around the grill, as the pool area only allows a max of 2 guests. Other than that I give it an A-.

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                        Current Resident 91721

                        Verified Resident 2014 - 2015

                        5.0

                        5/27/2015

                        Everything about Top of the Hill is tops. The staff respond quickly and friendly to any request you make. The maintenance staff is terrific. They take care of everything you need, and the leasing staff is wonderful too. I am so happy that I moved here.

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                          Current Resident 89549

                          Verified Resident 2014

                          3.3

                          8/14/2014

                          It's been okay. I wouldn't stay any longer than my lease though and I'm actually thinking of leaving early is a job opportunity comes through for me. The noise is improved from my last place of residence, but there are so many kids it's still noisy when they're out playing, or if there's a baby above you screaming. The walls are particularly thin around where the heater/AC unit is, so if someone is talking there, you can hear the entire conversation or their TV blasting. Smells also flow easily from unit to unit. I live next to Indian/Asian people who seem to use a lot of spices and it has definitely messed with my asthma at times, to the point that I'd open all the windows and leave for a while. There are no locks on building doors which is unsafe to me. Anyone could walk right up to your door if they wanted to. This is the first place I lived that did not have a security code on the door or some type of lock. The parking, at least where my unit is, is ridiculous past 5pm. Prepare to get creative. But make sure your bumper is not past a no parking zone or you will get a ticket. I've gotten 3 already and haven't been here a year. If you don't like dogs, look elswhere, as this is dog pallooza. Luckily there are none in my building, so I really can't comment on the noise level they may create. Most seem well behaved though and the owners pick up the poop. Landscaping during the summer is like every other day, so be prepared for that noise. Grounds are usually well kept up til Sunday when people just seem to put trash everywhere. It's usually gone by monday though. The workout center leaves much to be desired. There are like 4 pieces of equipment and the one seems like it's breaking. A friend and I visited once and then we decided to join Planet Fitness. There's a pool but i haven't been. The number of kids at this place deters me from even venturing over there. One thing i have missed is my relationship with my neighbors. No one really talks, and I think for everyone in my building, English is their second language. Definitely not as friendly as other places I have lived. Staff is good. Some are excellent, and one is so-so. I wish they were a bit more communicative with things like if someone's moving in or out, if they're painting in the hall, etc. Some things they tell you about, but other things just happen. They painted the halls the other day without notice and without ventilating the place. I was heading out to get groceries and got turned around as soon as I opened my door due to the fumes. My asthma is very reactive and this was no exception. Overall it's an okay community. I'm sure some people love it. I think it depends where your unit is and your neighbors. I've talked to a few people who have changed units and said they were happier once they changed. Assigned parking, like one car per unit would be an amazing upgrade. It would give people a fighting chance especially if you work late. It's a bit pricey I think for the area, but they run deals often on craiglist and what not, so catch them if you can. All and all you could be A LOT worse off, believe me. I've lived in a lot of places and this is far from the worst, but definitely not the best. And lastly the maintenance and grounds workers are all really sweet and nice. That's all I've got. Best wishes in your search.

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                            Current Resident 89510

                            Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

                            4.8

                            8/13/2014

                            Stayed at Top of the Hill apartments for over a year and a half now. We were thinking to move out after the first year but we couldn't find any other place better than Top of the Hill apartments. Management and maintenance staffs were all accommodating and helpful.

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                              Current Resident 88819

                              Verified Resident 2014

                              3.8

                              12/22/2014

                              The ambience of the community is very beautiful and sceneric! The staff are friendly to hear to the issues and promptly raises the Service request and sees them to be resolved. The premises are maintained really clean and it's joyful to stay here!

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                                Current Resident 88600

                                Verified Resident 2012 - 2014

                                4.3

                                8/11/2014

                                Great office staff. Great maintenance staff. While the community is nice, and safe, there are some items to address. Those mainly being, for the rent amount charged the units should offer washer/dryers, and a garbage disposal. These are just common place these days.

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                                  Current Resident 87146

                                  Verified Resident 2013 - 2017

                                  4.7

                                  10/19/2017

                                  Great place to live. Excellent for single people as well as families. Close to many food, malls, and shopping areas. Amenities are wonderful and the staff are awesome. I've lived here for 4 and a half years and I love it.

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                                    Current Resident 85445

                                    Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

                                    5.0

                                    7/30/2014

                                    I am extremely happy for staying in this lovely and secure place. I never had a any issue with community or management. the management stuff are very friendly and helpful. the maintenance is very good. they fix the issues very quickly. Thanks

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                                      Current Resident 67594

                                      Verified Resident 2014

                                      5.0

                                      5/7/2014

                                      Very clean property. Unit is in exceptional condition. The new appliances and updated kitchens are a huge selling point. The community is kept very clean. The overall experience has been very pleasant and we had an easy move and and transition.

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                                        Current Resident 65212

                                        Verified Resident 2011 - 2014

                                        4.7

                                        4/23/2014

                                        I have been living at the Top of the Hill for almost 3 years and it had been a great experience. I had not lived in an apartment for over 20 years so I was nervous, but the staff is outstanding, the apartment is quiet, my neighbors are friendly and the public areas are always clean.

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                                          Current Resident 65122

                                          Verified Resident 2013 - 2014

                                          5.0

                                          4/23/2014

                                          I've lived at Top of the Hill for nearly a year now. It's a great place to live. There are lots of families and it's very dog friendly. I can walk the dog at night by myself and feel safe. It's also very reasonably priced, especially for what you get. We have a 1 bedroom and both the kitchen and bathroom have been renovated. Our layout also has a TON of closet and storage space. It's not walkable to any shops and restaurants but it's close enough that you can hop in the car and be at a grocery store in about 3 minutes.

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                                            Current Resident 65056

                                            Verified Resident 2014

                                            4.0

                                            4/23/2014

                                            Maintenance was quick and prompt to fix the problems in the ouse. They replaced faulty cabinets and carpets. Very humble people. Clean and properly maintained community. All problems addressed quickly and fixed within one-two days. Good work.

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                                              sweidman

                                              Resident 2013 - 2014

                                              4.8

                                              4/1/2014

                                              I lived at Top of the Hill for 1 year. It was a great place to Live. I love to walk and there was plenty of hills and neighborhoods to walk in. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The Maintenance Crew are always available, friendly and willing to serve. My neighbors were quiet and respectful. The whole complex seems quiet. I rarely even saw people or heard noise. I would have stayed longer had I not needed to move. I Highly recommend this place.

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                                                Current Resident 57561

                                                Verified Resident 2014

                                                3.0

                                                3/16/2014

                                                Apartment are good but not at the cost i got. Its 1040 which i got but 1 week prior it was 940 . At this cost there are better locations in wilmington. Will not recommend anyone i know to these apartments....that is all i have to say on the apartments .thank you

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                                                  Current Resident 18620

                                                  Verified Resident 2006 - 2017

                                                  5.0

                                                  4/28/2017

                                                  I am very pleased with the apartment complex so much so I moved to a two bedroom in Jan 2017. We had talked to Amber in the office to keep an eye out for a two bedroom with the open Kitchen style as Michael was moving to DE in Jan. So I rec'd a call from Amber that something had opened up for us if we wanted it, and we did. Had a few things that needed to be sorted out. I love the area as it's close to highways but not to far from the Wilmington city and Philly too. If only we could close the pool on Wednesday's instead of Monday so we can make long weekends. Just went to a new place to eat for us in Wilmington last night.

                                                    Floor Plans & Pricing

                                                    Studio

                                                    Rehoboth

                                                    1 Available Unit

                                                    Studio, 1 Bath | 500 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,382 - $1,831

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                                                    1 Bedroom

                                                    Brandywine

                                                    3 Available Units

                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath | 740 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,411 - $1,665

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                                                    Lewes

                                                    3 Available Units

                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath | 740 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,421 - $1,735

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                                                    Bethany

                                                    1 Available Unit

                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath | 814 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,586 - $1,870

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                                                    2 Bedrooms

                                                    Dupont

                                                    3 Available Units

                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,221 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,738 - $2,129

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                                                    Bancroft

                                                    1 Available Unit

                                                    2 Beds, 1 Bath | 996 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,536 - $1,565

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                                                    3 Bedrooms

                                                    Bellevue

                                                    3 Available Units

                                                    3 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,266 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,854 - $2,573

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                                                    Renter Ratings

                                                    A+

                                                    Review Ratings (from 83 reviews)

                                                    Noise

                                                    4.6

                                                    Grounds

                                                    4.8

                                                    Safety

                                                    4.4

                                                    Office Staff

                                                    4.8

                                                    Maintenance

                                                    4.8

                                                    Neighborhood

                                                    4.7

                                                    Survey Scores (from 312 surveys)

                                                    Post-Tour Survey

                                                    4.8

                                                    Move-In Survey

                                                    4.7

                                                    Maintenance & Support Survey

                                                    4.9

                                                    Review Count

                                                    A+

                                                    Number of reviews in the past 365 days

                                                    83

                                                    Manager’s Review Engagement

                                                    A+

                                                    Percentage of reviews responded to

                                                    98.80%

                                                    Manager’s Review Reply Time

                                                    A+

                                                    Average time to respond to reviews

                                                    0.7 days

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Laundry Facilities
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
                                                    Parking
                                                    • Open Surface Lot Parking Available
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    • Nicely Sized Bedrooms
                                                    • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
                                                    • Amazon Hub Package Lockers
                                                    • BBQ Grills for Outdoor Dining
                                                    • Balcony/Deck
                                                    • Carpet
                                                    • Cat Friendly
                                                    • Central Heat and Air
                                                    • Controlled Access
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Floor to Ceiling Windows with Vertical Blinds
                                                    • Gas Range
                                                    • Large Dog Friendly
                                                    • Microwave
                                                    • Monthly Resident Events
                                                    • Nearby Nature Trails
                                                    • On-Site Maintenance
                                                    • On-Site Management
                                                    • Pet-Friendly Community
                                                    • Picnic Area
                                                    • Playground
                                                    • Premium Cabinetry
                                                    • Resident Car Care Center
                                                    • Resident Reward Program
                                                    • Resort Style Pool
                                                    • Surrounded by Two Parks
                                                    • Tennis Court
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                                                    Leasing

                                                    Living here just feels right with beautiful, natural surrounding and great balcony views. Discover one, two or three-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE with plenty of space to perfectly fit your life and a lineup of great amenities including tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center and more. Experience the convenience of living in a community located only minutes from I-95 with easy access to both downtown Wilmington and Center City Philadelphia. Plus, enjoy the benefits of having an onsite management and maintenance team led by Pantzer, ranked #1 among Top Management Companies by SatisFacts and ApartmentRatings based on resident reviews and surveys. A recent first-place winner in the Best of Delaware Apartment Living Awards, Top of the Hill apartments is one of the area's top places to live and a great place to call home.
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                                    • Monday - Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Saturday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
                                                    This community is managed by

                                                    Pantzer

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                                                    How is Top of the Hill Apartments Rated?
                                                    Based on 1254 number of votes by renters, Top of the Hill Apartments is currently rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the upkeep and overall appearance of the grounds at Top of the Hill Apartments?
                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered excellent. The grounds are well kept and beautiful.
                                                    How effective was the maintenance team when resolving your problem?
                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered excellent. The maintenance team is very responsive and effective in addressing issues.
                                                    What are noise levels like at Top of the Hill Apartments?
                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered excellent. The noise level is consistently low and does not cause any disturbances.
                                                    How safe is Top of the Hill Apartments?
                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered good. The complex is generally safe, with occasional minor safety concerns.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the neighborhood?
                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is located in a very desirable and safe neighborhood with convenient access to local attractions and services.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the staff at Top of the Hill Apartments?
                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered excellent. The staff is extremely helpful and responsive to resident needs.
                                                    How often does management engage with reviews?
                                                    Managers have responded to 98.80% of their community reviews in the past year.
                                                    How quickly does management engage with reviews?
                                                    Managers have replied within 0.7 days to their community reviews in the past year.
                                                    Who manages Top of the Hill Apartments?
                                                    Pantzer
                                                    What is the pet policy at Top of the Hill Apartments?
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    What types of floor plans are available?
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    3 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    Studio, 1 Bath
                                                    What is the move-in special?
                                                    LIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive $1500 OFF the first full month rent on select apartments when you move in by 4/15! 12+ month leases only; restrictions apply.

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                                                    Top of the Hill Apartments is a 500 - 1,266 sq. ft. apartment in Wilmington in zip code 19809. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,382 - $2,573. Nearby cities include Elsmere, Newport, Hockessin, Carneys Point, Claymont, New Castle, Chadds Ford, Pennsville, Boothwyn, Glen Mills, Upper Chichester, Upland, and Kennett Square.