How is the area Gaithersburg,MD specifically Christopher Avenue? (Montgomery Village: apartments, lease)

[VNice]

Hello I am a college graduate from CT and I just moved to Christopher Avenue in Gaithersburg, MD and I was just wondering about the environment. Is it safe? Is the town boring? Are there any activities to do in Gaithersburg?

[u_got_that]

Hey ... I am also wondering about the same thing ...

I am considering to sign a 12 mo lease in Hunt Club apartment, which is in Christopher Ave as well.

[14thandYou]

I lived in the Watkins Station apartments for 2 1/2 years and never had a problem. It's a quiet area, but near grocery stores and other shopping. You could be in far worse places.

[filmsniffer]

It's so-so...you are right by Lakeforest Mall, which has been experiencing some really bad incidents in the last few years. You are likely to be disgusted by traffic going in/out of I-270, especially at rush hour. You are also right by Montgomery Village which seems to stir up things.

To put this way: It's not bad. But it's not great, either.

[u_got_that]

Originally Posted by 14thandYou

I lived in the Watkins Station apartments for 2 1/2 years and never had a problem. It's a quiet area, but near grocery stores and other shopping. You could be in far worse places.

Hey there, well - I am considering Watkins station as well ...
How is your experience with this complex? I went to apartmentratings.com and found horrible rating and comments ... but when I visited the place, it seemed allright. Brandon (the guy who showed me around) was nice and very helpful. I just wasn't sure because of the bad rating and comments. Thanks !