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Baxter at Westwood

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 377 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(377) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Baxter at Westwood
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Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Reviews
377

The honest read

Most residents celebrate a quiet, family-friendly community with standout maintenance staff who respond promptly to requests. The office team earns consistent praise for patience and professionalism, and amenities like two pools, a fitness center, and on-site dog park are well-used.

One long-term resident reported years of deferred maintenance including rotting wood, unsealed frames, mold in HVAC systems, and standing water in dishwashers. That reviewer also flagged aggressive security deposit deductions and aggressive towing of vehicles with registration issues. Current ownership appears more responsive, though older units still carry legacy problems.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (especially Eddie)
  • friendly, helpful office team
  • peaceful, well-maintained community feel
  • dog-friendly amenities and location near parks
Watch-outs
  • structural issues: rotting windows, unsealed doors, molting HVAC ducts
  • mold and poor air quality
  • noisy neighbors and noise enforcement
  • deceptive move-out charges and security deposit handling
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Best for: Young families and dog owners seeking quiet, school-adjacent neighborhoods with attentive maintenance.
Think twice if: You need modern construction or move in ready units; older homes here carry long-standing structural issues and reported move-out deposit disputes.

What this place gets right

  • prompt maintenance response and experienced maintenance team
  • welcoming office staff and lease processing
  • proximity to parks and quiet neighborhood
  • dual pool areas and on-site dog park

Worth knowing

  • Eddie, the maintenance technician, consistently praised across multiple reviews for responsiveness and hands-on problem solving including mold remediation
  • Ulises (Ulices, Euliser) in the office team frequently named for attentiveness and helpfulness
  • On-site amenities include two swimming pools, 24-hour fitness center, on-site dog park, coworking space
  • One resident reported mold in HVAC ducting, standing water in dishwashers, unsealed patio doors allowing wasp entry, and rotting window frames
  • One resident reported aggressive towing by third-party vendor for parking registration issues
  • One resident reported security deposit deducted with $150 cleaning charge that management acknowledged was in error; deposit recovery involved prepaid card charging $5/month

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Apartments
On-site dog park praised for serving pet owners; one resident highlighted dog-friendly culture.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
One long-term resident reported structural deterioration in older units including rotting windows, unsealed doors, and mold in floor vents.
Luxury Apartments
Amenities (two pools, fitness center, fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer) meet luxury expectations, but maintenance backlog and deferred repairs undercut luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.05 average across the 111 townhome & garden-style communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 46
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

What maintenance issues have past residents reported?
One resident reported rotting window frames, unsealed doors and patio doors, mold in HVAC ducting and floor vents, and standing water in dishwashers. Current management appears more responsive than previous ownership.
What amenities are available?
Two swimming pools, 24-hour fitness center, on-site dog park, fully equipped kitchens, in-unit washer and dryer, walk-in closets, fireplace, and private patio or yard.
Are there issues with move-out charges?
One resident reported a $150 cleaning charge deducted from security deposit that management later acknowledged was in error. Recovery of the deposit involved a prepaid card charging $5/month.

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Last updated 2026-07-17