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Bridge at Waters Park Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 270 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(270) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Bridge at Waters Park Apartments
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
270

The honest read

Maintenance crews earn consistent praise, and the property's pool, dog park, and wooded setting appeal to families. However, recent management changes have brought stacked mandatory fees, unexplained rent hikes, thin walls that transmit neighbor noise, and slow responses to serious issues like ceiling leaks and pest infestations. Long-term residents report the complex feels like it is being priced toward turnover rather than community stability.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly staff and team
  • natural setting and amenities (pool, dog park, trails)
  • good customer service during leasing
Watch-outs
  • mandatory fees and rent increases
  • unresponsive management
  • noise and soundproofing issues
  • pest problems
  • maintenance delays and incomplete repairs
  • mandatory add-on services cannot be opted out
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Best for: Families who value on-site amenities and don't plan long-term tenure.
Think twice if: You want predictable costs; mandatory add-ons (trash, internet, cable, mail lockers, parking) cannot be opted out and have increased significantly under new management.

What this place gets right

  • Maintenance team stays responsive and reliable
  • On-site amenities (pool, dog park, fitness center, trails)
  • Wooded setting with natural features
  • Leasing staff attentive during move-in

Worth knowing

  • Tyrone, Judson, and Steve noted as reliable, friendly maintenance staff members
  • Liz and Yolanda mentioned as responsive community directors
  • Leasing agents Gabriela and Haley noted for attentive service during move-in
  • Ceiling damage took 8 months to repair; mold issues reported
  • Patio, sink, and water damage repairs delayed or incomplete despite work orders
  • Mandatory valet trash, tech package (100 dollars monthly), and mail locker fees added under new management
  • Kitchen sent email discouraging work orders for fixtures like lighting

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Once affordable; mandatory fees and frequent rent increases have eroded that value, especially under new management.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 52
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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201
4
21
3
7
2
9
1
32

Quick answers

Can I opt out of trash pickup, internet, and cable charges?
No. The business has made these mandatory add-ons that cannot be opted out of and are included in monthly fees.
How responsive is the maintenance team?
Maintenance crews are widely praised as quick and reliable. Specific staff like Tyrone, Judson, and Steve have earned tenant trust. Management response to concerns is slower.
What amenities are included?
Pool, dog park, fitness center, wooded trails, and playground. These are available on-site, though the property is 30 years old and shows wear.
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Last updated 2026-07-17