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Collier Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 300 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(300) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Collier Apartments
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
300

The honest read

Collier splits sharply. Five-star residents praise affordable spacious units, quiet grounds, and staff who fix issues fast. But recent guests report a darker side: seven-day AC outages during 95-degree heat with unresponsive emergency lines, roach infestations, pet waste scattered, and management that dismisses health concerns. The gap between "excellent response" and "do not move here" suggests inconsistent quality or a recent decline.

Praised for
  • responsive management and staff
  • spacious units at affordable price
  • quick maintenance response
  • quiet community
  • friendly helpful personnel
Watch-outs
  • chronic AC failures and delayed repairs
  • pest infestations (roaches, bugs, ants)
  • poor communication during emergencies
  • pet waste not cleaned up
  • unresponsive emergency maintenance
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Best for: budget-conscious renters seeking space and quiet; less suitable for hot-weather comfort needs.
Think twice if: AC maintenance is slow or unresponsive during peak summer heat; pest control inconsistent; emergency response unreliable.

What this place gets right

  • spacious units with competitive pricing
  • quiet location
  • pool and fitness amenities
  • responsive maintenance (when working)

Worth knowing

  • Technician Jose (Knightvest properties) praised for thorough AC work beyond scope
  • Property Manager Sasha mentioned (unresponsively) in recent complaint
  • Multiple residents report seven-day AC outages in 95-degree heat
  • O-zoning on move-in does not always occur
  • Daily cleaning program noted on website

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Affordable, spacious units appeal to students, but pest and AC reliability issues raise health concerns.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly policy exists, but residents report pet waste not cleaned and one pet developed severe illness during stay.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Residents call units affordable with good price for space; fits the category well.
Senior Living Apartments
No review evidence speaks to senior-specific needs or suitability.
Luxury Apartments
Residents describe units as spacious and pleasant, but pest infestations and AC failures undercut any luxury positioning.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
No review evidence addresses townhome or garden-style features.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
188
4
41
3
12
2
11
1
48

Quick answers

How fast is maintenance response?
It varies widely. Some residents report one-day AC fixes; others waited seven days in 95-degree heat with unresponsive emergency lines.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the property is pet-friendly, though one resident reported pet waste not cleaned and a pet developed illness during their stay.
Is it quiet?
Multiple residents describe the location as quiet and peaceful, a consistent strength.

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Last updated 2026-07-17