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Creekside at Kenney's Fort

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 156 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(156) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Creekside at Kenney's Fort
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
156

The honest read

Creekside splits sharply between guests praising responsive maintenance (especially lead technician Daniel) and staff member Martha, and residents reporting systemic failures. On move-in and lease renewal, tenants face surprise towing, unexplained fees, faulty car registration systems, and dismissive office staff who refer residents to a welcome letter instead of explaining rules clearly. Several residents report serious pest infestations, mold, and cracked concrete that management either ignores or denies exists.

The property appeals to those who stay short-term or lucky enough to avoid administrative friction and pest problems, but residents who encounter leasing agent Kaitlyn, billing surprises, or ongoing maintenance issues describe harassment and financial abuse. Maintenance response times are reportedly fast when staff engage, yet management responsiveness to complex problems has deteriorated markedly under what one reviewer calls "RPM management."

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (especially Daniel)
  • friendly leasing agent Martha
  • clean property and well-maintained amenities
  • spacious apartments with good finishes
  • welcoming atmosphere on tours
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent and unprofessional leasing staff (Kaitlyn, Selena), poor communication and lack of transparency (welcome letter reliance, car registration confusion)
  • pest problems (roaches, termites, rats)
  • serious maintenance and property condition issues (mold, patio concrete cracking, facility deterioration)
  • parking/car towing issues and security failures
  • unfair fees and billing practices
  • unresponsive management and lack of follow-through
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Best for: Short-term renters comfortable navigating complex administrative systems and willing to escalate complaints beyond front desk staff.
Think twice if: Pest issues, surprise car towing, unexplained fees, mold, and unresponsive management plague long-term residents; leasing staff Kaitlyn and Selena face serious complaints about discrimination and dismissiveness.

What this place gets right

  • Lead maintenance technician Daniel praised for speed and professionalism across multiple reviews
  • Leasing agent Martha delivers welcoming, attentive tours
  • Same-day or timely maintenance request resolution when staff engage

Worth knowing

  • Lead maintenance technician Daniel cited by name in six reviews for responsiveness, knowledge, and professionalism
  • Leasing agent Martha mentioned in four reviews for welcoming, attentive tours
  • Leasing agent Kaitlyn named in five negative reviews for rudeness, unprofessionalism, and dismissiveness
  • Manager Selena and regional manager Alexis named in complaints about retaliation and inaction
  • Same-day or timely maintenance request turnaround reported by residents
  • Car towing without clear communication (welcome letter references); confusion over car registration and visitor add-ons
  • Documented pest infestations: roaches reported in multiple units pre-move-in and upon arrival; termites confirmed via lab testing; rats and snakes reported; fumigation denied by staff
  • Mold in closets described as ruining belongings; cracked patio concrete (third occurrence)

Reviews by category

Luxury Apartments
Spacious units with bright finishes and good-sized rooms praised; pest infestations (roaches, termites, mold) and deteriorating property conditions (cracked concrete, refrigerator issues) are serious drawbacks.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet-washing station available; no reviews directly address pet-specific services, so only the availability is confirmed.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Detached garages offered but plagued by slow rental (two weeks), dirty condition, towing without notice, and car registration confusion.
Student Housing
No review evidence specifically addresses student housing services or suitability.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 4.02 average across the 284 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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106
4
11
3
4
2
3
1
32

Quick answers

How fast is maintenance response?
Residents report maintenance requests are usually completed same-day or within a timely manner when staff engage. Lead technician Daniel is noted for quick and responsive service.
What is the car towing and parking policy?
Cars can be towed without notice even after approval if vehicle information is not registered on the correct platform; multiple residents were surprised by towing and describe confusion over registration requirements and visitor protocols.
Are there pest problems?
Multiple recent residents report roaches in apartments before and upon move-in, termites (confirmed via lab testing), rats, and snakes. Staff have denied pest problems or fumigation requests.

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Last updated 2026-07-17