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Ella Parkside

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 168 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(168) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Ella Parkside
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Reviews
168

The honest read

Ella Parkside draws sharp divides between its leasing team and resident experience. Tour staff like Amy and Kim earn consistent praise for professionalism and knowledge, yet recent residents report a sharp decline in upkeep and maintenance responsiveness since management changes. The pool has sat neglected for weeks with visible algae, work orders go unmarked without action, AC units operate at fixed temperatures staff dismiss as normal, and package theft from the paid package room persists. Older five-star reviews credit good maintenance and community events; newer one-star reviews describe a property in decline where tenants feel their rent no longer justifies the deteriorating amenities and management's inability or unwillingness to address complaints.

Multiple residents report the same recent timeline: July 4 weekend with a filthy pool, unresponsive maintenance, and locked bathrooms. One resident documented submitting a pool cleaning work order June 30, only to have it marked complete on July 2 with no work performed. Staff appear to hide in the office rather than engage with residents, and mass emails replace actual enforcement of standards like trash valet timing. The leasing experience and newer move-ins remain positive; living here long-term, however, now means watching quality decline.

Praised for
  • leasing staff professionalism and helpfulness
  • welcoming and organized during tours
  • responsive management in earlier periods
  • clean and well-maintained common areas
Watch-outs
  • pool neglect and algae growth
  • package theft and insecure package room
  • poor maintenance response times
  • unresponsive management to repair requests
  • trash and odor in common areas
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Best for: prospective students or renters who prioritize a smooth leasing experience and tour process
Think twice if: maintenance and management responsiveness appear to have declined recently; pool and common area upkeep is a documented concern

What this place gets right

  • leasing staff demonstrate knowledge and personal attention during tours
  • professional and welcoming first impression
  • historically responsive management (pre-recent changes)

Worth knowing

  • Leasing staff Amy and Kim praised by name for tours and move-in support
  • James (previous management) credited with adding Amazon lockers and community-building
  • Pool work order submitted June 30 marked complete July 2 with no actual work performed
  • AC units reportedly fixed at 74-76 degrees with maintenance claiming no adjustment possible
  • Package theft from paid package room is an ongoing issue

Reviews by category

Student Housing
leasing team professionalism and tour quality praised, but recent maintenance neglect and management responsiveness issues significantly undermine long-term resident satisfaction

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.3 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 50% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

What unit types are available?
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
Is there secure package delivery?
There is a paid package room ($30/month), but recent residents report packages are frequently stolen.
What amenities does the complex offer?
A pool, Amazon lockers, and common areas, though recent reviews report the pool has not been cleaned or maintained, with algae buildup visible for weeks.

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Last updated 2026-07-17