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Medina Highlands

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 161 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(161) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Student Housing
Medina Highlands
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Student Housing
Reviews
161

The honest read

New and longtime residents praise the property's location near ACC Highland and public transit, clean grounds, and amenities. Staff like Zach and Kaitlyn earn consistent mention for friendliness and quick responses to maintenance requests. Concerns center on thin walls that carry neighbor noise, occasional cleanliness lapses in hallways and common spaces, recurring bike and package theft, and frustration with add-on fees that inflate rent by $200-300 monthly.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management
  • clean, well-maintained grounds
  • good amenities (pool, gym, fitness)
  • convenient location near transit and college
  • friendly leasing team
Watch-outs
  • thin walls and noise from neighbors
  • pet waste in common areas
  • bike and package theft
  • hidden fees driving costs up
  • dirty hallways and poor upkeep in places
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Best for: Students attending ACC Highland seeking transit-connected housing with amenities and responsive management.
Think twice if: Sound-sensitive residents should ask about wall insulation. Bike and package security concerns warrant discussion with management before leasing.

What this place gets right

  • Walking distance to ACC Highland and MetroRail
  • Pool with cabanas and fitness center
  • Responsive staff and quick maintenance
  • Modern, spacious units

Worth knowing

  • Zach and Kaitlyn named as helpful leasing staff
  • Pet fee: $400 upfront plus $25/month per pet
  • Work orders resolved promptly according to recent residents
  • Bike theft reported; mailroom camera placement and security issues noted
  • Building alarm malfunctions reported as frequent

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Location near ACC Highland and transit praised; staff responsiveness and maintenance speed noted by student residents.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 96
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

Is there a pet fee?
Yes. Medina Highlands charges a $400 pet fee upfront and $25 per month per pet.
How far is it from ACC Highland?
The complex is within walking distance of ACC Highland campus and the Highland MetroRail station.
How quickly do they respond to maintenance requests?
Multiple recent residents report work orders are resolved promptly, often within days of submission.
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Last updated 2026-07-17