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Nolina Flats

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 185 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(185) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Nolina Flats
Services
Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
185

The honest read

Most residents experience a quiet, well-kept community where staff know them by name and maintenance issues get fixed fast. Maintenance crews respond within hours or a day, and management listens when problems arise. A small group had serious conflicts: one resident dealt with a persistent leak and surprise collections charges, another faced delayed deposit returns after a denied application.

The leasing team works with applicants on credit issues, and the property enforces a smoke-free policy residents appreciate. Long-term residents (some 14+ years) credit the personal touch from office staff like Melissa and Elise. The main caveat for dog owners is limited grass; most outdoor space is dirt and rocks.

Praised for
  • fast professional maintenance
  • friendly welcoming staff
  • quiet well-maintained community
  • responsive management
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive to maintenance requests
  • poor property cleanliness
  • unexpected fees and collections
  • limited outdoor space for pets
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Best for: Pet owners and residents seeking responsive maintenance and a quiet, smoke-free community.
Think twice if: Pet owners with large dogs; outdoor space is mostly dirt and rocks, not grass.

What this place gets right

  • Same-day or rapid maintenance response
  • Pet-friendly with on-site amenities
  • Staff known by residents as genuinely caring

Worth knowing

  • Office staff named: Melissa, Cassandra, Elise
  • Maintenance team responds within hours to same-day requests
  • Smoke-free property policy
  • Amenify resident portal used by residents
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance available
  • One resident reported unresolved patio leak for 6 months and subsequent collections charges

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Leasing team works with applicants on credit issues; relocating students praise quick responses and welcoming staff.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dogs welcome and staff are pet-friendly; limited grassy outdoor areas noted as a drawback for dogs.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 45
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
Residents report maintenance arrives within hours for same-day requests and addresses most repairs within 24 hours.
Is this complex pet-friendly?
Yes. The property welcomes pets and residents mention dogs living there, though outdoor space is mostly dirt and rocks rather than grass.
Can I access resident services online?
Yes. Residents mention using Amenify, an online portal for resident requests and assistance.

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Last updated 2026-07-17