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Parmer Place Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 296 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(296) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingAffordable & Section 8 Housing
Parmer Place Apartments
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
296

The honest read

Most residents report a welcoming community with standout leasing agents (Diana, Elena, Chante) and responsive maintenance staff who handle repairs the same day. A vocal minority struggle with amenity closures (pool shutdowns mid-summer), rent exceeding $2,000 with added fees totaling $200+, and noise complaints unresolved by management.

Recent shift: Noise and amenity closures emerging as frustration points over time; earlier reviews emphasize staff and community warmth, while recent 1-star reviews highlight unresolved operational issues.

Praised for
  • staff attentiveness and warmth
  • fast, professional maintenance
  • responsive same-day repairs
  • thoughtful community touches
Watch-outs
  • amenities frequently unavailable
  • high rent plus hidden fees
  • inconsistent enforcement of quiet hours
  • dismissive management response to concerns
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Best for: Renters who prioritize responsive staff and quick maintenance over low costs.
Think twice if: Budget-conscious tenants or those sensitive to noise should inquire about quiet hours enforcement and total monthly costs upfront.

What this place gets right

  • named staff praised for warmth and attentiveness
  • same-day maintenance response
  • community events and personal touches

Worth knowing

  • Geovonni leads maintenance team praised for A/C work
  • Diana, Elena, and Chante named as standout leasing staff
  • Maintenance resolves issues same day
  • One reviewer reported $2,000+ rent plus $200 in monthly fees
  • Pool closed repeatedly in summer for repairs
  • Johnny identified as newer maintenance staff
  • Community organizes resident events (Mother's Day flowers)

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Staff warmth and maintenance speed appealed to early residents; noise control and amenity access became friction points for longer-term tenants.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
High rent plus $200 in monthly fees challenges affordability perception despite community amenities.

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 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 46
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
216
4
22
3
5
2
9
1
44

Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to repair requests?
Same-day repairs on confirmed problems, according to recent tenant experience.
What amenities does the complex have?
Pool, 24-hour fitness studio, sand volleyball court, pet park, and private garages (from their website).
Are there noise issues?
Multiple tenants report ongoing parties and lack of enforcement of quiet hours after certain times.
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Last updated 2026-07-17