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Preserve at Wells Branch Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 208 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(208) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Preserve at Wells Branch Apartments
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
208

The honest read

Reviewers report strong maintenance response and genuinely welcoming staff, with many praising Jacqueline, Timothy, Matthew, Lizzie and others by name for going beyond their roles. The location near I-35 and walkable grounds attract praise. Yet a significant minority describe management dismissal during serious issues, persistent water shutoffs, delayed repairs, and unsafe balcony conditions, with some feeling properties misrepresented as luxury. The divide feels staff-driven rather than facility-wide.

Valet trash and events programming earn mention. Raccoon infestations and a disputed lease termination appear in separate complaints. The community amenities (pool, dog park, trails, courts) generate no negative reviews specifically, though photos versus reality mismatch was noted once. Management response to tenant grievances emerges as the most consistent friction point.

Praised for
  • friendly, professional staff
  • fast maintenance response
  • well-maintained grounds
  • convenient location near I-35
  • quiet, safe neighborhood
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management to resident concerns
  • water shutage issues
  • maintenance delays and unprofessionalism
  • structural safety concerns (balcony supports)
  • raccoon problems
  • misleading luxury marketing
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Best for: Pet owners and renters prioritizing responsive maintenance over front-office availability.
Think twice if: Management responsiveness to serious resident concerns is inconsistent; water issues and maintenance delays reported by some; structural safety questions raised.

What this place gets right

  • Fast maintenance response times
  • Named staff go above their role
  • Pet-friendly with dog park
  • Affordable pricing for area

Worth knowing

  • Jacqueline, Timothy, Matthew, Lizzie, Yeny praised for staff helpfulness
  • Valet trash pickup offered
  • Regular community events (twice monthly mentioned)
  • Maintenance texts confirmation after work completion
  • Water shutoff issues reported repeatedly
  • Balcony structural supports flagged as temporary/unsafe-appearing
  • Raccoon infestations mentioned

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Fast maintenance and staff praise, but water issues and management dismissal of serious complaints undermine value.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park present; raccoon pest issue reported once.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

Do they allow pets?
Yes. The community has a dog park and welcomes pets.
What are the starting prices?
One-bedroom units start at $816/month (Floor Plan A); two-bedroom units start at $1,086/month (Floor Plan F), according to their website.
Is maintenance response fast?
Multiple reviewers report maintenance requests fulfilled quickly and confirmation texts sent after completion.

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Last updated 2026-07-17