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Settler's Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 181 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(181) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Settler's Ridge Apartments
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
181

The honest read

Long-term residents appreciate the spacious layouts and affordable pricing, with a gym, pool, and dog park that stay well-kept. Maintenance typically responds within a day or two, and staff like Brianna Espinoza, Cori, Eduardo, and Mallinda Meyers have earned praise for going above and beyond on individual requests.

The leasing office runs understaffed, leaving tours unattended and responses slow. Pest control has been inconsistent, with roaches and crickets recurring despite repeated service calls. Management communication deteriorates during disputes, particularly around maintenance issues like water heater failures, burst pipes, and a mold-in-AC case. Water pressure, window seals, and gate repairs remain chronic problems.

Praised for
  • spacious units and good value
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • amenities: gym, pool, dog park
  • staff professionalism on good days
Watch-outs
  • unpredictable management responsiveness and poor communication
  • pest control issues: roaches and crickets
  • staff understaffing in leasing office
  • structural problems: water pressure, leaks, mold
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters who value space and don't need frequent leasing office support.
Think twice if: Avoid if you need reliable pest control or plan to escalate maintenance disputes; leasing office understaffing may frustrate tour appointments.

What this place gets right

  • spacious units at affordable rates
  • on-site gym, pool, dog park
  • quick maintenance response time

Worth knowing

  • Named staff praised: Brianna Espinoza, Cori, Eduardo (maintenance), Donna, Johnathan, Mallinda Meyers
  • Maintenance typically responds within one to two days
  • Recurring pest issues despite multiple pest control visits
  • Late fees and lease disputes: one resident charged $150 fee and placed month-to-month after water damage
  • Water heater failures on multiple occasions cited by one resident
  • Mold detected in AC vents in at least one unit
  • Gate repairs ongoing but not completed

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Spacious units praised for value; persistent structural and maintenance issues erode experience over time.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park is large and available; one resident noted minor pest issue resolved quickly early on.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.6 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 10
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
93
4
22
3
14
2
6
1
46

Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to requests?
Most residents report maintenance arrives within one to two days, sometimes same-day.
Are there amenities?
Yes: gym with stairmaster and crossfit area, pool, and a large dog park.
What are the noise levels?
Units on Parmer Lane and Harris Glenn face sirens from nearby fire station up to three times daily and road noise. Other units are quieter, though some residents note typical apartment sounds.
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Last updated 2026-07-17