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Sycamore Springs Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 517 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(517) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Sycamore Springs Apartments
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
517

The honest read

Staff like Bernadette earn consistent praise for move-in help and responsiveness, and maintenance issues get fixed fast when reported. But units suffer chronic roach infestations despite repeated pest control visits, neighbor noise goes unaddressed by management, and reviewers note aging infrastructure and cleanliness lapses that undercut the "community of the year" claim.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • smooth move-in process
  • quick maintenance response
  • named staff member (Bernadette)
  • long-term residents stay
Watch-outs
  • roach infestation
  • noise from neighbors/poor enforcement
  • maintenance issues (broken fixtures, old condition)
  • unclean common areas
  • excess move-out charges
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Best for: Tenants prioritizing responsive staff and quick move-in; less suitable for those sensitive to noise or pest issues.
Think twice if: Roach problems persist despite multiple pest control visits; noisy neighbors and management's reluctance to enforce quiet hours are ongoing complaints.

What this place gets right

  • Staff named in reviews (Bernadette, Angie)
  • Fast move-in and maintenance response
  • Amenities: pools, fitness center, bark park, pickleball court

Worth knowing

  • Bernadette and Angie named repeatedly for move-in assistance
  • Maintenance team explained work in detail and recharged freon
  • Roach infestations ongoing; pest control called multiple times per month with no resolution
  • One tenant endured 2.5 years of neighbor noise; management did not intervene
  • Move-out charges applied for odor removal despite units arriving dirty

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Roach infestations and property upkeep lag despite pest control calls; move-out charges for cleaning issues.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Bark park and outdoor amenities available; one long-term tenant has a pet but complaints about trash left on balconies near pet areas.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 59
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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405
4
41
3
12
2
15
1
44

Quick answers

How responsive is maintenance?
Quick response to after-hours calls and service requests; maintenance team explains work in detail. However, chronic pest control issues (roaches called multiple times per month) go unresolved.
Are there named staff members handling move-ins?
Yes. Bernadette and Angie are named in multiple recent reviews for handling move-in and lease transfers smoothly.
What amenities are available?
Two pools and spas, fitness center with cardio and free weights, picnic areas, playground, bark park, pickleball court, and two clubrooms.
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Last updated 2026-07-17