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The Arden Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 301 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(301) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Arden Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
301

The honest read

Strong maintenance response divides residents sharply. Some praise spacious apartments, the pool, dog park, and staff warmth; others report unannounced maintenance entries, cars broken into multiple times with no security fixes, and frustration when management dismisses shared concerns.

Staff reliability varies widely. A few maintenance technicians earn praise for speed and professionalism, but leasing agents miss appointments and ignore follow-up emails. One property manager reportedly told residents not to expect weekend upkeep of bathrooms and mailroom despite paying for amenities.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • spacious units and resort-style amenities
  • friendly leasing team
  • quick issue resolution
Watch-outs
  • maintenance enters without notice
  • security concerns (car break-ins, theft)
  • inconsistent management communication
  • neglected common areas
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Best for: Pet owners seeking spacious units with on-site dog park and gym.
Think twice if: Security and maintenance accountability concern you; car break-ins reported multiple times with no visible action.

What this place gets right

  • spacious units with full amenities
  • responsive maintenance team (when engaged)
  • pet-friendly with dog park
  • multiple unit sizes

Worth knowing

  • Maintenance enters apartments unannounced; residents requested phone calls prior to entry, maintenance then refused service requests
  • Multiple residents report car break-ins and theft attempts over months; management responds by directing residents to police reports only
  • Pool bathrooms and mailroom cleanliness criticized; management stated no weekend maintenance budget
  • Leasing agent Jalisha missed follow-up on available unit inquiry after initial tour
  • Leasing agent Miranda described as rude in one review, praised as going above and beyond in another

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Long-term resident notes property upkeep has deteriorated despite paying for amenities.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Residents praise the dog park and spacious layout for pets; no complaints specific to pet policies.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Townhomes available but reviewers do not distinguish townhome experience from apartment experience.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
174
4
24
3
13
2
12
1
78

Quick answers

Does The Arden have a dog park?
Yes, the complex lists a dog park as an amenity.
What unit sizes are available?
One, two, three, and four bedroom apartments, plus townhomes. Units include in-home washer and dryer.
Are there security cameras on the property?
No; one resident explicitly noted there are no cameras anywhere on the property.
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Last updated 2026-07-17