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The Bower

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(63) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Bower
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Senior Living Apartments
Reviews
63

The honest read

The leasing team earns consistent praise for friendliness and professionalism, especially Alfonso Cardenas. Reviewers highlight modern finishes, attractive landscaping, and amenities like the dog park and pool. However, occupants report thin walls that transmit neighbor noise, disputed repair charges with unresponsive management follow-up, frequent package theft, and unit-specific problems including weak water pressure and poorly functioning appliances that feel below luxury standards.

Recent move-ins describing remote leasing applaud the team's help and beautiful grounds. Yet longer-term residents cite insufficient enforcement of pet waste rules, cheap interior paint that peels easily, and a freezer that won't open fully due to poor design. One reviewer's $1,700 plumbing charge went unexplained after repeated unanswered emails.

Praised for
  • Staff responsiveness and warmth
  • Modern finishes and well-maintained grounds
  • Amenities quality (dog park, pool, pickleball, gym, clubhouse)
  • Leasing team professionalism (especially Alfonso Cardenas and Glenda Leon)
Watch-outs
  • Poor sound insulation between units
  • Unresponsive management on disputes
  • Missing packages and security concerns
  • Inconsistent unit quality (water pressure, paint durability, appliance issues)
  • Dog waste not enforced in common areas
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Best for: Remote relocators valuing a smooth leasing process and modern finishes; dog owners attracted to on-site dog park.
Think twice if: You prioritize sound isolation, need reliable package delivery, or expect true luxury-grade finishes and appliances in a one-bedroom.

What this place gets right

  • Attentive leasing staff (Alfonso Cardenas, Glenda Leon)
  • Modern finishes and landscaping
  • Amenity-rich (dog park, pool, pickleball, gym, clubhouse)

Worth knowing

  • Alfonso Cardenas praised by multiple reviewers for leasing tours and patience
  • Glenda Leon noted for expediting lease start
  • Maintenance team (Kenny and unnamed coworker) described as helpful and respectful
  • Valet trash service mentioned positively
  • Dog park available but houses mixed-size dogs with reports of aggressive animals
  • Freezer design flaw (door hits wall, drawer won't fully open)
  • Clubhouse reported hosting loud events outside posted hours

Reviews by category

Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes and grounds attract remote renters, but unit quality issues (appliances, paint durability, water pressure) fall short of luxury expectations for some residents
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available and appreciated by owners, but inadequate pet waste enforcement in common areas reported
Student Housing
Amenity-rich community appeals to younger renters; clubhouse hosting events can mean noise after hours
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Not explicitly evidenced in reviews

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.02 average across the 284 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 76
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

Does The Bower allow remote leasing?
Yes. One reviewer leased without seeing the unit in person and reported the team handled the process smoothly and the unit met expectations upon arrival.
Is there a dog park?
Yes. Reviewers mention a dog park available to residents; one notes it houses mixed sizes and occasional aggressive dogs.
What is the leasing team like?
Alfonso Cardenas, Glenda Leon, and Amy are named for exceptional responsiveness and professionalism. However, management is reportedly unresponsive to billing disputes and resident concerns via email.

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Last updated 2026-07-17