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The Emerson Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 283 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(283) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Emerson Apartments
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
283

The honest read

Most residents report feeling safe and supported in a quiet, well-maintained community where management and office staff respond quickly to needs. Staff members including Frank, Monique, Michael, Liz, and Sheniq are named for their kindness and problem-solving, though one recent resident is waiting over six months for a deposit refund.

Praised for
  • responsive management and quick maintenance
  • friendly, patient office staff
  • safe, quiet, clean community
  • long-term resident satisfaction
Watch-outs
  • deposit return delays
  • some resident behavior issues
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Best for: Families and long-term renters seeking a safe, stable community with responsive management and staff support.
Think twice if: You are concerned about move-out deposit handling; at least one resident reports a six-month wait for return.

What this place gets right

  • named staff recognized for responsiveness and kindness
  • quiet and clean community
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Spanish-language leasing office support

Worth knowing

  • Frank (maintenance technician) praised for rapid emergency response
  • Monique (office staff) named by multiple residents for quick problem-solving
  • Michael, Liz Arroyo, and Sheniq Hollins (Community Director) named for customer service
  • Spanish-language office support available
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance available

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog parks available; one resident noted speeding and pet waste as minor community behavior issues
Student Housing
Families with children noted as welcome; safe atmosphere emphasized

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.02 average across the 284 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
221
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15
3
7
2
6
1
34

Quick answers

Is the office bilingual?
Yes; Spanish language support is available in the leasing office.
How quickly does maintenance respond to emergencies?
24-hour emergency maintenance is available; one resident reported a maintenance team member arriving within seconds of a call about air conditioning failure.
What amenities are included?
Resort-style pool, fitness center, dog parks, game room with pool table and shuffleboard, business center with conference room, and Wi-Fi in common areas.

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Last updated 2026-07-17