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The Foundry Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 334 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(334) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Foundry Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
334

The honest read

The complex draws strong ratings for responsive maintenance and welcoming leasing staff like Danny. Residents praise quick repairs and a clean, well-kept pool. However, some tenants face frustration with locked community bathrooms despite open pool hours, unclear access codes, and a rigid application screening process that reviewers found unresponsive to proof of income or rental history.

Praised for
  • friendly office staff and leasing specialists
  • same-day maintenance response and repairs
  • clean pool and maintained amenities
  • responsive building management
Watch-outs
  • maintenance or system delays (elevator repair)
  • unclear building access and locked bathrooms
  • application screening process rigidity
  • inconsistent management communication across staff
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Best for: Renters prioritizing quick maintenance response and on-site amenities.
Think twice if: Those with prior rental or credit challenges may face strict application screening; bathroom access inconsistencies affect pool enjoyment.

What this place gets right

  • quick maintenance response
  • friendly leasing and office staff
  • resort-style pool and amenities

Worth knowing

  • Named leasing specialist Danny praised for positive attitude and thorough information provision
  • Same-day maintenance repairs including appliance repairs and light replacements
  • Community pool remains open seasonally and is regularly cleaned
  • Elevator repair delays cited (one week without resolution)
  • Community bathrooms locked despite pool hours; gate access codes unclear to residents

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Application screening process reported as rigid and unresponsive to proof of income or prior rental history
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly homes advertised on website; no specific tenant feedback on pet policies

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 91% 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
207
4
16
3
11
2
13
1
87

Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to repair requests?
Same-day response is typical; reviewers report maintenance coming the same day for multiple repairs (disposal, bathroom fixtures, refrigerator light).
What amenities are included?
Resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse with billiards, outdoor lounge with fireplace, picnic areas with grills, tanning facility, and computer lounge.
Is there a move-in promotion?
First month rent is free for A1 or A2 floorplans when moving in by July 31st.
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Last updated 2026-07-17