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The Vaughan

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 89 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(89) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student Housing
The Vaughan
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Student Housing
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89

The honest read

Bryan, Nick, and the leasing team earn consistent praise for warmth and quick replies, and residents highlight spacious units in a peaceful setting with standout amenities. The community struggles with tight parking, pest control delays, and move-out billing practices that surprise departing tenants.

The property markets itself as luxury but some find construction quality falls short: thin walls, cracks, and dust from East Village development. Management responsiveness varies sharply-stellar during leasing, slower when addressing maintenance or billing disputes after move-out.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive leasing staff (especially Bryan and Nick)
  • spacious, well-designed units
  • high-quality amenities (pool, clubhouse, gardens)
  • quiet, peaceful community
Watch-outs
  • parking shortage and forced paid upgrades
  • slow pest control and maintenance response
  • thin walls and construction quality issues
  • excessive move-out charges without clear communication
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Best for: Student renters and young professionals who prioritize leasing-stage service and unit size.
Think twice if: Parking is tight and reserved spots cost extra. Maintenance and move-out billing responses can be slow and frustrating.

What this place gets right

  • Leasing agents Bryan, Nick, and Connor deliver standout service during tours and sign-up
  • Spacious, well-designed units with quality finishes
  • Unique pool and clubhouse amenities
  • Quiet, welcoming community with resident events

Worth knowing

  • Bryan M. and Nick are named leasing agents repeatedly praised for responsiveness and going above-and-beyond help
  • Pool described as one of the most unique setups in the area
  • Pest control response time: 3-4 days initially, then no follow-up for 2+ weeks
  • Move-out charges reported at $700+ for carpet and full unit paint, often to collections without clear itemization
  • Buildings 1-3 share severely limited parking; Buildings 4-6 have better availability

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Student Housing
Leasing staff create smooth move-in; units are spacious and quiet, ideal for focused study. Parking shortage and thin walls are concerns for longer stays.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 26% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 43
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

Who should I ask if I have questions during the leasing process?
Bryan M., Nick, and Connor in the leasing office are named for excellent communication, answering questions thoroughly, and responding quickly.
What is parking like at The Vaughan?
Buildings 1-3 have limited shared parking; 30-50% is reserved and costs extra. Many residents can't find open spots by midday. Buildings 4-6 have better availability.
How long does pest control take if I report an issue?
Initial contact takes 3-4 days, but follow-up can be slow; one resident reported no visit after being added to the list and receiving no further response for weeks.
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Last updated 2026-07-17