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Abode

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 79 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(79) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Abode
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Furnished & Corporate Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
79

What Residents Say

Strong five-star reviews from roughly four months ago and earlier praised Joe and the maintenance team Oscar for going above and beyond, creating a safe and welcoming community that felt like home. The property has recently declined sharply following a management transition: the leasing office has been closed, residents report overflowing dumpsters and a stagnant green pool, and payment flexibility has been stripped away, leaving residents frustrated after years of loyalty.

Current sentiment hinges on whether new management can reverse course or whether the property continues deteriorating. Those who knew the community under Joe's tenure describe it as having been exceptional; recent arrivals may be unaware of what it was, or already disappointed by what they find.

Recent shift: Sharp decline began three weeks ago with office closure and payment restrictions following Madison Real Estate Group acquisition; earlier reviews (4+ months ago) show high satisfaction under prior manager Joe. Current state represents a stark reversal from the community's previous reputation.

Praised for
  • responsive-manager-Joe
  • attentive-maintenance-team
  • safe-calm-community
  • affordable-rent
  • welcoming-inclusive-culture
Watch-outs
  • office-closure-unresponsive-management
  • neglected-grounds-pool-maintenance
  • payment-method-restrictions
  • decline-after-ownership-change
responsive-managementunresponsive-officewell-maintained-groundsclean-facilitiesquick-maintenancefriendly-staffsafe-community
Best for: Tenants seeking affordable, pet-friendly furnished housing who value strong on-site management support.
Think twice if: Recent management changes and office closure have left many long-term residents uncertain about maintenance responsiveness and lease flexibility.

What This Community Gets Right

  • manager-Joe-and-maintenance-Oscar-highly-praised
  • formerly-known-for-welcoming-inclusive-community
  • affordable-rent
  • quiet-safe-neighborhood-location

Before You Tour

  • Manager Joe and maintenance staff member Oscar specifically praised for responsiveness and going above and beyond
  • Property acquired by Madison Real Estate Group, triggering management change and service decline
  • Flexible payment options and online rent payment removed in favor of cashier's check only
  • Swimming pool reported stagnant and neglected; dumpster overflow and common area neglect documented
  • Leasing office remains closed, limiting resident access to management

Maintenance, Management & More

Furnished & Corporate Housing
Previously smooth leasing process praised; now hindered by closed office and payment restrictions.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
No reviews address pets directly; category designation appears accurate but unverified by resident feedback.
Luxury Apartments
Complex is not luxury; affordable positioning and recent neglect contradict luxury designation.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.77 average across the 124 furnished & corporate housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Is the leasing office open and what are payment options?
Residents report the leasing office is currently closed. Rent payment has been restricted to cashier's check only; online and flexible payment options previously available have been removed.
Who manages the property now and how responsive is maintenance?
Following the property's acquisition by Madison Real Estate Group, Joe and Oscar are cited by recent reviews as responsive, but the closed office and lack of management communication suggest broader responsiveness issues.

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Last updated 2026-08-23