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Astra

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 291 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(291) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
Astra
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
291

What Residents Say

Staff turnover and pest problems create an uneven experience. Strong maintenance and leasing teams earn consistent praise, but cockroaches, broken gates, and water damage plague multiple units, with some families reporting hostile staff and feeling unsafe. Renovations are underway, though quality varies by building.

Recent shift: Pest and gate problems persist across multiple recent reviews (past 4 months), though management changes and active renovations may be shifting quality. One resident (Review 14) reports switching apartments within the complex and noting some improvement on one side.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly, helpful leasing agents (especially Fernando and Christopher)
  • active property improvements and renovations
  • quick repair turnaround
Watch-outs
  • cockroach infestation persistent across units
  • broken or non-functional gates
  • water damage and mold in units
  • unprofessional staff interactions with residents
  • high staff turnover in management
  • noisy neighbors and safety concerns
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters and students needing flexible floor plans with responsive maintenance support.
Think twice if: You are sensitive to pest problems or require a truly secure gated community; multiple recent reviews report persistent roaches and non-functional gates.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Leasing staff go above and beyond (Fernando, Christopher)
  • Maintenance responds same or next day to repair requests
  • Two on-site swimming pools
  • Affordable starter apartments with flexible floor plans

Before You Tour

  • Fernando (leasing agent) texts residents on personal time and locks in favorable rates
  • Christopher (office staff) assists with move-in and app setup
  • Richard (maintenance) resolves issues same-day or next-day
  • Five different office managers in less than one year per resident report
  • Two swimming pools on property
  • Active renovations including new carpet, paint, and blinds in some units
  • Golf carts used for staff patrol across property

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
One resident reported staff rudely demanded removal of fussy toddler; no other pet-specific feedback in reviews.
Luxury Apartments
Multiple reviews note older units lacking amenities; described as starter apartments with basic finishes, not luxury-tier.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.6 against a 3.71 average across the 175 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 7
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
172
4
14
3
7
2
12
1
86

Common Renter Questions

How fast do maintenance repairs happen?
Multiple residents report same-day or next-day response; Fernando and maintenance checked on one emergency within an hour.
What floor plans are available?
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The complex notes studios available for students or fixed-income residents.
What are the amenities?
Two swimming pools, private patio or balcony on units. Renovations underway include new carpet, paint, and blinds in some units.

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Last updated 2026-08-23