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Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 389 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(389) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Firewheel Apartment Homes
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Senior Living Apartments
Reviews
389

What Residents Say

Firewheel residents consistently praise the management and maintenance teams for knowing them by name and fixing problems within 24 hours, often under 30 minutes. Staff members Becky, Bianca, Selest, Danny, and Candace are named for smooth leasing and responsive care. A quiet, well-maintained community with pool, clubhouse, and pet amenities appeals to those seeking stability.

However, one resident reported persistent electrical flickering, plumbing noise, and poor appliance performance despite cosmetic updates, raising concerns about underlying building systems and quality consistency across units.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • friendly and knowledgeable staff
  • welcoming community atmosphere
  • quick issue resolution
Watch-outs
  • flickering lights and electrical issues
  • persistent plumbing noise
  • appliance performance
  • inconsistent maintenance quality
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Best for: Medical professionals and relocating families seeking a stable, quiet community with attentive management.
Think twice if: Sensitive to electrical or plumbing issues, as some units have experienced flickering lights and persistent pipe noise not fully resolved.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Staff respond to maintenance requests in 24 hours or less
  • Management and leasing team known by name and recognized by residents
  • Quiet community with strong enforcement of noise policies
  • Well-maintained grounds and frequent community events

Before You Tour

  • Becky Cavazos, Bianca, Selest, Candace, and Danny named for leasing and maintenance excellence
  • Maintenance responds within 24 hours of request submission
  • One case of emergency AC repair completed in under 30 minutes
  • New management and maintenance team installed within recent months
  • Community enforces noise and smoking policies
  • Monthly community events held

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly park and community amenities available; pet fees clearly disclosed.
Gated & Secured Communities
Management enforces noise, smoking, and dog control; residents report quiet, safe environment.
Luxury Apartments
Modern, clean apartments with updated amenities; concerns raised about underlying building systems and appliance durability.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.78 average across the 205 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 45
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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4
13
3
8
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10
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67

Common Renter Questions

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Maintenance requests are handled within 24 hours of submission, often in under 30 minutes for emergency repairs like AC issues.
Are pets allowed and what are the fees?
Yes. One-time pet fee is $300, with minimum monthly pet rent of $25. A pet-friendly park is available on-site.
Is the community quiet and safe?
Residents report it is a quiet, safe community. Management actively enforces noise, smoking, and pet behavior policies.

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Last updated 2026-07-23