What amenities are available?

Two pools, 24-hour gym, on-site laundry, children's playground, sparkling pool, and state-of-the-art gym (per their website).

Do they accept Section 8?

Yes; Forest Oaks Apartments is listed in the Affordable & Section 8 Housing category and accepts Section 8 leases.

How responsive is maintenance?

One reviewer praised maintenance staff (Armando) for fixing issues quickly. However, another reported selective non-response and months-long delays on safety issues like broken doors and structural damage.

Forest Oaks Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 185 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(185) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Affordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments

Services: Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews: 185

What Residents Say

Staff changes have dramatically split resident experience here. Recent reviews celebrate manager Angie, Crystal, and leasing agent Karla for professionalism, responsiveness, and care; maintenance under Armando resolves issues quickly, and the amenities (two pools, 24-hour gym, playground) appeal to families. However, major complaints from the same period allege a newer manager ignored work orders, tolerated office misconduct, and failed to deliver promised units, leaving tenants in roach-infested, moldy apartments with broken fixtures. The contrast suggests operational inconsistency tied to staffing turnover.

One reviewer explicitly warned against trusting five-star reviews as potentially from staff or family. Court action has been filed over uninhabitable conditions and lease disputes. Repairs span months while tenants remain in hazardous units. This is not a simple quality issue but a trust and accountability problem that depends heavily on which manager and team you encounter.

Praised for

responsive management and staff (Angie, Crystal, Karla, Legacy, Victor, Amanda)
quick maintenance response (Armando)
kid-friendly and family-oriented
strong amenities (pools, gym, laundry, playground)
clean facilities and bug-free units
smooth leasing process

Watch-outs

unprofessional management conduct (vaping, language, retaliation)
maintenance requests ignored or delayed (selective non-response)
units delivered dirty with mold and roaches
false promises and gaslight tactics on move-in dates and unit transfers
safety hazards (broken doors, falling cabinets, pest infestation)

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Best for: Families who connect with responsive staff members and prioritize amenities, particularly those using Section 8 assistance.

Think twice if: Recent management turnover has left a history of unaddressed safety issues (mold, roaches, broken locks), retaliation, and false move-in promises; verify current staffing and request a unit walkthrough before signing.

What This Community Gets Right

Two pools and 24-hour gym access
Section 8 accepted (affordable housing category)
Staff Angie, Karla, and Crystal praised for professionalism and care
Same-day or quick maintenance under Armando

Before You Tour

Manager Angie praised for professionalism and going above and beyond
Leasing agent Karla repeatedly cited for going out of her way for renters
Crystal (management team) recognized for competence
Maintenance staff Armando fixes issues quickly
One tenant reported instructed work-order retaliation by management
Units have been delivered with mold, roaches, dirty surfaces, and broken fixtures
Court action filed by at least one tenant over uninhabitable conditions and lease disputes

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing: Section 8 accepted, but delivery of promised units has been delayed months with unhabitable conditions reported
Pet-Friendly Apartments: Reviewers note aggressive dogs on property, raising safety concerns
Luxury Apartments: Two pools and 24-hour gym praised as strong amenities; however, unit quality failures (mold, roaches, structural damage) undermine luxury positioning

Compared to Nearby Communities

Rated 3.5 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score

Star rating 2

Review volume 99

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 50

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Scores by Category

106

Common Renter Questions

What amenities are available?: Two pools, 24-hour gym, on-site laundry, children's playground, sparkling pool, and state-of-the-art gym (per their website).
Do they accept Section 8?: Yes; Forest Oaks Apartments is listed in the Affordable & Section 8 Housing category and accepts Section 8 leases.
How responsive is maintenance?: One reviewer praised maintenance staff (Armando) for fixing issues quickly. However, another reported selective non-response and months-long delays on safety issues like broken doors and structural damage.

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