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Forest Oaks Apartments

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 181 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(181) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Forest Oaks Apartments
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
181

What Residents Say

Many recent residents praise Angie, Crystal, Karla, and other staff for going beyond typical leasing help. Amenities like two pools and a 24-hour gym draw families and active tenants. However, serious complaints describe move-in units with roaches, mold, and damage, months-long delays in fixing hazards, and alleged retaliation when residents asked for resolution. Management changes in recent months appear to have eroded trust for some residents.

Unit quality and upkeep vary sharply by report. Reviewers credit maintenance staff (Armando, Victor) with quick fixes in clean units, yet others document safety failures and walkthrough processes that feel dismissive. The complex's kid-friendly reputation coexists with complaints of aggressive dogs on-site.

Recent shift: Recent management changes (multiple departures of prior managers) correlate with a sharp drop in professionalism and responsiveness. Early 2025 reviews highlight conflicts and safety neglect under new leadership, contrasting sharply with praise for prior managers (Lori, Crystal in earlier periods). This suggests a temporary operational downturn that may be ongoing.

Praised for
  • responsive property management staff
  • professional leasing team
  • clean facilities and grounds
  • amenities (pools, gym, playground)
  • pet-friendly community
Watch-outs
  • roach infestation and poor unit cleanliness
  • inconsistent maintenance response
  • management turnover and professionalism issues
  • retaliatory behavior towards residents
  • unsafe unit conditions
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Best for: Families or active residents seeking amenity-rich living with strong leasing support.
Think twice if: Inspect units carefully before signing; ask detailed questions about recent maintenance and unit turnover history.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Two pools and 24-hour gym
  • Leasing staff reputation for going beyond
  • On-site maintenance and quick repairs in well-maintained units
  • Kid-friendly and family-oriented

Before You Tour

  • Leasing staff: Angie, Legacy, Karla, Crystal, Amanda, Victor
  • Maintenance: Armando reported for quick fixes
  • 24-hour gym access
  • Two on-site pools
  • Recent multiple management changes
  • Documented roach infestations and mold in some move-in units
  • Delayed maintenance responses and unit transfers denied despite promised availability

Maintenance, Management & More

Furnished & Corporate Housing
Leasing staff praised for responsive, professional customer service during move-in.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
On-site dogs reported as aggressive by at least one resident.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.78 average across the 205 luxury apartments 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 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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102
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10
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8
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55

Common Renter Questions

Does Forest Oaks have a gym and pools?
Yes. The website lists a state-of-the-art gym (open 24 hours according to reviews) and the business mentions two on-site pools.
What should I expect when moving in?
Leasing staff like Angie and Karla are known for responsiveness. However, reviews document significant variation: some units arrive clean and move-in is smooth, while others report roaches, mold, and dirty walls. Inspecting your unit thoroughly before signing is critical.
How quickly are maintenance requests handled?
Maintenance staff like Armando are credited with quick fixes in well-maintained units. However, recent complaints describe delayed responses to safety issues, including a month-long wait for a broken door lock to be fixed.
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Last updated 2026-07-23