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Forest Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(104) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingFurnished & Corporate HousingStudent Housing
Forest Ridge Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing, Student Housing
Reviews
104

What Residents Say

Maintenance responds quickly and prices attract budget-conscious renters, but pest and mold problems run deep. Towing enforcement is heavy-handed and disputed; guests risk removal even with permits, and parking spaces are tight.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • reasonable price for the area
  • courteous management when engaged
Watch-outs
  • severe pest infestation
  • mold and odor issues
  • aggressive towing practices
  • slow security deposit refunds
  • parking enforcement inconsistency
responsive-managementpest-problemsparking-issuesvalue-for-money
Best for: budget-conscious renters seeking quick maintenance response in the medical district area.
Think twice if: active concerns about pest infestation, mold, strict towing enforcement, and parking space scarcity warrant firsthand inspection before committing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • quick maintenance turnaround (24 hours typical)
  • affordable pricing for the area
  • gated phases available

Before You Tour

  • Fernando and Mario named as responsive maintenance staff members
  • maintenance typically responds within 24 hours
  • Phase 2 gate on Fredericksburg non-functional for extended period despite reports
  • security deposits delayed months after move-out despite follow-up calls
  • towing occurs at $300+ per incident; guests towed even with visible permits

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Budget-friendly but pest and maintenance issues offset low rent
Gated & Secured Communities
Gates present but inconsistent function; Phase 2 gate codes do not work across phases

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 42
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
32
4
15
3
11
2
13
1
33

Common Renter Questions

How fast do they respond to maintenance requests?
Most issues resolved within 24 hours according to long-term residents.
What should I know about parking and guest rules?
Parking is limited; guests face strict rules and risk towing after one day or without a guest permit, even with visible passes.
How long does it take to get a security deposit back?
One resident reported waiting from November until late January despite multiple follow-up calls to the office.

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Last updated 2026-08-23