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Silver Oaks Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 278 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.3(278) 54 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly ApartmentsStudent Housing
Silver Oaks Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
278

What Residents Say

Silver Oaks delivers affordability and space but struggles with pervasive neglect. Roaches, water damage, and mold plague units despite repeated maintenance requests. Gates remain stuck open, staff are hard to reach, and aging infrastructure deteriorates faster than repairs arrive. A handful of residents praise the rent and individual staff members, but the majority experience a complex where management prioritizes cost-cutting over livability.

Pest control visits spray only cursory bursts, leaks are covered with paint rather than fixed, and amenities like pools sit closed for months. Late fees and lease violations go unenforced, while hot water outages and broken utilities catch residents off guard. For those who need ultra-low rent, this may be a last resort; for anyone with other options, the headaches outweigh the savings.

Praised for
  • Affordable rent
  • Spacious units
  • Helpful individual staff (Natalia)
  • Peaceful location near shopping
Watch-outs
  • Severe roach infestation, inadequate pest control
  • Water damage, leaks, mold, poor maintenance
  • Unresponsive management, hard to reach
  • Broken gates, security issues
  • Aging infrastructure, outdated appliances
  • Noise and tenant violations unenforced
  • Broken amenities (pools, laundry, hot water)
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Best for: Renters on very tight budgets with tolerance for aging facilities and ongoing maintenance delays.
Think twice if: You value quiet, cleanliness, responsive landlords, or security. Roach infestations, mold, water damage, and lax enforcement are chronic. Gates fail frequently, amenities close for months, and reaching management is difficult.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Rent affordable on fixed and modest incomes
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Pet-friendly policy
  • Located near shopping centers

Before You Tour

  • Natalia noted for helpfulness at the front desk
  • Pest control limited to cursory 3-squirt bursts per area, typically 8 a.m. Tuesdays
  • Ceiling leaks sometimes covered with paint rather than repaired
  • Pools closed 4-5 months at a time while rent collected
  • Gates frequently fail to close; break-ins reported
  • Hot water outages with minimal notice
  • Energy bills around $150-200 per month in 400 sqft units

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Ultra-low rent attracts renters, but water damage, mold, pest infestations, and slow repairs undermine value.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Accepts pets but inadequate dog waste cleanup and neighbor enforcement creates unhygienic common areas.
Student Housing
Affordable but overcrowding, noise, and lax lease enforcement (5+ people in 400 sqft units, unreported guests) make it unsuitable for study.
Luxury Apartments
No evidence of luxury features; 1980s infrastructure, outdated appliances, and visible deterioration contradict any premium positioning.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 2.3 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

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

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Can I bring a pet?
Yes, pets are accepted. However, dog waste cleanup is inconsistent across the complex, and neighbors may not be held accountable.
What happens if utilities fail on a weekend or holiday?
The office may be closed for entire days (e.g., Memorial Day), with no answering service and no estimate for when service will resume. Cold water shutoffs have occurred with minimal notice.
How often is pest control conducted?
Pest control visits typically occur weekly (e.g., Tuesdays at 8 a.m.), but spraying is minimal, 3 squirts per area, and residents report infestations persist.

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Last updated 2026-08-23