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The BLVD at Medical Center

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 264 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(264) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingFurnished & Corporate HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
The BLVD at Medical Center
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
264

What Residents Say

Most residents praise the maintenance crew and office staff for quick fixes and genuine friendliness, and many highlight the clean, quiet grounds. However, ground-floor units suffer from loud neighbor noise, and security lapses-including trash bin and car tire theft-have left some tenants frustrated by management's refusal to help.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly and helpful office team
  • clean grounds and facilities
  • family-oriented community
  • staff members named and praised
Watch-outs
  • noisy neighbors and thin walls
  • security concerns and theft
  • poor management accountability
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Best for: Families and professionals seeking quick maintenance response and friendly staff in a well-kept community.
Think twice if: Ground-floor renters should know noise travels; security record is spotty despite gated access.

What This Community Gets Right

  • fast maintenance response
  • clean, well-maintained grounds
  • friendly staff by name
  • family-focused community

Before You Tour

  • Martha praised for thorough tours
  • Jimmy and Danae named as staff standouts
  • Maintenance responds quickly to work orders
  • Resort-style pool
  • Dog park on-site
  • In-unit washer/dryer available
  • Trash bin and car tire theft reported and unresolved

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park mentioned as amenity; no specific complaints about pet policies.
Gated & Secured Communities
Gated access exists but theft incidents suggest security enforcement is weak.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 20
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
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4
25
3
9
2
8
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63

Common Renter Questions

How fast do maintenance work orders get handled?
Multiple residents report fast and efficient response; one tenant noted problems were resolved when needed over a 3-year stay.
Is there pet-friendly housing available?
Yes; the complex offers pet-friendly units and has a dog park on-site.
What amenities are included?
Resort-style pool, dog park, cabana seating, garage parking, and in-unit washer/dryer in select units.

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Last updated 2026-08-23