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The Clara

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 341 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(341) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Section 8 HousingFurnished & Corporate Housing
The Clara
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
341

What Residents Say

Staff, particularly manager David, earn consistent praise for attentiveness and quick problem-solving on leasing and maintenance calls. However, residents report serious ongoing issues: repeated power outages lasting days, widespread roach infestations despite paid pest control, unresolved HVAC faults, mold, and vehicle theft, with complaints of poor follow-up when problems are reported.

Recent shift: Recent five-star reviews (past month) focus heavily on David's leasing experience and facility cleanliness. Older one-star reviews (2-4 months ago) report systemic utility and pest issues unresolved over months of complaints. Pattern suggests management attention to prospect experience but ongoing neglect of maintenance and habitability.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (especially David)
  • quick maintenance response
  • clean facilities and grounds
  • safe, centrally located
  • available amenities
Watch-outs
  • power outages and utility failures
  • roach infestation
  • slow pest control response
  • maintenance issues unresolved
  • vehicle theft and security concerns
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters and voucher holders seeking centrally located apartments with parking.
Think twice if: History of utility failures, pest infestations, and vehicle theft; verify maintenance responsiveness and building condition before signing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Affordable pricing from $665
  • Housing Choice Voucher accepted
  • Resort pool and fitness center
  • Garage parking available

Before You Tour

  • Manager David Padron handles leasing and resident relations; praised for responsiveness
  • Maintenance tech Kevin fixed AC outages in under one hour, including after-hours
  • Repeated power outages reported lasting 2-3 days; roach infestations despite paid pest control
  • Garage parking noted as available feature
  • Building 4 reported fire incident; HVAC maintenance concerns flagged

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Affordable entry prices; severe maintenance and habitability concerns reported
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No review evidence specific to furnished corporate housing

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% 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 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
156
4
26
3
20
2
16
1
123

Common Renter Questions

Does The Clara accept Housing Choice Vouchers?
Yes, according to their website they accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
What is the starting rent?
According to their website, apartments start at $665/month, with 1-bedrooms at $765+ and 2-bedrooms at $965-$1055+.
What amenities are available?
Their website lists a resort-style swimming pool, HarborFit fitness center, on-site laundry, resident business center, 24/7 resident portal, and garage parking.

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Last updated 2026-08-23