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The Gobi Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 114 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(114) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Gobi Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
114

What Residents Say

Staff like Stephanie, Nancy, and Dalton earn consistent praise for patient, straightforward help during move-in, and many residents feel welcomed and settled quickly. However, a significant complaint describes misleading marketing images, serious pest and mold issues, and unresponsive management after signing, painting a starkly different picture of living there long-term.

Praised for
  • friendly and patient staff
  • smooth, fast move-in process
  • responsive leasing agents
  • honest communication
Watch-outs
  • misleading advertising and photos
  • pest problems and mold
  • unsafe environment and police presence
  • management unresponsive after lease signing
  • unit shown does not match unit received
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Best for: Singles and couples needing quick move-in with minimal paperwork burden.
Think twice if: Families with children or anyone sensitive to pest/cleanliness issues; verify your exact unit in writing before signing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Patient, helpful leasing staff
  • Quick move-in process
  • Responsive emergency support (after-hours assistance mentioned)

Before You Tour

  • Leasing staff: Stephanie Hernandez (praised for honesty and problem-solving)
  • Nancy (patient with complex schedules)
  • Dalton (after-hours emergency response for residents)
  • Move-in special: up to $1000 off selected units
  • Complaint: AI-generated advertising images misrepresent actual units
  • Complaint: roaches, rats, mold reported
  • Management enters units with insufficient notice (30 minutes reported)

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Move-in process praised as smooth and fast; pest and mold issues conflict with affordable-housing expectations.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Staff help with quick paperwork turnover; complaint about deceptive unit photos undermines furnished offering.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
No specific praise or complaints about pet policies in reviews.
Luxury Apartments
Units described as spacious with nice layout; advertising images criticized as unrealistic.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 41
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Can I move in quickly if I need an apartment soon?
Yes. Multiple reviews note fast move-in; one reviewer was approved after-hours with Dalton's help. Stephanie is noted for explaining the process upfront before any fees.
What is the move-in special?
The business website lists up to $1000 off selected units. Confirm which units qualify when inquiring.
Should I tour the exact unit I'll receive?
Yes. One detailed complaint states the shown unit differed significantly from the assigned unit, with pest and mold issues not visible in marketing photos. Request a walkthrough of your specific unit before signing.

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Last updated 2026-08-23