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The Vance at Huebner Oaks Apartment Homes

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 719 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(719) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury Apartments
The Vance at Huebner Oaks Apartment Homes
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
719

What Residents Say

Most residents hit a wall: a widespread roach problem that neither their own effort nor the complex's pest control resolves, combined with management's aggressive billing at move-out and indifference to noise complaints. Despite good maintenance response times and a convenient location near jobs and shopping, the pest infestation, punitive fees (including $50 penalties for trash timing and forced carpet cleaning charges), and the gap between "luxury" marketing and actual condition create a pattern of disappointment. A handful report positive stays with responsive staff, but they are vastly outnumbered by tenants describing a property where staying clean is pointless, escalations to corporate fail, and deposits rarely return intact.

Staff like Trinity earn specific praise for responsiveness, yet the broader experience centers on feeling trapped: the location keeps people returning to renew leases despite conditions they consider uninhabitable.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance and staff
  • good location near jobs and amenities
  • affordable pricing relative to comparable units
  • diverse community and social events
Watch-outs
  • severe and persistent roach infestations
  • aggressive move-out fees and deposit retention
  • noisy neighbors and poor sound insulation
  • unresponsive management to complaints
  • security issues and car theft
  • forced valet trash charges with penalties
  • maintenance repairs for landlord-caused damage billed to tenants
  • review manipulation and tenant incentive programs
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Best for: tenants prioritizing location and cost over silence and cleanliness standards
Think twice if: you cannot tolerate roaches, disruptive neighbors, or aggressive move-out charges; staff incentivize positive reviews

What This Community Gets Right

  • convenient location near jobs and shopping
  • affordable rent relative to newer units
  • responsive maintenance (same-day often)
  • spacious floor plans with private garages available

Before You Tour

  • Trinity (Assistant Community Director) praised for responsiveness and professionalism
  • Pest control visits typically 2-3 minutes and do not spray requested areas
  • Valet trash limited to 2-hour windows; $50 penalty for late bins
  • Professional carpet cleaning required at move-out, then replacement charged anyway (often $600+)
  • Courtesy officer rarely answers; noise complaints largely unresolved
  • Fire alarms trigger frequently and reportedly traumatize residents
  • One maintenance worker accused of breaking into tenant's unit
  • Small claims court judgment won by tenant over false carpet charges

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Rent described as affordable relative to nearby complexes, but move-out fees and hidden charges often exceed or negate savings
Luxury Apartments
Marketing claims luxury; reviews describe outdated appliances, broken amenities, and unsanitary common areas that contradict premium positioning

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 4 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 29
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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474
4
67
3
19
2
26
1
133

Common Renter Questions

What happens to my deposit at move-out?
Deposits are commonly retained in full or near-full; management charges for carpet replacement ($262–$900+), cleaning ($132–$517+), and drywall repairs. One resident won a small claims judgment over false pet odor charges. Obtain professional cleaning receipts and video-document move-out condition.
Is pest control included in the lease?
Yes, pest control is included, but residents report visits last only 2–3 minutes and do not address requested areas. Many treat their own units because the service is ineffective. Roach infestations are described as building-wide and persistent.
What is the trash situation?
Trash chutes have been locked; residents are required to pay for monthly valet trash service with a 2-hour collection window. Late bins incur $50 penalties without warning.

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Last updated 2026-08-23