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Woods of Elm Creek

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 85 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(85) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingFurnished & Corporate Housing
Woods of Elm Creek
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
85

What Residents Say

Residents prize the quiet, wooded setting and roomy floor plans, with maintenance staff earning consistent praise for speed and professionalism. However, repeated vehicle break-ins and management's dismissive response to safety complaints overshadow the appeal. Some tenants report move-in problems and unfinished units; others note the leasing office can be inconsistent. The complex works well for those prioritizing space and amenities but falls short for those making safety a top concern.

Recent shift: Positive sentiment from leasing and maintenance staff has remained consistent over 18 months, but vehicle security complaints have escalated; two break-ins reported within one year, with management response criticized as unresponsive.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • spacious units and pleasant grounds
  • friendly and professional leasing staff
  • quick AC repair response
Watch-outs
  • vehicle break-ins and vandalism in parking lot
  • unresponsive management to safety concerns
  • pest control issues
  • incomplete move-in conditions
  • poor tour/leasing office experience
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Best for: Tenants valuing space, quiet surroundings, and responsive maintenance in a mid-range rental.
Think twice if: Multiple reports of vehicle break-ins and weak management response raise safety flags; check with current residents before committing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • spacious apartments and walk-in closets
  • fast maintenance response times
  • quiet, wooded setting
  • courteous leasing and maintenance staff

Before You Tour

  • Maintenance staff (Alfred, Andrew) resolve same-day AC issues
  • Community Manager Danielle Reyes and leasing staff Michelle, Emily, Brante named in reviews
  • Loft-style 1-bed/1.5-bath option praised
  • Pool and shared washer/dryer available
  • Two reported vehicle break-ins at same address within one year

Maintenance, Management & More

Luxury Apartments
Spacious units and wooded grounds appeal, but vehicle security and management responsiveness lag
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Mid-range pricing attracts renters, though complaints suggest long-term tenants feel trapped by poor conditions
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No specific evidence from reviews

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 4 against a 3.78 average across the 205 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 29
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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52
4
14
3
3
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2
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14

Common Renter Questions

How fast is the maintenance response?
Same-day AC repairs reported; multiple reviewers note speed and professionalism.
Is there a pool?
Yes, though one review noted it appeared dirty at the time.
What units are available?
One to three-bedroom options, including a loft-style 1-bed/1.5-bath; most have washer/dryer connections or shared laundry.

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Last updated 2026-07-23