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Alma Cherrywood

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,505 reviewed · 873 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(52) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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52

What we found

Leasing staff like Gabriela, Maxell, and Anthony consistently earn praise for informed, patient tours and smooth move-in help. However, serious problems surface: one tenant documented roaches, rodent droppings, and foul odors in a unit management claimed was cleaned; another reported drug activity, loitering, and harassment that management ignored. When maintenance staff like Adrian or Shawn are assigned, work orders move fast and calmly. The gap between positive leasing experiences and dangerous living conditions leaves residents conflicted.

Some staff members, notably Itzavy in recent months, draw criticism for dismissive or unprofessional treatment. The property's location near UT and I-35 attracts renters, yet safety lapses and pest problems undercut the luxury positioning. A 4.2 rating masks a sharp split: 75% five-star reviews versus 19% one/two-star, often tied to whether residents faced unit condition failures or felt heard by management.

Praised for
  • leasing staff professionalism and attentiveness
  • prompt maintenance response
  • friendly management team members
  • good location and neighborhood amenities
Watch-outs
  • pest infestation and filth in units
  • tenant safety concerns and loitering
  • inconsistent customer service from some staff
  • maintenance issues and unresponsive management
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Best for: Renters prioritizing location near UT and I-35 who will inspect units thoroughly before move-in.
Think twice if: Pest and unit cleanliness issues have been documented; tenant safety concerns and management responsiveness show inconsistency.

What this place gets right

  • leasing consultants praised for expertise and professionalism
  • swimming pool and dog park amenities
  • responsive maintenance when assigned quality technicians
  • proximity to University of Texas and major corridors

Before you tour or apply

  • Gabriela praised for thorough, knowledgeable property tours and attentiveness to new residents
  • Maxell noted for proactive property walks and responsiveness to work orders
  • Adrian (new maintenance manager) commended for prompt, professional completion of repairs in all building systems
  • One tenant documented roaches, rodent droppings, odor, and filth despite management's claimed cleaning
  • Another tenant reported loitering, drug activity, harassment, and broken exterior lighting with improper repair
  • Staff member Itzavy drew mixed reviews: praised in one account as professional, criticized in two others for lack of attention and unfriendly demeanor

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Leasing experience is polished and helpful; unit conditions and safety management fall short of luxury standard.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.02 average across the 628 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 18% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 42
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What amenities does Alma Cherrywood have?
Swimming pool, dog park, and wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Does this complex allow dogs?
Yes. The property has a dog park and at least one resident reported a positive experience renting with a dog.
Which staff members are mentioned as helpful for tours and leasing?
Gabriela, Maxell, and Anthony are repeatedly praised for professional, knowledgeable tours and move-in assistance.

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Last updated 2026-07-17