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Aria Grand

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 783 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(63) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The honest read

Amy, a leasing agent, earns consistent five-star praise for fast approvals and attentive service, but her impact is isolated. The wider property suffers from a sharp split: residents report clean units and walkable downtown access, while long-term tenants describe broken elevators (sometimes trapping people), roach problems throughout, regular car break-ins, stolen packages, and a management team that rarely answers phones or emails despite collecting rent.

Parking fills quickly and late fees are steep. Billing errors stack water charges across months without notice. The office hours posted online do not match actual availability. Multiple reviewers over the past year flag the same pattern: unavailable management, unresolved pest and elevator issues, and little accountability for the fee structure.

Praised for
  • Staff member Amy provides fast approvals and helpful service
  • Clean, professional apartment units
  • Close proximity to downtown and Riverside area restaurants
Watch-outs
  • Elevators frequently break down, residents report being trapped
  • Chronic roach infestation across units
  • Car break-ins and package theft common in parking areas
  • Management unresponsive to calls, emails, and maintenance requests
  • Parking is scarce and stressful to find
  • Water billing errors and late fees applied arbitrarily
  • Office hours inconsistent with posted schedule
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Best for: Renters prioritizing quick leasing approval and downtown commute; those without vehicles or with tolerance for security risk.
Think twice if: You need responsive management, a secure parking lot, or reliable elevator service. Crime and theft complaints span multiple years.

What this place gets right

  • Leasing agent Amy offers expedited approvals and personalized service
  • Clean, modern apartment interiors with Energy Star finishes
  • Walking distance to downtown, restaurants, and Rainey Street

Worth knowing

  • Leasing agent Amy processes approvals in under 48 hours
  • Multiple residents report elevators broken roughly 50% of the time, with people trapped inside
  • Roach infestation reported consistently across units over several years
  • Office staff inconsistently available during posted hours
  • Water billing errors result in stacked months of charges and late fees
  • Car window breakings and package theft occur regularly in parking areas

Reviews by category

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Clean units and modern finishes praise offset by persistent pest issues, broken common infrastructure, and unresponsive management.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.03 average across the 566 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 10
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 39
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

How long does the leasing process take?
Leasing agent Amy can approve and move residents in under 48 hours, according to recent reviews.
What should I know about parking?
Reviewers report parking spots fill up quickly and are a daily struggle. Car break-ins and package theft are frequent concerns in the lots.
Is the fitness center always available?
One reviewer noted the gym is only open when the main office is open, and office hours are inconsistent with posted times.

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Last updated 2026-07-17