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Hidden Timber Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(63) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Hidden Timber Apartments
Service
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
63

The honest read

Management and maintenance staff stand out for responsiveness and genuine care, with residents crediting Mary and Shon for smooth experiences over years. The property is quiet, clean, and well-maintained grounds with convenient access to parks and local food options. However, communication gaps during service disruptions, aging bathroom finishes, and inconsistent tenant screening have frustrated some residents seeking certainty around reliability and upkeep standards.

Praised for
  • responsive management and maintenance staff
  • clean well-maintained grounds
  • quiet community
  • friendly staff (particularly Mary and Shon)
  • good value for affordable housing
Watch-outs
  • unreliable communication during maintenance issues
  • small outdated laundry facilities
  • parking and tenant screening concerns
  • rent increases despite aging infrastructure
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters prioritizing quiet, responsive management over newer amenities.
Think twice if: Communication during service outages has been poor; tenant screening is lax; outdated laundry and bathroom fixtures may frustrate some residents.

What this place gets right

  • attentive long-term management and maintenance team
  • quiet, well-maintained grounds
  • low rent relative to surrounding areas
  • convenient location near parks and food truck vendors

Worth knowing

  • Mary Gallegos (property manager) frequently named for attentiveness and responsiveness
  • Shon/Shawn (maintenance technician) praised for efficiency and quick repairs
  • 6 washer/dryer units shared across complex
  • bathroom surfaces (tubs, sinks) peeling from paint wear
  • gated park access adjacent to property
  • food truck park walking distance away

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Strong praise for affordability and responsive management; concerns about aging infrastructure and tenant vetting undercut value perception.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 38
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
39
4
8
3
6
2
2
1
8

Quick answers

Is there visitor parking?
Yes, reviewers report plenty of parking available throughout the complex for residents and guests.
Are there laundry facilities?
Yes, on-site laundry with 6 washers and 6 dryers; nearby Washtopia laundromat available for larger loads.
What is nearby?
Gated park with tennis court and playground adjacent; food truck park within walking distance (with vendors like Shoyu Sugar and Thai Time); international school-zoned elementary school.

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Last updated 2026-07-17