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Stoney Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 87 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(87) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Stoney Ridge Apartments
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
87

What we found

Stoney Ridge draws divided opinions. Long-term residents praise the low rent, central location near downtown, and a maintenance crew (Luis, Nick, Carlos) and office staff (Irma, Natascha, Dylan) who respond quickly and treat tenants as community. The darker side: multiple renters report being charged undocumented fees, including a $400 fine for uploading insurance to the wrong portal, and poor building hygiene issues like mold, smoke infiltration, and broken laundry machines. Choose this complex for budget-conscious renters who prioritize staff relationships and location; avoid it if unexpected billing or building maintenance concerns are deal-breakers.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly and helpful office team
  • affordable rent for central location
  • quiet, safe community
Watch-outs
  • surprise fees and questionable billing practices
  • poor maintenance response during heat emergencies
  • secondhand smoke seeping between units
  • laundry equipment often broken
  • neglected common areas and pool upkeep
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters who value staff responsiveness and central location over modern finishes.
Think twice if: You're concerned about surprise billing, building maintenance quality, or smoke/mold issues in aging units.

What this place gets right

  • affordable rent near downtown and highway
  • responsive maintenance and friendly office staff (Luis, Nick, Carlos, Irma, Natascha, Dylan)
  • pet-friendly with hilly grounds for walking
  • quiet community atmosphere

Before you tour or apply

  • Named maintenance staff: Luis, Nick, Carlos
  • Named office staff: Irma, Natascha, Dylan
  • Broken laundry machines are recurring issue
  • Mold found in bathrooms reported by recent resident
  • Smoke infiltration from neighboring units noted
  • AC failure took two days to fix in summer heat
  • Residents report being charged undocumented fees and fined $400 for uploading insurance to wrong portal
  • Property owned by Massachusetts-based shell company

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Low rent attracts residents, but surprise fees and billing disputes undermine value proposition.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.93 average across the 213 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 8
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is this pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome. The hilly grounds are used for dog walks, though residents note no dedicated dog park.
How responsive is maintenance?
Long-term residents report quick responses from the maintenance team (Luis, Nick, Carlos), but some have experienced slow AC repair during emergencies.
What's the lease experience like?
Be prepared to carefully review your lease and billing. Several residents report unexpected fees, including charges for incorrect document uploads.
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Last updated 2026-07-17