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The Amethyst

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 182 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(182) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Amethyst
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What we found

The Amethyst draws stark reviews. Multiple residents praise the layout, updated kitchens, and individual maintenance staff for responsiveness, yet the complex is plagued by water intrusion, black mold, delayed repairs, and pest infestations that management has failed to address adequately. While some long-term residents tolerate these issues for affordable pricing, newer arrivals report dangerous mold exposure, $70+ monthly utility charges they view as unfair, parking nightmares, rampant theft, and uncontrolled resident behavior-painting a picture of a once-solid property in decline.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • good apartment layout and design
  • updated unit quality
  • friendly office staff
Watch-outs
  • chronic water leaks and mold
  • slow repairs and ignored maintenance requests
  • high utility overcharges
  • parking shortage and narrow spaces
  • pest problems (roaches, ants)
  • security issues and theft
  • noisy residents and insufficient enforcement
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Best for: budget-conscious renters who can tolerate older infrastructure and building issues
Think twice if: you value peace of mind, quiet neighbors, or a well-maintained building-chronic mold, water leaks, pests, and slow repairs are major complaints

What this place gets right

  • well-designed floor plans with vaulted ceilings available
  • updated kitchen appliances in renovated units
  • quality tennis court with lights
  • responsive individual maintenance staff

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members Randi and Joel cited for professional management
  • in-unit washer-dryer available
  • tennis court draws non-residents and public use, affecting resident parking
  • upgrades charge an extra $15/month added to rents
  • renovations ongoing for years, creating noise and construction disruption

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
updated units praised for kitchen appliances and layout, but older units plagued by water damage and mold

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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15
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20
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65

FAQ

Do apartments have in-unit washer-dryer?
Yes, in-unit washer-dryer is available. One reviewer waited 45 days for a washing machine repair.
What is the tennis court like?
The tennis court is private with its own lights and is considered high-quality, but it draws non-residents and public users, which strains resident parking.
Are water and trash included in rent?
No. Water, sewage, and trash are billed separately; reviewers report charges of $70–$100 per month, which have increased over time.

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Last updated 2026-07-17