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The Cliffs Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(42) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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42

What we found

Audra's attentive management and fast maintenance response win consistent praise, especially from residents given second chances. Yet the complex is split: some cherish the tucked-away quiet and value-for-money; others face pest infestations, highway noise, aging bathrooms, vehicle break-ins, and overly aggressive parking enforcement that leave them frustrated.

Praised for
  • responsive management
  • strong maintenance responsiveness
  • tucked away, quiet location
  • friendly staff
  • fair rent for the amenities
Watch-outs
  • poor management communication style
  • pest problems (roaches, crickets)
  • aging fixtures and units
  • highway noise
  • lack of security and safety measures
  • predatory towing
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Best for: Residents on tight budgets who prioritize responsive management and quiet over modern finishes.
Think twice if: You have low tolerance for pest issues, noise from I-35, aging plumbing, vehicle theft, or strict parking enforcement.

What this place gets right

  • Attentive property manager (Audra)
  • Quick maintenance response
  • Tucked-away quiet location
  • Affordable rent relative to amenities

Before you tour or apply

  • Audra serves as property manager and is named repeatedly as a standout
  • Laundry machines are app-operated with text cycle alerts
  • Maintenance acknowledges the owner prioritizes profit over property investment
  • Past homeless camp issue was resolved via city action plus new fencing
  • Past pest issues in attic were resolved; current roach and cricket infestations reported
  • Vehicle break-ins and catalytic converter theft documented
  • Predatory towing company contracts used selectively

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Older finishes (patched tubs, rotting window frames, cheap plastic) fall short of luxury standard; responsive management and tucked-away location are draws, but pest infestations and aging infrastructure disappoint.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

tucked away locationlaundry machinesfencingresponsive managementlayoutpoolquiethomeless problemnoisesafety

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 17
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is there laundry on site?
Yes. Laundry machines are app-operated and send text alerts when cycles are done.
What is the parking situation?
On-site parking included, but management enforces guest parking rules selectively and uses a towing company that residents report targets certain vehicles.
Does the complex allow pets?
Yes, the complex welcomes dogs and cats.

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Last updated 2026-07-17