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The Morgan

Updated 2026-07-28 · 2,503 reviewed · 873 listed · Scored from 442 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(442) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury ApartmentsTownhome & Garden-Style CommunitiesAffordable & Section 8 Housing
The Morgan
Services
Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
442

What we found

Most residents report broken appliances, mold, and recurring water or power outages that take weeks to address. The leasing team sometimes goes out of their way for move-in, but once you move in, maintenance requests are ignored, staff don't answer phones, and management becomes dismissive when residents ask for rent credits or remedies. Multiple reviews document rat infestations, AC failures during Texas heat without offered solutions, and a toxic pattern of blaming tenants rather than fixing systems.

A few residents praise the renovated units and the front office energy, but these bright spots are overwhelmed by accounts of living months with broken appliances, mold in cabinets, and a management that waits out complaints by ignoring emails. One active-duty military tenant spent $75 at a laundromat because the in-unit washer went unfixed for weeks. The complex seems to invest less in habitability than in collecting late fees.

Praised for
  • attentive staff on leasing side
  • clean grounds and gym
  • renovated units available
Watch-outs
  • pest infestation (rats) and exterminator debt
  • unresponsive maintenance and no follow-up
  • water and power shutoffs without notice
  • mold and appliance failures
  • poor communication and management resistance to remedies
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Think twice if: Avoid if you need fast repairs or reliable utilities; maintenance goes unfixed for weeks and management avoids remedies even during emergencies.

What this place gets right

  • renovated units available
  • on-site gym
  • attentive leasing staff for move-in

Before you tour or apply

  • AC failure lasted 7 days in Texas summer heat; no portable unit offered and rent reduction requests denied
  • Rats and unpaid exterminator debt of ~2k noted in reviews
  • In-unit washers broken for weeks; one tenant spent $75 at laundromat
  • Jane in leasing raised voice during move-out dispute over fine print fees
  • Lana Robles (management) stopped responding to complaints after tenant provided documentation
  • Matt, Alyssa, and Casey named as welcoming leasing staff
  • Water shutoffs lasted up to 3 days without notice

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Renovated units praised, but old appliances and mold in cabinets reported in non-renovated units; maintenance of these upgrades unclear.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog-friendly but common areas reportedly covered in dog waste; no cleaning enforcement mentioned.
Student Housing
Young tenants report dismissive management and slow repairs typical of underinvestment in student-oriented housing.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Garden-style units exist but subject to same maintenance and management failures as rest of complex.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.1 against a 3.95 average across the 239 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 31
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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4
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182

FAQ

How long does maintenance typically take?
Reviews report wait times of a week or more for routine repairs, and weeks to months for urgent issues like AC in summer heat. Emergency requests for AC above 85 degrees outside were not treated as emergencies.
Are there renovated units available?
Yes, the complex offers renovated units; recent reviews recommend choosing these if available, though maintenance responsiveness is poor across the property.
Is there a gym on-site?
Yes, residents mention an on-site gym that is described as efficient and clean.

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Last updated 2026-07-28