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The Rhett Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 65 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(65) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Rhett Apartments
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65

What we found

When staff members like Carolina and Annie are assigned to a case, move-in and approval feel smooth and welcoming. The property itself draws praise for its appearance and grounds. Yet the experience fractures for those who slip through the cracks: applicants report month-long waits with no follow-up, unreturned calls, and a deposit forfeit process that feels punitive. Maintenance requests and parking-lot security issues meet shoulder-shrugging indifference according to negative reviews.

The gap between five-star and one-star experiences hinges on personal attention. Strong leasing agents make the approval process tolerable despite its length. When that attention lapses, frustration compounds quickly. Buyers considering a move here should expect the formal side of things to require patience and persistence on their own part.

Praised for
  • staff attentiveness and kindness
  • fast approval and move-in process
  • well-maintained, quality apartments
  • peaceful setting
Watch-outs
  • poor follow-up and communication
  • application process takes time and causes frustration
  • unresponsive to maintenance and security issues
  • deposit kept despite dissatisfaction
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Best for: People who can advocate for themselves during a long approval process and have direct contact with leasing staff.
Think twice if: You expect responsive, proactive communication after application; unresponsive leasing teams and slow maintenance responses have frustrated recent applicants.

What this place gets right

  • Staff like Carolina and Annie deliver personal, attentive service
  • Fast move-in and approval when properly supported
  • Well-maintained grounds and quality finishes
  • Pool and fitness amenities

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agents Carolina and Annie praised repeatedly for attentiveness, patience, and follow-through
  • Approval process described as taking one month or more
  • Maintenance requests resolved same-day when staff is engaged (e.g., sink repair)
  • Parking lot security issues reported unresolved; management directed residents to police and back
  • Applicants report month-long waits without proactive outreach; said they had to call repeatedly to check status

Resident ratings

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Staff attentiveness transforms the experience; communication gaps and long processing times frustrate those without direct contact.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 48
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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FAQ

How long does the approval process take?
Reviewers report one to four weeks. One applicant noted approval took just over a month with document and compliance reviews required. Speed depends partly on whether a dedicated leasing agent stays engaged with your application.
What is the application deposit?
The application deposit is $300 according to recent reviews.
What happens if I have maintenance problems?
One reviewer's sink repair was handled same-day when staff was responsive. However, security and parking-lot damage reports met passive responses, with management directing residents to file police reports independently.
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Last updated 2026-07-17