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The Shoal Apartments

Updated 2026-07-28 · 2,503 reviewed · 873 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(35) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Shoal Apartments
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Reviews
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What we found

Staff including Megan, Alexis, Eddie, and Oscar earn repeated praise for responsiveness and going beyond the call. The West End location near downtown, combined with newer construction and efficient layouts, appeals to those wanting walkable urban access without bar-district noise. Exterior units with city views and thick walls draw strong praise. However, trash truck noise at 3-5am, subpar euro-style washers that damage clothes, dark interior units, and a $100 monthly parking fee create real friction for residents.

Praised for
  • responsive, named staff (Megan, Alexis, Eddie, Oscar, Kyle, Chris)
  • convenient West End location near downtown, shops, trails
  • newer building, efficient layouts, good views from exterior units
  • quiet community, respectful neighbors
  • in-unit washer/dryer, murphy beds in studios
Watch-outs
  • trash pickup noise at 3-5am from neighboring business
  • euro-style washer/dryer damages clothes, slow dry cycles, high per-unit cost
  • thin windows, doors with gaps, soundproofing issues
  • interior units dark and dingy
  • unresponsive front office staff, poor emergency contact system
  • high parking fee ($100/month), towing without warning
  • water issues, maintenance access without notice
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Best for: Young professionals seeking walkable downtown access, outdoor enthusiasts, those who prioritize responsive staff.
Think twice if: You are a light sleeper (trash trucks 3-5am), need large appliances, prefer interior units, or want to avoid a $100 monthly parking fee.

What this place gets right

  • Responsive named staff and strong community culture
  • Efficient layouts and excellent exterior unit views
  • Walking distance to downtown, shops, trails, parks
  • Newer building with thick walls and quiet residents

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff named: Megan Riley (leasing, went extra for moved-out tenant), Alexis (office), Kyle (leasing agent), Chris (community organizing), Eddie and Oscar (maintenance)
  • Murphy beds in studios praised for space efficiency
  • Euro-style in-unit washer/dryer common complaint: slow dry cycles (2+ hours), clothes damage, $10 per session when units fail
  • Exterior units have thick walls and city skyline views; interior units described as dark and dingy
  • Sky lounge on 7th floor with city views
  • Emergency contact system reported as non-functional; keys-locked-out incident went unresolved for days
  • Parking garage $100/month, towing without warning note
  • Trash pickup from Jett's Pizza (adjacent business) occurs 3-5am, 4x/week at high decibel level

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Exterior units with city views and thick walls highly praised; interior units criticized as dark; trash noise, parking fees, and appliance quality detract from luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.03 average across the 622 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 11% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 41
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Do units include washer and dryer?
Yes, in-unit euro-style washer/dryer is included, though reviewers report slow dry cycles (2+ hours) and clothes damage issues.
What is the parking situation?
There is a $100 monthly parking fee for garage parking. One reviewer reported being towed without warning for failing to register a new car.
Are exterior or interior units better?
Exterior units have thick walls, city views, and natural light. Interior units are described as dark and dingy with less natural light. Both use murphy beds in studios to maximize space.

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Last updated 2026-07-28