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Calypso Apartments

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 150 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(150) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsSenior Living ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingGated & Secured Communities
Calypso Apartments
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
150

What Residents Say

Calypso earns strong reviews largely on the strength of manager Abigail, who reviewers credit with going well beyond standard service: flexible approvals, holiday access, unit upgrades, and genuine availability. Maintenance technician Dillon also gets named praise for quick response. The grounds stay clean and the pool well-maintained, with residents calling it safe and quiet. However, scattered one-star reviews flag serious issues: roach infestations despite ongoing pest charges, surprise line items on bills, an open parking lot vulnerable to break-ins, and management churn. The 54% five-star to 29% one/two-star split suggests a polarized experience, possibly tied to how individual tenants land with the office team or which repairs fall on them.

Praised for
  • responsive manager (Abigail)
  • quick maintenance
  • clean grounds and pool
  • quiet, safe community
Watch-outs
  • pest problems (roaches)
  • hidden/surprise charges
  • open parking security issue
  • staff turnover
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Best for: tenants who value responsive management and value hands-on service from office staff
Think twice if: roach infestations reported despite pest charges, surprise fees, and open parking lot raises security and billing transparency concerns

What This Community Gets Right

  • manager known for flexibility and hands-on attention
  • quick maintenance response
  • well-maintained grounds and clean pool
  • safe, quiet resident community

Before You Tour

  • Abigail (office manager) named in 11+ reviews for flexibility, approvals, and holiday service
  • Dillon (maintenance technician) praised for rapid work order response
  • Central air and ceiling fans in units; pool maintained year-round
  • On-site laundry and reserved parking
  • Quick unit upgrades noted for existing tenants

Maintenance, Management & More

Luxury Apartments
Units described as comfortable, well-maintained with good amenities; upgraded units have nice views.
Senior Living Apartments
No review text clearly speaks to senior-specific services or amenities.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Manager noted for flexible income verification; one reviewer appreciated help despite serving/new job status.
Gated & Secured Communities
Open parking lot criticized as security risk; no gate or full security presence mentioned.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.78 average across the 205 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
81
4
12
3
14
2
12
1
31

Common Renter Questions

What units are available?
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Reviewers mention central air, ceiling fans, and upgraded units with views. No washer-dryer hookups reported.
What amenities are on-site?
Pool (year-round maintenance noted), on-site laundry, reserved parking, and central clubhouse.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Multiple reviewers report work orders handled immediately; technician Dillon named for rapid turnaround.

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Last updated 2026-07-23