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Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 152 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(152) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Senior Living Apartments
Reviews
152

What Residents Say

Long-term residents and recent arrivals report sharp differences in experience. Staff like Emily and Bruno earn consistent praise for speed and care, and some find the community clean, quiet, and affordable. But multiple reviews spanning years describe persistent plumbing failures, flooding, pest problems (cockroaches, bugs, crickets), overfull dog waste bins, and serious security lapses including stolen vehicles and break-ins. Management responsiveness seems to depend heavily on which staff member handles your issue; some report ignored repair requests and poor communication after lease notice. Best suited to those whose apartment doesn't need repairs and who can overlook deferred ground maintenance.

Praised for
  • quick maintenance response
  • friendly maintenance and office staff
  • clean grounds and amenities (when maintained)
  • quiet community
  • reasonable pricing
Watch-outs
  • chronic plumbing and water shut-offs
  • pest issues including cockroaches and bugs
  • unmaintained grounds and dog park waste
  • security concerns and vehicle theft
  • inconsistent management follow-through
  • parking issues and towing
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Best for: Residents seeking affordable, quiet housing in a gated community with tolerance for aging infrastructure and variable management consistency.
Think twice if: You prioritize security (vehicle theft and break-ins reported), flawless plumbing, pest control, or reliable grounds maintenance and dog park upkeep.

What This Community Gets Right

  • responsive maintenance team (12 hours or faster)
  • named staff (Emily, Bruno, Zachery, Phillis) known for care
  • dog-friendly with dog park
  • competitive pricing for location

Before You Tour

  • Emily (manager) and Bruno (maintenance) repeatedly named for exceptional service
  • Work orders reportedly fixed within 12 hours or faster by maintenance team
  • Plumbing failures, water shut-offs, and apartment flooding documented over years
  • Dog park and communal areas plagued by waste and unmaintained equipment
  • Vehicle theft, tire/rim theft, and break-ins reported; no security cameras installed as of review date
  • Some apartments newly renovated; others older
  • One-bedroom starting price mentioned as $850

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park provided but frequently filled with waste; bins rarely emptied and bag dispensers often empty.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Competitive pricing praised, but chronic infrastructure repairs and security issues undermine value over longer tenancies.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.4 against a 3.78 average across the 205 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 50% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
64
4
24
3
17
2
10
1
37

Common Renter Questions

How quickly do maintenance requests get handled?
One recent review reported work orders fixed within 12 hours. A longer-term resident noted repairs are typically timely, though some requests were ignored after lease notice was given.
Is there parking available?
Guest reserved parking exists; regular parking can be tight. Visitor cars have been towed. Additional visitor parking is available near the visitor section.
What's the dog park like?
The community has a dog park and is pet-friendly, but multiple reviews report dog waste accumulating, bins rarely emptied, and poop bags often unavailable.

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Last updated 2026-07-23