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The Archer

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.9(104) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingFurnished & Corporate Housing
The Archer
Services
Student Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
104

What Residents Say

Five-star reviewers praise responsive maintenance staff like Joe and Ram, clean grounds, and friendly management; one tenant highlighted staff member Ada's leasing help. Complaints focus on surprise charges for aging repairs, recurring hot water failures, pest problems in new units, and poor move-in readiness. The split between 44% five-star and 50% one/two-star reviews reflects a stark divide in resident experience.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (Joe, Ram)
  • friendly and professional management
  • clean and well-maintained grounds
  • affordable pricing
  • online rent payment and app portal
Watch-outs
  • unexpected charges for pre-existing maintenance issues
  • infrastructure problems (hot water, plumbing)
  • pest and cleanliness issues in new units
  • slow management communication
  • move-in condition and inspection failures
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Best for: budget-conscious renters who prioritize maintenance responsiveness and digital conveniences over move-in perfection
Think twice if: you expect aging building systems to be replaced proactively or are sensitive to pest or cleanliness issues during move-in

What This Community Gets Right

  • named maintenance staff responsive to repairs
  • online rent payment and apartment portal
  • affordable pricing
  • pet-friendly units available

Before You Tour

  • Joe and Ram named as maintenance staff praised for quick repairs and extra effort
  • Ada noted for efficient leasing and approvals
  • Online rent payment and resident app portal offered
  • Recurring hot water heater outages reported monthly in some areas
  • New units reported with insects, mold in disposal, odor, and paint on flooring at move-in

Maintenance, Management & More

Student Housing
Praised for affordability and responsive staff; complaints center on move-in cleanliness and unexpected maintenance charges for aging fixtures.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Online portal and convenient rent payment praised; limited specific corporate housing reviews.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website claims pet-friendly units; reviews do not speak directly to this service.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 2.9 against a 3.7 average across the 114 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Can I pay rent online?
Yes. They offer an online rent payment option and a resident app portal for communication.
Are maintenance repairs charged to tenants?
Most repairs are handled by maintenance staff at no charge. However, one tenant was told pre-existing issues like aged sink resurfacing could be charged to the resident.

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Last updated 2026-07-23