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The Clara

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 328 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(328) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Section 8 HousingFurnished & Corporate Housing
The Clara
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
328

What Residents Say

Office staff (Brenda, Megan, David, Reuben) earn consistent praise for responsiveness and going above and beyond, especially during move-ins and unit transfers. Yet the complex is plagued by systemic infrastructure failures: multiple residents report repeated power outages lasting days, AC unavailability for months, roach infestations reaching thousands, mold, and slow maintenance response despite repeated complaints. A building fire and vehicle theft reports add safety concerns. One long-term resident credits Reuben's maintenance efforts, but newer residents describe uninhabitable conditions and disputes over billing.

Recent shift: One long-term resident's 2/12/26 update praises staff effort, but this is outweighed by a pattern of unresolved infrastructure and pest complaints from newer residents across recent months.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance (some staff named)
  • knowledgeable, helpful office staff
  • affordable pricing and cost efficiency
  • convenient location near shopping and medical center
Watch-outs
  • persistent utility outages and HVAC failures
  • roach and mold infestation
  • slow pest control response despite monthly fees
  • safety issues (fire, security breaches, theft)
  • poor maintenance follow-up on reported hazards
  • billing disputes and collection agency mishandling
responsive-managementquick-maintenancefriendly-staffslow-maintenance-responsepest-problemsclean-facilitieshidden-feesvalue-for-money
Best for: Tenants on Section 8 vouchers prioritizing affordability and ease of approval over building condition.
Think twice if: Serious about utilities, pest prevention, and timely repair: reviews show repeated outages, infestations unresolved for months, and slow follow-up on safety hazards.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Accepts Housing Choice Vouchers
  • Named staff known for going above and beyond on applications and transfers
  • Convenient location near shopping, medical center, and highways

Before You Tour

  • Named staff: Brenda (applications, unit transfers), Megan (office), David (office), Reuben (head of maintenance)
  • Multiple residents report power outages lasting 2-3 days and longer
  • Roach and mold infestation complaints from multiple tenants
  • Rent dispute: utility bill sent to collections with inflated amounts unresolved
  • Application approval uses VantageScore 4.0 (credit range: 600-850 accept, 540-599 conditional, below 540 decline)
  • One building fire reported in recent reviews
  • Vehicle theft and license plate theft reported

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Office staff praised for flexible approvals and help with transfers; repeated complaints about uninhabitable conditions (power, pests, mold) despite low cost.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Website claims furnished units available; reviews do not clearly speak to corporate tenancy or furnished-specific experience.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.55 average across the 135 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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143
4
26
3
20
2
16
1
123

Common Renter Questions

What credit score do I need to apply?
The Clara uses VantageScore 4.0. Scores 600 and above are typically accepted; 540-599 may be approved with conditions; below 540 are usually declined.
Do you accept Section 8 vouchers?
Yes. Their website lists Housing Choice Vouchers accepted.
How quickly is an application processed?
One reviewer reported their application took about 2 days to process.

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Last updated 2026-07-23