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Cathedral Lakes Apartments

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 231 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(231) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Cathedral Lakes Apartments
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Reviews
231

What Residents Report

Getting approved here is smooth: Erika, Linda, Val, and Rolando earned repeated praise for patient, transparent leasing work that kept applicants informed every step. The property itself is genuinely appealing, with nice grounds and amenities that draw people in.

After move-in, however, the picture darkens. Residents report an office that does not answer phones, surprise monthly charges, unrepaired gates and plumbing, thin walls, inadequate rule enforcement (smoking, pet waste), wrongful tows, and a pattern of lost paperwork. Long-term tenants say the community has declined visibly since 2021, with staff lingering in the clubhouse while maintenance calls go unanswered. Multiple management changeovers appear to have created confusion and inconsistency.

Praised for
  • staff responsiveness during leasing (Erika, Linda, Val, Rolando)
  • professional, patient leasing agents
  • beautiful property and grounds
  • in-unit amenities and community feel
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive office and poor communication after move-in
  • persistent maintenance and amenity issues (gates, water pipes, package room)
  • surprise fees and duplicate charges on rent
  • poor enforcement of lease rules (smoking, pet waste)
  • multiple tows without adequate warning or resolution
  • unstable management changes year-over-year
  • thin walls and noise
  • inadequate emergency response and security support
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Best for: applicants prioritizing smooth leasing experience with a named agent
Think twice if: office responsiveness, maintenance speed, and fee transparency matter; many long-term tenants report unresponsive staff, surprise charges, and unrepaired amenities

What Works Here

  • patient, transparent leasing team (named staff praised consistently)
  • beautiful grounds and property appeal
  • in-unit washer-dryer and fitness amenities
  • pet-friendly policy

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Leasing agents Erika, Linda, Val, and Rolando singled out for professional, patient service during application
  • Multiple residents towed three times each, sometimes over ambiguously marked parking spots, with no office follow-up
  • Emergency maintenance phone line reported non-working by residents
  • Office does not answer phone calls consistently (one reviewer called 15 times with no answer, another visited in person to find staff in clubhouse)
  • Residents report duplicate monthly charges for trash and service fees, some consulting lawyers
  • Property experienced three or more management company changes since 2021, with residents noting inconsistent policies

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Leasing team earns warm praise for clear communication and pace; post-move-in management fails to answer calls, process maintenance requests, or address rule breaches

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 20
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
698 Basilica Bay Dr, Spring, TX 77386
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What is the application fee?
$83. Applicants report submitting extensive documents alongside this fee.
Will the leasing team answer my questions during the application process?
Reviewers who worked with Erika, Linda, Val, and Rolando reported patient, responsive service with regular updates. However, the office does not consistently answer phones after move-in.
What in-unit features are available?
In-unit washer-dryer. The property also has a fitness center, swimming pool, and on-site parking.

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Last updated 2026-08-21