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Shadow Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 330 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(330) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Shadow Ridge Apartments
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
330

What Residents Report

Many residents praise attentive staff (Emily, José, Neri, Emely named) and say maintenance responds fast. Clean, spacious apartments and family activities draw positive reviews. However, serious complaints cluster around deposit retention, cockroach and rat infestation, car theft in parking lots, and a pool that is either closed or visibly filthy. The divided ratings reflect these stark contrasts.

Recent shift: A cluster of pest infestation and deposit complaints emerged 3-4 weeks ago, after a longer period of more positive reviews.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management
  • clean, spacious units
  • family-friendly activities
  • quick maintenance response
Watch-outs
  • deposit disputes and unfair withholding
  • pest infestation (cockroaches and rats)
  • poor security and theft
  • pool frequently closed or dirty
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Best for: Families seeking responsive management and family-friendly activities in an affordable setting.
Think twice if: Deposit disputes and pest infestation are recurring complaints; security concerns emerged after vehicle theft reports.

What Works Here

  • named staff known for attentiveness and speed
  • in-unit washer-dryer and fitness center
  • family activities and events
  • quiet residential setting

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff members named and praised: Emily, José Pérez, Neri, Emely, Idalia Miriam Jose, Francisco
  • In-unit washer-dryer and fitness center listed as standard
  • Family activities held during holidays
  • Recent reports of cockroach and rat infestation
  • Car theft incident reported in parking lot
  • Deposit withholding cited as unfair and arbitrary by multiple residents

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Staff responsiveness and maintenance speed praised; deposit handling and pest control heavily criticized.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% 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 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
204
4
26
3
15
2
12
1
73

Leasing & Application Office

Address
12203 Old Walters Rd, Houston, TX 77014
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Is Shadow Ridge pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome. The community also offers in-unit washer-dryer, a fitness center, and a swimming pool.
What should I know about move-out procedures?
Multiple residents report disputes over deposit return, with complaints that management withholds deposits unfairly. Request photos and videos documenting the apartment's condition upon move-in and move-out.

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Last updated 2026-07-21