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Smart Living at Garden Oaks

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 79 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(79) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Smart Living at Garden Oaks
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Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
79

What Residents Report

Most tenants praise the maintenance team-especially Reynaldo-and office staff like China and Lindsey for friendliness and fast service. Units are clean and modern. However, a persistent safety issue emerges: car thefts and vandalism in the parking lot have left residents anxious, and management's response to these incidents appears inadequate. One tenant also reported retaliatory charges after an allegedly unlawful tow.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly management and office team
  • clean, well-maintained units
  • quick leasing process
Watch-outs
  • car break-ins and theft in lot
  • unlawful towing and disputed charges
  • security not addressing recurring crime
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Best for: Tenants seeking quick move-in approval and responsive maintenance in a modern community.
Think twice if: Parking lot security is a concern; car thefts and break-ins are reported without clear resolution from management.

What Works Here

  • fast leasing and approvals
  • responsive maintenance crew
  • friendly office staff
  • clean, modern apartments

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Maintenance staff named Reynaldo (or Reinaldo/Ray) praised for professionalism and emergency response, including same-weekend gas leak repair
  • Office staff China, Lindsey, Mariela, and Indira named for friendliness and leasing speed
  • One tenant reported retaliatory charges of $300 after an alleged unlawful vehicle tow despite holding a parking permit
  • Multiple reports of tire theft, window breaks, and car vandalism in parking lot; management warned residents but did not resolve the underlying criminal activity

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Leasing fast and approachable, but parking lot security and post-checkout disputes are pain points

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 5
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
8
3
4
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5
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22

Leasing & Application Office

Address
450 E Rogers St, Houston, TX 77022
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Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartmentsPet-friendly housingWasher and dryer in unitsTankless gas water heatersGas range appliances

Credentials claimed:Equal Housing Opportunity, ADA accessible

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

How quickly can I move in?
One tenant was approved and moved in within a week of applying through the leasing office.
What appliances are in the units?
Apartments include washer and dryer, tankless gas water heater, and gas range stove.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the complex is pet-friendly.

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Last updated 2026-07-21