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Smart Living at Garden Oaks

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 84 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(84) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Smart Living at Garden Oaks
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
84

What Residents Report

Most recent reviewers praise the staff warmth and maintenance work, especially Reynaldo's rapid emergency repairs and friendliness. Concerns center on vehicle theft and security gaps, with one resident reporting car damage and another alleging wrongful towing followed by bogus move-out charges.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive office staff
  • professional maintenance service
  • clean apartments and grounds
  • pet-friendly units with good appliances
Watch-outs
  • car break-ins and theft on property
  • towing disputes and retaliation claims
  • slow response to security issues
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Best for: Renters seeking pet-friendly units with responsive maintenance in a commute-friendly location.
Think twice if: Vehicle security and parking enforcement are concerns; review your lease's towing and damage policy closely.

What Works Here

  • maintenance staff responds quickly to urgent repairs
  • office team known for friendliness and problem-solving
  • clean, well-maintained grounds and units

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Reynaldo (maintenance) praised for emergency gas leak repair on weekend
  • Manager China and Mariela (staff) named for fast, welcoming service
  • Lindsey (office staff) provides snacks and community warmth
  • In-unit washer/dryer and tankless gas water heaters
  • Paid parking lot with wheelchair-accessible spaces

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Strong support for maintenance speed and staff friendliness; vehicle theft and towing disputes undermine confidence in management oversight.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.6 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 10
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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45
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
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-08-21

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

Are there pet-friendly units?
Yes, the business lists pet-friendly housing among its services.
What appliances come with the apartments?
Units include washer and dryer, tankless gas water heaters, and gas range appliances.
Is the property wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the business has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.

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Last updated 2026-08-21