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The Orchard at Garden Oaks

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 37 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(37) 68 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Orchard at Garden Oaks
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
37

What Residents Report

Residents, especially seniors, consistently praise The Orchard for its welcoming management, on-site activities, and quiet green setting. Management (notably Viviana Arriaga) is described as compassionate and responsive; the community feels safe with maintained grounds, a pool, and dog park.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive, caring management
  • senior-friendly community events
  • well-maintained grounds and units
  • safe, peaceful atmosphere
  • pet-friendly with dog park
Watch-outs
  • occasional parking tightness
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Best for: Active seniors seeking a safe, social community with pet-friendly amenities and responsive management.
Think twice if: Parking can be tight at times; not ideal if you need plenty of parking space.

What Works Here

  • Senior community with daily activities and social programs
  • Caring on-site management (Viviana Arriaga noted)
  • Pet-friendly with fenced dog park
  • Pool and walking track on lush grounds

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Viviana Arriaga, on-site manager, credited with revitalizing community activities, shopping trips, and lunch outings
  • 55+ community
  • Resort-style pool surrounded by mature oaks and landscaping
  • Fenced dog park
  • Walking track with gazebo
  • Gas barbecue grills for resident use
  • Long-term residents (8-12+ years reported)
  • Staff described as accommodating and clean common areas

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Seniors report spacious, modern units; grounds and common areas well-maintained; responsive management with active social programming.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.4 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 45
Review volume 69
Review recency 86
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
880 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-08-21

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.

From the Property

Services listed
Pet-friendly apartmentsApartment residences
Published prices
Pet deposit per pet
$300 deposit per pet, $150 not refundable

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Is The Orchard pet-friendly?
Yes. Pet deposit is $300 per pet with $150 non-refundable. The community has a fenced dog park.
What social activities are available?
Residents report daily activities, planned get-togethers, shopping trips, lunch outings, and a walking track with gazebo and gas grills.
Is parking available?
Yes, on-site parking; however, one reviewer noted occasional tightness.

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Last updated 2026-08-21