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The Farrington Apartments

Updated 2026-09-23 · 3,081 reviewed · 206 listed · Scored from 65 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(65) 69 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Farrington Apartments
Location
Spring
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
Reviews
65
Best for
long-term residents seeking a quiet, safe community with responsive management

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-23). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-22.

What We Found

Most long-term residents praise The Farrington for its cleanliness, safety, and notably attentive management under property manager Tina and maintenance staff Ray. One recent review details serious pest problems, thin walls that carry sound from neighbors, mold, and concerns about management inaction on violations.

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

Recent shift: One recent one-star review (2 weeks ago) reporting severe pest issues and thin walls contrasts sharply with consistent five-star reviews from multi-year residents, suggesting either a recent deterioration or isolated unit problems.

Praised for
  • responsive management and staff
  • clean, well-maintained grounds
  • safe community
  • personable property manager Tina
Watch-outs
  • pest issues (roaches)
  • thin walls, noise from neighbors
  • thin floors
  • mold in units
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Best for: long-term residents seeking a quiet, safe community with responsive management
Think twice if: sensitive to noise, pest issues, or thin walls between units; check conditions carefully before signing

What this Community Does Well

  • attentive property manager Tina
  • quick maintenance response by Ray
  • small, tight-knit community feel
  • pet-friendly with gym and pool

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Property manager Tina communicates via email, text, and door notes
  • Maintenance staff Ray handles requests promptly
  • Police station across the street
  • Gym and pool amenities
  • Security system included
  • Small community (under 100 units implied)

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
reviewers mention pet-friendly policy and safety; one notes landscaping and amenities well-maintained
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
business lists townhomes and cottages among offerings, but reviews do not distinguish unit types

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.13 average across the 176 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

5
49
4
5
3
1
2
0
1
10

Common Questions About This Community

Does Farrington allow pets?
Yes. Pet deposit is $250, non-refundable pet fee is $250 per pet, and pet rent is $20 per pet per month.
Is there maintenance on weekends?
The property publishes hours for all 7 days, though review texts do not specify maintenance weekend availability.
What amenities are available?
The community includes a pool, gym, and security system in units. Long-term residents praise the landscaping.

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Last updated 2026-09-23