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Cambridge Oaks Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 79 listed · Scored from 308 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(308) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Student Apartments
Cambridge Oaks Apartments
Service
Student Apartments
Reviews
308

What We Found

Reviewers split sharply: some praise staff like Devin, Luke, and Ezrah for quick responses and genuine care, especially in emergencies. Others report moving into units needing immediate repairs-moldy fixtures, missing doors, bugs-and enduring months of unresolved leaks, roaches, broken gates, and internet outages. The complex's location near University of Houston appeals to students, but most complaints center on paying $1,200-plus monthly for deteriorating apartments, inadequate maintenance follow-through, and security gaps that undermine the gated-community claim.

Quality of life depends heavily on which staff member assists you and your luck with initial unit condition. Prospective residents report needing to document everything on move-in and being prepared to escalate disputes, suggesting management prioritizes rent collection over proactive upkeep.

Praised for
  • staff responsiveness and friendliness
  • convenient on-campus location
  • some staff go above and beyond
  • fair dispute resolution
Watch-outs
  • maintenance problems not fully resolved
  • roach and pest infestations
  • outdated and deteriorating conditions
  • broken gate security for months
  • high rent versus poor living conditions
  • poor fire alarm response and sensitivity
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Best for: University of Houston students prioritizing campus proximity over unit condition.
Think twice if: Budget-conscious students uncomfortable with unresolved maintenance, persistent pest issues, or paying premium rent for deteriorating facilities.

What this Community Does Well

  • On-campus proximity for UH students
  • Staff members frequently praised by name for care and speed
  • Fair dispute resolution when documented
  • Pool and dog park amenities

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members named repeatedly for excellence: Devin, Luke, Ezrah, Andrew, Christian, John; gate inoperable for months, pedestrian gate unlocked; fire alarms malfunctioning and overly sensitive with slow response; internet outages lasting weeks; laundry not included in rent; parking costs $250 extra; move-in disputes resolved fairly when residents document conditions

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Student Apartments
On-campus location highly valued; maintenance and pest problems, plus high rent relative to unit quality, frustrate most long-term residents.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.04 average across the 43 student apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 22
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Are pets allowed?
Yes, the business's website lists a pet-friendly policy and dog park.
Is parking included?
No; reviewers report paying $250 per month for parking passes.
Is laundry included?
No; residents pay separately to use on-site laundry machines.

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Last updated 2026-07-21