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Fairmont First Colony

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 79 listed · Scored from 92 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(92) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Fairmont First Colony
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments, Student Apartments, Affordable & Income-Based Apartments
Reviews
92

What We Found

Long-term residents consistently report a safe, well-kept community where staff know residents by name and respond quickly to maintenance requests. The riverside location near First Colony Mall, spacious floor plans, and amenities like the pool and fitness center appeal to families settling in the area.

Management and maintenance staff earn repeated praise for professionalism and genuine care, though parking constraints and occasional gate problems are noted by a small number of residents. The property enforces stricter credit requirements than nearby communities, contributing to a selective resident base.

Praised for
  • responsive management and staff
  • well-maintained grounds and common areas
  • friendly and professional maintenance team
  • spacious layouts and natural light
  • peaceful riverside location near amenities
Watch-outs
  • parking challenges during peak times
  • gate functionality issues
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Best for: families buying a home or settling long-term; professionals who can work from home
Think twice if: parking during peak hours can be tight depending on your building location

What this Community Does Well

  • responsive, genuinely caring management team
  • consistently well-maintained grounds and interiors
  • riverside location near shopping and schools
  • spacious layouts with attention to detail

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Tracy Ross named as exceptional leasing manager
  • Rebecca noted for smooth application process support
  • maintenance crew known for quick response times
  • community enforces higher credit score requirements than neighboring complexes
  • doggy waste disposal amenities throughout property
  • grounds maintained weekly
  • bayou behind the complex provides peaceful setting

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
pet-friendly spaces and doggy waste amenities praised; residents enjoy riverside walks
Furnished & Corporate Apartments
co-working spaces available; spacious layouts suit work-from-home professionals

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.17 average across the 58 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 6% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 66
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

What amenities does Fairmont First Colony offer?
Their website lists a clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, pool, and co-working spaces. Residents specifically praise the pool and fitness center in reviews.
Is this community pet-friendly?
Yes. Reviews mention doggy waste disposal amenities throughout the property, and their website lists pet-friendly amenities.
Are there any downsides to parking here?
One long-term resident notes that parking can be challenging depending on your building location within the complex during peak times.

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Last updated 2026-07-21