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Pearl Washington

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 199 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(199) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Pearl Washington
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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199

What We Found

Residents split sharply on Pearl Washington. Half love the friendly leasing staff (Alexis and Grace earn consistent praise for patience and follow-up), quick maintenance responses, and modern apartments in a walkable neighborhood at reasonable rates. The other half grapple with a persistent fire alarm system that fails multiple times weekly, poor transparency from management about security incidents, and noisy Washington Avenue traffic on weekends. One applicant endured a broken booking process that required ten submission attempts and daily office calls before being denied despite strong income.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (especially Alexis, Grace)
  • quick maintenance
  • welcoming vibe and amenities
  • affordable rent for location
  • clean apartments
Watch-outs
  • chronic fire alarm failures (multi-year issue)
  • poor communication and follow-through from management
  • security concerns (car break-ins, unlocked doors)
  • noisy neighbors and heavy road noise
  • move-in quality issues (cockroach infestation)
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Best for: Renters who prioritize friendly leasing service and walkable urban location over peace and quiet.
Think twice if: Noise sensitivity: Washington Avenue traffic is loud Friday and Saturday nights; fire alarms reportedly sound multiple times weekly at unpredictable hours.

What this Community Does Well

  • Staff like Alexis and Grace deliver attentive, patient service during tours and leasing
  • Maintenance responds quickly to requests
  • Modern finishes and thoughtful design in units
  • Competitive rent relative to comparable properties nearby

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Alexis Lopez and Grace praised by name for leasing service
  • Maintenance team explains repairs and addresses requests quickly
  • Fire alarm system has malfunctioned repeatedly for at least 5 years (alarms at 4 AM, 6 AM, lasting up to one hour)
  • Application portal required 10 submission attempts due to site reloading
  • Multiple car break-ins reported; management blamed residents rather than addressing security
  • One unit had cockroach infestation at move-in; another tenant charged full apartment repaint for two wall scuffs

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Leasing experience varies widely: praised for attentive staff guidance but plagued by poor communication, broken booking systems, and application denials despite adequate income.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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4
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Common Questions About This Community

What sizes are available?
One-, two-, and three-bedroom units.
Is the complex pet-friendly?
Yes. The business lists Central Bark pet playground and pet-friendly terrace.
Are there fitness facilities?
Yes. Fitness center, pool, clubhouse lounge, game room, grill area, and valet trash service.

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Last updated 2026-07-21