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The District at Westborough Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 79 listed · Scored from 425 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(425) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The District at Westborough Apartments
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments, Student Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
425

What We Found

Leasing staff Gisela Velasquez and Liz earn repeated praise for making the application and move-in process stress-free, responsive follow-up, and genuine care. Maintenance and admin requests get handled promptly, and the community feels welcoming.

However, one recent tenant reported a building with false fire alarms going off at 5:30 am, 7:00 am, and 7:30 am every morning for two months straight, with management refusing to fix it. Separate feedback also noted trash chutes and exterior upkeep need attention.

Recent shift: One critical recent complaint about unresolved false fire alarms contrasts sharply with the predominant 72% five-star rating; this suggests either a systemic safety issue in one building or a recent problem that has not yet affected the broader reputation.

Praised for
  • leasing staff attentiveness and follow-up
  • quick and smooth leasing process
  • welcoming, caring staff
  • responsive maintenance and administrative support
Watch-outs
  • recurring false fire alarms in building
  • management unresponsive to safety issues
  • exterior areas and facades need upkeep
  • trash chutes need repair
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Best for: Renters prioritizing responsive leasing staff and smooth move-in experience.
Think twice if: Safety-critical building issues like recurring fire alarms may go unresolved despite resident complaints.

What this Community Does Well

  • staff named Gisela and Liz highly responsive and caring
  • quick leasing and move-in process
  • prompt maintenance and admin response

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Gisela Velasquez and Liz are named leasing agents praised across 10 reviews for responsiveness, problem-solving, and follow-up
  • Maintenance and administrative issues reported as addressed promptly and efficiently
  • False fire alarm reported triggering three times daily at 5:30 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am for two months with no resolution from management
  • Trash chutes flagged as needing repair by at least one resident

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Leasing process praised as smooth and responsive; exterior maintenance and trash chutes need attention.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
No review evidence of pet-specific experiences.
Student Apartments
No review evidence of student-specific experiences.
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
No review evidence of townhome-specific experiences.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.17 average across the 58 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 40
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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305
4
20
3
7
2
8
1
85

Common Questions About This Community

How long does the leasing process usually take?
Recent tenants describe the leasing process as quick and easy, handled personally by leasing agents like Gisela or Liz.
What should I do if I have a maintenance request?
Residents report maintenance and administrative needs are addressed promptly and efficiently, especially when you work through staff like Gisela.
Are there ongoing building safety or maintenance issues?
One tenant reported persistent false fire alarms in their building (three times daily at 5:30 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am) that management has not resolved after two months.

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Last updated 2026-07-21