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The Susanne - Montrose Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 193 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(193) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Susanne - Montrose Apartments
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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193

What We Found

Staff warmth and maintenance excellence have built real loyalty among residents who stay. Ashly, Daphne, and the maintenance crew (Jorge, Juan, Jonathan) earn repeated praise for going out of their way to help, creating a tight-knit community feel in a walkable neighborhood. But serious fractures lie beneath: a multi-year mold and water leak case led to an uninhabitable letter and a dispute over lease termination; ongoing noise complaints and lax security enforcement leave paying residents unable to sleep; and leasing office communication consistently fails prospective and existing residents alike. The gap between what people experience at move-in versus renewal widened, with hidden fees and mixed messaging eroding early goodwill.

Several recent reviews note management shifts and improvement, yet the unresolved pattern of unresponsiveness to complaints and operational inconsistencies (open gates, unsanitary common areas, unclear policies) suggests the property runs on individual staff kindness rather than institutional reliability. Those who land good maintenance staff and quiet floors thrive. Those who hit problem units, enforcement lapses, or leasing office indifference have exited or grown frustrated.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff named Ashly, Daphne, Jorge, Juan
  • responsive maintenance team
  • walkable Montrose location near HEB and restaurants
  • well-maintained amenities (pool, fitness center, gym)
  • secure building with cameras
Watch-outs
  • toxic mold and water damage from Hurricane Harvey, uninhabitable conditions
  • poor noise enforcement and late-night pool parties
  • unresponsive leasing office and broken follow-up communication
  • misleading 'all-inclusive' pricing, hidden fees added at renewal
  • recurring hallway urine/odor issues
  • locked storage closets and lack of advance notice before building work
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Best for: Working professionals and couples seeking walkable luxury in Montrose with friendly staff and strong maintenance.
Think twice if: Avoid if you are sensitive to noise, value strict enforcement of community quiet hours, or expect consistent leasing office responsiveness and clear upfront pricing.

What this Community Does Well

  • Named staff (Ashly, Daphne) known for personalized service
  • Strong maintenance team with fast response
  • Walkable location across from HEB and near restaurants
  • Resort-style pool and modern fitness center

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Ashly Johnson, Daphne: leasing staff praised for personalized service
  • Maintenance crew (Jorge, Juan, Jonathan, Rom, Eda) noted for speed and attentiveness
  • Two documented water/mold incidents (Hurricane Harvey and unit-above leak) led to disputed remediation and lease disputes
  • Heat-treated pool, outdoor fire pit, poolside gas grills
  • One-bedroom and two-bedroom lease specials (up to $500 and $750 off, respectively)
  • Recurring hallway odor complaints
  • Communication breakdowns on lease renewals and pre-move notice

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
High-end amenities and walkable location win praise, but maintenance lapses, enforcement gaps, and hidden fee practices undermine the luxury positioning.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 64
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Is parking available and secure?
Yes. Cameras are on the property. One reviewer noted the property has cameras everywhere and felt the property is well cared for, though gate lapses have been an issue.
What are the main amenities?
Heated resort-style pool, fitness center, dog park (bark park), outdoor fire pit, poolside grills, and in-unit washer-dryer units. One reviewer specifically praised the standalone shower and jacuzzi tub combo.
What are the hidden fees mentioned in reviews?
One resident reported that 'everything is included' was the leasing pitch, but fees were added at lease renewal, which caused them to leave.

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Last updated 2026-07-21