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The Links at Forest Creek

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 439 listed · Scored from 330 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(330) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Links at Forest Creek
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Senior & 55+ Living
Reviews
330

The honest read

Residents consistently praise the small-community feel and the leasing office staff, especially Kandy, for genuine service and patience. The maintenance team responds quickly to repair requests, pest control is effective, and renovated units are well finished. One caller struggled to reach the office by phone, though existing tenants report strong overall responsiveness and a genuine sense of belonging.

The property hosts family-friendly events, utilities run inexpensively, and covered parking is included at no extra cost. Four-year residents have renewed their leases and recommend the place highly. Neighbors actively report lease violations, which helps maintain a well-ordered community but reflects strict enforcement.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive leasing staff
  • fast maintenance response
  • strong sense of community
  • well-maintained grounds and renovated units
Watch-outs
  • difficult to reach by phone
  • occasional miscommunication
friendly-stafffast-maintenancewell-maintained-groundsquiet-communitygood-valueresponsive-management
Best for: families wanting to stay long-term in a tight-knit community with included parking
Think twice if: phone access is limited outside 5 p.m. on weekdays if you need quick responses

What this place gets right

  • small community with neighborhood feel
  • staff named by residents (Kandy, Sherydan)
  • covered parking included
  • in-home washer and dryer

Worth knowing

  • Kandy Asher and Sherydan named in office; multiple residents mention them by name
  • maintenance responds to repair requests within a week
  • pest control service praised for effectiveness and communication
  • covered carport included at no extra cost
  • renovated units available on-site alongside classic apartments
  • resident events held throughout the year
  • utilities (electrical, water) noted as inexpensive

Reviews by category

Apartment Complex
small size enables quick issue resolution and strong neighbor accountability

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.7 against a 3.99 average across the 429 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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7
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18

Quick answers

Is parking included?
Yes, every home has an attached carport at no extra cost, plus ample guest parking.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Most requests are resolved within a week according to resident experience.
Do they hold community events?
Yes, family-friendly events are hosted throughout the year to help neighbors connect.

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Last updated 2026-07-17