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Bexley Lake Forest

Updated 2026-08-22 · 1,835 reviewed · 202 listed · Scored from 212 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(212) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingLuxury High-Rise LivingCorporate & Furnished HousingTownhome & Garden-Style CommunitiesPet-Friendly CommunitiesAffordable & Budget-Friendly
Bexley Lake Forest
Location
McKinney
Services
Student Housing, Luxury High-Rise Living, Corporate & Furnished Housing
Reviews
212
Ranking
#36 in Student Housing
Best for
Residents comfortable waiting out initial issues if settled into a good unit and willing to document concerns in writing.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-08-22.

What we found

Bexley Lake Forest inspires strong opposite reactions. Residents who settle into stable units praise the maintenance team (Ryan, Jimmy, Lydia) and the peaceful setting, reporting quick repairs and welcoming staff. Others encounter serious problems during move-in: mold, broken appliances, and dirty units that management slow-plays or refuses to address. Noise complaints and HVAC failures recur across reviews, with frustrated residents feeling unheard after weeks of escalation attempts and receiving token compensation (a fan, a $25 gift card).

The property itself is visually appealing with functioning amenities. Yet the pattern suggests inconsistent move-in inspections, weak lease enforcement around noise, and a management response that distinguishes between easy problems (answered quickly) and hard ones (mold, neighbor disputes, system failures) where accountability wavers. Prospective residents should verify unit condition thoroughly before move-in and get promises about remediation in writing.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive maintenance team
  • clean grounds and well-maintained amenities
  • responsive leasing office staff (especially Lydia)
  • peaceful atmosphere and welcoming community
  • quick maintenance response times
  • competitive pricing
Watch-outs
  • mold and unsanitary move-in conditions
  • excessive noise from neighbors and poor noise enforcement
  • HVAC failures (AC, heater) and delayed repairs
  • water damage and plumbing issues
  • pest problems (rats)
  • unresponsive management to serious complaints
  • package locker code problems
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Best for: Residents comfortable waiting out initial issues if settled into a good unit and willing to document concerns in writing.
Think twice if: Your move-in experience is critical: units with mold, broken appliances, or past water damage have received slow and inadequate responses. Document everything in writing immediately.

What's working here

  • friendly and responsive maintenance team
  • visually appealing property with updated amenities
  • competitive pricing per square foot
  • business center and clubhouse for residents

Read this before you tour

  • Maintenance staff members Ryan and Jimmy repeatedly praised for friendliness and problem-solving
  • Leasing Manager Lydia Henslee noted for excellent customer service during leasing but inconsistent follow-up post-move-in
  • AC failures reaching 88 degrees indoors with single fan offered as temporary solution
  • Mold found in dishwashers, shower cabinets, and linen closets at move-in
  • Water heater failures causing apartment flooding
  • Toilet and dishwasher leaks noted in move-in reports but not addressed before occupancy
  • Package locker codes not matching assigned lockers
  • Emergency after-hours AC calls resulted in refusal to treat high indoor temps as emergency

What residents say

Student Housing
Reports of excessive neighbor noise, HVAC failures, and plumbing problems affecting student roommates; one praised quick maintenance response
Pet-Friendly Communities
One resident mentioned concerns about favoritism in breed restrictions; another noted the property is beautiful and welcoming
Luxury High-Rise Living
Apartments praised as beautiful and well-decorated with excellent amenities; move-in cleanliness and system failures undermined the experience
Corporate & Furnished Housing
Business center with free WiFi and computers highlighted as a strong amenity; limited review evidence otherwise

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.06 average across the 49 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 22
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

Address
5201 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070

Last verified 2026-08-22

When the office is open

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Questions we get asked

How long does maintenance typically take to respond?
Most maintenance requests see response within a day or two, though AC emergencies with no temperature differential above outdoors may be deprioritized. Repairs requiring parts can take longer.
What should I do before move-in to protect myself?
Request a documented walk-through inspection before occupancy. Note any mold, water damage, appliance defects, or cleaning issues in writing and photograph them. Do not sign off until unit meets habitability standards.
Are there amenities like a gym and pool?
Yes; the property has a swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and business center with free WiFi, computers, and printers.

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Last updated 2026-08-22