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The Waylon Apartments & Townhomes

Updated 2026-07-23 · 973 reviewed · 147 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(72) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Waylon Apartments & Townhomes
Services
Luxury High-Rise Living, Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Student Housing
Reviews
72

What recent reviews say

The Waylon wins praise for its new-build finishes, responsive maintenance team, and a leasing office that residents name by first name. Daylin, Brandon, and Willie earned repeated mentions for patience and thoroughness. The common areas stay clean, the dog park draws commendation, and move-in typically moves smoothly. The hard edge: the parking vendor's poor communication and hair-trigger towing policy have burned new residents with surprise $330+ charges over minor registration typos. Pest control visits happen daily. After move-in, the office goes quiet and lease violations arrive with little warning. Staff friendliness and property quality are real, but so is a strict enforcement culture that feels heavy-handed for minor infractions.

Praised for
  • friendly, knowledgeable leasing staff (Daylin, Brandon, Willie)
  • fast maintenance response times
  • clean, well-maintained property and common areas
  • luxurious finishes and strong amenities
  • quiet, welcoming community
Watch-outs
  • aggressive towing and parking permit process failures
  • pest control issues, daily visits needed
  • inconsistent post-move-in communication and staff responsiveness
  • minor maintenance items not consistently fixed
  • insufficient dog waste stations
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Best for: Relocating professionals and families who prioritize new construction quality and staff accessibility during the lease process.
Think twice if: You need flexible parking enforcement or plan to move frequently; the towing policy is strict and the post-move-in communication drops significantly.

Strengths

  • New construction with high-end finishes and amenities
  • Leasing staff known by name for personal service
  • Maintenance responds quickly to repair requests
  • Large dog park and pet-friendly spaces

Worth knowing

  • Leasing staff: Daylin (tours and move-in process), Brandon (application and customer service), Willie (maintenance follow-up)
  • Maintenance responds quickly; hallways and common areas cleaned regularly
  • Daily pest control visits reported by residents
  • Towing incidents documented for registration typos despite correct year/make/model on file
  • RentGrow used for screening; one applicant reported discrimination concerns
  • Dog park is large; insufficient waste disposal stations noted
  • RentCafe platform used for rent payments
  • Lease violations issued with minimal prior warning

What reviews say by service

Corporate & Furnished Housing
New finishes and luxury amenities praised; one reviewer specifically noted accurate website models.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Large dog park highly praised; management sends reminders about waste cleanup but stations are insufficient.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Layout and design described as impressive and accurate to website listings.
Affordable & Budget-Friendly
Limited evidence; no reviewers discussed price as a value draw.
Luxury High-Rise Living
Described as luxurious, quiet, and well-maintained; strong amenities; new-build appeal.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.02 average across the 116 luxury high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 54
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How responsive is maintenance?
Multiple residents report fast response times. Maintenance staff greets residents regularly and manages common area cleaning daily.
Is the dog park worth it?
Yes, the dog park is large and draws specific praise. The complex reminds residents to clean up, but waste disposal stations are few.
Will I know my leasing agent after I move in?
Not reliably. Residents praise the leasing team during tours and application, but report communication drops off sharply after move-in.

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Last updated 2026-07-23