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Santa Barbara Gardens Apartments

Updated 2026-09-16 · 4,370 reviewed · 1,017 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(16) 43 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Garden Style (1-4 stories)Luxury
Santa Barbara Gardens Apartments
Location
Meadowbrook, Fort Worth
Services
Garden Style (1-4 stories), Luxury
Reviews
16
Ranking
#169 in Garden Style (1-4 stories)
Best for
Residents seeking a quiet, low-density setting with attentive management (contingent on current staffing).

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-16).

Our Review

Santa Barbara has earned strong loyalty from long-term residents who praise its quiet setting and hands-on management, particularly under Carmen and Marina. Recent shifts in staffing have eroded that advantage: newer reviews report an empty office, unanswered phones, and no one available to help.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • quiet community
  • responsive management (when present)
  • effective maintenance staff
  • professional staff
Watch-outs
  • office unresponsive after staff changes
  • pest problems
  • slow/reluctant repairs
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Best for: Residents seeking a quiet, low-density setting with attentive management (contingent on current staffing).
Think twice if: Management responsiveness has declined sharply; office hours not reliably honored and phone calls often go unanswered.

What Reviewers Like

  • consistently quiet setting
  • dedicated maintenance staff (when named)
  • hands-on management style
  • long-term resident loyalty

What to Know Before You Tour

  • Carmen (former manager): praised for availability and customer service
  • Marina (maintenance): consistently praised for on-time repairs
  • Miller White (maintenance): noted as knowledgeable and professional
  • Recent staffing turnover has left the office frequently unstaffed
  • Pest issues reported by at least one resident

What Stands Out

Garden Style (1-4 stories)
Quiet, well-maintained community but management availability has eroded with recent staff changes.

Compare with Nearby Apartments

  • Rated 4.4 against a 3.94 average across the 182 garden style (1-4 stories) businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Scored It

How We Score
Star rating 37
Review volume 53
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating Breakdown

5
13
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
2

Location & Contact

Address
5959 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-16

Leasing Office Hours

Monday
09:00-06:00
Tuesday
09:00-06:00
Wednesday
09:00-06:00
Thursday
09:00-06:00
Friday
09:00-06:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Last updated 2026-09-16