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The Retreat at River Ranch

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,566 reviewed · 599 listed · Scored from 309 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(309) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingAffordable & Low-Income HousingTownhome-Style Apartment CommunitiesLuxury Apartments
The Retreat at River Ranch
Location
Fort Worth
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Low-Income Housing, Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Reviews
309
Best for
First-time renters and young professionals who value attentive leasing support.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-08-23. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-23.

The real story

Staff like Makenzie, Sterling, and April consistently earn praise for guiding new tenants through leasing and move-in with patience and speed. The complex delivers on its advertised amenities and location near shopping and dining. However, maintenance backlogs persist-particularly a gate broken for a year-and some residents struggle to reach management by phone; hidden parking rules have also caught visitors off guard.

Recent shift: Management team has improved notably: a recent review from 3 months ago praises April Herrera and team as \"the best management\" after prior complaints about responsiveness.

Praised for
  • helpful and responsive management staff
  • smooth and stress-free move-in process
  • staff go above and beyond for residents
  • friendly and professional leasing team
Watch-outs
  • maintenance delays and unresolved issues
  • broken gate unrepaired for over a year
  • poor phone communication with management
  • hidden visitor parking rules leading to towing
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Best for: First-time renters and young professionals who value attentive leasing support.
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness is slow; gate has remained broken over a year and phone reach to management is inconsistent.

Where it delivers

  • named staff excel at leasing and resident care
  • resort-style pool and fitness amenities on-site
  • convenient location minutes from shopping and dining
  • move-in process runs smooth for most tenants

What to ask before signing

  • Makenzie (leasing staff) praised repeatedly for speed and professionalism
  • Sterling (staff) praised for community care and personal assistance
  • April Herrera (community manager) consistently commended for attentiveness and preparation of units
  • Gate has been non-functional over one year
  • Trash pickup issues acknowledged by management but ongoing
  • Visitor parking registration rules not clearly communicated at entry

How residents rate the community

Student Housing
First-time renters consistently report fast, stress-free leasing and welcoming staff who answer questions thoroughly.
Luxury Apartments
Advertised upscale features like granite and stainless steel present, though review depth on luxury amenity maintenance and exclusivity is limited.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.95 average across the 159 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 39
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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58

Get in touch

Address
4850 River Ranch Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132

Last verified 2026-08-23

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:30
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the property's site

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsResort-style pool24-hour fitness studioPickleball courtsBilliards roomPet-friendly housingGranite kitchen countertops

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

Who handles leasing at The Retreat?
Makenzie, Sterling, and April Herrera are named staff who handle leasing inquiries and move-ins. Reviews note they respond quickly to emails and phone inquiries.
Is there a visitor parking area?
Yes, but registration is required. A QR code for visitor registration is posted at the gate; the poster is folded, so visitors may miss it. Unregistered vehicles may be towed.
What amenities are available?
Their website lists a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness studio, pickleball courts, and billiards room. Units feature granite counters, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, and private patios.

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Last updated 2026-08-23