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The Skylark on Harwood

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,566 reviewed · 599 listed · Scored from 330 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(330) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly Apartments
The Skylark on Harwood
Location
North Richland Hills
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
330
Ranking
#155 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Renters moving in who prioritize dog-friendly spaces and modern finishes; leasing experience is smooth.

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

Leasing staff earn consistent praise for professionalism and patience, with Diamond and Carissa named repeatedly as standouts. Tenants also appreciate pet amenities and unit upgrades. However, long-term residents report persistent ground decay, roaches, delayed pool access, and mounting hidden fees that leave many frustrated. Management changes have driven sharp swings in property upkeep, and website photos do not match current conditions.

A seven-year tenant describes a dramatic shift under recent management: broken gates, graffiti, non-functional pool despite city approval, phantom fees, and a once-welcoming community becoming transactional. Staff care appears spotty; maintenance responsiveness has declined. The property offers appeal to new movers but struggles with retention and transparency, particularly around true total costs.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (especially Diamond and Carissa)
  • pet-friendly community and dog amenities
  • modern unit finishes and appliances
  • efficient move-in process and communication
Watch-outs
  • grounds neglect (dead landscaping, cracked bricks)
  • delayed pool openings and city compliance issues
  • recurring pest problems (roaches, rats)
  • hidden and multiplying monthly fees
  • amenities advertised but unavailable or non-functional
  • slow maintenance response
  • inconsistent management quality
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Best for: Renters moving in who prioritize dog-friendly spaces and modern finishes; leasing experience is smooth.
Think twice if: Long-term commitment carries risk; ground maintenance is poor, pest control is inconsistent, pool access is unreliable, and fees accumulate and shift unexpectedly.

Where it delivers

  • Leasing team responsiveness (named staff praised for patience and communication)
  • Dog park and pet-friendly amenities
  • Updated unit finishes (stainless steel, quartz, wood flooring)
  • Move-in promotions and smooth initial leasing process

What to ask before signing

  • Diamond and Carissa named as standout leasing agents for professionalism and communication
  • Pool remains unavailable mid-summer due to city compliance delays, despite being advertised amenity
  • Tenants report $179+ monthly in fees; multiple undisclosed charges added regularly
  • Seven-year resident reports management turnover linked to dramatic property decline: broken mailboxes, graffiti lasting months, non-functional dumpsters
  • Website photos flagged as AI-generated; amenities listed (business center, gym) non-functional or inaccessible
  • Roach infestation and rat sightings reported; dumpster areas overflow with trash

How residents rate the community

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park praised; tenants love pet amenities, but pest infestations (roaches, rats) undermine appeal

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.94 average across the 247 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What renters keep saying

leasing processhelpful staffdumpster areaspoolwelcoming atmospherepest controldog parkcleanlinesskind staffnew appliances

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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Get in touch

Address
8359 N Harwood Rd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Attributes
has_onsite_serviceshas_wheelchair_accessible_entrancehas_wheelchair_accessible_parkinghas_fitness_centerhas_onsite_maintenancehas_private_outdoor_spacewelcomes_petshas_swimming_pool

Last verified 2026-08-23

Office hours

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

As listed on Google.

From the property's site

Services listed
1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartments3 bedroom apartmentsswimming poolbark park and dog runbusiness center with copy and fax serviceshigh-speed internet accessclubhouse
Published prices
First full month's rent
$500 off

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

Common questions

Is the pool open year-round?
No. Pool typically opens in August due to city permit compliance. Mid-summer (July-early August) access is not available despite being advertised.
What extra fees should I budget for?
Tenants report $179+ monthly in miscellaneous fees for water, sewage, trash, and others. Charges are not always disclosed upfront and change without notice. Call the office or review your lease carefully.
Are the amenities (gym, business center) actually available?
Recent tenants report the gym is unusable (odor issues), and the business center is not functional. Website photos do not match current conditions.

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Last updated 2026-08-23