Cottonwood Grove

We lived at Cottonwood Grove Apartments for seven years and had a consistently excellent experience throughout that time. The staff—both management and maintenance—were reliable, professional, and genuinely cared about the resident experience. Anytime we submitted a maintenance request, the response was fast—often the same day. Even in rare urgent cases, like when our central AC went out during a summer heat wave, they acted immediately by bringing in temporary AC units until the full repair... could be scheduled. That kind of attentiveness truly made life easier for our family.

The community grounds are well-maintained year-round. Landscaping is kept neat, parking is ample and thoughtfully laid out, and amenities like the pool and clubhouse were always clean and ready to enjoy. Management communicated clearly about inspections or policy changes and never surprised us with hidden fees or unreasonable lease terms. When our timeline for moving became uncertain, they were fair, flexible, and easy to work with—something we deeply appreciated.

Cottonwood Grove was more than a place to rent—it was a stable and welcoming home for our growing family. We’d confidently recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, safe, and professionally managed community. Lee mas

It’s good for single family maybe with one kid. I like the area is little bit quiet, but it’s still small and less parking for 4 cars. Thank you to Ashley for gave us a tour to one of their apartment with her smile and the way she gave us all the answers we need.

We lived here for a little over 8 years and I must say the last 3 years were the most pleasant. Cindy is a true asset to the place. She is easy to work with-which I can not say about the previous 3 landlords. Many of the complaints I've read are pretty common complaints for apartments. Noise, neighbors, parking etc are common whether you live in a apartment or a home, however I found Cottonwood to be peaceful with a community feel. The area is beautiful and safe. The apartments are above the... largest in the Fresno/clovis area. The garage is included in rent-where as other apartments only have a carport OR you have to pay extra for a garage. The kitchens are awesome with plenty of cabinets and storage. There's a good sized linen closet in all apartments. The bathrooms have additional cabinet space. The fridges are HUGE-full size fridge and freezer-most apartments are small in this area-I have toured MANY..washer and dryer are included-not a stacker-full size washer and dryers. ALL maintenance was taken care promptly. AC, and a breaker issue-i didn't know how to fix got taken care of the SAME day-within a hour of my call. I suppose you have to live in other apartments to really appreciate it here. The pricing is marked for the area, but still lower or the same as other surrounding apartments that offer less for half the size. In my time here, we utilized the clubhouse for a graduation party and used the rental that is available to resident guests. On both occasions, Cindy was a amazing host. If I were looking to rent in Clovis again, I would not hesitate to go back to Cottonwood Grove. I love it there. Lee mas

It's nice to have so many trees. They make it feel like a park. The noise level is good. I rarely hear my neighbors. These are smoking apartments and my neighbor is outside on his patio smoking often. With the health problems associated with second hand smoke I don't think it is a good environment for children, and the smell is a problem for my girlfriend. She won't visit because it flares up her asthma. The garages are super small, and there isn't much storage. Parking is very limited. ... Don't park anywhere with red paint or the police will be called and you will be cited $135, or even worse towed which costs $300. It's crummy to have to walk in groceries from the street. I have found maintenance to be polite and efficient. I don't use the pool, hot tub, or club house so I can't comment on those. The best part is the location. Lee mas

Don't be fooled by the pictures. Those are all old, when the place was new, or are of the model which is full of upgrades. Today the place is rundown. The appliances are cheap. The grounds look like they were nice once, with the river and all, but now it is an awkward place for weeds and trash to accumulate. They seem to do a better job cleaning up in the summer though because its rental season (but don't be fooled). I have had a few issues with the older children of neighbors who live at... home making drama in the neighborhood, but its been a few months since the cops have been out. Be careful where you park, and tell your friends too. There are far too few spots for the residents and the complex has a contract with a towing company to drive through and remove vehicles from any inappropriate spots. The experience of walking out in the morning to find your car is not where you left it, and then to find out it is all the way across Fresno (near the 99) is frustrating. I have found it is just best to plan on parking in the street and walking in so I don't waste time driving around looking for a spot, and then have to go outside anyway. I have not had any trouble with that but a friend had their window smashed and belongings taken. The staff have always been very nice though. They don't seem to have much say in what gets done. I suppose that is how things go with corporate ownership. The manager is helpless until the next level up says so. Overall, I think it is ok if you are on a budget and want just the basics. If you are looking for a place to call home, or want the extra attention to detail and service, this is probably not your best choice. Lee mas