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Avistar on the Blvd

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 185 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(185) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Avistar on the Blvd
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Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
185

What Residents Say

Leasing staff earn consistent praise for friendliness and help during move-in, and affordable pricing draws budget-conscious renters. However, maintenance failures dominate: widespread cockroach infestations, recurring water leaks, mold problems, broken infrastructure like gate locks, and frequent water shutoffs frustrate long-term residents. Several recent reviews detail management unresponsiveness to certified maintenance requests and alleged retaliation after complaints to city code compliance; others report unexpected move-out debt sent to collections without notice.

Staff names (Tim, Theresa, Alice, Frank) appear in reviews with mixed results: leasing staff praised, maintenance praised when reachable, but office management accused of ignoring health hazards and deliberately covering mold. This property suits temporary, budget-focused renters who can tolerate unresolved maintenance; those needing reliable upkeep or planning to stay long-term should consider alternatives.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff at leasing
  • affordable rent and pricing
  • on-site amenities (pools, fitness center)
  • convenient location near shopping and entertainment
Watch-outs
  • severe cockroach infestation across multiple units
  • chronic maintenance neglect and slow repairs
  • recurring water leaks and structural damage
  • management retaliation and poor communication after complaints
  • broken gate locks and mail theft
  • frequent water shutoffs
  • inadequate pest control despite multiple treatments
  • undisclosed move-out charges and collection agency debt
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Best for: short-term renters and students with tight budgets seeking pet-friendly housing
Think twice if: you plan to stay long-term, need reliable maintenance, or have health sensitivities to mold or pests

What This Community Gets Right

  • affordable rent for the market
  • friendly and responsive leasing staff
  • on-site amenities (two pools, spa, fitness center, dog stations)
  • convenient location near shopping and entertainment

Before You Tour

  • Staff: Tim (new office staff, praised for professionalism), Theresa Llanas (leasing/move-in help), Alice (office manager, accused of negligence and cover-up), Frank (lead maintenance).
  • Pest issue specific to Building 4 cited in one review; cockroach infestations across multiple units despite repeated spraying and baiting.
  • Maintenance issues: active black mold with documented cover-up, recurring bathroom leaks and rust water from AC units, structural flooding from roof damage, water shutoffs lasting up to 48 hours, broken gate locks allowing mail theft.
  • Collections issue: residents reported being sent to collections without notice, itemized statement, or move-out walkthroughs; move-out charges appeared on credit reports via National Credit Systems.
  • Documentation: one resident provided certified mail receipts, city code compliance case number, and Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division filing.

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog stations praised, but water shutoffs and maintenance neglect affect pet owners' ability to care for animals; one review mentions dog waste and stray cats on grounds.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.71 average across the 175 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Are pets allowed?
Yes, the property has dog stations and lists pet-friendly apartments as part of their service offerings.
What amenities are included?
Two swimming pools, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, business center, on-site maintenance, and gated access. Apartments include all-electric kitchens with dishwashers and washer/dryer connections.
How responsive is maintenance?
Maintenance staff are described as friendly and quick when reachable, but recent reviews document over 15 outstanding work orders for a single unit with repairs delayed up to a year; water leaks and pest issues remain unresolved across multiple units.

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Last updated 2026-08-23