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City Crest Apartments

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 207 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(207) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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City Crest Apartments
Location
Northwest Side, San Antonio
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Student Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
207
Ranking
#150 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Prospective residents prioritizing leasing experience and location; recent maintenance gains appeal to those willing to try after staff changes.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-25. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-07-23.

What Residents Say

Staff like Adasa, Sylvia, and Sabrina earn consistent praise for warmth and professionalism. Recent management changes and maintenance staff (Tomas, Adrian Avila) have improved service speed and responsiveness. However, older complaints persist: slow work order turnarounds, pest and mold issues, a neglected pool, and inconsistent phone accessibility. The property itself appeals to those seeking quiet greenery near busy roads, with transparent pricing that undercuts competitors.

The split sentiment reflects a complex picture. New residents or those engaging with staff directly report positive leasing experiences and recent improvements. Longer-term residents or those needing urgent maintenance voice frustration over years of slow responses, structural issues, and unsanitary conditions. Investment in maintenance personnel appears to have helped, but system-wide responsiveness remains uneven.

Praised for
  • staff kindness and responsiveness
  • quick maintenance under new management
  • quiet location with good walkability
  • transparent pricing
  • well-maintained grounds and units
Watch-outs
  • slow maintenance response historically
  • pest infestation and mold
  • pool neglect
  • unresponsive phone lines
  • management dismissiveness
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Best for: Prospective residents prioritizing leasing experience and location; recent maintenance gains appeal to those willing to try after staff changes.
Think twice if: Long-term residents or those with urgent maintenance needs should verify current response times; past complaints of slow work orders, pest issues, and poor phone accessibility warrant caution.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Leasing staff reputation for genuine care and availability
  • Recent maintenance improvements under new management
  • Quiet green setting despite busy-road proximity
  • Competitive transparent pricing

Before You Tour

  • Adasa, Sylvia, and Sabrina praised for leasing responsiveness and kindness
  • Tomas joined maintenance team and accelerated repairs
  • Adrian Avila (new manager) credited with faster work order handling
  • Water damage and ceiling leaks reported; some took 3 months to resolve
  • Roach and mold infestations mentioned in multiple reviews
  • Pool described as filthy or filled with mud in several complaints
  • Dog noise complaints; phone lines frequently unreachable

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Multiple complaints about dogs barking early morning and phone lines unresponsive when called; one reviewer moved because of persistent dog noise.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Business center and coffee bar listed on website; no reviews directly address corporate housing experience.
Student Housing
No reviews specifically address student housing; no evidence to assess this segment.
Luxury Apartments
High-touch leasing staff and updated units praised; pricing described as transparent and competitive rather than luxury-tier.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.1 against a 3.78 average across the 313 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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94
4
13
3
9
2
10
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81

Common Renter Questions

What is the rent range at City Crest?
One-bedroom units range from $730 to $1,325/month (depending on floor plan); two-bedroom units from $1,030 to $1,530/month, according to their website.
How responsive is maintenance to work orders?
Recent reviews credit faster turnarounds under new management, but older complaints cite 3-month delays on repairs. Current speed is not fully clear from reviews.
Is there a pool available?
Yes; their website lists a swimming pool. However, recent reviews describe it as neglected, filthy, or filled with mud, so condition varies.

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Last updated 2026-09-25