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CityVista Apartments
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- 10
What Residents Say
CityVista Apartments offers spacious units with quality finishes in North Central, near Trinity University, where residents praise the views and amenities. The complex now operates as student housing under Trinity's ownership, though an older elevator occasionally breaks down and past website issues raised security concerns.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- well-sized rooms and master suites
- good location near Trinity University
- balcony views of San Antonio skyline
- amenities quality
Watch-outs
- elevator maintenance issues
- website accessibility and security concerns
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Best for: Trinity University students seeking spacious units with balconies and views.
Think twice if: Elevator maintenance has been spotty; check current status before signing a lease.
What This Community Gets Right
- skyline and balcony views
- close to Trinity University
- well-sized floor plans
- on-site amenities
Before You Tour
- Operates as Trinity University student housing as of 2017 acquisition
- Master suite with 2 bedrooms plus guest bathroom layout
- Elevator occasionally breaks down
Maintenance, Management & More
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- Spacious, well-designed rooms with balcony views praised; elevator upkeep inconsistent.
Compared to Nearby Communities
- Rated 3.9 against a 3.7 average across the 114 student housing businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 5% of the businesses in this directory.
How This Score Was Calculated
How We Score Star rating 19
Review volume 45
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
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