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Forest Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 106 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(106) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingFurnished & Corporate Housing
Forest Ridge Apartments
Location
Northwest Side, San Antonio
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
106
Ranking
#76 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Budget-conscious renters prioritizing quick maintenance response and willing to navigate strict parking rules.

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

Forest Ridge delivers on affordability and has a loyal core of residents who praise maintenance teams Fernando and Mario for same-day repairs. However, aggressive towing policies dominate complaints: tenants report vehicles towed from visitor parking despite proper permits, for minimal line violations, and for guests staying weekends. Widespread roach, mold, and raccoon problems also surface repeatedly, alongside inconsistent gate access and delayed security deposit processing.

Praised for
  • quick maintenance response
  • friendly leasing and office staff
  • safe community
  • affordable pricing
Watch-outs
  • aggressive towing practices
  • severe pest infestation
  • mold issues
  • parking enforcement inconsistencies
  • delayed security deposit refunds
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters prioritizing quick maintenance response and willing to navigate strict parking rules.
Think twice if: Concerned about aggressive towing enforcement, pest control, or mold; have frequent guests; or need reliable security deposit processing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • same-day maintenance response
  • attentive leasing and management staff
  • affordable pricing
  • safe location in medical district area

Before You Tour

  • Fernando and Mario in maintenance respond within 24 hours typically
  • Grisel in leasing mentioned for process efficiency
  • AC unit replacement noted as handled
  • Phase 2 has gates but one non-functional; gate code access inconsistent across phases
  • Towing charges cited at over $300
  • Guest parking rules: no more than one day without tow; guest permit required; weekenders towed mid-stay

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Low cost attracts budget renters but offset by towing fees, pest problems, and delayed security deposit returns.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No review evidence addresses furnished or corporate housing specifically.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3 against a 3.6 average across the 126 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
33
4
15
3
11
2
13
1
34

Common Renter Questions

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Maintenance staff typically respond within 24 hours for work orders, with AC replacements and repairs among services provided.
What are the guest parking rules?
Guests cannot stay more than one day without a guest permit, and towing occurs immediately upon policy violation or permit expiration. Weekenders have reported mid-stay towing.
Is there a security deposit process?
Security deposit refunds can take months; residents report delays and having to follow up multiple times with the office.

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Last updated 2026-09-25