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Fountainhead

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 368 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(368) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Fountainhead
Location
Northwest Side, San Antonio
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
368
Ranking
#53 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Long-term renters comfortable with older buildings who prioritize staff responsiveness and value over finishes.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-25. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-23.

What Residents Say

Fountainhead draws strong loyalty from long-term residents who praise staff responsiveness, maintenance quality, and value for money. However, newer or departing tenants flag recurring safety gaps, pest issues, and inconsistent management handling of complaints-most notably unauthorized pool access, wildlife problems, and collection disputes.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • well-maintained grounds and pools
  • good value for price
  • safe community with low crime
  • quick maintenance response
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management on safety issues
  • security concerns (unauthorized pool access, gate problems)
  • pest problems (raccoons, roaches)
  • data privacy concerns
  • poor follow-up on lease disputes
friendly-staffquick-maintenancewell-maintained-groundsquiet-communitysafe-communitypest-problemsunresponsive-officevalue-for-money
Best for: Long-term renters comfortable with older buildings who prioritize staff responsiveness and value over finishes.
Think twice if: Safety concerns and pest issues have prompted lease breaks; management responsiveness to complaints varies significantly between staff members.

What This Community Gets Right

  • responsive maintenance and grounds crew
  • accessible pricing with utilities included
  • multiple pools and amenities
  • gated community with security focus

Before You Tour

  • Danielle and Nancy named as excellent management
  • Melissa praised for professionalism in leasing
  • Malisa criticized for lack of patience
  • Buildings constructed 1984–1986
  • Washers and dryers included in units
  • Extermination done regularly
  • Five pools available
  • Gated community

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Strong value noted by renters; middle-range pricing with included washer/dryer
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly confirmed and praised, but pest control issues (raccoons, roaches) undermine this strength

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.6 average across the 126 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% 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

5
131
4
66
3
28
2
29
1
114

Common Renter Questions

Is there parking near the complex?
Yes, direct access to IH-10 is available nearby, and reviews mention the location is accessible for quick travel.
Are utilities included in rent?
Washers and dryers are included in units, according to reviews. Full utility details are not specified in available information.
Can I bring pets?
Yes, the complex is pet-friendly. Multiple reviewers mention walking their animals on the grounds.

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Last updated 2026-09-25