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Hidden Lake Apartments

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 307 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(307) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Hidden Lake Apartments
Location
Northwest Side, San Antonio
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
307
Ranking
#32 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
people prioritizing location and natural surroundings over responsive maintenance

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

Many long-term residents praise the location and grounds, but the past 1.5 to 2 years have brought serious decline. Maintenance backlogs stretch weeks or months; the front gate has been broken for a year or more; water damage and mold reports are frequent. Office staff rarely answer phones or return emails, leaving tenants feeling ignored when urgent repairs are needed.

Named staff like Marlinda and the prior manager Natividad earned specific praise for responsiveness. Appliance upgrades promised at move-in go unfulfilled; AC outages in 90-plus heat take weeks to fix despite being emergencies. While grounds are pleasant and rent increases stayed modest, tenants report feeling unsafe and financially penalized for structural issues beyond their control.

Recent shift: Deterioration began 1.5-2 years ago. Long-term residents (10 years, 3 years) report sharp decline from responsive office and 48-hour maintenance turnaround to current state: gates unfixed for 12+ months, weeks-long waits, office unreachable, staff turnover, and new management less available than predecessor Natividad.

Praised for
  • quiet community and tree cover
  • good location near shopping and schools
  • staff effort on maintenance (when it happens)
  • same-day repair when available
Watch-outs
  • broken gates unfixed for months or years
  • slow or no maintenance response
  • office unreachable by phone
  • water intrusion, flooding, mold
  • pest problems (roaches, ants, raccoons)
  • unsafe parking and package theft
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Best for: people prioritizing location and natural surroundings over responsive maintenance
Think twice if: you need quick or emergency maintenance response, reliable gate security, or office availability; phone calls often go unanswered

What This Community Gets Right

  • quiet, tree-covered grounds with good shopping/school proximity
  • dog park, pool, in-unit washer-dryer
  • stable rent with modest increases
  • location convenient to HEB Plus and UTSA

Before You Tour

  • Front gate broken for over 1 year unfixed (as of recent reviews)
  • back gate also malfunctioned
  • AC repair waits in 90-100 degree heat common
  • pool closures lasted half the summer in recent months
  • staff turnover high in maintenance and management; prior manager Natividad named as attentive
  • promised appliance upgrades never delivered at move-in
  • residents charged extra Amazon locker fees without clarity
  • one security camera at front gate only

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
rent kept stable for long-term residents but hidden fees and forced unit transfers with rent increases reported
Pet-Friendly Apartments
dog park on-site but gated community security compromised by broken gates; residents report vehicle theft during prolonged gate failures

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.6 average across the 126 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 26
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
194
4
19
3
10
2
28
1
56

Common Renter Questions

How long does maintenance typically take?
Responses vary widely. One recent review praised same-day service; others report waits of weeks or months. Emergency AC repairs in summer heat have taken 3+ weeks due to understaffing. Routine requests may go unanswered unless you follow up in person.
Are the gates secure?
No. The front gate has been broken for over a year; the back gate also malfunctions. Broken gates have left the complex unsecured for extended periods, with residents reporting vehicle break-ins and package theft during these outages.
Can you reach the office by phone?
Calling the office is difficult. Multiple recent residents report that calls go unanswered; voicemails are returned days later or not at all. Emails also go unanswered unless you follow up multiple times.

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Last updated 2026-09-25