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Hillcreste at Thousand Oaks

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 143 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(143) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Hillcreste at Thousand Oaks
Location
Shady Oaks, San Antonio
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments, Gated & Secured Communities
Reviews
143
Ranking
#155 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners looking for a dog park; tenants with flexible work schedules who can visit the office in person.

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

Reviewers are deeply frustrated by an office that is often unreachable despite published hours, leading to delayed or skipped maintenance requests and unanswered concerns about pests, billing, and repairs. While some praise specific maintenance staff members and the dog park, persistent problems with roach infestations, mold, water damage, and broken fitness equipment compound the experience. The consolidation of two properties into one office has made getting help even harder.

Recent shift: New management mentioned in recent reviews (as of 3 months ago), with one reviewer noting "hopefully conditions and tenant treatment will improve." However, complaints about office access, pest control, and maintenance response persist in more recent reviews (4 days to 1 month ago), suggesting any improvement has not yet materialized or is inconsistent.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (when present)
  • maintenance team responsiveness
  • pet-friendly amenities and dog park
  • good location
Watch-outs
  • office unreachable by phone or email
  • slow or missed maintenance requests
  • persistent pest control failures (roaches, wasps, ants)
  • office consolidation causing access issues
  • mold and water damage
  • amenities broken or unavailable
  • poor management communication and follow-up
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Best for: Pet owners looking for a dog park; tenants with flexible work schedules who can visit the office in person.
Think twice if: Office is often unreachable by phone or email, and work orders frequently take weeks; pest control requests often go unmet despite tenants paying for the service.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Pet-friendly with dedicated dog park
  • Specific maintenance staff (David and Mathew) praised for responsiveness
  • Good location near shopping and schools

Before You Tour

  • Maintenance staff David and Mathew cited by reviewers for same-day work order completion and clear communication
  • Office consolidated with adjacent Summit property; Hillcreste office closed permanently
  • Pest control treatments last approximately one minute per unit, per reviewer observation
  • Vehicle gate unfixed for approximately one year; walk-in gate never repaired in five years at this property
  • One reviewer reported five years of residence; another noted seven years
  • Apartment was moved to another unit at tenant's own expense due to black mold
  • Trash fee: $25 per month (stated by reviewer)
  • Kitchen cabinetry promised during lease renewal in January but not completed as of review date

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park appreciated, but pet droppings not cleaned; dog urine and feces reported in fitness center and common areas.
Gated & Secured Communities
Vehicle gate and walk-in gate broken for extended periods; security cameras reportedly non-functional.
Luxury Apartments
Marketed as upscale, but reviewers report mold, water damage, roach infestation, broken appliances, and original 1980s kitchen cabinetry.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.78 average across the 313 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

Most Mentioned in Reviews

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How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 30
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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15
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13
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33

Common Renter Questions

How do I reach the office?
The main office moved to the adjacent Summit at Thousand Oaks property. Multiple reviewers report long waits for phone and email responses; in-person visits are recommended.
What is included in rent?
Their website lists a resident Wi-Fi cafe with complimentary coffee, fitness center, pool, and outdoor grilling area. Pest control and trash service are charged separately; reviewers report pest control is ineffective.
How quickly are maintenance requests completed?
One reviewer praised specific staff (David and Mathew) for same-day repairs; others report waiting 2-3 weeks or longer for emergency maintenance like AC failure or pest control requests.

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Last updated 2026-09-25