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Jones & Rio

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 70 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(70) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Jones & Rio
Location
Downtown, San Antonio
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
70
Ranking
#60 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Downtown professionals and visitors seeking upscale amenities and a walkable location.

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

Jones & Rio delivers upscale downtown living with a responsive maintenance crew and strong security presence, but chronic elevator breakdowns, spotty management availability, and noisy riverside location frustrate long-term residents. The staff excels at small repairs and community events, yet bigger infrastructure problems drag response times and leave tenants feeling neglected during serious outages.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • safe downtown location
  • rooftop views and pool amenities
  • proximity to Riverwalk
  • friendly office team
Watch-outs
  • elevators frequently broken
  • unresponsive management and phone issues
  • noise from surrounding bars and restaurants
  • poor crisis handling (hot water outage)
  • pest problems (roaches)
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Best for: Downtown professionals and visitors seeking upscale amenities and a walkable location.
Think twice if: You need reliable elevator access, quiet nights, or responsive management during building emergencies.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Prime Riverwalk and downtown location
  • Responsive maintenance team (named staff like Alex)
  • Safe, gated parking
  • Rooftop and pool amenities

Before You Tour

  • Maintenance technician Alex praised for fast, precise work-order resolution
  • Elevators frequently out of service (both units down simultaneously reported)
  • Hot water outage lasted 6 weeks without proactive resident communication
  • Underground gated parking with dedicated spaces
  • Third-party apps required for rent payment, door access, and parcel pickup

Maintenance, Management & More

Luxury Apartments
High-end finishes and location appeal, but infrastructure failures (elevators, water systems) and management responsiveness undercut the premium experience.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website advertises pet-friendly units and states fees clearly, though reviews do not detail tenant experiences with pet policies.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.77 average across the 328 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

Most Mentioned in Reviews

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How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 34
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

What are the pet fees at Jones & Rio?
According to their website: $25 monthly pet rent, $200 pet deposit, and $250 non-refundable pet fee per pet.
Does the complex have parking?
Yes, covered underground gated parking is available. Some reviews note it fills up and charges apply even for unoccupied reserved spots.
Is there a fitness center and pool?
Yes, the complex has both a fitness center and a rooftop pool with views.

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Last updated 2026-09-25