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Palm Tree Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 33 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.9(33) 44 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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What Residents Say

Palm Tree Apartments offers low-cost housing on San Antonio's Northeast Side but suffers from chronic office failures and communication breakdowns. Touring appointments go unanswered, move-in approvals are rescinded without notice, and lease denials lack explanation. Residents report thin walls, noisy neighbors, long maintenance waits, poor upkeep, and safety issues in the surrounding area, though one long-term resident praised same-day repairs and affordable rates.

Praised for
  • affordable rent (when working as priced)
  • same-day maintenance response reported
  • grounds improvements over time
Watch-outs
  • poor office responsiveness and no-shows to appointments
  • maintenance delays and cheap repairs that repeat
  • unresponsive communication on deposits and denials
  • noisy neighbors and thin walls
  • dirty and run-down appearance
  • high water bills (shared utility)
  • safety concerns (shootings, drugs)
  • online payment convenience fee ($43.40)
  • office hours mismatch with tenant availability
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Best for: people with pets needing budget housing and wheelchair access
Think twice if: you need reliable office hours, prompt lease decisions, or frequent maintenance support; no-show appointments and unresponsive staff are persistent complaints

What This Community Gets Right

  • pet-friendly
  • wheelchair accessible
  • on-site recreation (basketball court, playground)

Before You Tour

  • David identified as an agent; assistant staff reportedly smoking on job
  • One long-term resident (4-5 years) reported same-day maintenance response and praised manager
  • Online payment carries $43.40 convenience fee; cash payment option at HEB or Walmart
  • Pet deposit stated as $300
  • Fatal shooting reported two weeks before one resident's move-in
  • Shared water utility with reportedly high bills in summer

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 2.9 against a 3.76 average across the 311 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 11% of the businesses in this directory.

Most Mentioned in Reviews

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How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 66
Review recency 85
Review sentiment 25
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

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Common Renter Questions

What does it cost to bring a pet?
Pet deposit is $300, according to their website.
Can I pay rent online?
Yes, but they charge a $43.40 convenience fee. You can also pay cash at HEB or Walmart to avoid the fee.
Are units wheelchair accessible?
The complex has wheelchair-accessible units and parking, according to their website.

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Last updated 2026-08-23