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Songbird Apartment Homes

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 200 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(200) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Furnished & Corporate HousingLuxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Songbird Apartment Homes
Location
Northwest Side, San Antonio
Services
Furnished & Corporate Housing, Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
200
Ranking
#68 in Furnished & Corporate Housing
Best for
Budget-conscious renters seeking furnished or month-to-month leases; pet owners with access to a dog park.

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

Split reviews expose a complex picture: newer staff (Cantiana, Tina, John) earn consistent praise for moving people in smoothly and solving problems quickly, but the complex battles widespread problems. Residents report year-long AC and heating failures, water that tested unsafe, break-ins, and dozens of lease-violators in some units that management ignores. Noise and harassing behavior disrupt sleep; pest control and mailbox repairs repeat across multiple moves. The recent management change appears to have improved responsiveness, yet older problems (pool security, dog care oversight, enforcement) persist.

Affordable rents ($750-$1,505/month) draw residents, but many report the cost-to-quality trade leaves them disappointed. A few long-term tenants praise the community feel, but security incidents and maintenance backlogs dominate recent feedback.

Praised for
  • helpful leasing staff (Cantiana, Tina, Jennifer, Tatiana)
  • new management improvements
  • responsive maintenance team (recent)
  • affordable pricing
Watch-outs
  • chronic maintenance failures (AC, heating, water)
  • security and safety concerns (break-ins, harassment)
  • noise and rule enforcement issues
  • pest problems and infestations
  • unresponsive office staff (communication delays)
  • mailbox access and mail problems
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters seeking furnished or month-to-month leases; pet owners with access to a dog park.
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness and security remain uncertain despite recent staff changes; long-standing water, AC, and pest issues have recurred across multiple resident tenures.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Affordable furnished and corporate housing ($750-$1,505/month)
  • Dog park and pet-friendly units
  • New management and maintenance staff (recent improvements)
  • On-site amenities: fitness center, pool, clubhouse

Before You Tour

  • Leasing staff: Cantiana, Tina, Jennifer, Tatiana praised for quick move-in and responsiveness
  • Maintenance lead John cited for rapid repairs
  • New management team installed new mailboxes; mailbox access limited to office hours
  • AC failure destroyed new unit within 3 months (old HVAC technician blamed); replacement handled by new team
  • Water tested unsafe by USAF environmental engineer (one resident tested)
  • Pest control fee charged but fumigation not provided in at least one case
  • Break-in attempts reported (9/11 incident; model apartment); car break-ins mentioned
  • Lease violations not enforced: reports of 8+ men in single 2-bedroom unit

Maintenance, Management & More

Furnished & Corporate Housing
New leasing staff streamlined move-in and made corporate tenants feel welcomed; communication delays from old management have reportedly improved under new ownership.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available; residents report some dogs left without water or care; enforcement of pet policies inconsistent.
Luxury Apartments
Marketing suggests upscale amenities, but reviews describe dated conditions (broken windows, unfixed leaks, holes in walls); maintenance quality uneven between new and prior staff.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.83 average across the 107 furnished & corporate housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% 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 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
86
4
15
3
14
2
14
1
71

Common Renter Questions

What are the starting rents and apartment sizes?
Website lists 1-bedroom units from $750-$799/month (776-865 sq ft) and 2-bedrooms from $1,295-$1,505/month (1,211-1,235 sq ft). Townhomes also available.
Has maintenance improved recently?
Yes. New management and maintenance team (started within last 7 months) has fixed AC units quickly and installed new mailboxes. Prior management left AC, heating, water, and pest issues unresolved for months.
Are there security or safety concerns?
Recent incidents include break-in attempts (9/11), car break-ins, and reports of lease violations not enforced. SAPD was called for indecent exposure. New management has not yet addressed all security gaps.

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Last updated 2026-09-25