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The Bristol

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 64 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(64) 64 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 Housing
The Bristol
Location
Northwest, San Antonio
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
64
Ranking
#77 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking a quiet community with responsive maintenance in Northwest San Antonio.

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

Strong core of residents praise staff like Cynthia and Ashley for going out of their way to help, with maintenance that responds quickly to repair requests. The property sits in a quiet area with good access to shops and schools. However, phone lines often go unanswered, deposit disputes have dragged on over a year, and some office staff interactions feel dismissive.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive management staff
  • quick maintenance
  • quiet location
  • proactive about resident requests
Watch-outs
  • office phone rarely answered
  • inconsistent communication from management
  • deposit recovery issues
  • some staff demeanor problems
responsive-managementquick-maintenancefriendly-staffpoor-communicationquiet-community
Best for: Pet owners seeking a quiet community with responsive maintenance in Northwest San Antonio.
Think twice if: Expect inconsistent office availability and phone access; resolve deposit details in writing before signing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Maintenance responds fast to repairs
  • Staff go out of their way to help residents
  • Quiet, secluded location near shops and highways

Before You Tour

  • Maintenance staff member Frankie praised for speed and professionalism
  • Office manager Cynthia noted for flexibility and helpfulness
  • Ashley praised for proactive follow-up on unit availability and move-in inspections
  • Leasing agent Stephanie praised for in-person professionalism
  • Pet waste stations recently installed after resident suggestion
  • Online resident portal offered

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet waste stations installed; owners praised the quiet setting for pets.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Some residents unaware of low-income pricing options; leasing agents may not always volunteer this information.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.78 average across the 313 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 20% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 34
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

What are the pet fees?
Pet policy fee is $300 upfront, then $25 per pet per month. The business states these amounts on their website.
Does the office answer the phone?
Recent residents report the phone line often goes unanswered and recommend visiting in person to speak with staff.

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Last updated 2026-09-25