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The Escapade Apartments

Updated 2026-09-25 · 1,274 reviewed · 407 listed · Scored from 244 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.5(244) 53 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Escapade Apartments
Location
San Antonio International Airport Vicinity, San Antonio
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Gated & Secured Communities
Reviews
244
Ranking
#174 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Budget-conscious renters tolerant of infrastructure issues and frequent water outages.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-25. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-23.

What Residents Say

Strong staff effort at leasing doesn't translate to livable conditions. Despite recent management ownership (DGE Investments) showing visible renovation work and responsive maintenance on AC and some repairs, the complex is plagued by constant water shutoffs (often daily), pervasive roaches that appear inside units despite pest control services, and operational failures like a non-functional gated gate. Residents report paying for pest control without a signed agreement and facing threats of fees for entry denials. The property's age is offset by deteriorating infrastructure, inconsistent upkeep, and mixed staff courtesy that ranges from Victoria's praised attentiveness to rude dismissals at the office.

Infrastructure and pest problems dominate complaints across nine months of reviews. While some tenants find value in cheaper rents and willing maintenance for AC issues, others describe homelessness on grounds, break-ins, overflowing trash, and a laundry room that lacks cleanliness. One reviewer documented a pool failure that took weeks to repair and a fire response with a wrong unit number that wasn't corrected for 45 minutes. The balance of evidence suggests management improvement efforts are real but overwhelmed by the property's fundamental maintenance and pest control failures.

Praised for
  • Staff Victoria and others deliver attentive leasing tours
  • Maintenance responds within days for most requests
  • Older property with character and mature trees
  • Some renovations and pool improvements underway
Watch-outs
  • Chronic water shutoffs and low pressure
  • Roaches throughout complex and buildings
  • Uncontrolled pest issues despite fees charged
  • Unwritten pest control fee threats
  • Slow or incomplete maintenance work
  • Gate doesn't function reliably
  • Laundry facilities dirty
  • Pools have periods of poor water quality
  • Trash management and overflow
  • Inconsistent staff professionalism
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters tolerant of infrastructure issues and frequent water outages.
Think twice if: Daily or near-daily water shutoffs, severe roach infestations, weak gate security, and unwritten pest control fees are serious concerns.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Staff leasing team (Victoria, Liz, Amber, Elizabeth Hernandez) praised for attentiveness
  • Pool and grounds with mature trees and character
  • Affordable rents versus renovated competitors
  • Maintenance typically responds within days

Before You Tour

  • Staff named: Victoria, Liz, Amber, Elizabeth Hernandez, Jesus - praised for leasing tours and friendliness
  • New ownership DGE Investments actively renovating units with daytime construction and text notifications
  • AC repairs typically completed within two visits
  • Water shutoffs reported as near-daily or multiple times daily
  • Pest control threats include $75 fee for entry denial with no signed agreement
  • Gate security non-functional most of the time
  • Pool damage from summer rain required weeks to repair

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park praised, but reviewers report roaches in dog park; pet fees and deposit add cost
Gated & Secured Communities
Gate frequently non-functional; break-ins and homeless occupation reported despite paid gated amenity

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 2.5 against a 3.77 average across the 328 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% 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 26
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Are there water shutoffs?
Yes; reviewers report near-daily or multiple shutoffs throughout their tenancies. Management posts notices and timeframes when work is happening.
Is there a pet-friendly dog park?
Yes; their website lists a dog park. Pet deposit is $300 one-time and pet fee is $25 monthly, but reviewers report roach issues even in the dog park area.
How quickly does maintenance respond to work orders?
Most responses within a few days for requests like AC repairs, though some reviewers report delayed or incomplete responses to other requests.

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Last updated 2026-09-25