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El Sol Del Rio Apartments

Updated 2026-07-22 · 1,449 reviewed · 218 listed · Scored from 488 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(488) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Income-Based Apartments
El Sol Del Rio Apartments
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Affordable & Income-Based Apartments
Reviews
488

What We Found

Staff like Pamela and Katherine earn consistent praise for helpfulness and patience, and several residents have stayed years. However, safety and maintenance are serious concerns: theft, window breakage, pest problems (cockroaches, rats), and delayed repairs recur across reviews. Unauthorized management access to units and unresponsive office staff amplify frustration. The low rent reflects real tradeoffs rather than just good value.

Recent shift: One resident revised a prior one-star review to five stars after hot water repair, suggesting selective responsiveness to maintenance complaints.

Praised for
  • quick leasing office response
  • staff warmth and professionalism
  • acceptable upkeep for older complex
  • good pricing
  • long-term resident loyalty
Watch-outs
  • car theft and window breakage
  • pest infestations (cockroaches, rats)
  • weak security and drug activity
  • unresponsive management
  • unauthorized unit entry
  • maintenance delays and quality issues
  • questionable fees
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters seeking short-term stays or willing to overlook safety concerns.
Think twice if: Serious concerns about car theft, window breakage, pest infestations, and unresponsive management discourage long-term peace of mind despite low rent.

What this Community Does Well

  • budget-friendly rent
  • responsive front-desk staff
  • staff named by residents for helpfulness

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members Pamela, Katherine, Terresa, and Ms. Lilia named for warmth and professionalism
  • One resident reported unauthorized entry to units while away
  • Pest issues (cockroaches, rats) recur; fumigation mentioned as absent
  • Car theft and broken windows reported multiple times
  • Move-in special advertised at $499

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Affordable & Income-Based Apartments
Low rent attracts residents, but safety gaps, pests, and maintenance delays offset the savings.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.07 average across the 46 affordable & income-based apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

5
295
4
42
3
23
2
8
1
120

Common Questions About This Community

How quickly do they respond to leasing inquiries?
Recent reviews report quick responses from the leasing office, though wait times for maintenance repairs vary widely.
Are there any move-in specials?
The business advertises a $499 move-in special on their website.
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Last updated 2026-07-22