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El Cortez

3130 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Studio, 1 Bath | 407 sq. ft.

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El Cortez Reviews

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matjbruno@gmail.com

Resident 2022

7/18/2022

Fanastic

I would like to say that the Manager Michelle is the best manager I have met. Michelle takes the time to get to know her tenants. The place is always clean and hall always smell's good. The place is a very quiet community.… See More >
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    vinniejames76@gmail.com

    Resident 2022

    6/16/2022

    Excellent

    My experience with El Cortez has been a pleasant one the staff the property manager Michelle goes above and beyond to help her residence the maintenance crew is excellent I’m glad I moved here five star treatment… See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident 2020 - 2021

      4/24/2022

      Never gave me back my deposit, on top of all the other ills

      These guys suck. It's difficult to say who sucks more - the place wasn't a dream, and then the new management company took over and it got even worse. Flooded laundry room, trash piled up, etc. etc. But mainly I want my money back. i've… See More >
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        ayarish

        Resident 2018 - 2021

        11/12/2021

        Recently management team replaced after the sale of the complex 6 months ago. They are rude and usually unavailable to minor maintenance requests. The laundry room on 1st floor has been flooding every time someone uses a machine. Many attempts made to management to resolve… See More >
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          Cyndi_K

          Resident 2020

          7/1/2020

          If you like rats, cockroaches and rude staff, this is the place for you. I'm paying a lot of money to get out of my lease, because this place has gotten so bad. There are rats in the courtyard and roaches in the units. People… See More >
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            Resident 510125

            Verified Resident 2018

            7/7/2018

            I moved in several days ago and so far I like it a lot. I am a professional working at St. Joseph's Hospital, which is about a ten-minute walk from here, and I did a lot of research before I moved in to find a… See More >
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              7/17/2018

              El Cortez
              Thank you for leaving this detailed feedback about your experience with us. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to provide you with an exceptional community experience.
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              Resident 508460

              Verified Resident 2018

              7/3/2018

              My experience here is very good,The people who received us felt very enthusiastic it is very close to the BARROW, walking can be reached, the problem can be solved reasonably, thank you, if there is a free WiFi, it is better.

                Manager

                7/8/2018

                El Cortez
                Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez.
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                Resident 507318

                Verified Resident 2018

                7/1/2018

                Staff is amazing. Property is very well kept and management keeps it very clean. Only issue that is a burden is the elevator towards the front of the building is out of order quite often. I just moved in so maybe it will improve and… See More >
                  Manager

                  7/2/2018

                  El Cortez
                  Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez.
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                  Resident 505561

                  Verified Resident 2018

                  6/26/2018

                  I have lived in this exact unit a year before came back cause i love the apt but the sliding door issue ya never been fixed even now that im back. I feel this is something important now that I'm being charged a utility fee

                    Manager

                    7/2/2018

                    El Cortez
                    Thank you for your review. Please submit a maintenance request and we will be happy to address your concerns at your earliest convenience.
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                    Resident 496356

                    Verified Resident 2018

                    6/5/2018

                    I love the location and price! Cassie and Alan in the office were very nice and helpful. This is in area that everything you need is around you. Feel safe in the area and all the neighbors seem very friendly

                      Manager

                      6/7/2018

                      El Cortez
                      Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez.
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                      Resident 483743

                      Verified Resident 2017 - 2018

                      5/5/2018

                      The apartment is ok for a single person starting life. The walls are thin but hey it looks like trending thing with apartments, these people need to obey the rules about their dogs or pets no allowed at certain places especially when you are not… See More >
                        Manager

                        5/9/2018

                        El Cortez
                        Thank you for the constructive feedback. We will use this review to help improve upon the overall resident experience here at El Cortez.
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                        oswego_ny_rob

                        Resident 2016 - 2018

                        3/30/2018

                        One of the administrators (Ashley) did not have the tact of answering my e-mails once she knew that I was moving out. That makes me think that she only cares about money. Very poor consumer service. I will post a more thorough review once I… See More >
                          Manager

                          4/22/2018

                          El Cortez
                          We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us. The team at El Cortez takes our reviews very seriously. Please contact us at (602) 357-9770 to discuss ways in which we may work towards resolving these issues. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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                          Resident 448358

                          Verified Resident 2017 - 2018

                          2/2/2018

                          I'm miserable living here. While staff is friendly and the amenities are okay, there is no adequate ventilation in the hallways, which are already reminiscent of The Shining, but are not helped by the intense mix of food and smoke smells that linger there. And… See More >
                            Manager

                            2/8/2018

                            El Cortez
                            Thank you for your review. Please reach out to us at (602) 314-6024 so we may assist you in moving forward towards a resolution.
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                            Resident 446820

                            Verified Resident 2017 - 2018

                            1/29/2018

                            Great customer service! Everyone is very friendly and quickly handles any issues or concerns. Pool area is very nice with lots of space to hang out or sit outside. Studios are pretty basic. Furnished option includes bed, couch and two tables. Okay for price &… See More >
                              Manager

                              1/30/2018

                              El Cortez
                              Thank you for your review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to provide you with an exceptional community experience.
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                              Resident 430254

                              Verified Resident 2016 - 2017

                              12/11/2017

                              Wasn't too happy about the $150 increase in rent. That's a huge jump! I was paying $650 and now I pay $793 (after taxes). I have to pay for my own internet also which is an additional $50 plus renter's insurance. However, Ashley and Tori… See More >
                                Manager

                                12/12/2017

                                El Cortez
                                Thank you for your feedback. Please let us know if we may add additional value to your living experience. We are here to be of service.
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                                Resident 423444

                                Verified Resident 2017

                                11/22/2017

                                staff was very friendly - professional - well informed - courteous and answered all questions. it was a pleasure to do business with the staff. the apartment that I received was like the model shown - all appliances, cabinets and floors were all new and… See More >
                                  Manager

                                  11/27/2017

                                  El Cortez
                                  Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez An Apartment Community.
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                                  Resident 410112

                                  Verified Resident 2017

                                  10/23/2017

                                  Experience has not been good so far. Just moved in and there has been many issues. The office staff is hard to get in contact with if you call them. It seems like they moved me into an apartment that just simply was not finished… See More >
                                    Manager

                                    10/24/2017

                                    El Cortez
                                    Here at El Cortez An Apartment Community, we are always looking for ways to improve; we appreciate your input. If you would be willing, we would like to have you contact our manager at (602) 314-6024 to discuss ways we may better serve you in the future.
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                                    Resident 408447

                                    Verified Resident 2017

                                    10/18/2017

                                    I have enjoyed living at El Cortez. The apartment is always very clean and everyone is nice and welcoming. Every time that I have had a maintenance request it seemed like it was fixed immediately. I would recommend others to live at the El Cortez!

                                      Manager

                                      10/23/2017

                                      El Cortez
                                      Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez.
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                                      Resident 405329

                                      Verified Resident 2017

                                      10/9/2017

                                      Fun Gio retro studio apartment living,with a variety of tenants so anybody feels at home.It has a community pool loungey barbecue area,that makes for impromptu gatherings on any given day or night.On sight staff & maintenance

                                        Manager

                                        10/12/2017

                                        El Cortez
                                        Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide an exceptional community experience here at El Cortez.
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                                        Resident 404366

                                        Verified Resident 2017

                                        12/13/2017

                                        The place is ok just need to kill off all those roaches. Everything is included in my rent so I have nothing to worry about, it's close to Safeway family Dollar and good will only problem is they need to treat every single apartment to… See More >
                                          Manager

                                          10/11/2017

                                          El Cortez
                                          Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez An Apartment Community.
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                                          Resident 396406

                                          Verified Resident 2017 - 2018

                                          7/12/2018

                                          It seems like a nice place to live. It is maintained well, the people are friendly and the location is great. Why do you require 200 characters to be used? I like to keep my comments short and to the point.

                                            Manager

                                            9/20/2017

                                            El Cortez
                                            Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez An Apartment Community.
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                                            Resident 394574

                                            Verified Resident 2017

                                            9/11/2017

                                            The process from application to move-in was actually quite speedy. The office staff is super friendly and quick to communicate any questions or if they need anything further from you to complete the process. I was extremely happy that I was approved. Even before I… See More >
                                              Manager

                                              9/20/2017

                                              El Cortez
                                              Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez An Apartment Community.
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident 2017 - 2018

                                              5/4/2018

                                              I've lived at The El Cortez since summer 2017 & are moving out June 2018. I have enjoyed my time at The El Cortez, it's conveniently located near almost everything (even downtown PHX is a quick 5-minute drive door to door). Management has been good… See More >
                                                Manager

                                                9/6/2017

                                                El Cortez
                                                Thank you for your review. We hope that we continue to meet your expectations.
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                                                Resident 390268

                                                Verified Resident 2017

                                                8/30/2017

                                                A great location, near hospital, grocery store and restaurant. Window doesn't open up as screen is sealed with no option to open. Hallways are a little musty smell like old cigarette smoke. Laundry on each floor some what of an outdated elevator but they are… See More >
                                                  Manager

                                                  9/6/2017

                                                  El Cortez
                                                  Thank you for leaving this detailed feedback about your experience with us. Please call our Community Manager directly at (602) 314-6024 to discuss ways in which we may work towards resolving these issues. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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                                                  Resident 385188

                                                  Verified Resident 2016 - 2017

                                                  8/17/2017

                                                  This a very friendly complex where people have the freedom to develop friendships or keep to themselves. The office and maintenance staff are great. Depending on the request, maintenance orders can take up to a week to fill. Its a older building so repeated issues… See More >
                                                    Manager

                                                    8/18/2017

                                                    El Cortez
                                                    Thank you for the feedback. We strive to provide excellent service here at El Cortez An Apartment Community.

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
                                                    Parking
                                                    • Carport
                                                    Other
                                                    • Air Conditioner
                                                    • Balcony
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Controlled Access
                                                    • Convenient to St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix College and Willow Historic District
                                                    • Courtyard
                                                    • Credit Card Payments Accepted
                                                    • Disposal
                                                    • Electronic Payments Accepted
                                                    • Furnished
                                                    • Hardwood Flooring
                                                    • Heat
                                                    • Lawn Games and Bocce Ball Areas
                                                    • Newly Restyled
                                                    • On-Site Maintenance
                                                    • On-Site Management
                                                    • Patio
                                                    • Pets Allowed
                                                    • Pool
                                                    • Private Patio
                                                    • Range
                                                    • Refrigerator
                                                    • Short Term Lease Available
                                                    • Unfurnished and Furnished Available
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                                                    Welcome home to El Cortez, located in Phoenix, Arizona, just steps away from the historic districts of Encanto Manor, Encanto Vista, Willo, and Campus Vista. El Cortez is the perfect apartment community for a variety of lifestyles. We are within easy access to Interstates 10 and 17 and minutes away from the Phoenix Metro Light Rail, Phoenix College, Dignity Health, St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center and Barrow Neurological Institute, and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Studio floor plans include full size kitchens, separate bathrooms, walk-in closets and private patios. You'll be delighted with our amenities that include a shimmering swimming pool, covered parking, and controlled building access. Visit our photo gallery or give us a call to schedule a personal tour and open the door to a new way of living! Ask about our furnished apartment homes!
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