Apartment Ratings | Villa Lapaz Ratings and Reviews

Villa Lapaz: Stay away (Not Recommending)

2009-10-14T17:04:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place may be cheap, but it's not worth it at all. Nothing but gang members and creepy people loitering 24/7. If you're a single female, DO NOT walk through this place at night by yourself. The trashiest, most disgusting complex in all of south county. Cops are called all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Great time living here for 3 yrs. (Recommending!)

2009-07-01T23:46:48-06:00

From izzakb@aol.com: I was surprised to see all the bad reviews about this place. Although it is not paradise in heaven, as some renters wish it would be. I had a great time living here; that is why I took the time to write this review. Besides the place itself the location ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! BAD STAFF COMMUNCATION (Not Recommending)

2009-06-18T10:22:19-06:00

From MaiLeo: My boyrfriend and I wanted to get our own place together for the first time so we found this place since it was the CHEAPEST of all. The staff was nice AT FIRST when we signed our contract. My boyfriend and I has lived in this complex for 6 months ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Ghetto of Orange County (Not Recommending)

2009-04-03T11:34:43-06:00

From princesslsg1988: This was was ridiculous. Scared the crap out of me to come home late at night. I would have to stay on the phone with one of my friends because they were so many creepers around. They swindle you out of money constantly. The maintenance is poor. The quality of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: The worst place to rent (Not Recommending)

2008-04-05T21:28:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is terrible. Nothing gets fixed right constant inspections and repairs that cause you great inconvience with no running water. Police here constantly. People hit your car and dont leave a note. Pool is disgusting with tons of hair and oil in water people leave chewed gum all over the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: DON'T MOVE HERE!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-26T11:59:14-06:00

From jen_tafoya@yahoo.com: I have lived in Rancho Santa Margarita for over 20 years. I assumed all areas of Rancho were nice. In the four months I have lived here I have had multiple strangers come tapping at my window in the middle of the night. When I go to work at 4 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: horrible!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-29T21:10:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: when my boyfriend and i first moved here, we were excited because the rent was cheap, and they would let us have our dog here, and it was our first place, but let me tell you you DONT want to live here!!! the first day i came to move in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: dirty, scary, and disgusting. (Not Recommending)

2007-10-04T08:08:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've had 2 friends who have come over here and had something happen to their car. One of my friends got rear ended in the parking lot, and the guy just left after the accident only to leave her with a totalled car the next morning. my other buddy had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Think Twice Before Considering This Place (Not Recommending)

2007-06-30T12:44:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with the other review. I lived there briefly when I separated from my husband in 2002 we got back together w/in a month. I guarantee that the shoddy conditions I was forced to live in at Villa La Paz played a role in our realizing things weren't so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: notices to enter given monthly (Not Recommending)

2007-06-21T16:53:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These people are idiots! Every month they give a notice to enter. How many times does it take the stupid contractors to replace water heaters. Now they are coming in again and they never, ever leave the place as it was. They ALWAYS leave my blinds open, track crap on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: To all the residents... (Not Recommending)

2007-06-13T12:15:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I should probably just walk away from all of this as my responses seem to do nothing more than make everyone more and more upset. It seems that some comments I have posted most recenetly that almost got me fired because I was only trying to tell you the residents ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: I don't recommend it. (Not Recommending)

2007-06-01T13:41:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I hate the management here. Stacey is awful to deal with. Almost every month we are getting notices to enter. Things aren't fixed until legal action is a threat. When I go straight to corporate...then things get dealt with quickly so I recommend keeping a copy of the corporate offices ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Don't move here (Not Recommending)

2007-05-25T22:06:11-06:00

From SayNo2VLP: It's unsafe and dirty.No one in the management office cares about anything.Any complaint is met with attitude.They care only about collecting the rent and keeping a minimum 'body' count in the apartments for their occupancy numbers so corporate will continue to give them their bonuses.I'm in the industry, I know ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: I'm just going to say, "it's alright." (Recommending!)

2007-05-14T01:13:46-06:00

From dunklekatze: Well, I will say that it isn't that bad. Sure parking is a huge pain and yes, there are tons of family members living in one apartment. Overall though, it's okay. It's in a good location by Coto, Schools, Markets, and some shopping. The apartment we live in is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Pretty standard (Recommending!)

2007-04-12T16:43:47-06:00

From Pyrowench: I have been living at Villa La Paz for 2 years (going on 3rd) and have had minimal problems with the maintenance and management staff. You may have to remind them 3 times that your dishwasher really sucks and that the bottom drawer of your oven is sliding on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: get out when you can (Not Recommending)

2007-02-21T18:24:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for one year and got out as soon as my lease was up. Loud, loud. Coto parents send their children there to get them out of their hair. Also, have issues with drugs. Out dated. They should really advertise that it's for low income families. If you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Not so bad! (Recommending!)

2007-06-30T16:42:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't think Villa La Paz is so bad. I've lived here now for 9 months and I really like it. It's pretty quiet compared to some of the places I've lived. I have witnessed a couple of domestic spats, but you'll have that anywhere. I keep seeing all the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Worlds worst apartment (Not Recommending)

2007-02-02T12:09:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: WHATEVER YOU DO NEVER EVEN THINK ABOUT MOVING TO THIS S*** HOLE THE POLICE HAVE ANY SAID MOVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!! THE NEIGHBOR WE HAD WAS A NIGHTMARE WE CAUGHT HIM LOOKING IN OUR WINDOW NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE MANAGEMENT IS A JOKE A FAT LAZY A** WHO IS ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: DO NOT RENT HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-13T17:23:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is hands down the worst place that I have ever lived. My first apartment was a crappy little place near a community college and a mall that basically just packed in college kids and overcharged them - even that place was much better than this one!

I have lived ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: so far so ok? (Not Recommending)

2006-12-09T23:51:19-06:00

From happywhy: I lived there for a year. As soon as I moved in, there was sewage problem... Parking is very tight. The building itsself is old and walls and ceilings are thin?, I could hear the sound of pee from upstairs. My biggest problem? Ants!! Even I cleaned up the kitchen ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Absolutely Terrible (Not Recommending)

2006-12-05T23:50:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's so bad, I've wondered if I was experiencing a conspiracy.

This is the worst apartment complex I have ever lived in.

The management is unbelievably incompetent. They don't return phone calls. They blame the residents for any problems. They take no responsibility. They don't seem to know whats going on, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: SEWER LA GUTTER (Not Recommending)

2006-11-27T20:41:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In my 15 years of renting in O.C., this TAKES THE CAKE for the absolutley worst place I have rented. This is literally Sewer La Paz !!! Nothing but crap lives there and works there !!! This dump should be blown up and reconstructed with QUALITY materials with a PROFESSIONAL ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: WORST APT COMPLEX EVER! (Not Recommending)

2006-09-12T15:37:49-06:00

From crabbie_cassie@yahoo.com: IF YOU LIKE REPLACING YOUR WINDSHIELDS AND CAR TIRES THEN YOU SHOULD MOVE HERE....I GO OUT AND ALL MY TIRES ARE SLASHED AND MY WINDOWS BEAT IN WITH A GOLF CLUB...GREAT SECURITY HERE AS YOU CAN SEE...WHAT ELSE SUCKS...IF YOU DONT SPEAK SPANISH THEN YOUR NOT GOING TO BE ABLE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: DO NOT MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2006-08-27T19:54:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this complex is the worst i have ever lived in! Where to start? Parking is awful. You'd be better off parking in the albertsons parking lot across the street, not only because there are no spots left after 7 o clock at night, but also because if you park in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: This place is as the Police Call it, Little Tijuana (Not Recommending)

2006-08-07T16:55:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had my car vandalized mutliple times, my roomate has had his tires slashed, and the apartment complex told me to rent a garage. The neighbors next two us have 3 families living in a one bedroom apartment. People park infront of my garage, which I gave in and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Wouldn't suggest this place (Not Recommending)

2006-06-30T18:42:30-06:00

From ExtremeDisappointment: A man would constantly leave flowers, letters, even dog treats outside my garage. He scared me and I asked him to leave me alone. I reported every incidence to the office and nothing was done. The stalking continued and the man actually chased me home one night. I needed an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Decent (Recommending!)

2006-06-06T10:25:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After reading the reviews thus far, I figured I should comment. First, the apartment complex IS inexpensive. That's why most of us moved here in the first place. However, I have never experienced a lot of the problems that I read about in the previous posts. For instance, I don't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: I HATE IT HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-23T01:53:19-06:00

From Scarletpxi: let's see, 3 times the apartments flooded due to their crap plumbing, their customer service sucks, don't ever expect a call back, and you are expected to pay for already damaged stuff. Hi, my name is Amber and i'm the sucker who moved in here and is now living in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: I love it here! (Recommending!)

2006-04-11T18:06:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Villa La Paz for 2 years and absolutely love it. I have never had any problems with the people that live here. My apartment is quiet, clean and I have NEVER had a rodent or insect problem. Parking can be tight, but it's not like you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: WORST PLACE EVER!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-09T22:50:27-06:00

From ass@pwet.com: Parking is a huge problem, so horrible that people park in red lanes. Many mexicans live here with their ENTIRE FAMILIES, their kids, grand children, grand parents... I even know of an old man who sneaks into the garage to sleep at night because there isn't enough room for him ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Parking is a pain (Not Recommending)

2006-03-11T00:00:39-06:00

From rainwolfegirl: My husband and I have lived here for 5 months and we can't wait for our lease to expire so we can move. Parking gets really bad as early as 8pm. We have had to park at the grocery store and walk 10 mins to our apartment several times. Repairs ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: worst apt complex on planet earth !!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-07T22:03:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not move here its cheap b/c u pay what u get management is horrible complex is dirty and to many mexicans live there with there whole family !!!!!! parking is horrible and u have to pay for a parking spot!!!!! if not u dont get 1 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Not Worth the Price!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-14T12:02:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in the apartment complex for only three months and I can't wait to get out! We have an extremely rude neighbor that opens his garage, which is located directly below the bedroom, numerous times at night. I wouldn't mind if it was in the early evening, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Overall Nice Community..Except for the children everywhere (Recommending!)

2005-09-08T17:31:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The community is nice, a little overpriced, but the safety of the community is what you pay for. Villa La Paz is definitly the worst complex in the city, but Rancho Santa Margarita is very expensive most of the other complexes are way over-priced.

The only complaint that I have is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: This place is the dumps! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-18T14:19:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living there for 2 years, I watched this middle class well maintained apartment degrade itself into a low income rat infested zoo.

There are so many ghetto people here, you'd think you live in Long Beach.

Do not waste your money, live somewhere else! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: I watched this place deteriorate (Not Recommending)

2005-08-14T09:23:44-06:00

From bigtea: I lived in Villa La Paz for over 8 years and watched it go from nice to horrible. Western National manages the property, a company whose practices and policies are those of slumlords. The laundry rooms were filthy and the equipment was often broken. I quit using them in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Changed for the Better!!! (Recommending!)

2005-07-09T16:43:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved here one month ago and it is great! The changes must have been amazing because we have had no problems and are pleased with the neighbors!
The staff is wonderful and although they need to work out a few issues with Maint. calls, they should be commended for really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Don't move here! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-08T15:16:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Avoid this place like the plague. Shady characters live here. Orange County Sheriff's ALWAYS driving through. One resident recently was convicted of murder.

There are a few situations that aggrevate me like parking, there hardly is none. I've requested a garage but they've never contacted me back. There's people with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Horrible Place To Live!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-03T18:03:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first rented the apartment I was shown a completly differant picture. Parking was a nightmare, and my neihbors would sit outside every day I came home from work till around midnight. They creeped me out as they watched me get my mail and walk into my apartment. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Hilarious Management Reviews Below! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I reviewed this property previously. I moved out in August 2002. My lease expired, however, in Novemeber and I did not give 30 days until October. I visited the apartment at least once per week during this time to pick up mail and finish moving out. I saw NONE of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: best community in RSM (Recommending!)

2004-01-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident at VLP for over a year now and it is a great place to live. After reading the other reviews it really upset me because I have never had any problems here, the only thing I can think of is that all the reviews are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Great Place to live (Recommending!)

2004-01-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Most of the reviews if not all the reviews that I have read in regards to Villa La Paz have been from people that lived in this complex over 2 years ago.

Villa La Paz has gone through a great deal of change since August of 2002. The Management has changed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Keep your kids safe . . . DON´T MOVE HERE! (Not Recommending)

2003-12-02T00:00:00-06:00

From midori11: OK so I moved here in May of 2002 . . . right after I graduated from college. I was in a hurry to get a place so I didn´t have to live with my parents. I should have looked elsewhere, but I was young and dumb!

It was my first ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: Worst Apt Complex in RSM (Not Recommending)

2003-11-16T00:00:00-06:00

From rentboy2003: First check this orange county government web site (not supposed to post it)
and do not move anywhere on the affordable housing list look for it under housing programs.

Positive notes on v la paz:
Good price if you need a garage and have a dog.
You don´t need to use the telephone to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: (Not Recommending)

2003-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don´t know where to begin, this is the most awful place to live, not only is the apartment is bad condition the staff is awful,my husband and I are newly married and young, we pay our rent on time every month and never cause problems and we still get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Villa Lapaz: (Not Recommending)

2002-08-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: nice place to live in but a very poor management performace
Not helpful. Generally a pain to deal with ... [click to read full apartment review]