http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments.html en-us Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. info@aptratings.com info@aptratings.com Apartment Ratings | Duval Villa Apartments Ratings and Reviews Collection http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments.html hourly 4 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments.html http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments.html http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-836038.html From -Anonymous-: If you do not like rats in your kitchen and walls and their carcasses rotting in the walls then DO NOT LIVE HERE. I seriously warn anyone planning on moving to this complex that this has been a problem that management has been putting a bandaid on, not fixing. Besides ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: RATS (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-10-07T08:08:20-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-836038.html 2008-10-07T08:08:20-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-807206.html From -Anonymous-: I lived at Duval Villa for two years. For being exactly 1 mile from the UT campus and having a bus stop right across the street, the rent was pretty good. (1080 for a 2/2 the first year and 1130 for the same unit the second year). The maintenance guys ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Location Great, Structure Questionable (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-07-30T13:53:51-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-807206.html 2008-07-30T13:53:51-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-694930.html From -Anonymous-: There are three or four great restaurants across the street, and the #7 bus comes every 15 minutes and takes you to campus. My apartment was a refurbished unit, so all the appliances,fixtures etc. were new.The rent was similar to other complexes and private 1br in the area. Staff were ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: really good (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-11-06T14:04:47-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-694930.html 2007-11-06T14:04:47-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-692380.html From -Anonymous-: I will preface this review by saying that my roommate and I signed for a special for 934 a month for a 2/1. Thats dirt cheap for a large 2 bedroom in Hyde Park. The location is fantastic with a few good restaurants and a good coffeeshop/bakery right across the ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Weigh your options carefully (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-10-30T15:14:34-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-692380.html 2007-10-30T15:14:34-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-640984.html From -Anonymous-: For starters, the manager that was there for most of our lease was a pain from the beginning. He's not there anymore, so maybe the situation will improve (i doubt it). I was told I was being picky when i wanted some cabinet and door problems fixed (nothing would close ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Maybe it will get better...but i doubt it (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-06-29T15:20:41-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-640984.html 2007-06-29T15:20:41-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-632696.html From -Anonymous-: I lived on the first floor and had RATS. No, not cute little mice, big ol' rats. The management was unsympathetic to this problem as well. They accused me of being paranoid, and that I probably didn't really see any rats. So my roommate and I began to take pictures ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: One word...RATS (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-06-11T09:18:38-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-632696.html 2007-06-11T09:18:38-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-607242.html From -Anonymous-: Cars got broken into every once in a while, not too often. Management sent out letters telling everyone not to leave valuables in their car. Really had to keep on the maintance people if you wanted them to do anything. We had a tile in the bathroom cave in a ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Nice, few problems (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-04-07T03:37:04-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-607242.html 2007-04-07T03:37:04-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-584340.html From thebepster: I've definitely enjoyed my time here. It's usually quiet, unless there's a football game going on. Leo is great--the girl who ran the place before him was real snooty. The location is absolutely fabulous. You've got a grocery store, a convenience store, a coffee shop, 3 restaurants, and GELATTO right ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Great place, not a very good deal though (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-02-09T19:20:24-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-584340.html 2007-02-09T19:20:24-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-530685.html From nickkkk: Sure it's convenient, but for the amount of money they charge, you could get your own 2/1 in hyde park and not have to live in a giant complex. Also, my car was broken in to twice and was flooded. ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: not worth the money (Not Recommending) text en-us 2006-09-13T18:24:59-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-530685.html 2006-09-13T18:24:59-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-505716.html From ca.ma.so.wu@gmail.com: I spent my final year as an undergrad at UT there. It was a wonderful place to live. The manager (Leo) was fantastic. He would personally come in (as opposed to other places who just simply call, tape a letter to your door, or do nothing at all) to check ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Great Place (Recommending!) text en-us 2006-07-24T00:03:16-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-505716.html 2006-07-24T00:03:16-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-471101.html From -Anonymous-: I lived in Duval Villa Apts for the past two years. We used to have a super-bitchy manager named Emily who wasn't very nice, but a new one (Leo) has come in and while he's kind of a pushover, he's a really nice guy. It's an older apartment so of ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Good place to live (Recommending!) text en-us 2006-06-20T11:55:48-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-471101.html 2006-06-20T11:55:48-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-456685.html From enaz: Duval Villa is a well built, reasonably priced, and quiet place to live in. I met a lot of good people while I've been here, and the new manager Leon is pretty good. There have been a few problems in our apartment, but maitenance always quickly fixed them. Parking doesn't ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Great complex (Recommending!) text en-us 2006-05-22T20:38:05-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-456685.html 2006-05-22T20:38:05-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-441765.html From -Anonymous-: I lived at DV Fall 2003- Spring 2004 and had an end unit closest to Duval St. It took a little while to get used to the road noise, but it wasn't so bad after that. I think there was more noise on the end apartments (closer to entry, street, ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: good place to live (Recommending!) text en-us 2006-04-20T23:30:23-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-441765.html 2006-04-20T23:30:23-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-439226.html From -Anonymous-: The rent isn't too high, maintenance is good, parking is good and it doesn't get too noisy. Management is a lot better than most places and they tend to fix any problems quickly. The only problems I have here are the lack of a washer/drier unit in the apartment and ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Recommended (Recommending!) text en-us 2006-04-16T02:12:52-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-439226.html 2006-04-16T02:12:52-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-354101.html From -Anonymous-: Duval Villa has a few things going for it. Its in an awsome location and the office people are nice, the maintenance staff fixes everything A.S.A.P. and if they can't fix it, they just replace it. The apartments are huge and well kept. The courtyards are prety, but can get ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: great location (Recommending!) text en-us 2005-08-06T16:11:34-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-354101.html 2005-08-06T16:11:34-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-348633.html From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year while attending UT. Overall, it was a nice place to live -- great location in walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and the grocery store; close to campus; with security gates; and our 2-bedroom apartment was a decent size. Rent was a little pricey, ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Not too shabby (Recommending!) text en-us 2005-07-22T11:14:51-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-348633.html 2005-07-22T11:14:51-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-333109.html From -Anonymous-: When I first looked at Duval Villa, the manager was super nice and guaranteed that this was a "serious student" community. As soon as we signed the lease that all changed. There were constant noise problems (front courtyard) and car thefts throughout the year. But the main reason I would ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Manager will rip you off (Not Recommending) text en-us 2005-06-03T09:36:50-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-333109.html 2005-06-03T09:36:50-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-313355.html From -Anonymous-: Ignore, posted this review under the wrong apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Ignore (Recommending!) text en-us 2005-03-24T12:52:47-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-313355.html 2005-03-24T12:52:47-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-285574.html From -Anonymous-: This place is SO LOUD all the time. Students yelling and running around at all hours of the night. The apartments themselves are decent and pretty big, but totally overpriced. Don't buy the "it's a nice quiet place for graduate students" line. Its like living in a dorm...or a zoo. ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Horrible place to live (Not Recommending) text en-us 2004-12-05T22:58:51-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-285574.html 2004-12-05T22:58:51-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-267269.html From stacyut25: Duval Villa was my first apt. after getting out of the dorms. Boy, did they see fresh meat coming. I lived there in 2001 and after reading the comments, things haven't changed a bit. The only good thing about it is location. Emily, the manager, acted really nice when she ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Sucked then...sucks now... (Not Recommending) text en-us 2004-09-26T18:12:50-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-267269.html 2004-09-26T18:12:50-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-234152.html From -Anonymous-: I lived at Duval Villa for my senior year at UT, after living in 2 other complexes in North campus. It was by far the best living experience! The management staff was so nice, and always fixed everything as quickly as possible. I became great friends with all of my ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Loved it! (Recommending!) text en-us 2004-06-15T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-234152.html 2004-06-15T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-232922.html From -Anonymous-: The electric bills at Duval Villa are huge, because the maintenance staff and management won't fix the appliances/AC. Cable is free, but expect it to not work consistently. If you don't want your car broken into, don't live here--so many cars have been broken into this year, and little has ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Do NOT rent unless you like huge bills, mean management, and car theft (Not Recommending) text en-us 2004-06-11T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-232922.html 2004-06-11T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-229943.html From -Anonymous-: I moved out because I couldn't afford to get a 1 bedroom and my last roomate was a nut. The grounds were usually clean. I felt safe there. The pool was awesome and they allow cats (definately a thing that is hard to find). They also provide jacks in the ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: I miss this place (Recommending!) text en-us 2004-06-04T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-229943.html 2004-06-04T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-225018.html From -Anonymous-: There are four main problems with Duval Villa: 1) the apartment manager, Emily, is horrible. She is incredibly insincere, and will try at length to blame you for maintenance issues or any other problems you may have with your apartment. 2) It is an old building, so there are a ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: great location and courtyards, but way too expensive (Not Recommending) text en-us 2004-05-20T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-225018.html 2004-05-20T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-220664.html From -Anonymous-: I actually really liked living here. The location is excellent. Everything is within walking distance or a 30 second drive (HEB, amazing restaurants, 24 HR. Fitness). Management was helpful and when our internet was screwed up for a week or two they discounted our rent for the next month. The ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Pretty Good (Recommending!) text en-us 2004-05-10T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-220664.html 2004-05-10T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-126132.html From -Anonymous-: Seriously this place blows. The maintenance and office staff are dicks. Maintenance is slow as hell to respond- if they even bother. The A/C went out and it took a week and a half to fix. During the year the place gets dirty as hell (Trash everywhere). I would never ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Duval Villa SUCKS ASS (Not Recommending) text en-us 2003-04-18T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-126132.html 2003-04-18T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-121609.html From -Anonymous-: It´s not worth the price, despite the location. I had rats running through my walls and in my kitchen all winter. Management didn´t do a thing until I threw legal jargon at them. Paint is chipping of my stovetop--another health violation, I´m sure. My bathroom sink randomly fills up with ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Stay away, unless you like rats (Not Recommending) text en-us 2003-03-24T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-121609.html 2003-03-24T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-37517.html From -Anonymous-: I loved living in Duval Villa, because the Hyde Park neighborhood is so great. The Duval and 43rd intersection has 6 eating places, a grocery store, and a bus stop. You can walk to campus, HEB, the park, or the post office. The apartments themselves are over 30 years old, ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Great neighborhood makes the apartment itself worth it. (Recommending!) text en-us 2002-07-23T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-37517.html 2002-07-23T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-34320.html From -Anonymous-: I stayed at Duval Villa for two years, and I didnt experience any problems. The management was helpful, and maintenance requests were responded to promptly. There is ample parking space around the complex, and it is a gated complex, so it´s pretty safe. The apartments are spacious and the interiors ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: Definitely one of the better complexes close to campus (Recommending!) text en-us 2002-06-19T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-34320.html 2002-06-19T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-34263.html From -Anonymous-: Sure, it looks nice from the outsidebut inside you´re trapped in a box, circa 1971, with cheap carpet and a kitchen so small you can´t even make a sandwich without knocking something over. The management is straight-up rude, unhelpful, and interested only in getting the most of your money with ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: No, it isn´t. Stay away. (Not Recommending) text en-us 2002-06-18T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-34263.html 2002-06-18T00:00:00-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-28797.html From -Anonymous-: Everywhere near to UT at a reasonable price is simply old, it´s the nature of the beast of wanting to live close to UT at a reasonable price. I had a GREAT time living at Duval Villa. The management is top notch, very helpful, nice and responsive. Some appliances are ... [click to read full apartment review] Duval Villa Apartments: GREAT place for the price (Recommending!) text en-us 2002-04-11T00:00:00-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Duval-Villa-Apartments-28797.html 2002-04-11T00:00:00-06:00