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Lantern Village Apartments: Think for yourself (Recommending!)

2008-09-25T10:40:27-06:00

From rottenriguez: If you read the negative reviews you may have a rather distorted view of the complex. So we did what most people should be doing these days...we saw it for ourselves. They are lovely. Very spacious. I lived in Clear Lake and paid so much more for less. Mary ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Great Place (Recommending!)

2008-07-19T13:20:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lantern Village is in a perfect location. It's right next to 59 and 610, and only a mile or so from the Galleria. Not to mention that Bellaire is right around the corner, which is a super nice area with great stores. And people don't realize this but if you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: above average, especially for this area (Recommending!)

2008-07-18T20:31:42-06:00

From LVopinion: Great value. Covered parking (need to warn, ticket or tow selfish, crooked parking more). Good enforcement solves the problem real quick. Security is good, but should carry some type of defense(mace or tazer). I have had A/C problems, but maintenance is always same day if you call before noon. Many ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: This place is unreasonable... (Not Recommending)

2008-07-06T16:37:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree, the place is all bills paid but the rules are just unreasonable. I've had car trouble twice, it was minor stuff and they were making a big deal out of it. It's not like I left it sitting there for weeks. The workers were rude and pushy as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Great Place (Recommending!)

2008-03-26T15:52:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lantern Village is by far the best deal in town. The rent is cheap, you cannot beat All Bills Paid. My husband and I truly feel safe and secure inside the complex. You cannot even enter the complex without being stoped and having security write down your info and who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: NO! NO! NO! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-01T18:38:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is by far the worst apts I have ever lived in, yes all bills paid but the management is horrible. I live in an upstairs apt and if I walk two steps the people downstairs bang on the ceiling! I mean if they want peace n quiet A. get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: apartments (Recommending!)

2008-01-26T02:20:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: rooms are spacious,security is really strict which add on to the security of the residents.good collection of movies in the video library.i recommend this apartment to my friends. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: No Problem Living Here (Recommending!)

2008-01-22T16:33:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Okay, so there are resident that are Spanish speaking. What is the big deal? The majority of these people are hardworking and go about their business like anywhere else in Houston. I have lived at LV for almost a year. I have not had a roach problem, problems with staff, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: just spend the extra money else where, trust me (Not Recommending)

2008-01-15T04:50:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While this place maybe a "great" value, I'm not sure that it's worth the money saved. Before choosing our 1 bedroom apt. I informed the leasing agent that I was 5 months pregnant and asked if we should even bother with a 1 bedroom, because we did not wish to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2007-12-10T12:52:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in these apartments for a while never had a problem until now.. had problems with a/c , washer and dryer are old don't work most of the time. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Never again! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-20T21:36:53-06:00

From calimero230@hotmail.com: Long story short - illegal aliens live all around this area, which my boyfriend used to refer to as "El Salvador" or "Little Mexico." My car was broken into several times, and my friend who came to visit for about 45 minutes had her car dashboard DESTROYED and her expensive ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: I wouldn't advise my enemy to live here (Not Recommending)

2007-09-19T17:58:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: LAntern village appears good on the outside but you begin to feel the pains and discomfort when you move in. Begining from the security, I can't explain who or what they think they are..good to do your job but these guys stretch it to a very annoying point.Almost every other ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Pretty solid deal, you really can't beat it. (Recommending!)

2007-09-14T12:39:00-06:00

From ellew: My husband and I originally moved into a 2 bedroom townhouse with a roommate when we first moved in. At right around 1200 square feet, and our rent being under 900 a month, we were thrilled. The floor plan of that town house wasn't great, but it was a STEAL, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: You can't squeeze in but others can (Not Recommending)

2007-08-10T13:44:05-06:00

From rentblows: Ok so they give you a hard ass time trying to let you rent there by checking your whole background. They check to see if you've been married, divorced, have kids etc. They ask you questions that seem too personal. Yet, as you walk the property, you see strange individuals, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Good for your money (Recommending!)

2007-06-20T10:26:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very spatious, free covered parking, friendly staff, prompt maintenance service... You get a lot for what you pay.. Appliances work fine but could be upgraded. Actually have free weights for you former athletes!! (No more cable machine workouts)Overall, I would rate 8/10 if you can overlook the fact that this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Been here for 2 years and don't plan on leaving (Recommending!)

2007-05-21T11:09:18-06:00

From eidetic78: My girlfriend and I have lived at Lantern Village for almost 2 years now. We are very pleased with our experience so far. They apartments are very roomy for the price, and considering how old they are, the two different ones I've lived in within the complex have been quite ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: move out before you rot in Lantern Village (Not Recommending)

2007-04-06T13:29:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: rude and bad management and staff, dirty and old apartments, living in the jungle is better ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Regreted it the minute I signed the lease (Not Recommending)

2007-01-18T19:45:54-06:00

From TXLawGirl: I only lived there for 1 year because of what a horrible experience it was for me and my family. I was constantly harrased by the "security" with stupid things. Example: I pulled into the parking lot right outside of my apartment and remained in my car for 10 minutes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: I love it! (Recommending!)

2006-12-22T18:07:23-06:00

From sydnisd183: I've had no experience living in apartments in Houston before. I expected the usual "thump thump" of someone's too loud stereo, people arguing in the parking lot, and general things that get on my nerves and make me count the days until my lease is up. Not here. I live ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Bad Management Performance (Not Recommending)

2006-12-20T13:27:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will not recommend anyone to live here, I used to live here for 6 months, after that they want to raise up my rent, but that is not the reason why I was leaving. The security is not safe, and the manager is not helping at all, one time, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Lived here for 15 yrs...don't plan on moving any time soon (Recommending!)

2006-12-03T10:27:07-06:00

From Brenda24F@swbell.net: I have lived here for 15 years (since I was 13) and haven�t considered moving. We have upgraded apartments from a 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom and now in a very spacious 3 bedroom (1800 sq. ft.). I will admit that the surrounding area has gone down hill�I won�t ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Current resident (Recommending!)

2006-09-22T18:50:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm a current resident, I actually renewed my lease about a month ago. At first I was only planning to stay here for 6 months and then leave. I was in a bit of a hurry to find a place because I was starting my first semester at U of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Not Too Bad If You Don't Mind An Occasional Tree Roach (Recommending!)

2006-09-12T13:27:05-06:00

From mirnsy@hotmail.com: I like living at Lantern Village. The security is great. Maintenance is quick. My main complaint is the occasional tree roach that sneaks into the apartment, I don't know from where. I keep the tub and sinks covered so I don't know where they come from. But that is pretty ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: They have the "fucking worst" management team (Not Recommending)

2006-05-17T17:30:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a resident here..and everything has been "great" up until today...my contract will be over soon..and I went to talk to the management about renewing a new contract...this is the first time I experienced a management team that doesn't give a shit whether the resident keeps staying or not......I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Nice apartments (Recommending!)

2006-04-07T16:00:05-06:00

From stopwhiningokay: I say LV is a great place to live. Not superb, but great. I have only been here half a year, and this is the first time I have rented. My husband has rented several times before and told me that this was the best place he has been. If ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Be prepared or get ripped off (Not Recommending)

2006-04-02T22:26:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I put in my application with everything they asked me for minus one thing. They wanted a bank statement showing I have 1 years worth of rent in the bank saved and I brought in a receipt stating how much I have. I also brought in my paycheck stubs but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: good value (Recommending!)

2006-03-06T15:55:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for six months and re-upped for 12 recently. The area i live in is very quiet and well maintained. The apartments have a consistent and visible security presence. Always have had good responses from maintenance. I might have seen a spider once; but never a roach. Overall ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: THE BEST! (Recommending!)

2005-12-30T16:32:24-06:00

From choirchub@yahoo.com: I have lived here since May 2001, and I will most happily sign another 12-month lease when my current lease expires. I've read a lot of other reviews here, and the negative ones are TOTALLY off and written by people who obviously just want to talk trash. So let me ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Good if you are on a tight budget. (Recommending!)

2005-09-21T23:09:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Lantern Village when I was a student at U of H, and the place was just right for me.

It's a place for people on a low budget, - students, old folks with little money, and people with lots of kids.

There are no garages - so - beware ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: My research finally paid off !! (Recommending!)

2005-09-14T18:47:03-06:00

From sam_881: After researching for 2 months, I finally decided to move into Lantern Village because of the all bills paid. I should say the maintenance is wonderful. Just one call to maintenance and there'll be someone there before you know it. It's very peaceful and the security is top notch. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2005-09-06T12:32:29-06:00

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Lantern Village Apartments: A/C (Not Recommending)

2005-08-13T02:51:50-06:00

From yourdreamjenn0314: WOAH.....is it really true that you are not allowed to turn the A/C below 70 degrees?? Do most other apartments with "bills paid" have that same policy? Also, being the extremely hot natured person that I am, does 70 degrees really feel like 70 degrees? I ask that because I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Great Place-Best Value for the Price and more (Recommending!)

2005-07-10T07:44:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is one of the best apartments one can rent if one wants to live near the galleria/downtown without paying high rent. The only better apartments are newer, more expensive, about $800 for one bedroom...so you see the value here? Although this is an older complex and the neighborhood has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: A great place (Recommending!)

2005-06-24T21:02:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had nothing but great experiences with the management. The maintenance was top notch and the grounds were well kept. Other than parking lot noise, this was a great place to live. I got my full deposit back when I left after 5 years. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: really good (Recommending!)

2005-06-22T12:19:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: in that region, it is very good apartments for male student.As all bills paid,it is really cheap.Maintenance is perfect.so if you are not looking for amenities such as pools,tnnis courts,this place is really good. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Comfortable Living (Recommending!)

2005-04-26T13:15:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lantern Village is a cool place to live in and my experience has been great.
Lantern Village provides a safe environment with secured entry points.
I love the fact that it is all bills paid and it has the extra amenities. Just recently the video library added DVD movies so now we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Excellent practical choice, with a few notes for your info (Recommending!)

2005-01-28T21:26:09-06:00

From HappyLantern2005: Long commentary follows...lol

First I must say that there are some problems with this website, I have tried sending a note to four diffent contact emails for www.apartmentratings.com and for the new tenant forum. NONE OF the email addys work. I wanted to suggest that for additional publicity for thier ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Acceptable. (Recommending!)

2005-01-05T16:26:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: So the high points of living here is bills paid, big apartments, fast maintenance, and the security is mostly on top of things.
The negative thing is all the anal retentive rules this place has. I saw a neighbor guy get a ticket for changing his flat tire in the parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: No problems ever. Great Maintenance! Fast too! (Recommending!)

2004-12-07T16:47:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've never had any problems with this place. I've never had a problem with the apartment, the people, the community, the management, the maintenance, etc... Great place, great price. All Bills Paid!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Roaches! (Not Recommending)

2004-11-30T22:19:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to say that when you move into a new apartment, you know what type of area you're moving into. You know if the apartments looked well kept or not. The one thing you don't know and won't know...is if the apartment complex has a rodent and or insect ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Superb Maintenance (Recommending!)

2004-11-06T09:49:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These guys are great. They came and fixed the problems (yes it happened twice!) in the morning after the evening I left a message. This is incredible. I've never seen this before. I was expecting to be dragged for like 3-4 days and end with a loose repair. Besides maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Great! (Recommending!)

2004-10-01T18:14:15-06:00

From cherokeechad: Okay-so, it is old, and not in the greatest shape. Having said that-I have been pleased with management since day 1 (5years of it)-and they are always fast to respond to any and all problems. The price is great-and the location can't be beat. From where it is located-I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: GREAT PLACE (for a white male student) (Recommending!)

2004-09-23T11:23:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 4 years during college and it was great! Bills paid, never had a problem with security, I saw two roaches in 4 years and they were in the bathroom. I was the noisiest person I knew there.Parking did suck. None of my female visitors ever had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Great for students and young couples! (Recommending!)

2004-08-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The outside of the apartments are horrible. Initially, my husband and I chose not to look at the apartment because the outside looks like a prison.

However, when we did look, we were happy to move in. The apartments are huge for the price, they have a aptartment cable network ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Big apartments, Little ammenities (Not Recommending)

2004-07-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here six years and over that time have observed a lot about the complex. I have never feared break-ins. In fact I have accidentally left my door unlocked at night. I have also taken 10 day vaccations and nothing was missing.

That said, the apartments construction is fair ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: watch out ! (Not Recommending)

2004-06-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i starting being harassed by one of their employees and they did NOTHING! i would get roses on my doorstep then he went as far as to spray perfum all over my front door.i went to management and she said I could break my lease but pay 80% of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: good for students (Not Recommending)

2004-06-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for three years without a problem. For my first apartment, it was great. However, I must say it is very old and lacks astetic appeal.THe appliances are alose very, very old. I have not had any bug problems, and they allow pets. The neighborhood is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Horrible Management, It is my nightmare to live there!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for one year. The noise of AC is terrible. Whenever you want to fix something, it will always be terribly slow. The management is the worst. When we tried to transfer our unit from 2/1 to 2/2, you can only image what the management will tell you. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: the manager is very, very, very mean and rude (Not Recommending)

2004-02-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
Yes, it is true. She is the meanest person I ever met. I lived there for one month..then i moved. I had big roaches and ants in my apartment. I asked for help from the manager, and she treated me awfully. She is really mean and doesn´t know to respect ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lantern Village Apartments: Ok value, Problematic Manager (Not Recommending)

2003-12-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The value was good, but management was very imposing. Security screens all non minorities. The manager seem to be quite prejudicial and the maintenece staff will take forever to fix any issues. AC Units are old and fail often. The manager has a dont bug me attitude and will not ... [click to read full apartment review]