Apartment Ratings | Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch) Ratings and Reviews

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): i'm happy (Recommending!)

2008-11-03T19:42:25-06:00

From inouehiyori: We've been here for 1 year. I have mixed feelings about this place. Maintenance are pretty quick to taking care of repairs and other service work (i guess it just all depends whether or not the people in the management office actually turn in the service request). I like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): It's OK (Recommending!)

2008-10-31T08:02:08-06:00

From pallee1: My kids and I have had an ok experience living here. I guess my biggest complaint is that they made promises when I was looking at the place that they haven't kept. When we moved in, I was told there would be activities for my kids - huh uh, nothing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): new management, same ole, same old (Not Recommending)

2008-10-07T10:16:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You know, I was excited about all the changes that were supposed to take place but you just cannot reach the apt. manager. So some of the people in the office just do whatever they wish, because there is no supervisor to talk to. At first, it was nice when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Above Standard (Recommending!)

2008-08-11T19:39:57-06:00

From Criticalbutfair08: We have lived in the property for two years and a bit and we are glad we are moving. To a certain extent because our new place is closer to our job, but to a certain extent because Rio Grande Ranch has gone down in quality for some time now. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Nice (Recommending!)

2008-07-29T14:21:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i've lived here for almost 2 years.pros: -huge rooms if you rent a 2/2. -Good management, they usually come asap and fix your stuffs with less than 2 times calling. -nice view, clean properties, quiet neighbors.-close to everything: groceries, restaurants, malls, movies, schools, park, you name it.cons:- About the end ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): huge improvements with new management (Recommending!)

2008-05-28T03:02:10-06:00

From twhouston: New management has come in over the last few months and I have noticed huge improvements.(1) Overall security has been improved tremendously (not that it was that bad before). (a) My chief complaint last year was that the front gates were always broken. Now they take special care to make ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): (Recommending!)

2008-04-24T14:18:06-06:00

From proudrancher: In the last few months, lots of changes have been going on and I must say, they are definitely for the better. A new management company has come in and cleaned up the property and I've noticed a lot more outdoor lighting, which makes me feel safer. Lots of great ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): I LOVE THIS PLACE (Recommending!)

2008-04-12T13:40:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I LOVE MY APARTMENT. I LOVE THE WHOLE COMPLEX. THEY HAVE TWO POOLS, THE BIGGEST AND MOST LUXURIOUS POOLS I HAVE EVER SEEN. THIS PLACE IS QUITE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY CRIME WHATSOEVER. THEY HAVE TWO WORKOUT ROOMS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT IS BETTER THAN 24HR FITNESS. EVERY TIME ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): MUST SEE (Recommending!)

2008-04-11T14:49:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Rio Grande Ranch for almost 5 years. New management has taken over the property and I must say they are a complete breath of fresh air in comparison to the last management company. The property is undergoing positive changes. The crime rate is not rampant on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): I would not reccommend thia apartment complex to anyone! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-30T12:34:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved in it was nice, but it has gone downhill since then. The AC unit in my apartment needs to be replaced because it continually freezes up but they will not do anything about it. The parking is horrible and the crime rate has gone up. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Don't Come HERE (Not Recommending)

2007-11-28T09:32:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I move here it was a very nice Apt, Very Friendly staff and Apt had no crime or nothing feel safe. BUT Now days after 8 or 9 PM It gets SCARY if you are out alone you may get rape robbed or something gods know. I have a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): down hill (Not Recommending)

2007-11-27T19:50:49-06:00

From gunny_06@sbcglobal.net: ive lived here for 11 months and im leaving in january these apts where beautiful when there was no crime there has been 5 robberys and thefts but i was never messed with what upsets me is that i pay good money to stay away from trashy black people thats ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): WTF? (Recommending!)

2007-09-29T00:13:48-06:00

From tru_h_towndyme: Ok Rio Grande Ranch is in a great community and has HPD going in & out of the community to make sure everything is ok. The staff is excellent! Now my only problem is the fact that the walls are thin, but this is an apartment therefore i can not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Do not move here!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-18T15:08:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in this apartment complex for three years and have watched the place go down hill fast with increased rent prices. You would think that would make sense to keep the trash out, but it seems like my neighbors are on welfare. If I am paying more, can't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): PLEASE DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!!! CRIME... (Not Recommending)

2007-08-11T21:15:51-06:00

From AnggieC.: I have to say, I really never paid any attention to these postings, but after everything we have gone through with/at this complex, I had to say something. This complex is HORRIBLE! We have been here for 3 years, and this complex has gone down hill really quick! The crime ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Why blame the Residents (Not Recommending)

2007-05-29T17:36:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at Rio Grande Ranch for too long, and I am on my way out!! How dare they send the residents a letter about us breaking the gates, yet the apartment complex does not repair the gates. The letter states that we as residents are responsible for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Despite great effort roaches showed up! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-29T22:23:47-06:00

From rickathouston@yahoo.com: Even though I've been living at Rio Grande Ranch for more than 1 year and practically moved to a brand new / well maintained small apartment, I am close to move out. I agreed totally about the downhill way this complex is running to. The gates did not close 4 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Quiet and comfortable. Seems safe. (Recommending!)

2007-03-07T13:19:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been very satisfied with the apartment. My unit has been quiet and I've had no problems. A few small maintenance problems were fixed right away. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Going Downhill (Not Recommending)

2007-02-21T16:52:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Today, we received a notice that there was a robbery last night. Weeks ago we got one about another incident. Crime reports indicate that this area is becoming more prevalent to crime. This is virtually impossible to avoid, but having gates that are supposed to work correctly would certainly help. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Not a tentent freindly aptment complex (Not Recommending)

2007-02-17T10:35:22-06:00

From PSUI95396: Wont work with you on move out. IE extending leases for Job requirements.
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Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Good apartment for down to earth people (Recommending!)

2007-02-11T18:31:40-06:00

From dontspamjay@yahoo.com: I have currently lived in Rio Grande Ranch since June 06'. I think before renting an apartment, you should expect to get an apartment.

You will hear your neighbors (especially those above you). People vacuum and occasionally make sounds. I have asked the couple living above me to keep it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Noisy upstairs neighbors (Not Recommending)

2006-12-05T13:40:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is not very effective. We didn't have a problem until noisy neighbors moved in above us. We called management several times, even called the after hours number. Management said they needed a third party to come out and hear the noise before anything could be done. Every time we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Loved Living at Rio Grande Ranch (Recommending!)

2006-12-01T09:43:26-06:00

From RentingSince1996: Over the past 10 years, I've rented 8 apartments in Houston. I was a resident at Rio Grande Ranch (RGR) from May05 to Nov06. I must say the management team is the most professional staff I've EVER encountered.

In addition, there are a few other concerns I would like to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): car thief paradise (Not Recommending)

2006-10-25T21:36:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don't live here. Our vehicle was stolen twice and broken into multiple times. The gates don't mean anything, most of the time they are broken. I cannot wait to move. Look elsewhere. I thought the other reviews were an isolated event, but they are so true. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): RATS, RATS, RATS!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-10-01T20:48:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living here for 15 months im tired to telling these people about the invasion of rats...not mice....RATS!!! I live on the the first floor and my patio is full of rat dropings.. i used to go outside and try to feed the ducks but the rats always eat it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Horrible (Not Recommending)

2006-09-05T12:46:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I used to live there but NO MORE! Thank God! My car got broken into and the rude person who answered the phone, said I needed to pay for a new access card (they stole my access card too). So when I call them to find out about my deposit, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Wonderful (Recommending!)

2006-08-31T11:16:53-06:00

From GoJoMama: I have lived here for 15 months after signing a 14 month lease and just re-upped for another 14 months. I love this place and feel very safe here. The staff have alwasy been very polite and helpful. When I have something that needs repaired like an a/c filter to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): PLEASE BELIEVE THE REVIEWS!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-24T09:30:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for over a year and before I moved here, I read these very ratings and thought to myself, "well somebody is just merely making this stuff up and it could happen anywhere. I'll move there anyway". Boy, was that a mistake. Upon moving into my first "real" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): It's great until you sign the contract! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-25T15:52:41-06:00

From rms411: I have only lived in the apartment for a three months and have already had problems. When I moved in my shower had no hot water and it took two weeks for a maintenance man to come fix the issue. About a month into living at Rio Grande Ranch Apartments, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): been here 2 years (Recommending!)

2006-07-06T01:05:52-06:00

From vicnjoy: me and my wife are pretty pleased.even though they are raising the rent every 7 months,we dont mind aslong as it keeps the katrina people away.we have the big one bedroom. seems to be pretty quiet.compare to mandalay bay or estancia, the people that live here are more reserved and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): False Rating Warning - Don't Move Here! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-05T22:00:05-06:00

From lyingdogs: It is very apparent by the bogus high ratings for this complex, that the management is posting all of the positive ratings to fool the public. 50% approval my ass!!!! But please don't be fooled, and whatever you do, don't move here!!!! This lying to the public does not surprise ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Rio Rocks! (Recommending!)

2006-06-29T14:35:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living here! Not only is the staff amazing...the upgraded units are so beautiful! The complex is very well maintained and the location is just perfect! You can't go wrong with leasing an apt here! The resident activities every month are a lot of fun and you meet some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): office staff sux (Not Recommending)

2006-06-29T10:28:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff is unhelpful and rude. I came into the office to talk about the renewal of my lease and the office manager was rude and didn't answer any of my questions or provide any information. I had to write an email complaining to actually get some sort of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): (Not Recommending)

2006-06-22T15:58:35-06:00

From bryan78: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Good place to live (Recommending!)

2006-05-16T23:52:31-06:00

From kimnbo@yahoo.com: Great Management. Nice facilities. Well mainrained. More idiots/low pants thug types around now vs: a few years ago. Oh well, it's Houston, what can you say? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Great Place! (Recommending!)

2006-04-22T11:56:47-06:00

From kb77: I have lived here for 6 months now and it is a great place. The staff is very nice. When I have had a maintenance issue they send someone within half an hour every time! I don't even know why some people are writing bad reviews. I guess you can't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Intimidated (Recommending!)

2006-03-15T18:48:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ive lived here a three years now.

The face of the apartment complex has changed since the displacement of gulf coast residents. I am a woman and I sometimes feel scared to go out at night. Sometimes certain people hang out in small groups in the parking lot. I am ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Not a bad place (Not Recommending)

2006-03-15T17:48:12-06:00

From fbhatti@aol.com: We moved into this place in April 2005 and about renew our lease for another 1 year. I personally its a reasonable place( atleast so far for us). I love their location , you are minutes away from any major market. The rent is pretty reasonable. We called the maintainance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Office staff (Not Recommending)

2006-03-07T15:09:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff at this complex are snooty and sometimes rude. I don't like their attitudes especially some of the leasing agents. I will be happy when my lease expires. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): It used to be ok (Recommending!)

2006-02-22T10:55:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for almost a 10 months. It's a nice place for what you pay for. But for the last few months there has been several suspicious looking people loitering around the complex. I was pretty satisfied but am seriously considering moving out when my lease expires. Several complex's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): A New Tenant's Perspective (Not Recommending)

2006-01-24T23:29:37-06:00

From realtexan: This is the truth. I'm a new tenant as of early this year. It's too soon to tell the quality of living here, but I'm not impressed. Overall it seems average. I read the reviews by others after moving in and thought it was a great idea to contibute. Yes, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): No Problems So Far (Recommending!)

2005-12-07T16:20:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been here since the end of January 2005 and I've had no problems, never felt unsafe and both my vehicles have never been damaged or broken into. Had a couple of problems with the toilet, and the Disposal was stopped up a couple of times but these problems were taken ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): STAY AWAY!! (Not Recommending)

2005-11-25T18:00:46-06:00

From aptrenter555: I would never, ever recommend anybody moving into this place. The management will be nice at first -- do whatever it takes to get you in the door, but after that you are just a number and they could care less about you. They will try to get as much ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Satan's Den!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-10-27T12:45:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I have lived heresince 2002 and
there have been rapes,murders,asaults,and stolen cars.Management does not ever address residents, and we have to hear about it in the news. The manager is never available. Gloria is the worst! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Decent place for us so far (Recommending!)

2005-09-06T21:03:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We're new to Houston & got this apartment as a sub-let from someone relocating to a different city in Texas. We've been here almost 3 months and will stay another 2.

Management was really helpful & the lease transfer went smoothly. The grounds are VERY well kept & the pools are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Great Place (Recommending!)

2005-07-23T23:59:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here almost a year now, and I can honestly say, the office staff is 100% dedicated to their residents. I do think that we should have been notified about the young girl drowing on Memorial Day weekend, and the multiple car thefts. But, the maintenence is so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): girl drowned at pool (Not Recommending)

2005-06-06T15:31:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A four year old was found drowned in the pool I had to hear about it on the news. management never sent out a notice. Makes me wonder what other things have happened that they do not inform the residents of. Also, my neighbor came out to find ehr new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): review (Not Recommending)

2005-05-19T18:19:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: my apartment had roaches ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): i need more reviews (Recommending!)

2005-05-03T19:24:35-06:00

From rebecca123: i live in this property since last year and i like it. i felt dissapointed because i got my new car after 3 days dissapear! from the parking lot. since that day i been reading the reviews and i am shock because people are not saying great things about the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Renaissance Village at Shadow Lake (formerly Rio Grande Ranch): Apartment really noisy, (Not Recommending)

2005-04-25T21:29:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We live beneath another apartment and you can hear every move the upstairs neighbor's take. It's not tolerable. Reported to the office 4 times and is still happening. ... [click to read full apartment review]