Apartment Ratings | DeZavala Oaks Ratings and Reviews

DeZavala Oaks: I am tired of the whiners (Recommending!)

2008-08-01T14:23:40-06:00

From renter7378: I think De Zavala Oaks is a good value for the money. If you park in one parking space your car will not get towed. I have forgotten to lock my door to my car and my apartment on several occasions and never had a problem. Yes the pool needs ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: You can do better... (Not Recommending)

2008-07-16T05:30:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at DeZavala Oaks from 1995 until May of 2008 and must say that there was a dramatic change (for the worse) in the place when it came under new management. The staff that was there in the beginning was excellent and I had even posted a rave review ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Think twice before you rent here (Not Recommending)

2008-06-30T07:00:28-06:00

From texasdesperados@yahoo.com: It's horrible! The dogs bark 24/7 and the management will not do anything about it when you call them. They say they will however it never happens. You can't sleep at night for all the barking dogs and it goes on & on & on............The maintenance people stole $60.00 cash ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: How Ghetto. (Not Recommending)

2008-05-02T10:59:05-06:00

From skyoosme: Unfortunately, we couldn't physically view these apartments before leasing. We were living out of state. My husband and I took a look at this place online and it seemed decent online, the prices were okay.Upon arriving at the apartments, I was a bit disappointed. It was nighttime, and I could ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Not as bad as people say (Recommending!)

2007-12-20T13:52:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a 3rd year student at UTSA. My room mate and I moved in here in July and have had zero problems since we got here. The worst thing about this complex is the fact that it can be very time consuming and frustrating exiting onto DeZavala as the ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: It's a DeZavala Oaks Christmas, Charlie Brown (Not Recommending)

2007-12-25T20:34:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Today, I went to buy a soda from the laundry room. On the way there, I saw a gutter had fallen off, with another dangling off waiting to maim a resident here. I also saw the Time Warner cable box had been broken into, with cables everywhere. Then, to top ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Reading this review will save your sanity. (Not Recommending)

2007-12-04T23:22:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at DeZavala Oaks for about 9 months. I was attracted to the location and the amenities, such as a pool and security gates. It was pricier than other locations, but I assured my wife it would be worth to money to pay a little more to assure ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: This place is HORRIBLE (Not Recommending)

2007-11-16T21:36:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here for over two years. There have been three different managers since I moved in. Fortunately, my neighbors are quiet. But there have been two occasions when the fire alarm went off in my building (once due to the weather and the other time due to some drunk ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: It's getting worse (Not Recommending)

2008-07-27T09:15:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I been a longtime resident and things are getting worse, barking dogs, rude maintenance guy, no help from Manager, patios used a dumpsters, loud tenants.Dirty breathways, lawns and pool.Let get together as tenants and demand a meeting with Manager and owner (who are the owner, can never get an answer ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: They suck and the management is horrible (Not Recommending)

2007-09-04T12:11:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These APARTMENTS ARE OVERPRICED AND HORRIBLE ABOUT GETTING THINGS REPAIRED. THE MANAGEMENT ARE ALSO UNFRIENDLY AND STUCK-UP. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: I gave my notice to move yesterday!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-22T16:08:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a mess and they have no clue what they are doing. Every response is very accurate. This place sucks and if you lease here do it at your own risk. Every night there is an ambulance or police car in the parking lot. Some guy shot himself ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Under New Management! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-22T23:06:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It would be a bad idea to sign any type of lease with DeZavala Oaks. They can't even keep a consistent staff in the office. I really liked the people that used to be there, but then the new manager (a seemingly gay male) brought in his own people and ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Okay (Recommending!)

2007-04-02T21:16:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ehh, it was alright. We never really had any cause for maintenance to come. The office people were kinda rude sometimes. The two bedrooms are great space-wise, but the one-bedrooms were tiny. Anyway, all in all, i'd probably recommend it, even though it is pretty over-priced. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Definitely not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2007-02-27T15:12:35-06:00

From luxma: I have lived in these apartments since August and it only took me about two months to realize that I HAVE to move as soon as my lease is up! When I moved in I wrote everything that was wrong with the apartment on the contract, it was mostly little ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Office Staff Tyrants (Not Recommending)

2007-02-18T01:15:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My spouse and I have lived here for a good while, with relatively no complaints. The apartment is nice and maintanence has never had a need to visit us, however the apartment is HIDEOUSLY small (even for a one bedroom), and the tiling has had problems but that is no ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Horrible Place!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-01-23T19:36:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is absolutely terrible. The residents here are quite a colorful bunch. Every Saturday morning a crackhead lady will go sifting through every single dumpster in the complex looking for stuff to pawn, with her young daughter in tow. There are also a ton of cholos walking around waiting ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Not bad.. (Recommending!)

2007-01-20T20:11:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here almost a year. Things seem to be pretty good. Great specials and wonderful office staff. Gate is broken quite a bit (I'm guessing drunk college kids). Other than that things are pretty quiet. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Keep going. (Not Recommending)

2006-10-20T20:38:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although at first glance this seems to be a nice community, I would beware of renting here. The grounds are always littered with trash and dog doo. The maintenance is non-existant, My ceiling fan has been broke for 3 months with no help even though I request service for it ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: what the F#@! was I thinking!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-09T23:55:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I never had such and AWFUL experience in my life and I have lived in many apartments not only here in Tx, & I must say DeZavala Oaks wins hands down for being the most dirty,nasty place I've lived. The people in the office are the biggest B@#*#@# I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: 50/50 chance (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: Overall, I would rate my time at Dezavala Oaks about a 7 on a 1-10 scale. The office people were always friendly and sufficiant. The grounds are well kept and there are plenty of trees. Security is about a 5 because the gate is broken frequently. Cars got vandalised and ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Best Experience EVER!!!!! (Recommending!)

2006-07-12T21:59:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ivd live here for 2 years and i love it. The management has been so helpful and the maintenence has always been great! ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: DON'T STOP!!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-03T13:54:26-06:00

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DeZavala Oaks: BEWARE (Not Recommending)

2006-07-01T04:43:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I still live in this hell hole!!!! The management here is the worst I ever experienced!!! One night my husbaned and I are returning home(I guess you would call it home) when we noticed the general manager passed out on a patio table outside the 1 building. Also one night ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: I can't believe the bad reviews!!! (Recommending!)

2006-06-23T17:10:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm stunned at all the bad reviews about this complex. My husband and I lived there for 3 years and only moved out because we were relocating. The units were beautiful. the office staff was always very helpful. I can't say anything about the maintenance because I never needed any ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: By far the worst management ever! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-02T00:24:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management was unhelpful, unresponsive and found any reason to steal your money! ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: High theft Community - You could be next! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T01:12:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am currently a resident here at DeZavala Oaks. On May 18, 2006, my vehicle was broken into and trashed. In addition, 3 other cars were broken into the same night. When I notified the management of the situation, they told me that car break ins had been occuring throughout ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: How many Times has your Car been Broken into here? (Not Recommending)

2006-05-11T11:40:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Three times in a span of two months. There is no lighting where we park. They said after the first break in they would put in lights and add more security. After the second and third time it still hasn't happened. It has taken up to six weeks to get ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: so so (Recommending!)

2006-05-10T10:09:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apt arent that bad but saftey isn't too great i lived there awhile back and while there there were car break in all the time even a friend of my actually saw a car being broken in to, so be careful if you do live there it's not the best ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: whats with the complaints? (Recommending!)

2006-04-13T10:10:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ive read all the good and the bad so far and i dont really understand why some of these people are complaining. i think the staff has always been very friendly with my room mate and i. they know our room number, our last names, they even ask the right ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: WORST EXPERIENCE EVER (Not Recommending)

2005-12-28T14:41:05-06:00

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DeZavala Oaks: A pretty good place to live. (Recommending!)

2005-12-17T18:27:52-06:00

From Morgan9110: I don't have any problems here at my apartment. I live on the first floor and no one has ever taken anything from my patio. The ladies in the front office are always friendly and helpful, and I go in there a lot! I wish the pool was deeper and ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: keep looking...elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2005-12-02T15:35:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with most of the negative comments I have read. We live on the 2nd floor and still have an insane ant problem. I clean the kitchen w/ bleach constantly and they still come back. The tiles in the kitchen come up all the time. The drainage is horrible. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Worst Rental Experience Ever!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-08T15:56:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we were shown the model apt. it was nothing like the one we ended up getting. There were alot of stains, loose tiles, leaky toilet, etc. And we left the place in better shape than we received it. The last straw was when we got a bill for damages ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: (Not Recommending)

2005-09-03T14:29:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Managment is not very helpful. Very unprofessional Manager. Doesn't know how to handle customers at all! Found the manager very RUDE... Would never recommend anyone to this complex simply because of the management. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: (Recommending!)

2005-08-26T14:33:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Parking appears to be at a premium in the most of the complex. Move in was delayed due to the carpets getting cleaned two days late. Took two days for the carpet to dry too. (They did a good cleaning job though.) A lot of UTSA students, so if that ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: nothing safe here and yes watch out (Not Recommending)

2005-07-20T16:17:58-06:00

From costmeplenty: i have a child who was assaulted by abothers child's mother who also lived there in the apartments. after being witnessed by one of the assistant managers and nothing being done i broke my lease for the safety of my child. what was said about cleanliness is true there were ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Alright, but a little shady... (Not Recommending)

2005-07-15T10:56:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My experience with De Zavala Oaks was fine until about the 2nd month I lived there. My patio furniture was stolen twice (from a second floor apt, mind you.) My car was also broken into and the hubcaps were stolen. When the police officer came, he had told me he ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: OK Apartments But High For The Money (Recommending!)

2005-07-02T12:20:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is a lot of truth in the reviews written thus far. At this time I am a current resident and will be moving out at the end of July 2005. The apartments themselves are pretty nice. I like the open kitchen space I just wish there was a bigger ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Not Bad. (Recommending!)

2005-04-07T16:22:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here for half a year but it's not that bad. I don't understand the parking situations. because I've been able to find parking fine. I think it is because i live further down the road in the not so crowded area. But anyways the parking has always been ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: run away before it is too late. (Not Recommending)

2005-02-23T23:40:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: when my boyfriend and i first moved into the oaks it seemed like a nice quite and safe place to live. then we noticed that the toilet would not stop running. when we called to inform the managment, they seemed friendly. but as it went on a week and nothing ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Okay place for the price (Recommending!)

2004-11-13T23:50:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DZ Oaks is not the greatest, but also not the worst. The apartments are small, but well maintained. The biggest problem is simply parking...the is none! If you come in after 10 pm...forget it...you will have to circle forever to find a spot. Aside from that, everything else is okay. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Posted 3/30/2006 Stay away (Not Recommending)

2004-09-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I have lived here for 3 years. When I first moved in the apartments were nice and quiet and you did not have to worry about parking. Then about a year ago that is when the stuff started happening. The apartment started to rent to anyone and I mean anyone. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: It's okay (Recommending!)

2004-06-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like this apartment a lot. It may be a little costly, but the managers in the office are always really sweet. I haven't had any trouble in the parking lot and I live in the front of the apartments so there aren't really a lot of noise. Overall, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Stay Away (Not Recommending)

2004-04-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not only is the traffic outragous, but your cars are not safe in the parking lot. I have hear of the other horrible things that has happened to other residents in the past, but when my car was spray painted that was the last straw. Management did leave a notice ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Rip off (Not Recommending)

2004-04-11T00:00:00-06:00

From amy1983: It is very expensive, and the office people try to rip you off ALL the time. Its hell trying to get in and out of the apart. complex b/c Dezavala is very congested. ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Mixed Review (Not Recommending)

2004-02-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was a resident here for six months and feel that overall, I received good service. There was one occasion when I was one day late on my rent - to my releif, the staff gave me a break & did not charge me a late fee. This was the ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: (Not Recommending)

2003-12-23T00:00:00-06:00

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DeZavala Oaks: (Not Recommending)

2003-11-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The grounds are nice - lots of trees ... premises is kept clean.
Parking is a nightmare -
I have had my SUV vandalized twice. BBQ sauce and ketchup were poured all over my vehicle on 2 separate occasions. (NOT just my vehicle ...3 others were vandalized) When I notified ... [click to read full apartment review]

DeZavala Oaks: Excellent living conditions but parking is a nightmare at night (Recommending!)

2003-01-04T00:00:00-06:00

From Fisher78249: I live in a 1 bedroom 621 sqft and was paying $565/mo. The apt is really small. The gym equipment is old and outdated. The treadmill doesnt work half the time. The pool is well kept. They have patio awards for Christmas and halloween for best decorated patios. The neighbors ... [click to read full apartment review]