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The Niche

33 Lynn Batts Lane, San Antonio, TX 78218
(93 Reviews)
$1,375 - $1,861/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

Dali

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 765 sq. ft.

$1,375 - $1,403

2 Available Units

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Bauhaus

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 690 sq. ft.

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Hopper

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 963 sq. ft.

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2 Bedrooms

Rivera

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,138 sq. ft.

$1,833 - $1,840

2 Available Units

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Okeeffe

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 977 sq. ft.

$1,663

1 Available Unit

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3 Bedrooms

Rothko

3 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,390 sq. ft.

$1,483 - $1,861

3 Available Units

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Community epIQ Grade

D
D

Renter Ratings

D

Review Ratings

Noise

1.5

Grounds

1.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.3

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

3.0

Survey Ratings

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SatisFacts™ Move-In Survey

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Review Count

B

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

4

Manager’s Review Engagement

F

Percentage of reviews responded to

0.00%

Manager’s Review Reply Time

F

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The Niche Reviews

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anonymous

Resident 2023 - 2024

1/26/2024

Filthy and Crooks

Living here has been the worst experience of my entire life. They illegally change the terms of the rental agreement and charge you for parking, even though it was not part of the rental agreement. Then they will have a tow company come and take… See More >
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    Heather_P552

    Resident 2022 - 2023

    5/5/2023

    Run Away as fast as you can!

    I specifically chose to live at The Niche in October 2022 because of the warmth, level of customer service and kindness from Briden and Courtney. 6 months later, they're currently looking for the THIRD manager and team. I have outstanding work orders from move in… See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident 2023

      4/20/2023

      NOPE

      Water leaks, mold, AC units on last legs. Didnt have hot water in shower entire 6 weeks I lives there. Moved out mid-month due to mold, still waiting on approx $1100 refund. Office staff wont respond to my calls and emails when i inquire about… See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident 2021 - 2023

      4/9/2023

      Horrible place

      This is a horrible place to live,I was told maintenance lost the key to my apartment and they have not changed my locks. My ceiling fell in during the month of December due to maintenance causing a pipe to bust in the apartment above mine… See More >
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        anonymous

        Resident 2021 - 2022

        9/9/2022

        DO NOT MOVE HERE

        1. NO PARKING. New management is BAD. They promise free parking is available but it is not. Now, you must pay to park, because there is an extremely limited amount of “visitor” spaces. THEY TOW WITHOUT NOTIFYING YOU. The old management would text before they… See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident 2018 - 2022

          6/23/2022

          Horrible Complex!!!

          This place is a Hell Hole! Do NOT RENT here! Horrible management, ( new management that took over) Horrible living conditions, and NOT WORTH your hard earned money! Something is ALWAYS Broken and You are ALWAYS inconvenienced!

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            OmarmartinezLX

            Resident 2021 - 2022

            4/25/2022

            Awesome

            Jenn and the apartment staff have been very helpful all throughout the length of the lease. Work orders were serviced rapidly and the staff have always been friendly and helpful. The customer service is great and I couldn't be more happy to extend my stay… See More >
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              colonje123@gmail.com

              Resident 2020 - 2022

              3/29/2022

              I have lived at the Niche Apartments since August of 2020. The complex sits in a very quiet corner of Oakwell Farms, but with ready access to Harry Wurzbach and I-410. Despite the proximity of Harry Wurzbach, the complex is surprisingly quiet. It is set… See More >
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                Kitty3107

                Resident 2013 - 2022

                2/22/2022

                In 2013 my husband Richard Natalicchio and I needed to relocate to this area of SA because we regularly volunteered at local Senior Complex,: since we were Seniors we wanted a home away from home one that was inviting, well maintained and provided a quiet… See More >
                  Manager

                  2/26/2022

                  The Niche
                  Kitty, thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our community. We thank you for your kind words about the team and me. You and Richard have been very good to us and we appreciate your kindness. If there is anything we can assist you with let us know.
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                  mscogna4

                  Resident 2021 - 2022

                  2/17/2022

                  Throughout the signing process, Jenn was super helpful, always responded to my emails and questions quickly and always made sure to follow up with me. I got a really good rate and the signing process was super easy and transparent. I moved into my apartment… See More >
                    Manager

                    2/19/2022

                    The Niche
                    Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge our beautiful property. If there is anything we can do to improve your stay please let us know.
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                    tiffiny_c

                    Resident 2020 - 2022

                    2/15/2022

                    I’ve lived in the niche apartments for almost 2 years now and it’s honestly the best apartment complex I have lived in. The maintenance men are so quick to come out and help with any request I put in. They are so sweet and respectful… See More >
                      Manager

                      2/24/2022

                      The Niche
                      Thank you, Tiffany, for the great review. We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay here at The Niche. We are so excited that you have renewed for another year. If there is anything else we can assist you with, we are happy to help.
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                      Karin_S

                      Resident 2018 - 2022

                      2/14/2022

                      I love the Niche Atmosphere. Here is alot of military. The people are welcoming. The office staff Didi and Jenn are very sweet and helping. The maintenance staff are always working and taking care of the place. I will definitely be renewing for another term.… See More >
                        Manager

                        2/19/2022

                        The Niche
                        Thank you, Karin, we appreciate you taking the time to give us this wonderful review. We are happy that you've made our community your home. Let us know if there's anything we can assist you with.
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                        David_S410

                        Resident 2020

                        4/20/2020

                        I've lived here for a little over 2 years and really like it, just renewed for a 3rd. It's a quite area, very clean, i haven't had any bug issue. Maintenance issues are always handled promptly and the apartment staff is always very helpful and… See More >
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                          anonymous

                          Resident 2019 - 2020

                          2/11/2020

                          I had a wonderful experience living at The Niche last year! I was mostly impressed with the attentiveness of the staff at The Niche! I was simply amazed by the quick response I would get when submitting a work order. In every case, the repair… See More >
                            Manager

                            2/20/2020

                            The Niche
                            We really appreciate your feedback! I can speak on behalf of everyone here when I say that we love coming to work everyday to take the best care of our amazing residents. The sense of community here drives us! As always, if you need anything, I am only an email away at dsilva@missionrockres.com.
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                            anonymous

                            Resident 2018 - 2019

                            3/31/2019

                            I love living at the Niche, it is a great place tucked away in a busy portion of town that most totally miss. The old trees and quite community make it perfect for me. The complex is located near enough to downtown that you can… See More >
                              Manager

                              9/24/2019

                              The Niche
                              Thank you for your feedback! We take pride in providing our residents with an enjoyable living experience at our community through our spacious apartment homes and superior customer service. I am pleased to hear your experience was just that!
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                              Jacqueline_O

                              Resident 2019

                              3/19/2019

                              I love this community because it's perfectly located right in the middle of San Antonio, you have quick access to all major highways. The apartments are very nicely renovated and I feel proud to showcase where I live to friends/family. The staff is very friendly… See More >
                                Manager

                                9/24/2019

                                The Niche
                                Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Jacqueline! We strive to always give the best customer service to all of our residents. We are happy that we were able to find you a beautiful home here at The Niche and to meet all your needs. If there's anything else we can do to improve your stay please let us know!
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                                Sam_G393

                                Resident 2019

                                1/14/2019

                                Loving life since I moved in here! Everything runs smoothly, the staff is professional and kind, and anything that needs to be fixed is done within a few hours or within a 2 day period if they need to get a part which is super… See More >
                                  Manager

                                  1/17/2019

                                  The Niche
                                  Sam, thank you so much for your feedback. I'm so happy that we were able to find you a beautiful home here at The Niche to meet all your needs. We strive to always give the best customer service possible and hearing that our residents see that is amazing! If there is anything we can assist you with let us know.
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                                  SAHome

                                  Resident 2018

                                  4/27/2018

                                  5 starts for the 2018 Management team!!! (24 hour Emergency # needs work though) I lived here in 2009 so when I was returning last year for 18 months of training this is the first place I went! Sadly, the management in April 2017 were… See More >
                                    Manager

                                    6/8/2018

                                    The Niche
                                    Thank you so much for your kind words! It means so much to us that we were able to win you back as a resident and hope to keep you for as long as possible! Let us know if there's ever anything we can do to improve your stay.
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                                    David_N362

                                    Resident 2017

                                    12/30/2017

                                    great community, very quiet and peaceful, good amenities, friendly people, excellent connectivity via 410 or Harry Wurzbach, adequate wellness facility, beautiful landscape and walking/jogging area nearby

                                      Manager

                                      1/27/2018

                                      The Niche
                                      Thank you so much for your feedback, David! I'm so happy to see that you're enjoying your stay here at The Niche and hope you'll reach out to our team if there's ever anything we can do to improve your experience!
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                                      Adam82

                                      prospectiveVisited 2017

                                      11/18/2017

                                      I went for a tour today and even thou I am not looking to move in until summer of next year the Assistant Manager took the time to show me the property, she showed me 2 units a renovated one & a non-renovated. After being… See More >
                                        Manager

                                        11/22/2017

                                        The Niche
                                        I'm so happy to see that you enjoyed your time here at The Niche and that our team members played a significant role in what you enjoyed! We hope to have you as a resident next summer, and please reach out to our team if any other questions pop up between now and then!
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident 2016 - 2017

                                        4/8/2017

                                        ATTENTION ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: I know that moves are stressful, and sometimes decisions must be made in a hurry, but this should really only be a last resort lease agreement. That's how I got STUCK here. Don't do it!You will be walked through staged/furnished floor… See More >
                                          Manager

                                          5/4/2017

                                          The Niche
                                          I appreciate your taking the time to express your concerns. We are committed to providing the best in customer service and the only way we'll be able to accomplish this goal is through feedback from residents like you. I'd really appreciate the opportunity to hear how we can improve our service and make your stay at The Niche everything you'd hoped for. Please contact me at pm.niche@missionrockres.com to discuss further.
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                                          apollo_419

                                          Resident 2015 - 2017

                                          3/17/2017

                                          I have lived at this location for almost two years and in that time there have been 3 different management companies and the most recent is by far the worst. We have been plagued with too little parking, had twisted sheet metal stored directly… See More >
                                            Manager

                                            5/3/2017

                                            The Niche
                                            I'm so sorry that your experience at The Niche was less than stellar. I appreciate your taking the time to express your concerns. We are committed to providing the best in customer service and the only way we'll be able to accomplish this goal is through feedback from residents like you. I'd really appreciate the opportunity to hear how we can improve our service and make your stay at The Niche everything you'd hoped for. Please contact me at pm.niche@missionrockres.com to discuss further.
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident 2017

                                            2/17/2017

                                            I just moved in to The Niche apartments and I have to say I am loving this place!!! The apartment was super clean and roomy. They are dog friendly which was a must for me. Management was really nice and patient with me, as this… See More >
                                              Manager

                                              5/22/2017

                                              The Niche
                                              Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad that our team could make your first move into an apartment home an easy one!
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                                              Caitlin Ciano-McGee

                                              Resident 2015 - 2016

                                              8/9/2016

                                              My husband, my two labs, and I lived here for 6 months. My husnand is in the Navy and these apartments are RIGHT down the road from Fort Sam Houston base. It was about a 3 min drive to it max and that was with… See More >
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                                                msack107

                                                Resident 2014 - 2016

                                                6/21/2016

                                                I have lived here now for two years and I am about to sign my lease for another. When I first moved in the complex was privately owned the staff was very friendly and personable, I appreciated the size of the property. I was nervous… See More >

                                                  Features & Amenities

                                                  Laundry
                                                  • Laundry On-Site
                                                  Parking
                                                  • Covered Parking
                                                  • Garage
                                                  Pets
                                                  • Cats Allowed
                                                    Deposit: $200. Fee: $300 ~ 500. Rent: $25. Restrictions: Pit Bulls, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Wolf Hybrids, Malamutes, Huskies. Full Blood or mixed at any percentage are prohibited. Including (but not limited to) Snakes, Ferrets, Rabbits, Pot Bellied Pigs, Tarantulas and Piranhas.. Pet Limit: 2
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                                                  • Dogs Allowed
                                                    Deposit: $200. Fee: $300 ~ 500. Rent: $25. Restrictions: Pit Bulls, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Wolf Hybrids, Malamutes, Huskies. Full Blood or mixed at any percentage are prohibited. Including (but not limited to) Snakes, Ferrets, Rabbits, Pot Bellied Pigs, Tarantulas and Piranhas.. Pet Limit: 2
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                                                  Other
                                                  • BBQ and Picnic Area
                                                  • Business Center
                                                  • Clubhouse
                                                  • Fitness Center
                                                  • Gated Access
                                                  • Horse Shoe Pit
                                                  • On-Site Maintenance
                                                  • On-Site Management
                                                  • On-site School Bus Stop
                                                  • Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe
                                                  • Package Receiving Service
                                                  • Pet Park
                                                  • Pool
                                                  • Public Transportation
                                                  • Short Term Lease Available
                                                  • Sundeck
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                                                  Nestled in some of the best neighborhoods of San Antonio, The Niche Apartments embraces neighborhood lifestyle with convenience to major parts of life. Nearby employers include the San Antonio International Airport, Fort Sam Houston Military Base, Rackspace Hosting Headquarters, and the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Downtown San Antonio is a short seven miles away, with world-class attractions such as the San Antonio Riverwalk and the Alamo while boasting incredible restaurants like Bella on the River, Feast, Rosario s Mexican Caf Y Cantina, and Zocca Cuisine D Italia.
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                                                  Office Hours

                                                  • Sunday: Closed
                                                  • Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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                                                  Based on 93 number of votes by renters, The Niche is currently rated 3.8 out of 5 stars.
                                                  The Niche is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                  The Niche is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                  The Niche is rated 1.5/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                  The Niche is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                  The Niche is rated 3/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered below average. The complex is located in a neighborhood with significant safety or desirability concerns, with few access to local attractions and services.
                                                  The Niche is rated 1.3/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                  Cats Allowed
                                                  Deposit: $200
                                                  Fee: $300 ~ 500
                                                  Rent: $25
                                                  Restrictions: Pit Bulls, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Wolf Hybrids, Malamutes, Huskies. Full Blood or mixed at any percentage are prohibited. Including (but not limited to) Snakes, Ferrets, Rabbits, Pot Bellied Pigs, Tarantulas and Piranhas.
                                                  Pet Limit: 2
                                                  Dogs Allowed
                                                  Deposit: $200
                                                  Fee: $300 ~ 500
                                                  Rent: $25
                                                  Restrictions: Pit Bulls, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Wolf Hybrids, Malamutes, Huskies. Full Blood or mixed at any percentage are prohibited. Including (but not limited to) Snakes, Ferrets, Rabbits, Pot Bellied Pigs, Tarantulas and Piranhas.
                                                  Pet Limit: 2
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                                                  The Niche is a 690 - 1,390 sq. ft. apartment in San Antonio in zip code 78218. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,375 - $1,861. Nearby cities include Balcones Heights, Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, Kirby, and Windcrest.

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