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Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 79 listed · Scored from 145 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(145) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Reserve at Ventana Lakes Apartments
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
145

What We Found

Norma and the leasing team earn consistent praise for moving residents in quickly and handling applications with genuine care. Maintenance responds fast and the apartments themselves are spacious and well-kept, with good walkout access to Highway 99 and pet amenities.

The reality is rougher away from the front desk. Residents report frequent car break-ins with no security presence, sound traveling hard between floors, water quality issues, and pest control taking weeks to respond. Billing disputes persist after move-out, and the property manager stays largely out of sight. New management has improved some responsiveness, but safety concerns and accountability gaps remain unresolved.

Praised for
  • attentive leasing office staff (especially Norma)
  • responsive maintenance team
  • clean apartments and grounds
  • good amenities and layout
  • pet-friendly facilities
Watch-outs
  • security gaps (no gates, cameras, car break-ins)
  • noise isolation between units
  • maintenance delays (ant infestation, equipment repairs)
  • billing and move-out disputes
  • absentee property manager
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Best for: Pet owners who value quick move-ins and friendly leasing staff support.
Think twice if: Anyone concerned about safety, noise isolation, or property management accountability should tour the security setup first and request everything in writing.

What this Community Does Well

  • leasing staff personal attention and speed (especially Norma Saenz)
  • responsive maintenance team
  • spacious units and amenities
  • Highway 99 and Energy Corridor access

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Norma Saenz named repeatedly for leasing support and tours
  • Torres praised for account closure professionalism
  • Michelle noted for application and move-in process
  • Maria mentioned alongside Norma for recent management improvements
  • Maintenance issues: broken gym equipment (6+ months), contaminated water, toilet failures, carpenter ant infestation (5-week response time)
  • Car break-ins reported with no police follow-up from management
  • Internet provider exclusivity imposed (residents shifted from $35 Xfinity to $60 proprietary plan)
  • Move-out billing disputes over nail anchors and unidentified items

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Spacious, clean units praised, but water quality issues, long maintenance delays, and safety gaps undermine luxury positioning.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog amenities appreciated, but no mention of specific pet policies or breed restrictions in reviews.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.17 average across the 58 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 34
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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104
4
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3
4
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1
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34

Common Questions About This Community

How quickly can I move in?
One resident moved in within 24 hours after Norma's prompt responses. Speed depends on application approval and availability.
What security does the complex have?
No gates, no cameras, and no code-gated pool access. Car break-ins have been reported, with management providing little follow-up.
Is sound isolation good between units?
Multiple residents report hearing footsteps and heavy running above them clearly, with management unable to resolve ongoing noise complaints.

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Last updated 2026-07-21