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Villa Solano

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 242 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(242) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Villa Solano
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
242

What We Found

Staff excellence masks serious maintenance gaps. Leasing agents Joanna, Erica, and Claudia earn consistent praise for courtesy and responsiveness, while maintenance tech Junior consistently gets cited for speed and professionalism. Yet multiple recent tenants report roach infestations despite claimed weekly pest control, unannounced entry into units, appliance failures lasting weeks, and water intrusion during rain. Move-out fees, collection actions, and city violations posted at the office are additional pain points.

The property attracts two distinct tenant camps: long-term residents (2-3 years) who report stable experiences and timely maintenance, and recent arrivals who describe pest issues, health concerns, and poor coordination between departments. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, and washer/dryer connections, but operational consistency is the core issue.

Recent shift: Staff transitions noted: reviews from 7 months ago highlight "new corporate group" and new maintenance staff (Junior); shift to responsive named staff appears deliberate but masked by unresolved operational issues (pest control, entry protocols) in recent months.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (especially Junior)
  • friendly leasing agents (Erica, Claudia, Joanna, Halli)
  • fast work order turnaround
  • clean property appearance on tours
Watch-outs
  • roach infestations and pest control failures
  • unannounced maintenance/pest control access
  • AC and appliance breakdowns
  • thin walls and noise
  • water damage and flooding
  • excessive fees and aggressive collections
  • security gate non-functional, no active security
  • slow or ignored repair follow-ups
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Best for: Long-term residents seeking affordable luxury near medical center and retail; less suitable for first-time movers or those with low tolerance for operational inconsistency.
Think twice if: Recent reviews cite roach infestations, unannounced entry, AC failures, and aggressive fee/collections practices; move-out charges and city violations reported.

What this Community Does Well

  • Staff named Junior, Joanna, Erica, Claudia praised by name for helpfulness
  • Fast maintenance response (work orders completed within an hour in some cases)
  • Pet-friendly with pool and fitness center

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Junior (maintenance technician) repeatedly praised for speed and professionalism
  • Joanna, Erica, Claudia (leasing agents) named for customer service
  • Roach infestations reported despite claimed weekly pest control
  • Unannounced maintenance and pest control access into units
  • AC failures in summer (99 degrees outside, no cooling) and winter (no heat)
  • Multiple tenants report stove/oven repairs delayed weeks or ignored
  • Move-out fee of $2,680 reported for early lease exit; security deposits allegedly charged in full plus additional $200 sent to collections
  • City violations posted on main office door

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Fresh paint and light fixtures praised in marketing, but tenants report cosmetic renovation masking poor structural and pest conditions; price point ($775–$1,249) positions it as affordable-luxury, undercutting category average of 4.05 rating.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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4
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Common Questions About This Community

Are pets allowed?
Yes, Villa Solano is pet-friendly. Their website lists pet-friendly community as a service.
What is included with apartments?
One- and two-bedroom units come with washer/dryer connections and access to on-site laundry facilities, a swimming pool, and fitness center, according to their website.
What are the typical rent ranges?
One-bedroom units range from $775 to $1,049 (545–700 sq ft), and two-bedroom units from $1,075 to $1,249 (830–1,005 sq ft), per their published pricing.

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Last updated 2026-07-21