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Oxford at Santa Clara Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 372 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(372) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Oxford at Santa Clara Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
372

The honest read

Tenants split sharply on the experience. Those satisfied praise the staff, especially Jalisha, for responsiveness and name-calling care; gym, pool, and maintenance requests handled well. Critics point to broken grills and gym equipment left unfixed, trash accumulation in common areas, swift and seemingly aggressive towing (with $350 recovery fees), and management turnover that affects service consistency. The gap between move-in tours and lived reality troubles both residents and prospective tenants.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive staff
  • clean common areas and maintenance
  • safe, quiet community
  • quality gym and pool
  • attentive office management
Watch-outs
  • broken amenities not repaired promptly
  • aggressive towing and parking enforcement
  • management changes and inconsistency
  • trash collection issues
  • gap between showings and actual conditions
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Best for: Corporate relocations near tech campuses; residents who appreciate responsive staff and newer amenities.
Think twice if: Towing and parking enforcement here is strict and swift, with $350 recovery fees reported. Broken amenities can sit unrepaired. Leasing requires four months' notice; credit reports may be filed for early exit.

What this place gets right

  • attentive leasing staff (named Jalisha)
  • resort-style pool and fitness center
  • responsive maintenance for non-urgent requests
  • pet-friendly with on-site dog park

Worth knowing

  • Jalisha (Jalisa/Jalisha Townsley), office manager, praised by name in multiple reviews for personal attention and efficiency
  • $350 towing recovery fee reported
  • four-month lease termination notice required or credit impact threatened
  • broken grills and gym equipment cited in multiple visits by prospective tenant
  • maintenance requests reportedly completed within a couple of days for non-urgent work

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Apartments
On-site dog park available; no complaints or praise specific to pet policies in reviews.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
1-bedroom rents claimed to start in $900s; tenants note strict move-out penalties and towing fees offset affordability.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.4 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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10
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138

Quick answers

What is the towing fee if my car is towed?
One reviewer reported paying $350 to recover a towed vehicle.
How much notice do I need to give before moving out?
Reviewers report the complex requires four months' advance notice, or threatens credit reporting.
Are there fitness and pool amenities?
Yes. The complex has a resort-style pool and 24-hour fitness center. Access to the gym requires a code from the office.

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Last updated 2026-07-17