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Villas at Grand Avenue

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 228 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(228) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Villas at Grand Avenue
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Reviews
228

The honest read

Villas at Grand Avenue divides sharply: 44% give five stars, 42% give one or two. Praise centers on individual staff members-Maria and Chanay in leasing, Terence in maintenance-who go above and beyond. Long-term residents who moved in under prior management remember the property differently, citing respect and responsiveness.

The bulk of complaints cluster since the current manager Wanda took over. Tenants report water heater failures lasting days (a Texas law violation), slow repairs, roaches, unmaintained grounds, overflowing dumpsters, and gates that don't close. Move-out disputes and aggressive collection tactics appear in recent reviews. A ten-year resident says conditions have "steadily declined" and no longer recommends it.

Praised for
  • attentive front office staff (Maria, Chanay)
  • responsive maintenance (Terence, Jay)
  • spacious apartments with amenities
  • long-term residents report satisfaction
Watch-outs
  • slow repairs and water heater failures
  • unresponsive management under current leadership
  • pest infestations and poor cleanliness
  • aggressive deposit withholding and intimidation
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Best for: Short-term renters comfortable building relationships with individual staff members, not those needing consistently responsive systems.
Think twice if: Avoid if you need reliable hot water, timely repairs, or pest-free grounds. Move-out deposit disputes and slow response to maintenance concerns are persistent complaints.

What this place gets right

  • Maria and Chanay provide personalized leasing assistance
  • Terence and Jay deliver prompt maintenance when reached
  • spacious units include washer and dryer
  • some long-term residents report strong loyalty

Worth knowing

  • Maria (front office) cited as attentive and helpful by multiple five-star reviewers
  • Terence (Maintenance Manager) praised for treating residents like family and going the extra mile
  • Jay (maintenance) noted as helpful by critical reviewer
  • Chanay (Assistant Property Manager) praised for honesty and time with prospective tenants
  • Water heater failures reported repeatedly, some lasting 8-9 days
  • A ten-year resident reports property has declined since Andrew left as manager; Wanda is current manager
  • Move-out disputes: one resident charged $1,100 overage; another had $197 charged on top of full deposit withholding

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Mixed: some long-term residents satisfied; others report deterioration since current management took over
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog waste throughout community; many owners don't clean up after animals per critical reviewer
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Spacious units with washer/dryer praised; but structural cracks and maintenance neglect reported
Luxury Apartments
Resort-style pool frequently closed; grounds poorly maintained; inconsistent with luxury standard
Student Housing
Limited evidence; no specific review mentions students
Senior Living Apartments
Limited evidence; no specific review mentions seniors

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% 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

5
101
4
19
3
12
2
13
1
83

Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
Mixed. Some tenants report fixes within 24-48 hours; others report water heater failures taking over 24 hours (violating Texas law) and lasting 8-9 days total. Response time depends on the issue and whether you've escalated complaints.
What amenities are included?
Their website lists a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen and lounge, business center, and virtual/self-guided tours. Washer and dryer reported in at least one unit.
What happens when I move out?
Document everything with photos and video before you leave. Recent tenants report full deposit withholding plus additional charges without transparent inspection or resident presence. One tenant was charged $1,100 overage; another was charged $197 on top of forfeited deposit.

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Last updated 2026-07-17