I think these apartments are overrated. Property management will hear you're concerns but not…read morereally act on them. And yes the views are great if you have the money, just like anywhere else. If you are unfortunate to be on s limited budget you get to see a wall or a fence.

They charge you for all sorts of add ons when you get a price for rent your final bill will be much…read morehigher. The management expects the residents to do everything as in clean windows and shampoo the carpets when you move out. Very unrealistic expectations for rental units. It was a wonderful facility when Mark Taylor owned the property. Went downhill fast when northland took over, lots of extra charges and far less services

The best apartment complex I have ever lived in. Rose gave us a tour when we first moved here and…read morewas nothing shy of amazing. She helped us get our current apartment and was so kind throughout the entire process. Now having lived here for a while it is very obvious how well they take care of the property. The pool, gym, and general grounds are always clean. Maintenance is fast and reliable at all times. They also are awesome about incorporating monthly events for everyone to enjoy and occasionally have food trucks come to the property. No complaints would a million percent recommend to anyone.

Beautiful apartments! No carpet, quiet AC, peaceful not to mention the views! Rose was wonderful!read more

I was a tenant here from July 2023-June 2025. My experience here has been nothing but great. The…read moreproperty owner was meticulous on taking care of the units through routine maintenance and prompt communication. The unit itself is built with quality materials like new carpets, updated countertops, and robust appliances. My roommate and I had ample space to live and enjoy our last couple years of college here.

My roommate and I, who were graduate level students, lived here for the last 3 years and it has by…read morefar been my most positive renting experience ever. LOCATION/PARKING This is a prime location, about 10 minutes walk to Fry's/ ~2 minutes drive. I could walk to Banner main campus hospital or the university health science campus in about 20-25 minutes. I could take the number 6 bus to get to the main campus and University avenue easily after a few stops, or get to downtown just as easily with the number 6. Free parking up to 2 spots included with our lease. The parking isn't covered but you can use a window shade or there are a few large trees that can provide shade. NOISE Most of the tenants were also quiet and there were no frat parties within this complex. Or they were good at concealing it and I never knew . If you are looking at other nearby housing/apartments, they seem to attract a much rowdier crowd. THE HOUSE One of the main reasons I chose this location initially was that it was a very reasonable price, in a good location, and it was two bedrooms, two bathrooms. It is nice to not have your own bathroom, and if one breaks, you have the other to use until it gets fixed. One bathroom is attached to the master bedroom. The kitchen itself is cozy, perhaps a bit less than I personally would want, but if you don't excessively buy kitchen appliances you'll probably be fine. We fit a large microwave, small rice cooker, Keurig, dish rack, 6 qt instant pot, and magic bullet easily. Electric burners. Easily accessible breaker box in the kitchen area if you kind of know what you're doing (or can YouTube for help) if you need to reset a circuit. Extra perks: We had a nice little front patio area which I wish we took more advantage of, but we were always a bit too busy, and I am unfortunately a delicious tasting morsel magnet to mosquitoes. There is an additional storage on the back side of each housing unit, which can store a decent amount of stuff. I personally only kept a half-broken bike there, but it probably gets decently hot as it faces the setting sun. MANAGEMENT Bill, the landlord, was definitely a landlord who cares about the upkeep of the property rather than just trying to patch fix an issue after it crops up. He did regular check-ins every few months to check and change the air filter, and run a cleaning cycle through the washer and dishwasher. He was also easily accessible, and if something went catastrophically wrong, he addressed it in a very timely manner with whichever maintenance crew was needed to fix it. It was easy to pay rent via Zelle, and even when my bank did something stupid and sent a rent payment after I moved out despite me finishing my repeating payment sequence appropriately, Bill was very prompt to my text and sent the money back to me. Chase said as Zelle is a third party platform there's nothing they could do from their end (which makes me never want to use Zelle for anything but a one-time payment with trusted individuals). Additionally, he did not spring the all too common unchangeable and frankly BS "fees" that many landlords charge everyone when moving out. He outlined usual problem areas that can deduct from the security deposit prior to moving out, and was very fair with the final deposit. Bill is easy to contact, reliable, and an actually good person, which is hard to find with a lot of scummy landlords that are unfortunately all too common near a college campus. THE BOTTOM LINE I didn't even know this property had a Yelp page, but there's a reason it's rated so highly. If you're looking for a good property to rent with a good landlord and no drama, this is a perfect place.

UPDATE 11/21: Although I wish I hadn't had to go as far as public criticism to get my issues…read moreaddressed, full credit to Chris - he was prompt, polite, and responsive. He heard me say that I was frustrated with the lack of communication, and has been excellent about providing updates and making immediate changes. Just being kept aware of what was going on was such a huge relief on its own, and he was good to his word about when things could get done. Within a day, I had new blinds (correctly installed!); within two, I had a new fridge that hopefully won't have any of the problems of the last one. Not a knock against the leasing office staff, because Taylor, Emily, and Lisa are equally friendly and professional! However, I know they may not be able to direct or get updates from the maintenance team in the same way as the property director, and so I appreciate that Chris did step in to resolve things quickly. ORIGINAL 11/19: Beautiful property...and zero accountability or follow-through. If there's a chip in my brand-new tub the day I move in, I don't want to be told, "We can't do anything about that." When my blinds are hanging out of alignment, don't fix them by re-installing the rail so that it's really obviously crooked instead and then tell me you can't do anything about *that*, either. When my fridge is broken and making enough noise that I can hear it through a closed door on the other side of the unit, send someone to fix it instead of telling me I should try to turn the cooling down (guess what? I already tried that!) And the leasing office KNOWS that the maintenance staff isn't following through. They KNOW the electronic maintenance request system is glitchy and marks requests as completed before they've actually been worked on, because they've said these things to me in person! So the fact that these are still issues is kind of appalling, no matter how polite and friendly the leasing staff are. I was so excited about this place before I moved in, and the last two months are seriously making me consider breaking the lease and finding somewhere else that doesn't make me pay a grand a month for the privilege of being stressed out and constantly frustrated.

They have high stars because no one reviews this because no one loves here. Also they recently…read morechanged the ownership name. Also, the gym, dog park, and pool sound nice until you realize you have to walk down a poorly lit path at night and that homeless people live in that area and under the bridge and the "security " don't walk around but either sit in their car or in the dog park on their phone.

Oro Vista Apartments is running blatantly deceptive advertising. Their listing on Apartments.com…read morecontinues to promote a "1 month free rent" special, yet when I contacted the office, I was told this promotion would not be honored. Instead, they tried to push a less valuable "$1,000 off" deal. When I pressed the issue, staff admitted management had officially refused to honor the advertised offer -- even though the ad remains live and unchanged. This is a textbook bait-and-switch. Prospective tenants are lured in with false promises only to be told "those units are gone" or "that deal isn't available anymore." No disclosure, no honesty, just deception. To make matters worse, Oro Vista already has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau, and based on my experience, it's well-deserved. If they are this dishonest before you sign a lease, imagine how they'll treat you afterward. Rent elsewhere.

Leasing Managers: Miriam Zepeda & Sara…read more Do NOT be misled by Oro Vista Apartments' marketing. This property claims to be a luxury, smoke-free community, but in reality, it is plagued with health hazards, safety violations, and gross negligence by management -- namely leasing agents Miriam Zepeda and Sara, who repeatedly gave us false assurances and ignored major legal and maintenance concerns. SMOKE-FREE POLICY NOT ENFORCED The lease agreement (Rule 25) explicitly prohibits smoking. That is completely false. Over 10 surrounding units smoke daily, indoors and outdoors. We submitted numerous complaints, supported by photo and video documentation, yet management has taken no action. My son has asthma, a condition we disclosed before signing the lease -- yet we have to seal ourselves indoors and can't even use shared amenities like the pool due to ongoing exposure to secondhand smoke. STRUCTURAL DEFECTS AND SAFETY RISKS The unit's flooring is dangerously uneven, with dips as deep as 3/4 of an inch throughout, verified by both maintenance and a flooring contractor. There are cracked bathroom tiles and other damage we reported within the first week of move-in -- yet to this day, nothing has been repaired. The apartment is not up to habitable standards by any reasonable definition. MOLD WARNING -- GROSS NEGLIGENCE While investigating a long-standing leak behind the shower wall, I discovered what appeared to be black mold. Maintenance did not test or professionally remediate it. Instead, they sprayed it with bleach and sealed the wall back up -- a method that does not kill toxic mold and may violate local health and building codes. This is a serious health threat and was handled with total disregard for safety. INJURY FROM FAULTY FIXES The laundry room's bifold door -- which had been "fixed" more than once -- fell off and struck my son in the back. This is not just poor maintenance -- it's potentially actionable negligence. Repeated safety risks have been left unaddressed, despite being well-documented. MISLEADING LEASING PRACTICES Miriam Zepeda and Sara assured us -- verbally -- that early lease termination would be reasonable in the event of a hardship. That turned out to be completely untrue. Do not rely on verbal agreements from anyone at this office. Get everything in writing, and read every line of your lease. They will not honor promises once you're locked in. If you're considering moving in -- do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Oro Vista is not just misleading -- it's a potential liability, both physically and legally.

I have complained numerous times about my apartment being by the playground, where the same kids…read morescream so loud, every night. I can hear them thru my TV being on. same kids, every night, always around 8-8:30 at night. Nothing is ever done.

Beautiful Location. Apartments are decently maintained. Employees leave a lot to be desired.read more

We have been at Golf Villas for three years now and I am happy to renew my 5 star rating…read more The staff and management here are exceptionally helpful in all situations, with a special call out due to Josh Brett and his maintenance team, Frank and Freddy. They are always professional and courteous and respond to even non-emergency maintenance requests within hours, not days, and get the problem fixed right the first time every time. Beyond that what is not to like? We love the layout of our 3 bedroom apartment, the floor plan allows for privacy for guests and a patio large enough to dine and entertain on. The location in Oro Valley provides easy access to all services, health care, shopping, banking and restaurants. Allen Hintz

Over the years, the quality of the maintenance and office staff here has seriously declined. While…read moreI understand that managing an older building comes with structural difficulties, the issues I have experienced are completely related to plain incompetence and careless mistakes.I have had numerous simple maintenance issues that required several callbacks just to get the job done right. Additionally, while the current property manager is nice, the front-line office staff is highly inexperienced and completely lacks basic customer service skills. Dealing with avoidable errors on routine matters has become incredibly frustrating. Management needs to prioritize proper training for their front-desk and service teams.

I've lived at Sonoran Terraces twice! First, I rented a two bedroom upstairs apartment. It was a…read morewonderful apartment. Fireplace (mine had a mantle) and vaulted ceilings made the living room look HUGE. Washer/dryer had its own utility room. And I loved that there were doors from the dining room and living room out to the large balcony. The master bedroom was plenty roomy and I loved the walk-in closet. The second time I moved there, I rented a townhome and I wish I could have stayed there forever. I loved it! It was like living in my own home. Carport. Large dining/living room with a fireplace. Upstairs has two bedrooms (both very roomy), but the master bedroom has a fireplace too! And a balcony! The townhome is the most indoor & outdoor living space you can get in Tucson that I know of anyway (1400sf, I think). The only reason I left was because it became unaffordable to me. Rents kept getting raised and was over $1200 a month. Too rich for my single parent blood who lost her job. But, I would move back in a heartbeat if I could afford it on my own. Seriously, at least go and take a look at the amenities (pool with cabanas, large covered barbecues, horseshoe pit, pool table, MOVIE theater, computer room/library, nice workout room, large clubhouse area, community garden, monthly activities and special events, night security) The staff is very helpful and friendly and the maintenance is responsive! I only had one major issue in the upstairs apartment (air conditioner went out) but that happens when apartments age, I guess. They provided a room air conditioner until they could replace the A/C. Now, I live at another NALS property that is not as large as ST and has very few amenities, but it's more affordable and still has very friendly staff and a competent and responsive maintenance team. Good luck in your search for a new home!

If I could afford to break my lease I would. Four more months of this seems unbearable. Too many…read moreirresponsible dog owners with aggressive dogs and property manager who condones ill behaved dogs. Not only that, paper thin walls and floors. If you enjoy hearing your neighbors having sex this is the place for you. Very overpriced for what they call luxury apartments. The only good thing is the location but I can get into a home with more bedrooms, a backyard and garage for roughly the same price or a little more than what I'm paying for my 1 bedroom at this place. They are also constantly spraying RoundUp around here to control weeds when that is a known carcinogen. They don't care who it harms but ppl have moved out for that very reason before so it's not rocket science. Wish I had never renewed after my first year here as it has progressively gotten worse. It looks like a beautiful community from the looks of the grounds but it comes at a price to your health, your sanity, your wallet and your pups safety. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Look elsewhere.

We love how quiet it is here, and the amenities are nice. They have been hosting more community…read moreevents and bringing in food trucks, which are great bonuses. Trash service is handled very well, and the staff is excellent. The grounds and exterior, however, could use some attention. With a little more landscaping and upkeep, the property could feel as special as it has the potential to be.

I love living here. Staff is great! My apartment is the best! Very quiet, near everything I…read moreneed on a daily basis, and always friendly when I go to office.