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

Everything ! Love this place and the people that run it!! Also the people there! So friendly…read more Lots of classes, activities and entertainment! Their gourmet breakfast and dinner menus change often and are outstanding. So Happy to be here. Cheers, Diane Peterson

This community is amazing and team here is wonderful!! Every time I come to this community I am…read moreblown away with the love and kindness in the building

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.

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.

I recently moved in and had a bit of a rough start due to a miscommunication. I set everything up…read morefrom out of state, and when I arrived, the apartment wasn't quite what I expected. That said, what really matters is how it was handled--and that's where this team truly impressed me. I went straight to the office, and they immediately worked with me to transfer to a more appropriate apartment. The office staff and maintenance team also helped move packages that had already been delivered and made sure everything was taken care of so I could settle in comfortably. Mistakes happen--we're all human--but the way this was resolved quickly and professionally is honestly rare these days. Everyone I've interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and genuinely focused on making sure I'm happy here. The grounds and amenities are clean and well maintained. The apartment itself is spacious and quiet--I haven't heard my neighbors at all--and parking has been easy. My only small downside is getting past Milo, the AI staff member, but once you reach a real human, you're in great hands. Overall, I'm very happy with how everything was handled and appreciate the effort the staff made to turn a stressful situation into a positive experience.

Super cute place. All of my maintenance stuff has been very minor and fixed outlandishly quick…read more Office staff keep treats in the office for your pets AND for you. Is it expensive? Yep. Is it worth it? For me yep!

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 lived at Encantada Steam Pump for 5 years and it's a great place to live. The staff and…read moremaintenance people are really friendly, helpful and professional.

The Sales office and the maintenance are superior . they truly care and act promptly to any…read morerequest . This has been my home for over 10 years , and I'm very happy !

I've lived at Golf Villas Luxury Apartments for nearly 4 years. Besides the wonderful views and…read moregreat people I live with, I have to recognize a very special maintenance man, Josh. Josh is extremely knowledgeable of not only these units but knows the residents very well. He is a hard worker, he's quick to address our repair needs and questions and his customer service is outstanding. I want to thank Josh for his wonderful support and his part in making my stay here so enjoyable.

Moved in on a Sat. to find the floors and counters in the kitchen not cleaned- I ended up cleaning…read morethem myself as my movers were coming the next day with my furniture - what was really bad was the disappointment of the cabinets in the kitchen - the outside had a sticky greasy film all over them - I contacted the property manager about the issue and she came over - she says a cleaning crew will come over and clean them - still waiting to get that set up. Been her a month and the master bathroom above the shower head leaking from upstairs - waiting to get that fixed.

I am so glad I moved from here recently. However, I still have friends who live in the complex, and…read moreI went back to hang just yesterday and was shocked at what I heard/saw. Long story short: They shut the water off once a month for hours at a time, always citing someone else as the culprit; the rent just went up 300 dollars more a month; and they just chopped up all of the good trees that used to make this place so lush. It wasn't just a palm tree seasonal trimming either. They cut up and over-pruned hundred year old pine and deciduous trees and it looks like someone punched holes through them. The trees were why I moved here in the first place, and I'm so relieved I wasn't here to watch them get destroyed. DO NOT MOVE HERE.

This apartment is way over priced!!! It's a house payment! The pipes were busted at least 10 times…read morewhile I lived there the last 2years. There was dirt wholes everywhere the whole time I lived there. The landscape people were outside my window every morning weed whacking . The water tasted awfuk you can't drink it! The Covid precautions were stupid at times. We had no access to any of the amenities. Their gym was closed for renovations for six months. The spa was broken for about that long too! The first week I was there pipes in the bathroom broke and the facet in kitchen sink was leaking. There were a lot of cranky elderly people there. Drunk young and old people in the pool every weekend. Not Luxury !!!! Just old!!!!

Pro: Swimming pools are well taken care of. Neighbors are quiet at night. Maintenance is well run…read more Con: Still need some work to clean up the dog poop issue...much better than before, but still needs some more attention.

I'm enjoying my stay at Encantada. The staff is always helpful, manage requests are handled…read morepromptly and the property is clean and well maintained. Overall, I have a comfortable living experience and appreciate the positive environment.