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Diamond Ridge

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 360 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(360) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsSenior Living ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsFurnished & Corporate Housing
Diamond Ridge
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
360

What Residents Say

Staff at Diamond Ridge earn consistent praise for helpfulness during leasing and rent payments, with several tenants naming Claudette, Evon Torres, and Yvonne as exceptional. The flip side is stark: residents report crumbling infrastructure, with A/C outages lasting weeks, recurring water shut-downs, and appliances from the 1980s still in units. Maintenance callouts stretch days into emergencies.

Security lapses compound the frustration. Break-ins recurred; cars were burglarized; a homeless man slept in the laundry room. Tenants felt left unwarned and unsupported by management when crimes occurred. Combined with visible trash, mold, and non-functional mailboxes, the cumulative picture is a property where leasing staff charm masks day-to-day neglect and slow crisis response.

Praised for
  • helpful office staff (Claudet, Evon, Yvonne, Claudia)
  • friendly and welcoming interactions
  • convenient location near retailers
  • good lease renewal experience
Watch-outs
  • slow and poor maintenance response
  • old appliances and cosmetic-only repairs
  • chronic plumbing and water shut-offs
  • security issues and break-ins
  • dirty common areas and laundry facilities
  • unresponsive management to tenant concerns
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Best for: short-term leases and applicants who prioritize friendly leasing staff interactions
Think twice if: you expect reliable A/C, prompt plumbing repairs, or secure parking; break-ins and slow maintenance are documented

What This Community Gets Right

  • responsive leasing staff named by tenants
  • convenient location near retail (Walmart, HEB, Sam's Club)
  • flexible lease renewal and payment accommodation

Before You Tour

  • Staff members Claudette, Evon Torres, Yvonne, Claudia, and Ms. Claudia named for leasing assistance
  • A/C outages lasting weeks reported; one case over 8 weeks without hot water
  • Emergency work order for kitchen flooding from defrosting A/C unit not addressed same-day
  • Appliances noted as original from 1980s in multiple units
  • Management turnover of four changes in three years reported by long-term resident
  • Break-ins across multiple units; car burglaries; laundry room security breach
  • Mailbox break-ins and delayed repairs (one year)

Maintenance, Management & More

Luxury Apartments
Location convenience praised, but outdated appliances, slow repairs, and security lapses contradict luxury positioning
Senior Living Apartments
Staff friendliness cited, but disabled tenant reported difficulty securing unit moves after break-ins and unfulfilled promises
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Lease flexibility and payment accommodation noted; rent increases during emergency lease extensions mentioned
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Tenants report dog waste left uncleaned in common areas
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No direct review evidence

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.6 against a 3.78 average across the 205 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 7
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

5
195
4
26
3
23
2
18
1
98

Common Renter Questions

Is maintenance response quick if my A/C breaks?
No. Multiple tenants reported A/C outages lasting days to weeks, including one case of 8 weeks without hot water and one kitchen flooding that was not addressed the same day despite an emergency work order.
How is security at Diamond Ridge?
Concerns are documented. Multiple break-ins across units, car burglaries, and a reported breach in the laundry room occurred. Management did not proactively warn residents during active incidents.
Who in the leasing office should I work with?
Claudette, Evon Torres, Yvonne, and Claudia are named by tenants for helpfulness with leasing, applications, and rent payments.

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Last updated 2026-07-23