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Mesa West Apartment Homes

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(72) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Section 8 HousingGated & Secured CommunitiesFurnished & Corporate Housing
Mesa West Apartment Homes
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Gated & Secured Communities, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
72

What Residents Say

Satisfaction splits sharply between residents who praise the maintenance team's speed and staff like Miranda and Malik for their responsiveness, and those caught in serious problems. Long-term tenants report a noticeable shift when management changed, citing mold that went unaddressed despite multiple work orders, roaches, and aggressive leasing office behavior. The move-in experience tends to smooth, but deposit disputes and neglect of health hazards sour departures.

The Far West Side complex offers affordable rates (1BR at $1,026, 2BR at $1,238) and advertises 24-hour maintenance, yet reviews split on whether that translates to action on serious issues like mold near crawling infants. Staff quality varies sharply by individual: experienced agents earn specific praise, while others are described as dismissive or unavailable. Pet owners and families report frustration with unsupervised children and lax common area upkeep.

Recent shift: Marked decline noted 5 months ago when new management took over; previously-satisfied tenants report shift from pleasant experience to hostile leasing office and neglected maintenance issues.

Praised for
  • quick maintenance response
  • friendly, helpful staff (especially Miranda, Malik, Gina)
  • quiet, spacious units
  • smooth move-in process
Watch-outs
  • mold and pest issues unresolved
  • management hostility and poor communication
  • unsupervised children, trash overflow, animal waste
  • deposit handling and accounting errors
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Best for: Families or individuals comfortable with variable management quality seeking affordable rent and quick maintenance response.
Think twice if: Mold, pest control, and deposit disputes surface repeatedly; management responsiveness depends heavily on which staff member handles your case.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Fast maintenance response from experienced technicians
  • Friendly leasing agents available during move-in
  • Affordable pricing for families seeking space
  • Pet park and family-oriented amenities

Before You Tour

  • Leasing agents named: Miranda (consistently praised), Gina, Jules
  • Maintenance technician named: Malik (praised for quick response and care)
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance advertised but pest/mold follow-up criticized
  • Management shift described as causing service decline
  • Mold complaint went unresolved for months despite multiple work orders
  • Deposit disputes: accounting applied deposit as credit without resident consent

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Affordable entry rents, but pest/mold delays and deposit mishandling undermine value
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet park available, but animal waste in common areas and unsupervised pet owners create cleanliness issues

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.1 against a 3.55 average across the 135 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Residents report response within hours to the next morning for work orders, though complex repairs like mold remediation have faced delays of months despite multiple requests.
What is included in rent?
Their website lists 1BR at $1,026 and 2BR at $1,238. Amenities include pool, fitness center, pet park, playground, and business center.
Is there a pet park?
Yes, the complex offers a pet park, but multiple reviews note that unsupervised residents and their pets have left common areas unclean.
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Last updated 2026-07-23