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Villas de Toscana

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 159 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(159) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Villas de Toscana
Service
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
159

What Residents Say

Management quality splits sharply: some tenants praise Marissa's patience and quick maintenance, while others describe a roach-plagued complex with rushed patches instead of real fixes. Long-term residents report recurring pest problems despite treatment, water shutoffs, and mounting extra fees; the office struggles with communication, and staff responses vary from helpful to dismissive. Price is affordable, but several reviewers question whether it justifies the stress.

Reviewers who've stayed years tend to report better experiences; those who left early cite pest infestation as the breaking point. The maintenance team earns specific praise, but operational inconsistency and a pattern of incomplete solutions undermine confidence in the property.

Recent shift: Roach treatment occurred by late March 2026 with reported improvement; one long-term tenant's updated review credits management for resolving pest issue. However, earlier 2024-2025 reviews describe ongoing infestation, suggesting improvement is recent but not yet verified across all units.

Praised for
  • same-day maintenance during business hours
  • patient and non-judgmental staff (especially Marissa)
  • clean and quiet community
  • good value for price
  • helpful leasing process
Watch-outs
  • severe roach infestations and pest control failures
  • slow or unresponsive office communication
  • rushed repairs and poor maintenance quality
  • additional fees on top of rent
  • water shutoffs multiple times weekly
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Best for: Budget-conscious tenants comfortable with older complex, willing to tolerate recurring pest issues in exchange for low rent and helpful office staff.
Think twice if: History of roach infestation and pest control failures; water shutoffs occur multiple times weekly; office communication is inconsistent; extra fees add $60+ monthly beyond rent.

What This Community Gets Right

  • affordable rent
  • same-day maintenance (during business hours)
  • patient leasing staff (particularly Marissa)
  • long-term tenant retention

Before You Tour

  • Marissa (front desk) and Tabatha named as patient, professional staff
  • Same-day maintenance for work orders placed during business hours
  • Roach treatment occurred by March 2026 with reported improvement
  • Maintenance staff (including one with spiky hair) praised for professionalism
  • Pest control is a $5 monthly add-on charge; numerous other admin fees reported
  • Water shutoffs occur 1-3 times per week
  • Gates malfunction frequently
  • Car towing for improper parking common

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Rent affordable; reviewers cite good value, but numerous undisclosed fees ($60+ monthly) offset savings; pest and utility issues add stress.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.4 against a 3.55 average across the 135 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 96
Review recency 96
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

How quickly will maintenance respond to a work order?
During business hours, maintenance comes out the same day; outside hours, response takes 2-3 days or longer.
What extra fees should I expect beyond rent?
Pest control ($5), admin fees ($25-$30), water, trash, sewage, electric, and a $5 monthly billing fee are charged separately; total extra charges can exceed $60 monthly.
Is there a pet-friendly area?
Reviewers mention a dog park on the property, though it is not well-maintained according to feedback.
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Last updated 2026-07-23