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Colonia Tepeyac Apartments

Updated 2026-08-13 · 4,321 reviewed · 600 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.9(40) 49 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Income Restricted Housing
Colonia Tepeyac Apartments
Service
Affordable & Income Restricted Housing
Reviews
40

What we found

Colonia Tepeyac earns 2.9 stars across 40 reviews, far below the affordable-housing category average of 3.91. Residents report persistent pest problems, structural damage, and slow repairs. The waiting list process is opaque: applicants wait months with little communication, and approval numbers sometimes increase rather than decrease. Office staff are described as dismissive when residents report issues. A small number of long-term residents praise stable management, but recent and historical reviews document pest infestations, thin walls, safety incidents, and maintenance failures that the complex has not resolved.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • Long-term residents reported stable management historically
  • Some residents found neighbors supportive and welcoming
Watch-outs
  • Pest infestation (rats, roaches) widespread and unresolved
  • Unresponsive office and poor communication with applicants
  • Maintenance issues severe (structural damage, water leaks, long repair delays)
  • Thin walls and noise from neighbors and harassment
  • Inconsistent rent increases without transparent policy
  • Crime and safety concerns in community
  • Long waiting lists with lack of transparency
  • Office staff dismiss resident complaints or retaliate
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Think twice if: Residents report ongoing pest infestations, slow maintenance response, and poor communication from management. Consider viewing conditions and checking recent repair records before committing.

What's working here

  • Multiple unit sizes (1-4 bedrooms plus townhomes)
  • On-site laundry and controlled access gates
  • Pet-friendly with clear fee structure

Read this before you tour

  • Waiting list for approved applicants can stretch months with unclear movement (one applicant's number increased from 28 to 46 after a month)
  • Rent increases applied inconsistently among residents with similar income and hire dates
  • Structural issues documented: kitchen ceiling fell in three times for one resident, bathroom water damage flooded living areas
  • Pest complaints span 4+ years with no reported resolution
  • 24-hour on-site maintenance claimed on website but residents report long repair delays

What residents say

Affordable & Income Restricted Housing
Long waiting lists with non-transparent movement; inconsistent rent increases; applicant communication poor; maintenance and pest issues undermine affordability value

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 2.9 against a 3.91 average across the 223 affordable & income restricted housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 70
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 36
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

Address
5880 Bernal Dr, Dallas, TX 75212

Last verified 2026-08-13

When the office is open

Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartments3 bedroom apartments4 bedroom apartmentstownhomeson-site laundry centercontrolled access gatesplayground
Published prices
Pet Fee
$250 per pet
Pet Non-Refundable Deposit
$250 per pet
Monthly Pet Rent
$25

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Questions we get asked

Is the waiting list transparent and how long does approval take?
Residents report waiting months after approval with unclear updates. One applicant's number increased from 28 to 46 after one month; management blamed previous income earners leaving, raising questions about the approval process for income-restricted housing.
What are the pet fees?
Pet fee is $250 per pet; pet non-refundable deposit is $250; monthly pet rent is $25.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Website claims 24-hour on-site maintenance, but residents report long delays. One resident waited a week each time to repair clogged bathtub pipes; a kitchen ceiling took multiple repairs before lasting.

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Last updated 2026-08-13