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Artisan at Salado Creek

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.9(72) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Low Income Housing Program
Artisan at Salado Creek
Service
Low Income Housing Program
Reviews
72

What Residents Report

Jose Villarreal in maintenance stands out for finishing jobs as promised and building strong resident relations, yet dozens of work orders languish unfixed across the complex. Recent management changes have brought better office staff friendliness and unit condition, but deep maintenance backlogs and past mishandling of flood damage persist in residents' memory and in open tickets.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (Jose Villarreal noted)
  • spacious units with storage
  • friendly office management
  • pool and amenities
Watch-outs
  • work orders not completed or extremely delayed
  • unresponsive maintenance on prior management
  • poor initial cleanliness at move-in
  • staff entry without occupant present
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Best for: Residents comfortable with new management transitions seeking spacious, affordable units.
Think twice if: Work orders may sit unresolved for months; move-in condition and past maintenance responsiveness has been inconsistent.

What Works Here

  • spacious floor plans with walk-in closets
  • on-site pool and laundry hookups
  • proactive maintenance technician (Jose Villarreal)

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Jose Villarreal (maintenance technician): praised for completing repairs and returning to finish work
  • Move-in cleaning not guaranteed; flood in kitchen left unresolved for over a year
  • Pool and washer/dryer connections available
  • Recent management changes described as improvement in office friendliness
  • Staff have accessed units while residents absent

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Low Income Housing Program
Large units and amenities attract residents, but maintenance backlogs and cleanliness gaps at move-in undermine the experience.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 2.9 against a 3.73 average across the 115 low income housing program businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 81
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
3644 Binz Engleman Rd, San Antonio, TX 78219
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
09:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Are units really spacious?
Yes. Residents consistently praise huge units with walk-in closets and roomy kitchens.
What amenities are included?
Pool, washer/dryer hookups, and wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking lot.
How responsive is maintenance?
Recent maintenance staff (Jose Villarreal) finishes jobs reliably, but the complex has a history of work orders going unfixed for extended periods.

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Last updated 2026-07-21