I have been living here since February and I have nothing but great things to say about this…read moreproperty and its staff. From the first day of touring Deanna was a great help showing me all over and answering all of my questions. Jodi and Michelle in the office also get back within timely manners to emails and are super knowledgable. The maintenance staff is fantastic too, they are on top of taking care of residents and I haven't had to wait more then 2 days for fixes to stuff unless parts were backordered. Everyone here is great! The community itself is very quite, well maintained, clean, and there is lots to do. The only down side is the desert moths...they are just habitants of the area and the community does spray for them but they are pests if you don't like bugs and tend to use your patios a lot. You just have to get bug zappers or spray and you're all good. The pool and spa area are beautiful and super relaxing, one of my favorite places on property to enjoy. I love that there is also a playground on property for family and friends that visit with little ones, it gives them lots of room to run around. Overall this community is perfect for someone looking for more traditional living without the prices of affording your own home. This might not be the newest complex but it is the best in the area! 11 out of 10 rating :)

Good maintenance crew. We didn't see any bugs in our unit either, huge plus…read more Beware at move out they will over charge & hit you with water bills claiming you "never" paid in the beginning of your lease.

Heidi and Sarah are fabulous. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable and certainly make you feel…read morewelcome. They know all the tenants their and really bring everyone together like a community should feel. Heidi has been so great through this whole onboarding process. I haven't even moved in yet and I'm already at home!

My wife and I moved in about a month ago and could not be happier!! Sarah and Amber in the office…read moremade everything so easy. The location, unreal. The amenities, fantastic. The maintenance team..... is one of the very best I have ever encountered!!! 110% recommend!!!

Raul is definitely one of the best maintenance guy . He is always on time and very professional. He…read morehas always fixed anything that needed to be done in my apartment. I believe he is a real asset to Cortland Desert Ridge. Thank you Raul.

I've lived at Cortland Desert Ridge for almost 2 years and while there are some positive aspects,…read morethe parking situation is a constant source of frustration. There simply isn't enough parking for residents, and it's become a daily struggle to find a spot anywhere near my building--especially late at night as a woman. It's especially disappointing when you're paying rent with the expectation of basic amenities like reliable parking. Guest parking is almost nonexistent, and many residents are forced to park far away or risk getting towed. Management needs to take this issue seriously and offer real solutions, whether it's assigning additional carport spots, lowering garage rates, or adding more spaces. Until then, I can't recommend this complex to anyone who owns multiple cars per unit.

New management has cleaned this building top to bottom, even the stairwells which I use for…read moreexercise. My favorite space is the craft room. A fob is needed to enter it as well as almost all mutual spaces ( safety at its best). I do like the apartment: the wood floors, the awesome kitchen with pretty quartz counters and tile backsplash. There are ceiling fans in each room and a screen door to balcony. I'm very disappointed there is no recycling of paper goods and I'm Not a fan of valet garbage pick up ( it's unsightly). Overall happy here and like the stores to walk to.

Horrific experience - Avoid at all costs…read more I have never dealt with a more dishonest and incompetent management team. From day one, Halsten Apartments repeatedly tried to slip in bogus charges during my tenancy. Every single time, I challenged them, proved they were wrong, and they quietly backed down without apology. It was a pattern of behavior, not an accident. The manager, Matt Vasquez, is unprofessional and dishonest. He routinely made claims about "lease provisions" that simply did not exist. When I asked him to show me the exact section, he couldn't. He would just insist it was "in there," which it wasn't. His conduct was not only misleading but often outright illegal. He acts like someone who peaked in high school and now abuses a small amount of authority. Health and safety are an absolute nightmare. The ventilation system in my unit was contaminated with mold, and it made me seriously ill. I repeatedly notified management and asked them to address it properly, but they ignored or dismissed my concerns. Breathing in that environment left me extremely sick. Instead of taking accountability or sending qualified remediation, they downplayed it and deflected responsibility. Living here literally made me physically ill. Security is just as bad. I had a dangerous stalker trespassing on the property, and management did absolutely nothing. Instead of helping, they confiscated my Ring camera without permission, a blatant violation of the lease and my privacy rights. When I told them about the trespasser, their response (attached) was basically: "Call the police, we're not putting ourselves in danger." There was zero concern for tenant safety or well-being. To make matters worse, the hot tub has been broken for over a year. Despite countless follow-ups from residents, management never fixed it. Their excuse was that it was "too complicated" to repair, a laughable response given the rent prices here. It's a perfect example of their laziness and total disregard for the amenities they advertise. The only positive thing about this complex was the maintenance team, who were professional and responsive. Everything else was an absolute disaster. I have never had a more horrific rental experience. Between the mold, the dishonesty, the illegal conduct, and the utter disregard for safety, this was by far the worst property I've ever lived in. Do yourself a favor and never live here. Most of their positive Google reviews are fake and/or paid for. They don't reflect the reality of what residents actually experience. Most importantly, don't believe any fabricated response to my review.

woohoo!!!!!!! thank you carlos for fixing my shower & bath ---- woohoo!!!!…read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The worst apartment complex in which my family and I have lived. No care from the staff regarding…read morethe theft or any timely maintenance requests for that matter. Also the gates almost never work, and if one is closed the other one is always open which completely defeats the purpose. Do no waste your time just because the complex looks nice. So horrible that we bought ourselves out of the lease early in order to move.

I've lived in a lot of places over the years, and I can honestly say this has been one of the best…read moreapartment communities I've experienced. The grounds are always clean, well maintained, and beautifully landscaped. The pool area is consistently spotless and feels more like a resort than an apartment complex. It's clear that a lot of pride goes into maintaining the property. What really impressed me, however, was the level of customer service. Recently, my refrigerator stopped working and started leaking water. I submitted a maintenance request, and the response was incredibly fast. The maintenance team arrived promptly, assessed the issue, and ended up replacing the entire refrigerator. The process was smooth, professional, and far exceeded my expectations. The management team has also been outstanding--friendly, responsive, and genuinely committed to taking care of residents. In today's world, that level of service can be hard to find. A big thank you to both the management and maintenance teams. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to residents make this a great place to call home.

Been here three years and same problems over and over. Office staff doesn't appreciate the tenants…read more They have the worst trash service who only picks up the trash half the time and look for excuses to not do the job. Every year when they want you to renew your lease the office acts like your best friend. Then once you sign they dont give a crap about you. This is my final year here and def do not recommend anyone moving here.

I've been calling Desert Parks Vista Apartment Homes home for over three years now, and I genuinely…read morecannot imagine living anywhere else. The property is absolutely beautiful and meticulously maintained, the community is peaceful and welcoming, and the units truly feel like homes, not just apartments. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the incredible team behind it all. Joie, Tracy, and Laura in the leasing office are the heart of this community. They are not only professional and efficient, but deeply kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being of every resident. You never feel like "just a tenant" you feel valued and cared for. Their warmth, consistency, and willingness to go above and beyond make such a difference. The maintenance crew Dan and Andrew deserves just as much recognition. They are responsive, skilled, and take real pride in their work. They have made a huge difference with the property in such a positive way. Requests are handled quickly and thoroughly, and you can tell they truly care about keeping the property beautiful and safe. It's rare to see this level of dedication and follow-through. This isn't just a place to live, it's a community built by people who genuinely care. And that makes all the difference. If I could live here forever with this team handling the property, I would. Hands down they are the just the best!

I don't usually write bad reviews, but my experience at Desert Parks Vista was frustrating enough…read morethat I feel obligated to share it. From the moment I moved in, it was clear the apartment had not been properly turned. The condition of the unit was unacceptable. Every drawer in the kitchen and bathroom had hair and crumbs inside. There were dirty tweezers left in a bathroom drawer, and even a rat trap sitting under the bathroom sink. On top of that, there was a thick layer of dust on light fixtures, the carpet was heavily stained and damaged, and the bathtub needed resurfacing. I documented and reported these issues right away and was told to submit a work order for each issue. The biggest issue, however, was ongoing noise disturbances from a neighboring unit. This wasn't typical apartment noise. It was loud, bass-heavy music from a stereo system that caused my walls to vibrate and shake, often during quiet hours late at night and early in the morning. Over the course of several months, I sent multiple written complaints and called security numerous times. Each time, management told me they would "talk to the resident" or "look into it." At one point, they told me they were pulling records of all my security calls. Despite this, I never received any follow-up, documentation, or confirmation that anything was actually done. I still don't know if security ever showed up. Nothing was resolved, and the disturbances continued. When I finally made the decision to put in proper notice (according to the lease agreement) to move out because the situation wasn't improving, I was then charged a lease termination fee and additional move-out charges. This included carpet-related charges, even though the carpet was already damaged when I moved in and I had reported it. They breached the lease agreement and I'm stuck with this on my credit report. My only option now is small claims court. What stood out the most throughout this experience was the lack of accountability and follow-through. Management repeatedly acknowledged the issues but did not take meaningful action or communicate updates. There were multiple opportunities to address these problems early on, but they were consistently missed. If management wants to improve, they need to: - Ensure units are actually clean and move-in ready - Take resident complaints seriously - Follow through and provide documentation when issues are reported - Enforce lease terms consistently for all residents I will be including photos to reflect the condition of the apartment at move-in. I would strongly recommend video documenting everything if you choose to live here.

There was a very beautiful woman working named Mckayla that helped me. She guided me through the…read morewhole entire process and was so pleasant. She smells amazing. I wanted to move in as soon as she said hello.

My lease was terminated on false grounds and I was harassed and bullied by management as well as…read moreneighbors. The reasoning they gave was that I asked my neighbor 'too many times' to be respectful of his lease agreement in which he was not abiding by. This neighbor was clearly favored by management in which signifies it as discrimination. I also accumulated an injury on-site from the hazardous conditions and from being told that I needed to utilize my professional skills for free in order to be allowed my consumer rights.