LIVE HERE IF YOU LOVE MOLD!!…read more If you have health conditions or mold allergies, or if you are perfectly healthy stay away from this place. Living here was a nightmare. And unfortunately took a year plus away from living a normal life. My partner and I were exposed to mold that caused constant headaches, congestion, random illnesses, and breathing difficulties--the list goes on. I repeatedly contacted the office about my concerns, but they completely disregarded them. The only solution they offered was to clean the air ducts for "mildew." Shortly after the ducts were cleaned, our symptoms became much worse, likely because the mold was spread throughout the apartment. We eventually had to contact corporate and explain what was happening, including that I have pre-existing health conditions. Corporate said a professional mold tester would be sent to the apartment. After the testing, the property manager emailed me stating that there was mold growth, but claimed it was "normal." When I asked her to attach the actual test results, she sent another email stating the conclusion showed no mold growth at all. These were two completely contradictory statements. The results themselves showed elevated levels of Aspergillus/Penicillium and the presence of multiple mold types that were not found outdoors, which was used as the control. Despite this, management insisted the mold levels were "not elevated." And It was mostly in the bathroom connected to the bedroom where I sleep and spend half of the day there!! This experience was incredibly frustrating, misleading, and harmful to our health. If you value your well-being--especially if you have allergies or respiratory issues. I strongly recommend staying far away!! Even 9 months out of the moldy apartment I lived in, I am still fighting with health issues. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. Living here was disgusting. On the other note THIS APARTMENT IS WAY TOO EXPENSIVE TO BE LIVING IN THESE CONDITION!! Go save money, time and your health by choosing another apartment. UPDATE TO SYNC'S DUMBASS RESPONSE: They are really gonna reply back saying that there was NO mold growth. Look at those disgusting pictures of MOLD in our apartment. And I guess all of my health problems I'm just making up . THE COMPANY THAT CAME TO DO THE MOLD TEST WAS HIRED BY SYNC. So if you have the same problems. GET YOUR OWN MOLD TESTER. They also keep saying that the testers tested NO mold and that's not what the tests or results say. The results say that the mold levels aren't elevated. Which for a normal person you might not feel the effects as much. But I have health issues that they never seemed to care about and made no difference to them. They would not let us resign on our lease the only option was to move to another moldy unit. AGIAN DON'T MOVE HERE. GO LOOK AT ALL THE REVIEWS CALLING THEM FRAUDULENT!!!

Lived at the SYNC SMTX for a year now, glad I chose it. Especially the staff are personable and…read moreprofessional, any questions or issues are taken seriously and addressed promptly. That is how to run a business. And now just around the corner is an Indian food truck, a great bookstore, coffee shops and restaurants. Thumbs up for the SYNC though I don't know why it is all capital letters.

I have lived here for almost a year now and love it. These are huge apartments, mine is 2 bedroom…read more2.5 bath and a little over 1,000 square feet. They are generally quiet and all the residents are super laid back. The manager is a cool guy too. They are on the older side but really well kept. No dogs allowed though, just cats. My favorite place I have lived in San Marcos! Will be sad when I have to move.

I love leaving here, even the apartment is old, the maintenance is fast. I think the manager is the…read morebest in San Marcos, he don't have all the odd charges like other apartments do. Feel shame have to leave coz graduating.

My husband and I have lived at Highcrest over a year and we have had an excellent experience. The…read moremanagement is awesome. Any time we ever need anything fixed Jeff is quick to the task and takes great care of us. This complex really cares for their residents. They give away donuts every first Friday of the month and have resident appreciation parties! It's a great location, very affordable, stays quiet and there is a cute trail right behind it- great for walking pets. (Or your husband ;) Highly recommend renting here!

Cathy and Bryce are the BEST! Honestly best management I've ever come into contact with in my 4…read moreyears of living in San Marcos. They genuinely care about the residents and do everything they can to make it a good experience. They let my roommate use their personal office computer since there isn't a clubhouse. They offer free coffee, donuts, snacks, dog treats all the time. Every time I talk to them they are so nice and helpful. We've only ever needed maintenance one time and they helped quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend living here especially if you're on a rent budget.

truly a hidden gem. the office staff are always super nice and helpful and i've had no issues since…read moremoving in came back to the review 5 months later and the only complaint i have is my car got broken into here and they didn't really do much about it since they have no cameras. there was also a shooting here on halloween 2025.

Loved living here maintenance team and office team are super nice and helpful. I lived in two…read moreseparate units. Both apartments were clean when I moved in however both required maintenance day one. The only other thing that bugged me was the way they split the water bill evenly between all residents before they implemented this my water fees were way cheaper. Overall, really nice complex I definitely recommend living here

Needed some help from the front desk recently, and the employees went out of their way to help me…read moreout. Especially someone at the front desk Rachel! Her skills and experience is an asset to these apartments, and I was really grateful so receive such quick and efficient help. Thank you, cottages!

Horrible experience. Do not move your kid here. They are trying to get $470 from my son after move…read moreout on some bogus claims. We have emailed numerous times with no response and the e-mails and phone numbers on these reviews are a scam, no one picked up. I retained legal counsel and will be on site Monday to get resolution. DONT MOVE HERE!!

Safe and cheap. Great place for anyone looking for affordable housing! It is under new management…read moreof 2023 but hopefully they don't increase rent prices.

I love these apartments! Me and my boyfriend moved in here together as our very first apartment. It…read morewas super cheap, the security deposit was only 85 because of a promo that was going on. Our rent is unbeatable for a 2 bedroom 2 bath at a discounted rate of 705!!! Plus they have a pool and s good amount of parking which is hard to find. My favorite part of living here is the manager Keith. He is the nicest laid back guy in the business. He is so helpful and understanding and is almost always available. Maintence is very timely with repairs and I'm not sure about the other units but ours is very peaceful. We have a 1 year old now and all throughout his baby days our neighbors were never loud or rude. I'm sad that we have to move now that our lease is up. I would Definitely recommend this place for anyone whos looking!!!

Horrible management and move out process. Charged me 500 dollars for cleaning, wall repair, re…read morepaining, and a mattress replacement. After I had cleaned my unit + room/bathroom, repaired my walls, repainted, and had my mattress taken down by the maintenance service when I moved in. I don't appreciate the lie of being able to remove move out charges if you put in the work to dispute them and then getting charged regardless. Unless you are made of money and can pay whatever fine or fee without thinking about it. Do not live here. The only redeeming quality of this apartment is the location to campus which you can find elsewhere with cheaper rent. Don't let the fake niceness of the building fool you...

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with my experience at Aspire San Marcos…read moreapartment complex. Throughout my residency, I encountered numerous issues that significantly detracted from the quality of living. The management team demonstrated a consistent lack of professionalism, characterized by rudeness and inconsistent communication. A recurring problem was the frequent misdirection of my mail, indicating a lack of attention to detail. Despite the high cost of amenities, the hot tub was perpetually out of service, and the fitness center was poorly maintained, with unsanitary conditions and missing equipment. Furthermore, Aspire's policies regarding lease termination are unreasonably rigid. Despite marketing themselves as student housing, they provide no support for students needing to move out early, such as assistance in finding a subletter or the option to terminate the lease with adequate notice. The combination of exorbitant prices, malfunctioning facilities, and unaccommodating policies suggests a disregard for the well-being of their tenants. I cannot recommend Aspire to prospective residents. Save yourself a headache and choose somewhere else in San Marcos to live, especially if you're a student!

I'm so happy now that i'm gone. When I first moved there I liked it but I slowly started realizing…read morethe problems. My allergies were so bad, my voice was gone, my throat was always itching, and the air always had a smell to me. Once I started seeing roaches daily, my mental health became impacted. I literally quit my job and I would either go stay with people or sleep. I threw away all my food, decor, and anything that bugs could have gotten into when I moved. College kids are dirty, so I can't really blame the apartment themselves but I hope that the community can improve for those spending so much money to live here. San Marcos can do better as a whole when it comes to student housing. UPDATE: Trash apartment. Trash company. Doubling move out charges well after I moved out. Yeah we will see how that goes for them.

Oh my. DO NOT RENT HERE. We've sprayed alr with the apt after push back and we thought it was gone…read moreand look at this dollar sized roach that appeared out of the DRAIN!! As well as the increasing rent, mind you San Marcos was on a water cut to use less water but somehow the water bill went up for my floor

I love living here! I wanted the amenities of an upscale apartment, but I also really wanted a yard…read morefor my dogs. 1271 has both!! At night, it is very well lit and is in a safe neighborhood. I love the luxury feel of my apartment with the brand new appliances, granite countertops, high-ceilings, huge garden tub, and HUGE closet!! The front office staff (Maria and Jacquelyn) are super friendly and accommodating. Gilbert (the main maintenance guy) is also awesome and quick to get things fixed. The floating pool chairs and gas grill / TV lounge area are awesome. Also, the updated gym is super nice and even has bluetooth cardio machines!

Nice NEW apartments. Helpful and friendly front office staff took a look at my information and…read morequoted me way less than where I'm staying now (right across the street) for a way nicer unit than I had at the other place. This complex has a nice gym, units are pretty, residents all seem nice, and the price is great. Looks like I'll probably be moving over here! Thanks for your help the other day

I love living here! Amenities are super nice and the staff is so friendly. I use the yoga studio…read moreand the gym daily and it's always clean. The pool is fantastic

Love living here. Management and maintenance team are quick and friendly, and I love using their…read moreamenities- especially the yoga room and pool!