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Duval Villa Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 122 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(122) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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122

What we found

Staff like Liz and Albaro draw consistent praise for responsiveness and kindness, and residents value the quiet setting and pet-friendly design with well-maintained grounds. However, office availability is spotty, towing practices anger drivers, and one long-term resident reported cockroaches and felt misled on rental law questions.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management
  • clean grounds and amenities
  • quiet community
  • dog-friendly environment
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management in office
  • aggressive towing practices
  • pest issues (cockroaches)
  • inconsistent communication and responses
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Best for: Dog owners seeking a quiet community with responsive maintenance and approachable staff.
Think twice if: Concerned about towing policies, office availability, or previous reports of pest problems.

What this place gets right

  • Named staff (Liz, Albaro) known for quick response
  • Quiet, clean grounds with dog-friendly layout
  • On-site maintenance and responsive staff
  • Pool and landscaped courtyards

Before you tour or apply

  • Liz (property manager) and Albaro (maintenance lead) named repeatedly for responsiveness and patience
  • One resident reported cockroach issues over 3-year tenure
  • Aggressive towing reported twice by single visitor; towing partner is J&J Towing
  • Rent increases cited as high ($250+ per month annually)

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dogs welcome with walking paths around property; residents praise dog-friendly design.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.99 average across the 343 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
79
4
12
3
9
2
2
1
20

FAQ

Are dogs allowed?
Yes; residents praise the property as very dog-friendly with walking areas around the grounds.
Who should I contact with questions during move-in?
Liz (property manager) is named by multiple residents as easy to reach and helpful; she handles leasing and communication. Albaro leads maintenance.
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Last updated 2026-07-17