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4.4 rating
743 total reviews
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Current Resident 35527
Verified Resident • 2011 - 2013
4.7
10/8/2013
I love City Lights for its hassle free environment. The amenities are amazing. Just by going to the pool to relax, you feel like you had a weekend getaway vacation. Salt water pool and Jacuzzi will remove the stress caused by the high rent :-) I do wish the rent didn't go up so much at every renewal.
Current Resident 35523
Verified Resident • 2012 - 2013
5.0
10/8/2013
It's been nothing short if fabulous, the staff are fantastic and the quality of living supersedes all my expectations. Reasonably priced, spacious apartments, and privacy. I would recommend city lights to any person who is looking to rent and still feel at home!!!!
Current Resident 35515
Verified Resident • 2013
4.5
10/8/2013
Very Good
Current Resident 35508
Verified Resident • 2011 - 2013
2.3
10/8/2013
I love my apartment per se. I have a good rapport with a couple office staff personnel who are always polite and helpful. But my main concern is Security for the entire property and at Entry Gate. Also, hallways are a mess, unsightly, and elevator is ugly. Parking Garage is dangerous. There are ongoing break ins, theft of car parts, again, we need 24 hour Security.
Current Resident 35502
Verified Resident • 2010 - 2013
4.3
10/8/2013
Great area. Dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, and refrigerator included is a big plus. In-apartment washer and dryer is a big plus. 24 hour gym and 3 pools are awesome amenities to have. Only problem is when there is an event at Grand Park and people park on Grand and on City Lights Drive.
Current Resident 35492
Verified Resident • 2013
3.0
10/8/2013
overall good - see notes in survey for improvements
Current Resident 35448
Verified Resident • 2012 - 2013
5.0
10/8/2013
Great experience. Clean and safe. Love the pools and the food truck nights!
Current Resident 28720
Verified Resident • 2013
4.7
10/8/2013
I just so happened to stumble across city lights after months of looking for the perfect apartment! I was connected with Kasey in the leasing office who was a huge help and very pleasant. She showed me around the complex and a few availabilities, but there were none for 'dog approved' at the time. I was put on a waiting list but also checked the website daily for something to open up. I put something on hold as soon as I saw something and Kasey called me immediately to let help me with the process. Since then, I've been very happy with what the complex has to offer, staff, cleanliness, pet friendly, etc...
Current Resident 35442
Verified Resident • 2013
3.2
10/8/2013
Office staff is great. The constant maintenance on the building isn't. Huge inconvenience and disturbance. They closed the pool for three weeks in the summer.
Current Resident 35439
Verified Resident • 2003 - 2013
4.5
10/8/2013
Living here has been enjoyable for the most part. The location is a good selling point.
Current Resident 35437
Verified Resident • 2013
4.2
10/8/2013
I AM OVERALL HAPPY LIVING HERE. ALARMS ARE MY ONLY PROBLEM, THEY GO OFF DAY AND NIGHT.
Current Resident 35428
Verified Resident • 2012 - 2013
4.3
10/8/2013
Everything is pretty much good minus the fact that most pet owners do not clean up after their dogs. People drive WAY too fast in the parking garage. Worried about the broken glass on the property hurting somebody and I've told the front office about this about 5 times now. Can't sleep in on weekends in my bedroom due to road noise being too loud. I doubt anything can be done about this....
Current Resident 35426
Verified Resident • 2009 - 2013
3.7
10/8/2013
overall good.
Current Resident 35409
Verified Resident • 2013
4.5
10/8/2013
So far our experience is good. The office people are really very good and helpful.
Current Resident 35407
Verified Resident • 2013
3.0
10/8/2013
Need additional parking space - assigned place (paid parking space) It's difficult to find the empty space every night.
Current Resident 35406
Verified Resident • 2012 - 2013
4.0
10/8/2013
I really like my apartment but have some issues with the noise and condition of the exterior halls.
Current Resident 35405
Verified Resident • 2013 - 2015
3.8
6/15/2015
no one really know each other as neighbors... for the most part people are polite but then again, i wouldn't be able to call 99% of my neighbors by name or hang out with most of them. we all usually keep to ourselves and dont really feel like a community.
Current Resident 35404
Verified Resident • 2010 - 2013
4.8
10/8/2013
City Lights is a great place to live!
Current Resident 35363
Verified Resident • 2013
3.3
10/7/2013
Have only lived here for about a week but already needed maintenance to come for several things (dead bird on balcony, front door not sealing and no water pressure I'm shower). The shower issue still has not been resolved. Overall, I'm slightly frustrated that we have already had to request maintenance less than a week after moving in and that the shower issue still has not been resolved as maintenance said that the amount of water coming out (very, very little with no water pressure) is normal.
Current Resident 32410
Verified Resident • 2012 - 2013
4.2
9/11/2013
Community staff communicates changes and updates via email so I always know what's going on. They offer great amenities for residents as well, like free yoga classes and multiple pools! The only opportunity for the complex is that they have had several maintenance projects in the last year that have been very inconvenient within my unit.
Current Resident 28102
Verified Resident • 2003 - 2016
5.0
1/26/2016
I've been here for thirteen year's. So, yes, I love living here and I would highly recommend it. This community has great schools, clean living, close to the 73 Freeway, shopping and restaurants. Families around here value family time. That to me is priceless.
Current Resident 27688
Verified Resident • 2013
3.3
8/6/2013
feel good at first look,...
feel good at first look, move-in experience is really nice
Current Resident 25287
Verified Resident • 2013
4.5
7/19/2013
I love this place, but...
I love this place, but I hope it stays reasonably priced
Current Resident 23624
Verified Resident • 2013
3.0
7/16/2013
The apartment is not...
The apartment is not bad, but it is overpriced. Parking is not an issue. There are more than enough spots to accommodate.
vince4x4
Resident • 2008 - 2013
1.7
4/25/2013
Criminal overbilling of water/trash utility bill. $65 a month? Are you kidding me? Someone at City Lights or Shea must be getting a kickback or pulling some scam here. When I first moved here in 2008 it was $15 a month which I thought was still a little high since everyone on the same floor shares a filthy, rat-infested trashroom. When I moved from a 3 bedroom house to here it was only $11 a month in a house with 3 people living there. Now it is $65 a month with just one. Maybe this is due to the water leaks in every unit. They recently "fixed" the ceiling leak problem everyone was having a few times a year. Since the home invasion of construction workers over a two week period that "fixed" the pipes, they have burst two more times. There must be some scam going on here. They started charging $65 a month recently and changed the name from ISTA to Yes Energy. Sounds very fishy. I filed a complaint at the California Public Utilities Commission Consumer Affairs Branch Website. I know I'm not alone in getting overbilled as all of my neighbors have equally high bills. I didn't pay for 3 months trying to figure out what was going on. The front office must be in on the scam since I got no answers. All of a sudden my bill was $242 with "penalty" and "late" charges. The a-holes up front even put a 3-day eviction notice along with the phony bill. If you have been ripped off too with overbilling go online to the California Public Utilities Commission website or call them at 800 649 7570 and maybe we can stop this scam.
Floor Plans & Pricing
1 Bedroom
Plan 1B
1 Bed, 1 Bath | 708 sq. ft.
$2,716 - $4,524
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Plan 1A
1 Bed, 1 Bath | 598 sq. ft.
$2,725 - $4,269
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Plan 1C
1 Bed, 1 Bath | 807 sq. ft.
$2,952 - $4,914
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Plan 1D
1 Bed, 1 Bath | 903 - 912 sq. ft.
$3,074 - $4,742
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2 Bedrooms
Plan 2D
2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,534 sq. ft.
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Plan 2A
2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,028 sq. ft.
$3,363 - $4,522
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Plan 2B
2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,090 sq. ft.
$3,443 - $4,583
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Plan 2C
2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,097 sq. ft.
$3,680 - $4,727
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3 Bedrooms
3A
3 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,534 sq. ft.
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Renter Ratings
Review Ratings (from 80 reviews)
Noise
4.0
Grounds
4.4
Safety
3.9
Office Staff
4.6
Maintenance
4.7
Neighborhood
4.7
Survey Scores (from 388 surveys)
Post-Tour Survey
4.8
Move-In Survey
4.7
Maintenance & Support Survey
4.8
Lease Renewal Survey
3.9
Review Count
Number of reviews in the past 365 days
80
Manager’s Review Engagement
Percentage of reviews responded to
96.25%
Manager’s Review Reply Time
Average time to respond to reviews
1.89 days
Features & Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Other
- Controlled Access Parking Garage
- Parking
- Dogs AllowedRent: $50. Comments: See Pet Acceptance Criteria | Restrictions: Dogs are restricted by breedLess InfoMore Info
- Cats AllowedRent: $25. Comments: See Pet Acceptance Criteria | Restrictions: NoneLess InfoMore Info
- Additional Storage
- Business Center and Conference Room
- Cat Friendly
- Ceiling Fan
- Central Heat and Air
- Courtyard with Swimming Pool, Spa and Water Feature
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Kitchen with Breakfast Bar and Pantry
- Large Dog Friendly
- Monthly Resident Events
- On-Site Maintenance
- On-Site Management
- Oversized Windows
- Pendant Lighting and Farmhouse Sink in Kitchen
- Private Spacious Balcony or Patio
- Resident Lounge with Full Kitchen
- Saddleback Mountain Views
- Smart Apartment-Nest
- Smoke Free and Dog Friendly Community
- Stainless Steel Appliances and Quartz Countertops
- Two Contemporary Schemes Available
- Vaulted Ceilings on Top Floor
- Walk In Closets
- Wi-Fi at Amenities
Leasing
Leasing Options
- 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months
Office Hours
- Sunday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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City Lights at Town Center is a 598 - 1,534 sq. ft. apartment in Aliso Viejo in zip code 92656. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $2,716 - $4,914. Nearby cities include Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, South Laguna, Ladera Ranch, El Toro, Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, Newport Coast, Dana Point, and Rancho Mission Viejo.