Welcome to Vela

Olivia Campbell

Stars: 5

Feb 06, 2025

Trista Patterson

Stars: 5

I couldn’t be happier with my decision to live at Vela Apartments. From the moment I moved in, I’ve felt right at home. The property is beautifully maintained, and every detail—from the landscaping to the cleanliness of common areas—shows how much care is put into making this a wonderful place to live. The management team is fantastic—always friendly, responsive, and genuinely invested in the well-being of residents. The amenities are top-notch, and I love having access to my private garage, an awesome gym, nice fireplace/free coffee every morning, and a pool which I mainly use in the spring/summer. I've lived in a lot of apartments all over San Diego and Vela is the best by far. Moving here was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Nov 20, 2024

Georgie R

Stars: 5

I absolutely love Vela Apartments! From the moment you step into the leasing office, you're welcomed by the friendliest and most helpful team. They genuinely care about making you feel at home and are always there to answer questions or help out. The complex itself is stunning - everything is brand new, and the quality stands out immediately. The apartments are spacious, beautifully designed, and equipped with modern features that make each unit feel so luxurious compared to other places I've seen. Vela's amenities are truly top-notch. The pool is heated, the gym has everything I need, and the lobby area is chic and welcoming. Plus, having a dog run on-site is a huge bonus for pet owners like me. It's refreshing to find a place that combines convenience, beauty, and a community feel. I couldn't be happier with my choice and love how close it is to restaurants/shopping.

Nov 07, 2024

Anna H

Stars: 5

My husband and I lived in the Vela apartments for two years before moving to another state, and it was the best experience we ever had! The apartment layout was comfortable, with a beautiful view from the window. Gardeners maintained the area around the complex. We have two dogs, and there was a spacious, enclosed area designated for pets. The property was secure, with no strangers on the grounds. We want to say a big thank you to Chantal, the Vela manager, who was always kind, friendly and welcoming. She helped us with any questions, and we could always rely on her. If you are looking for a quiet, welcoming, high-quality living experience, I highly recommend Vela Apartments! Thanks to everyone who worked there! Anna & Murillo

Sep 20, 2024

T

Stars: 5

Vela has been the BEST apartments I have lived in. Not just the most cleanest, but the most down to earth and friendliest. Chantal tries her best to find community opportunities to involve the tenants in some form of social opportunities. We have food trucks (that suit the working people's schedules and very friendly people), art activities in the main office, and a calendar that even my smart mouth attitude pays attention too 😆 🤣. I enjoy looking at the weekly announcements that Chantal puts out and try to include myself in the monthly drawings with my pet for Awesome gifts that Chantal puts out for our little community. Chantal does do a lot to make Vela on "mission Gorge Road" to make it a special community of our own. 😃 Thank you Chanal for doing what you do! Terri

Aug 18, 2024

Kelly Wise

Stars: 5

It has been a pleasure living here, I would highly recommend. It is a very pet friendly atmosphere, lots of gorgeous plants, maintenance is very responsive, the apartments are beautiful, and Chantal in the office is very helpful. I have lived here for over a year and have zero complaints.

May 31, 2024

Hannah Turner

Stars: 5

Vela was a wonderful experience for our little family. We loved our apartment and spent the entire summer on the patio enjoying the sun. We would recommend this property to anyone. Our little Frenchie was OBSESSED with the dog park. Though the best part about living at Vela was our office staff. Chantal is the most incredible property manager we have ever had the pleasure of working with, she is so responsive, engaged and professional. We never had to inquiry about anything twice, she handles everything smoothly and promptly. And the entire maintenance staff kept the grounds running smoothly! We see how hard you all work. Thank you for everything you did for us in our time there.

Mar 12, 2024

Conner Parks

Stars: 5

Very nice new property, beautiful pool and bbq area. The property manager Chantal was super nice and accommodating.

Feb 21, 2024

Taylor

Stars: 5

We have loved our time living at Vela. The apartment is beautiful and feels like home, but what makes the development the best is the staff. From the minute we reached out Chantal was attentive and got us into the perfect apartment so easily! Chantal and her team are on top of everything. If you have an issue (Which are not normal) it gets solved right away! One thing I really appreciate is the preventative maintenance they do. They come in and do checks to make sure everything is good before you may have issues.

Feb 07, 2024

Liam D.

Stars: 5

We have absolutely loved our time here. The units are clean and spacious, the grounds are very well-kept, and the staff is wonderful. When we first moved in...

Jan 23, 2024

Mitchel Nagel

Stars: 5

Great, safe place with attentive and caring staff.

Jan 20, 2024

Wendy Blu0818

Stars: 5

I relocated here a month ago and I am so happy that I did. First, Chantel the property manager is amazing. She is so friendly, helpful and accommodating. With any instance of me reaching out she communicates back to me immediately. I had a minor repair yesterday and reached out to her for help while I was at work. Chantel placed the work order for me and was very supportive of my concern for my dog being at home while the issue was being taken care of while I was at work. She contacted me by phone (within a few hours after I placed the work order) saying the issue was rectified and my pup was great during the maintenance visit. Upon coming home from a long day a completed work order was left on my counter with a very nice note from Ritchie that my pup was a very well behaved boy and that they are friends now. That warmed my heart. A door hanger was also left on my front door saying the work was completed and to have a nice day. As simple as this might seem it made me very happy about my decision to move here. In all my rental history I’ve never had such great customer service plus the care and support for my fur baby. I can’t say enough positive things about this community and the especially the great people that work here. Thank you Chantel and Ritchie :)

Nov 15, 2023

marci

Stars: 5

"Vela is a friendly family oriented community. The maintenance system is very fast and effective. Vela has the most friendly and professional management. Chantal, the property manager is one of the best community managers that I have ever seen. She is always listening and would solve the issues as soon as she heard them. Living in Vela is the best experience that I have ever had".

Sep 18, 2023

Sarah S.

Stars: 5

I have lived here for over a year now and don't ever want to leave! Our apartment is brand new with great appliances and super tall ceilings. Plenty of...

May 15, 2023

Sarah S.

Stars: 5

I have lived here for over a year now and don't ever want to leave! Our apartment is brand new with great appliances and super tall ceilings. Plenty of...

May 15, 2023

Melissa Acosta

Stars: 5

The Property Manager really sets the property apart from others to make it an enjoyable place to live. Chantal has gone above and beyond & her Team does an excellent job at maintaining and keeping the property clean. They always make sure we have stocked dog stations that are clean & not overflowing. Their efforts are greatly appreciated!

Apr 13, 2023

Hanh Bui

Stars: 5

This is a wonderful community! Chantal was very helpful in every step of our move-in process; lots of great amenities from sleek modern home design, pet friendly, clean and quiet neighbors and neighborhood.

Apr 03, 2023

Shauna Hays

Stars: 5

Vela is a great place to call home. Chantal is amazing and made the move in process so simple. The community is always beautifully kept up and the management is definitely on point!

Mar 31, 2023

Ethan K

Stars: 5

This was my first time living on my own and Chantel made it super easy and overall just gave me an amazing experience. Chantel was very attentive and helpful and helped me out so much. 5 Stars for sure. The Vela Apartments itself was very well kept and maintained and very nice inside. Loved the barbecue area and pool for entertaining guests. 10/10 recommend!! Thank you Chantel and Vela for a wonderful stay!

Mar 21, 2023

M F

Stars: 5

Really amazing place with great patio and dog run. Pet friendly is hard to find.

Mar 20, 2023

Madison Childs

Stars: 5

Nov 15, 2022

Chelsea santiago

Stars: 5

Beautiful apartments with modern finishes. I am obsessed with the giant closets!

Nov 15, 2022

Lex

Stars: 5

Chantal went above and beyond in answering my questions! She was so polite and professional!

Nov 15, 2022

Alina Howell

Stars: 5

I have lived here since December 2021 and from Day 1 Chantal the property manager and the entire Vela team has been amazing! The application, approval, and move in process was seamless, professional, and quick. This is a beautiful complex with all the amenities I could want. Other places I looked at, I would have had to pick or choose one thing over another. But at Vela, I got everything I wanted and needed! Chantal is by far the most amazing property manager! She is so sweet, very professional, and responds to residents needs in a timely and efficient manner. I credit the success of Vela to Chantal! We receive weekly resident update emails that keep us in the know of anything going on. Vela is constantly improving things around the complex and keeping everything looking nice and new! All the residents are quiet, respectful, and we all work to keep Vela clean and nice.

Oct 26, 2022

Alina Howell

Stars: 5

I have lived here since December 2021 and from Day 1 Chantal the property manager and the entire Vela team has been amazing! The application, approval, and move in process was seamless, professional, and quick. This is a beautiful complex with all the amenities I could want. Other places I looked at, I would have had to pick or choose one thing over another. But at Vela, I got everything I wanted and needed! Chantal is by far the most amazing property manager! She is so sweet, very professional, and responds to residents needs in a timely and efficient manner. I credit the success of Vela to Chantal! We receive weekly resident update emails that keep us in the know of anything going on. Vela is constantly improving things around the complex and keeping everything looking nice and new! All the residents are quiet, respectful, and we all work to keep Vela clean and nice.

Oct 26, 2022

Alina H.

Stars: 5

I have lived here since December 2021 and from Day 1 Chantal the property manager and the entire Vela team has been amazing! The application, approval, and...

Oct 26, 2022

Alina H.

Stars: 5

I have lived here since December 2021 and from Day 1 Chantal the property manager and the entire Vela team has been amazing! The application, approval, and...

Oct 26, 2022

James H.

Stars: 5

You know for someone to basically run this whole property by herself it's pretty damn impressive. Chantal really makes the experience all the more better...

Oct 12, 2022

James H.

Stars: 5

You know for someone to basically run this whole property by herself it's pretty damn impressive. Chantal really makes the experience all the more better...

Oct 12, 2022

Alex

Stars: 5

Great place to live!!

Oct 07, 2022

Abby

Stars: 5

Usually finding housing can be stressful and overwhelming. When we looked here chantal at the front helped us and answered all our questions and made us already feel so at home. We’ve decided to move forward with a lease! Thank you Chantal and we cant wait to see you around :)

Oct 07, 2022

phil s

Stars: 5

Oct 06, 2022

Judge R.

Stars: 5

The best apartments ever! So nice to live in brand new home. And awesome that Vela allows Dogs and has a small dog park with a drinking fountain. The pool...

Aug 23, 2022

Judge R.

Stars: 5

The best apartments ever! So nice to live in brand new home. And awesome that Vela allows Dogs and has a small dog park with a drinking fountain. The pool...

Aug 23, 2022

inda jones

Stars: 5

The best apartment I’ve ever lived in. I can surely call this place a home. Chantal is amazing and she’s always there for you no matter what. This community makes me feel like family. Everyone helps everyone and we keep it clean and tidy. If I could give this beautiful place I call home a 6 star I would. I highly recommend! Best decision I’ve made since I’ve moved to California ❤️ Thank you Chantal

Aug 02, 2022

Tycer Farmer

Stars: 5

The apartment is absolutely amazing! The Property Manager, Chantal, will provide you with the best service you will ever receive! If there was a way to rate more than 5 stars, I would! Super clean and accommodating at ALL times! Super safe location, so you don’t have to worry about crime. Not much traffic, so it is quiet enough to relax in peace. Dozens of Grocery stores and restaurants only 10 minutes away. I highly recommend leasing at Vela. You won’t regret it!

Jun 16, 2022

Megan B.

Stars: 5

Great price for a new spacious apartment. Very safe, welcoming community. Worth it for a little bit of a longer commute.

Jun 02, 2022

Jose Velasquez

Stars: 5

Me and my wife love it here we love how close it is to mission trails and Santee lakes and the pool and gym area is amazing. Also our manager Chantal is a complete professional she is very understanding and communicative love the velas

Apr 27, 2022

Manny “Ma-Annie” Annie

Stars: 5

Absolutely comfortable place. 1st of all we like to recognize, The property manager, Chantal was beyond accommodating with anything needed and even followed up with us every day, and even the day after it was fixed. SHE IS AMAZING! We’re really very happy with our choice of living. We feel right at home.There is not one thing bad we can say about the apartment complex but a perfect beautiful home for us. Always kept clean and maintained

Apr 20, 2022

Rochelle Stanley

Stars: 5

WOW! I am so beyond impressed with this apartment complex. May I not mention how obviously beautiful it is, but the staff at the management office is top tier. The apartments are so well put together, and you can tell they did not go cheap on budgeting. (Tankless water heater, huge closet spaces, upgraded bathroom tubs, granite countertops, pre-installed wifi) The list goes on. My boyfriend and I have moved in about a week ago. We didn't have hot water for a couple days due to a problem with the new water heater. Mind you, this was not installed or anything incorrect on the builder's end but just a bad water heater part from the manufacture. We were told we were the only apartment with this issue since they've been built. The plumbers and builders were always on time as promised, very prompt and made sure we got our hot water fixed instantly. Every person that came into our apartment was friendly, nice, complimented our furniture and you can tell they liked their job. The property manager, Chantal was beyond accommodating with anything needed and even followed up with us every day, and even the day after it was fixed. SHE IS AMAZING! There is not one bad thing I can say about these apartments, and for being a new build apartment complex you would think they would need time to get their team up to par. Not the case with them, everyone was fast, and amazing. If I could give a 100-star review, I would. I look forward to living here.

Jan 25, 2022

Nataly P.

Stars: 5

Beautiful homes! All the amenities someone would want in an apartment, especially in San Diego! Quiet neighborhood as well. Tobie and Nelson have been...

Dec 29, 2021

Nataly P.

Stars: 5

Beautiful homes! All the amenities someone would want in an apartment, especially in San Diego! Quiet neighborhood as well. Tobie and Nelson have been...

Dec 29, 2021

Phil Sacharow

Stars: 5

Nov 24, 2021

Mike Stanzione

Stars: 5

Nov 09, 2021

Darrell Wynant

Stars: 5

Located in a great spot in Santee! Out of the center, so not much traffic. Right next to a car wash and easy entry to 52 and Mission gorge! Walkable neighborhood and close to West Hills highschool!

Jul 25, 2021