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Abelia Flats

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 200 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(200) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Abelia Flats
Location
Four Points, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Student Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
200
Ranking
#148 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Newcomers to Austin seeking affordable, pet-friendly housing with quick maintenance response.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Abelia draws praise for responsive maintenance, welcoming front desk staff, and rates that undercut local competition, especially for newcomers to Austin. However, recurring complaints center on pest control lapses, loose enforcement of move-out charges that tenants dispute, and uneven management attentiveness to common area upkeep.

Praised for
  • fast maintenance response
  • friendly and helpful front desk staff
  • strong community feel and management care
  • competitive pricing and value
  • understanding approach to tenant issues
Watch-outs
  • pest problems (roaches)
  • maintenance of common areas lacking
  • deposit and end-of-lease billing disputes
  • management responsiveness inconsistent
  • wear and tear standards disputed
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Best for: Newcomers to Austin seeking affordable, pet-friendly housing with quick maintenance response.
Think twice if: Tenants concerned about roach history, aggressive move-out charges, or reliability of common area cleaning.

What this place gets right

  • same-day or next-day maintenance calls
  • welcoming front desk team
  • value pricing vs. peer complexes
  • dog park and resort-class pool

Before you tour or apply

  • Named staff member Lynsey praised for patience and clarity
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance claimed on website; reviewed as same-day or next-day in practice
  • Dog park and resort pool available
  • Roach infestations reported in at least two units
  • Deposit disputes: one tenant kept $1,379 of $1,400 deposit; another charged $700 in disputed back utilities after move-out
  • Non-renovated units available to keep rent low

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park valued; common areas (BBQ zone, breezeway) suffer from inadequate pet waste cleanup.
Student Housing
Competitive pricing attracts student renters; limited praise specific to student needs.
Luxury Apartments
Gourmet kitchens and resort amenities claimed; garden-style older units with particle-board cabinets and paint splatter reported.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 39
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
123
4
31
3
9
2
12
1
25

FAQ

How fast does maintenance respond?
Reviewers report same-day or next-day service for most requests. The website lists 24-hour emergency maintenance.
Is there a dog park?
Yes, their website lists a dog park as an amenity.
What is the parking like?
Private attached garage parking is offered; recent reviews note improved accessibility, though some tenants had to park several lots away in the past.
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Last updated 2026-09-22