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Alara North Burnet

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 169 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(169) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Alara North Burnet
Location
North Austin Civic Association, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
169
Ranking
#372 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Long-term renters who value responsive, caring management and quiet community feel.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Staff, especially manager Eva, are known for responsive care and smooth move-ins. Most residents stay years and feel safe. One severe complaint documents roaches, ants, and water problems on move-in; the deposit was not refunded despite evidence. Infrastructure gaps like broken back gates and intermittent hot water undercut the strong management reputation.

Praised for
  • responsive, attentive management
  • long-term resident retention
  • clean, well-maintained property
  • smooth move-in process
  • safe community
Watch-outs
  • pest infestation in units
  • utility unreliability (hot water)
  • gate maintenance issues
  • deposit disputes
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Best for: Long-term renters who value responsive, caring management and quiet community feel.
Think twice if: Pest control standards appear inconsistent; one unit arrived infested with roaches and ants. Hot water outages reported. Verify unit condition before signing and document move-in thoroughly.

What this place gets right

  • Eva's responsive, attentive management
  • long lease retention (residents stay 5-15 years)
  • quiet, gated location
  • pet-friendly amenities (bark park, pool)

Before you tour or apply

  • Manager Eva widely praised by name for attentive resident care and smooth move-in process
  • Multiple residents report living 5-15 years at the property
  • One severe complaint: roaches, ants, spiders, and broken door on move-in; deposit ($900) not refunded despite photographic evidence
  • Intermittent hot water issues noted
  • Back gate frequently broken despite gated-community claim

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Rent described as high but location and management offset cost; one unit arrived severely substandard with pest infestation.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Bark park and resort pool praised; pet-friendly marketing supported by amenities and reviews.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

maintenance requestsamenitiesgated communityrenovationsquiet locationcaring staffrenewalresident carelaundry roomeasy process

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 39
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
116
4
13
3
6
2
1
1
33

FAQ

Is Alara North Burnet pet-friendly?
Yes. The property offers a bark park and is marketed as pet-friendly, per their website.
Who is Eva, and why is she mentioned so often?
Eva is the leasing manager. Reviewers consistently name her for responsive, attentive care during inquiry and move-in, making the process smooth and stress-free.
How long do residents typically stay?
Multiple reviewers report 5-15 year tenures. Long-term retention is a strong pattern in reviews.
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Last updated 2026-09-08