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Aldrich 51 Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 211 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(211) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Aldrich 51 Apartments
Location
Mueller, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
211
Best for
Long-term residents seeking quiet, well-located urban living with attentive management.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Aldrich 51 divides residents sharply. Long-term tenants praise the Mueller location, concrete construction that muffles noise, attentive management, and quick maintenance under normal conditions. However, recent complaints center on chronic fire alarm failures, pest control delays, mold, and nighttime security gaps including homeless individuals in common areas. Quality seems dependent on issue type and timing.

Praised for
  • responsive management and staff
  • well-maintained grounds and building
  • convenient Mueller location with walkable amenities
  • solid construction and spacious layouts
  • friendly, professional team
Watch-outs
  • recurring fire alarm malfunctions disrupting sleep
  • slow and incomplete pest control service
  • black mold in ceiling vents unaddressed
  • inadequate nighttime security and door code breaches
  • maintenance quality inconsistent and slow on major repairs
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Best for: Long-term residents seeking quiet, well-located urban living with attentive management.
Think twice if: Recent reviews report unresolved fire alarm failures, pest control delays, and security gaps; check current maintenance standards before signing.

What this place gets right

  • sound-dampening concrete construction
  • walkable Mueller location near shops and farmers market
  • responsive management team that follows up personally
  • covered parking and elevator access

Before you tour or apply

  • General Manager Martin personally follows up on unresolved issues
  • Leasing staff Morgan praised for smooth moving process
  • Maintenance technician Nelson completes jobs quickly and professionally
  • Nelson's concrete construction limits noise transfer between units
  • Security cameras and gate; however, door codes reportedly written on call box allowing unauthorized access
  • Pest control switched to monthly-only service; roaches reported in common hallways and multiple units
  • Fire alarms malfunction sporadically every few days to weeks, documented across months
  • Black mold visible in ceiling air vents, work orders left unresolved

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Sound-dampening construction and spacious layouts praised, but maintenance quality inconsistent and fire alarm failures ongoing.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly community welcomed, but chronic fire alarm malfunctions reported as highly stressful for pets.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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111
4
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3
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2
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42

FAQ

Is Aldrich 51 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are welcomed. Note: multiple recent reviews report recurring fire alarms that residents say stress pets significantly.
What's the lowest rent price?
Their website lists 1-bedroom apartments starting at $999/month.
How soundproof are the units?
Reviewers with concrete construction and floor layouts report difficulty hearing neighbors above, below, or beside; two-bedroom plans offer bedrooms on opposite sides of the living room for privacy.

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Last updated 2026-09-22