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Alma Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 251 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(251) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
Alma Apartments
Location
North Austin, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
251
Ranking
#95 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Short-term stays or those touring during business hours seeking modern finishes and amenities.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-11.

What we found

Five-star reviews highlight staff like Daniel, Carlos, and Maria for quick, attentive service and well-kept common areas, particularly the pool and grounds. However, recent one-star reviews paint a darker picture: residents report week-long power outages with poor follow-up, cockroach infestations, paper-thin walls letting neighbors' noise through, and management disputes including unlawful vehicle towing and lock changes. Service quality appears to have declined after key staff departures.

A significant rift emerges between short-term visitor reviews and long-term resident complaints. Guests praise the facilities during tours, but residents living 90+ days report noisy neighbors, pest problems, limited parking, and management becoming unresponsive after lease signing. One reviewer questioned whether five-star reviewers actually live there.

Praised for
  • attentive maintenance and leasing staff
  • well-maintained pool and common areas
  • clean facilities and grounds
  • professional, patient service
Watch-outs
  • pest infestations (cockroaches)
  • unresponsive maintenance and poor communication
  • paper-thin walls and noise complaints
  • parking shortage and unwarranted towing
  • inconsistent service quality after staff turnover
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Best for: Short-term stays or those touring during business hours seeking modern finishes and amenities.
Think twice if: You plan to stay long-term, work nights, or need quiet; residents report ongoing pest issues, thin walls, limited parking, and slow maintenance after lease signing.

What this place gets right

  • Named staff deliver quick, patient service during lease process
  • Pool and common areas kept clean
  • Newly renovated finishes (granite, stainless steel)
  • Affordable studio options under $700/month

Before you tour or apply

  • Daniel (maintenance): praised for quick fixes and professional manner
  • Carlos (maintenance/grounds): noted for daily upkeep and responsiveness
  • Maria (leasing): highlighted for patience and tour details
  • Dulce and Joshua (former staff): mentioned positively in comparison after their departure
  • Week-long power outage unresolved; management unclear on repair timeline
  • Cockroach infestations documented in reviews
  • Residents report unlawful vehicle towing despite valid parking stickers

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
No resident feedback on pet-specific policies, amenities, or restrictions mentioned in reviews.
Luxury Apartments
Finishes and amenities praised but undermined by noise, pests, and maintenance lapses that contradict premium positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 70
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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4
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1
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24

FAQ

Are washer/dryer units in apartments?
No. One review noted this as a missing amenity; laundry is communal, maintained by staff like Carlos.
What pet policy does Alma have?
Alma lists pet-friendly housing on its website, but no recent reviews detail specific breed restrictions, deposit amounts, or monthly pet fees.
Is parking included?
Parking is available for registered residents, but multiple reviews report severe shortages, especially after 9 p.m., and wrongful towing despite valid stickers.

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Last updated 2026-09-22