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Alma Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 249 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(249) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Alma Apartments
Location
North Austin, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
249
Ranking
#172 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Renters prioritizing leasing experience and willing to accept noise and pest risks.

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

What we found

Staff like Maria and Daniel earn consistent five-star praise for attentiveness during leasing and maintenance calls. However, recent reviews describe week-long electricity outages without resolution, cockroach problems, and walls so thin neighbors' conversations carry through. Parking is scarce, and one resident reports being locked out of their apartment without legal eviction. The gap between positive and negative experiences suggests service quality depends heavily on which staff member you encounter and how quickly issues escalate.

Management responsiveness is the core divide. Residents who connect with Maria or maintenance staff describe smooth, stress-free processes. Those facing infrastructure failures (pests, electrical, utilities) report being left unheard, even after contacting city authorities. Families and students willing to overlook noise may find value; anyone with maintenance needs should expect delays.

Praised for
  • attentive, knowledgeable leasing staff (Maria, Daniel, Carlos)
  • well-maintained amenities and grounds
  • quick maintenance response
  • clean common areas
Watch-outs
  • serious maintenance delays (week without electricity)
  • cockroach infestations
  • paper-thin walls and noise complaints
  • parking shortages and unlawful towing
  • inconsistent service quality since staff turnover
  • poor management responsiveness
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Best for: Renters prioritizing leasing experience and willing to accept noise and pest risks.
Think twice if: Avoid if you value quietness, have electrical or pest sensitivities, or depend on immediate maintenance response.

What this place gets right

  • Staff like Maria and Daniel known for thorough, patient leasing and maintenance support
  • Pool and common areas reported spotless and well-kept
  • Quick maintenance response from dedicated technicians

Before you tour or apply

  • Maria praised by multiple recent renters for patient, knowledgeable leasing assistance
  • Daniel and Carlos recognized for quick maintenance response and grounds upkeep
  • One resident without electricity for one week; management cited a solution but provided no timeline
  • Cockroach infestations and broken washing machines reported
  • Unlawful towing reported despite resident having parking sticker and registration
  • Staff turnover mentioned; service declined after Joshua and Dulce departed
  • Noise complaints cite 10pm-7am quiet hours unenforced

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
No specific pet-related praise or complaints in reviews provided.
Luxury Apartments
Amenities (pool, fitness, barbecue) described as spotless and well-maintained, but building construction quality criticized as poor (paper-thin walls, pests).

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.02 average across the 690 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 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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24

FAQ

Do units include washers and dryers?
No. Reviewers noted the absence of in-unit washers and dryers; the complex has communal laundry machines, which one resident reported break down frequently.
Is there adequate parking?
Limited parking. One resident reported struggle to find spots after 9pm. Another reported unlawful towing despite holding a resident parking sticker and registration.
What is the quiet hours policy?
Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am according to one review, though enforcement appears inconsistent.

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Last updated 2026-09-08