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AMLI South Shore

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(342) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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AMLI South Shore
Location
Riverside, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Reviews
342
Ranking
#123 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners wanting lakeside trail access and modern finishes who lease short-term or plan infrequent management contact.

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

The tour experience stands out as warm and thorough, particularly through staff like Calli and Brittany. Amenities draw praise: the lakeside trail, dog park, modern finishes, and downtown proximity appeal to many. However, the picture darkens for residents. Thin walls, insufficient parking, security lapses (including a stolen vehicle), and rude or unresponsive management staff emerge as persistent complaints. Billing disputes and poor communication through AI systems compound frustration. The gap between leasing-office warmth and resident experience is stark.

Praised for
  • welcoming leasing staff (Calli, Brittany)
  • lakeside location and trail access
  • modern apartments and finishes
  • dog park and pet amenities
  • on-site dining nearby
Watch-outs
  • thin walls and noise from neighbors
  • inadequate and poorly arranged parking
  • rude or dismissive management staff
  • security issues and vehicle theft
  • poor communication and AI auto-response problems
  • unexpected charges and billing disputes
  • lack of maintenance responsiveness in some areas
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Best for: Pet owners wanting lakeside trail access and modern finishes who lease short-term or plan infrequent management contact.
Think twice if: Sound-sensitive renters or those needing reliable maintenance and clear billing should look elsewhere; thin walls and parking constraints are real.

What this place gets right

  • Direct trail and lake access
  • Pet-friendly with on-site dog park and wash station
  • Modern kitchens with quartz and stainless finishes
  • Rooftop townhomes available

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff members Calli and Brittany consistently praised for attentive tours
  • Dog park, dog washing station, bike and kayak storage on-site
  • Direct access to Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
  • Multiple residents report vehicle break-ins and one stolen vehicle with no management accountability
  • Residents describe Ayden, a manager, as rude and unhelpful on billing calls
  • No freight elevator, limiting furniture size for moves
  • AI auto-response system reportedly loses or delays lease-related inquiries

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park, washing station, and trail proximity draw strong praise from pet owners.
Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes appeal, but thin walls and management issues contradict luxury expectation.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

leasing processhelpful stafftrail accessleasing office staffdog parklake accessfood trucksrooftop deckdog washing stationproximity to downtown

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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4
21
3
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2
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1
68

FAQ

Can I bring a dog?
Yes. The complex has an on-site dog park, dog washing station, and is pet-friendly throughout.
Is there lake or trail access?
Direct access to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail along Lady Bird Lake.
What are the parking issues I might hear about?
Reviewers report inadequate spaces for residents, small parking spots that encourage door dings, and unusually large reserved spots that sit empty.

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Last updated 2026-09-08