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Balcones Club

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(351) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Balcones Club
Location
Anderson Mill, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
351
Ranking
#63 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
families valuing quiet location, schools, and dog-friendly trails; long-term residents seeking stability and responsive management

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Most residents appreciate the calm setting bordering Balcones Country Club and the recent shift to more responsive management. Staff like Marissa and Emma earn consistent praise for warmth and helpfulness, and maintenance typically responds within a day. However, some long-term residents report months of unresolved requests (AC temperature, broken appliances, door repairs) and frustration with leasing office email responsiveness, particularly under previous ownership.

Recent reviews highlight improved upkeep and communication under new management. The property offers spacious floor plans with high ceilings and balconies, weekly pest control, and pet-friendly trails nearby. Schools in the area rank highly for families, though the location requires a car for shopping and dining.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management
  • quick maintenance service
  • friendly and communicative team
  • peaceful location and natural spaces
  • well-maintained common areas
Watch-outs
  • slow resolution on unit maintenance issues
  • poor email communication from office
  • parking spot assignment confusion
  • construction debris left on property
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Best for: families valuing quiet location, schools, and dog-friendly trails; long-term residents seeking stability and responsive management
Think twice if: you prioritize fast email communication or have had maintenance issues in the past; older buildings see occasional pest activity despite weekly control

What this place gets right

  • Calm golf course views and natural setting
  • quick maintenance response under new management
  • friendly staff known by name
  • high-end unit finishes and natural light

Before you tour or apply

  • Marissa (assistant manager) and Emma praised for support and patience
  • maintenance team responds within one day on recent requests
  • weekly pest control visits
  • complex has 312 apartments across small 2-floor buildings
  • built in 1983, previously golf course bachelor quarters
  • parking reassignment system recently implemented

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
spacious 1- and 2-bedroom units with high ceilings, large balconies, modern kitchens, great natural light; some long-term residents report slow repairs under previous ownership
Pet-Friendly Apartments
extensive trails nearby, multiple grassy areas, weekly pest control, residents report friendly dog community and active pet owner population

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 46
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
251
4
28
3
8
2
13
1
51

FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Recent reviews report maintenance arrives the next day for service requests. Response times under new management have improved significantly compared to previous ownership.
Is this pet-friendly?
Yes. The complex has pet-friendly green spaces, trails for walking and jogging, and residents report an active dog community. Weekly pest control is standard.
What schools are nearby?
Residents note that schools in this area rank among the top in Texas, which is valued by families in the community.

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Last updated 2026-09-08