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Belara Austin

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 169 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(169) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Belara Austin
Location
Pleasant Valley, Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
169
Ranking
#184 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners and young professionals seeking affordable housing close to downtown with good amenities and responsive staff.

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

Most five-star reviews credit new management (Kristi, Nick, Leo) for turning things around, with residents praising attentive leasing staff and fast maintenance that typically resolves requests within hours. Amenities like the dog park, pool, gym, and court draw pet owners and those seeking activity options near downtown and Lady Bird Lake.

However, persistent structural problems undermine the upside. Recent complaints center on unchecked pest infestations (roaches, fire ants), a poorly designed call box with a concrete barrier that has scraped multiple residents' vehicles, and lingering disputes over security deposits that suggest accountability gaps remain.

Praised for
  • responsive, helpful management (Kristi, Nick, Leo)
  • fast maintenance response
  • dog park, pool, gym, basketball court
  • affordable pricing and good location near downtown
Watch-outs
  • roach and fire ant infestations
  • call box design damages vehicles
  • security deposit disputes
  • poor management accountability (prior regime)
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Best for: Pet owners and young professionals seeking affordable housing close to downtown with good amenities and responsive staff.
Think twice if: You are sensitive to pest issues or have a low vehicle; roach and fire ant complaints are active, and the call box entrance has damaged multiple residents' cars.

What this place gets right

  • New management team (Kristi, Nick, Leo) known for responsiveness and approachability
  • dog park and full amenity suite
  • location minutes from downtown and Lady Bird Lake
  • fast maintenance response times

Before you tour or apply

  • Kristi and Nick (leasing/management) handle requests within 3 hours typically
  • Leo (maintenance) resolves issues quickly
  • Dog park available on-site
  • Call box entrance design has caused vehicle damage to multiple residents
  • Roach and fire ant infestations reported as ongoing

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park praised as convenient and well-used; location and amenity suite appeal to pet owners, but pest infestations (roaches, fire ants) are a serious concern.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

renovated apartmentdog parkhomeless encampmentbasketball courtpoolclubhousemaintenance teamgymcaring stafftenant care

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 16
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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99
4
12
3
5
2
7
1
46

FAQ

How fast does maintenance respond?
Maintenance typically handles requests within 3 hours, according to recent residents. Leo and the team are described as working quickly.
Does Belara have a dog park?
Yes. Residents report the dog park is convenient and well-used, though the complex also has an ongoing fire ant problem.
What is the lease initiation fee?
Their website lists a $299/month lease initiation fee.
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Last updated 2026-09-22