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Belara Austin

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 168 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(168) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Belara Austin
Location
Pleasant Valley, Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
168
Ranking
#115 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Young professionals and families seeking pet-friendly housing near downtown Austin at competitive rates.

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

Most tenants report a marked improvement since Kristi and Nick arrived in management, with quick maintenance turnarounds and genuinely engaged staff who remember residents by name. The location near downtown and Lady Bird Lake, combined with affordable pricing and a working dog park and gym, draws young professionals and parents seeking value.

A minority of recent reviews cite ongoing pest issues and earlier frustrations with deposit handling. Management acknowledges past problems but does not address them directly in current communications. Pet owners consistently praise the dog park and maintenance responsiveness.

Praised for
  • responsive management staff (Kristi, Nick, Leo)
  • fast maintenance response times
  • affordable pricing
  • location near downtown and Zilker Park
  • amenities (dog park, gym, pool, basketball court)
Watch-outs
  • pest problems (roaches and fire ants)
  • management inconsistency before recent staff change
  • security deposit disputes
  • lack of accountability
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Best for: Young professionals and families seeking pet-friendly housing near downtown Austin at competitive rates.
Think twice if: Pest control has been inconsistent; check current status before committing. Recent management changes resolved many complaints, but earlier security deposit handling was disputed.

What this place gets right

  • dog park and pet welcome
  • proximity to downtown and Zilker Park
  • responsive management and maintenance staff
  • affordable pricing

Before you tour or apply

  • Kristi and Nick (management staff) named repeatedly as responsive and helpful
  • Leo (maintenance) mentioned as quick responder
  • maintenance requests resolved within 3 hours in recent reports
  • dog park operational and frequently used by residents
  • management structure changed recently with documented improvement in tenant satisfaction

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park is convenient and well-used; pets welcomed by staff and community.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 16
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How fast is maintenance response?
Recent requests completed within 3 hours; one resident reported a maintenance issue resolved the same day.
Does the dog park work well?
Yes; multiple pet-owning residents report using it regularly and finding it convenient.
What's the lease initiation fee?
Their website lists $299/month for lease initiation.
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Last updated 2026-09-08