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Berkshire Riverview Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 233 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(233) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Berkshire Riverview Apartments
Location
Riverside, Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
233
Ranking
#320 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners who prioritize responsive staff and modern amenities over top-tier security.

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

Front-line staff and maintenance crews earn consistent praise for going the extra mile, with leasing agents Thalia Flores and Jennifer Cortez, and maintenance specialists Santos and Cruz regularly cited for responsiveness and professionalism. Yet the property is undercut by serious, recurring problems that management has failed to address: widespread pest infestations across buildings, persistent theft and break-ins in garages and common areas, poor camera coverage, and an unwillingness to review footage or investigate incidents. Residents report being told security issues are "normal downtown," yet multiple former residents dispute this and point to nearby properties handling it better.

Recent policy shifts add to frustration: new guest parking fees, inconsistent communication from the leasing office, and damage claims residents feel are inflated and sent to collections without clear notice. The disconnect is stark-residents consistently praise maintenance and neighbor community while describing corporate and front-office management as out of touch, policy-driven, and indifferent to quality of life. Construction noise from ongoing projects and future builds compounds the unease.

Praised for
  • leasing staff professionalism and responsiveness (Thalia Flores, Jennifer Cortez named)
  • maintenance team responsiveness and care (Santos, Cruz, Delma named)
  • clean common areas and well-maintained property
  • good location and modern amenities
Watch-outs
  • pervasive pest problems across units
  • security failures: theft, break-ins, garage crime, poor camera coverage
  • management unresponsiveness to security and maintenance concerns
  • guest parking fees and policy changes without transparency
  • overage charges and nickel-and-diming residents
  • excessive move-out damage claims sent to collections
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Best for: Pet owners who prioritize responsive staff and modern amenities over top-tier security.
Think twice if: Frequent break-ins, theft, pest issues, and inconsistent management responsiveness to security are documented; guest parking now charged.

What this place gets right

  • responsive leasing staff (Thalia Flores, Jennifer Cortez)
  • quick-response maintenance team available evenings
  • clean common areas and modern finishes
  • trail access and Riverside location

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agents Thalia Flores and Jennifer Cortez named for responsiveness; maintenance lead Santos and specialist Cruz cited for emergency repairs
  • Pet fees: $500 (1 pet), $750 (2 pets), $20/month per pet
  • 24-hour gym, business center, swimming pool, private cabanas, outdoor fireside lounge
  • Residents report widespread bug infestations across 60% of units
  • Security cameras missing from many common areas; bike racks and storage units have experienced multiple thefts
  • Guest parking policy changed to paid model (ParkM) with charges after 1 hour
  • Move-out damage claims reportedly inflated and sent to collections without timely notice

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Residents welcome to bring dogs and frequently reference the dog-friendly atmosphere and dog park; leasing office explicitly greets visitors with on-site dogs. However, pet policies have become more expensive over time (documented rent increases), and guest parking fees now apply to visitors' vehicles.

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 78% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful stafftrail accessclean common areasleasing office staffsecuritypooldog parkfree coffeesoundproofingdog friendly

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
129
4
22
3
12
2
12
1
58

FAQ

How much are pet fees and rent?
One-time pet fee is $500 for one pet or $750 for two pets, plus $20 per pet per month in pet rent.
Do you have after-hours maintenance?
Yes; a resident called maintenance at 11 PM for a plumbing emergency and received a same-night visit.
Is there guest parking and does it cost?
Guest parking is now managed by a third-party company (ParkM) and requires payment after one hour.

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Last updated 2026-09-22