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Berkshire Riverview Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 233 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(233) 60 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
#298 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners prioritizing maintenance responsiveness and community feel over strict budget concerns.

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

Strong leasing and maintenance teams have earned repeat praise, with Thalia Flores and Jennifer Cortez noted for patience and professionalism, and maintenance staff like Cruz and Santos quick to respond to emergencies. The property itself is clean and well-kept, and long-term residents describe a genuine sense of community.

However, security lapses dominate complaint volume: bike theft, storage unit break-ins, and car window damage go unresolved, with management citing downtown location as "normal." More alarming are aggressive post-move-out charges (often over $1,400 for minor wear) collected years later, combined with recent paid guest parking implementation that residents see as a cash grab. Corporate management feels disconnected from the staff's care.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (Thalia Flores, Jennifer Cortez named)
  • maintenance responsiveness and skill (Cruz, Santos)
  • clean common areas and well-maintained property
  • friendly atmosphere and community feel
  • convenient location and amenities
Watch-outs
  • security breaches, break-ins, and inadequate camera coverage
  • aggressive move-out charges and unresponsive management
  • inconsistent communication and policy changes
  • new paid guest parking policy
  • ongoing construction noise and traffic disruption
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Best for: Pet owners prioritizing maintenance responsiveness and community feel over strict budget concerns.
Think twice if: Concerned about security, hesitant about aggressive move-out charges, or value free guest parking and transparent policies.

What this place gets right

  • Fast emergency maintenance response
  • Named staff known for patience and flexibility
  • Clean, well-maintained common areas
  • Dog park and pet amenities

Before you tour or apply

  • Thalia Flores and Jennifer Cortez: leasing staff praised for flexibility and patience
  • Cruz: maintenance responds to emergencies at 11pm
  • Santos (lead maintenance specialist) and Delma (GM) highlighted for exceptional care
  • Pet fees: $500 (one pet), $750 (two pets); $20/month per pet
  • New guest parking policy requires paid parking after one hour via ParkM
  • Multiple residents report excessive post-move-out charges ($1,400+) collected via collections years after departure
  • Dog park available on-site

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet amenities praised, but new guest parking fees irritate pet owners with frequent visitors.

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 78% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffpooltrail accessclean common areasleasing office staffdog parkfree coffeesoundproofingsecuritydog friendly

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
129
4
22
3
12
2
12
1
58

FAQ

What are the pet fees and monthly rent?
One pet is $500 upfront; two pets are $750. Pet rent is $20 per pet per month.
What happens with guest parking?
Free parking for one hour; after that, guests must pay via ParkM. This policy was recently implemented.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Emergency maintenance has been reported at 11pm for plumbing issues. Named staff like Cruz handle urgent repairs.

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Last updated 2026-09-08