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Berkshire Santal Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 212 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(212) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Berkshire Santal Apartments
Location
Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
212
Ranking
#189 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Long-term tenants who value quiet grounds, efficient maintenance, and don't plan to leave within a year.

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 residents enjoy the quiet setting, spacious units, and quick maintenance response, praising the grounds and staff. Renewal rent hikes are a dealbreaker even when advertised rates fall elsewhere. Thin walls let bass and noise bleed through freely, and management's noise enforcement is slow or ineffective. Some move-out experiences involve disputed deposit deductions that feel excessive.

Resort amenities and accessible layout appeal to stable tenants who plan a long stay. Pet owners value the dog park (though cleanliness varies). Leasing experience swings widely depending on who greets you. Fair warning: plan for 5-10% rent hikes at renewal, and document everything during move-in and move-out.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance, same-day service
  • quiet, peaceful community
  • attractive units and grounds
  • friendly, helpful leasing staff
Watch-outs
  • aggressive renewal pricing
  • thin walls, noise transmission
  • security deposits withheld
  • poor sound-dampening enforcement
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Best for: Long-term tenants who value quiet grounds, efficient maintenance, and don't plan to leave within a year.
Think twice if: Rental rates jump 5-10% at renewal even if market rates drop; thin walls transmit bass and noise effectively; noise complaint enforcement is slow.

What this place gets right

  • same-day maintenance turnaround
  • peaceful, tree-lined grounds with trail access
  • modern finishes and spacious layouts
  • accessible amenities and pet-friendly policies

Before you tour or apply

  • Cameron Neal, maintenance technician, praised for speed and expertise
  • Claire, leasing agent, named for going above and beyond during move and lease renewal
  • Same-day or next-day maintenance turnaround is common
  • Parcel Pending package locker system (requires use for deliveries)
  • Spruce Cleaning is management's recommended move-out cleaner
  • Gym thermostat locked; residents cannot adjust temperature
  • Renewal rent increases documented at 5-10% despite lower advertised rates for identical units

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park is a valued amenity but cleaning maintenance is inconsistent and water fountain repairs can be delayed.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

leasing processdog parkquiet complexfriendly neighborshigh ceilingspoolbeautiful groundspeaceful atmospherespacious apartmentsnearby trails

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
140
4
15
3
7
2
10
1
40

FAQ

How fast does maintenance respond?
Most maintenance requests are resolved the same day or next day. Maintenance technician Cameron Neal is specifically noted for fast, knowledgeable service.
What are the pet fees?
Pet Fee is $400, with $20 per month pet rent. A dog park is on-site.
What should I watch for during move-out?
Be thorough documenting your apartment condition at move-in. Move-out charges for wall patching have been disputed; use management's recommended cleaner (Spruce Cleaning) to avoid cleaning fee disputes.

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Last updated 2026-09-08