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Blu Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 293 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(293) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Blu Apartments
Location
Windsor Hills, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
293
Ranking
#362 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Renters seeking affordable luxury with responsive leasing staff and pet-friendly amenities in North Austin.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-28.

What we found

Blu residents and prospects praise the leasing team (Yudmila, Ady, Yudi, Carmen) for professional, welcoming service and smooth application processes. Work orders are typically completed quickly, the property is clean, and common areas stay well-maintained. Fitness and laundry facilities run 24 hours.

However, some long-term residents report serious gaps: maintenance requests go unaddressed, water leaks and mold get painted over rather than fixed, and security deposit refunds are withheld after building maintenance work. Older building sections show signs of age, and neighbor noise has disrupted early mornings. These service inconsistencies emerge mostly from residents already on-site.

Praised for
  • friendly, welcoming leasing staff
  • clean, well-maintained common areas and units
  • responsive maintenance and work orders
  • affordable luxury pricing
  • 24-hour fitness center and laundry facilities
Watch-outs
  • ignored or incomplete maintenance requests
  • water damage and mold issues not resolved
  • disputes over security deposit refunds
  • aging building infrastructure
  • disturbances from neighbors
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Best for: Renters seeking affordable luxury with responsive leasing staff and pet-friendly amenities in North Austin.
Think twice if: Long-term residents report unresolved maintenance (mold, water damage) and security deposit disputes; ask about building age and maintenance track record.

What this place gets right

  • Friendly, professional leasing and management team
  • Clean, well-maintained common areas
  • 24-hour fitness studio and laundry
  • Pet-friendly with outdoor spaces

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff named: Yudmila, Yudi, Ady, Carmen, Bailey, Michael Muscarello
  • 24-hour fitness studio with real equipment
  • 24-hour laundry facilities
  • Security deposit disputes after maintenance work (painting over issues, withholding refunds)
  • Water leaks, mold, and aging building components reported

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Praised for affordability and cleanliness; criticized for deferred maintenance (mold, water damage) in older sections.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website lists pet-friendly housing with outdoor BBQ and picnic areas; reviews do not detail pet-specific experience.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
204
4
9
3
9
2
4
1
67

FAQ

Are there 24-hour amenities?
Yes. Fitness studio and laundry room both operate 24 hours.
What are the 1-bedroom lease prices?
Their website lists $680.50 monthly for 454 sq ft (A2 plan) and $790.50 for 614 sq ft (A3 plan).
Do you handle maintenance quickly?
Work orders are typically completed promptly for active requests; however, some residents report requests going unaddressed over months, particularly for structural issues like water damage and mold.

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Last updated 2026-09-08