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Bridge at Sterling Springs Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 43 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(43) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Bridge at Sterling Springs Apartments
Location
Cherry Creek Commercial, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
43
Best for
pet owners seeking affordable housing near natural areas and outdoor spaces

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

Older complex with split personality: loyal long-term residents praise the pet-friendly location, proximity to Stephenson Nature Preserve, and affordable rents, but dozens of recent reviews cite an office manager's unprofessional responses to maintenance emergencies and rising crime concerns. Multiple residents report repeated AC failures, water outages, and a stark gap between advertised amenities and their actual condition or upkeep.

Praised for
  • pet-friendly location near nature preserve
  • helpful and responsive maintenance staff
  • affordable pricing for the area
  • active community events and social programs
  • location near shopping and transit
Watch-outs
  • office manager Celinda's unprofessional and confrontational conduct
  • aging units with persistent AC and water system failures
  • inadequate grounds maintenance and visible neglect
  • high crime rate and security issues
  • limited or neglected fitness facilities
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Best for: pet owners seeking affordable housing near natural areas and outdoor spaces
Think twice if: you require responsive management, frequently need maintenance, or prioritize modern amenities and tight security

What this place gets right

  • pet-friendly with direct nature preserve access
  • affordable rents relative to comparable Austin complexes
  • long-resident loyalty and repeat tenants
  • active community events and social gatherings

Before you tour or apply

  • Office manager Celinda cited repeatedly for unresponsive and confrontational behavior in multiple reviews
  • Alex credited as responsive and helpful staff member in several recent reviews
  • Maintenance responds quickly according to some residents but unresponsive to others; AC units described as ancient and repeatedly leaking
  • Water outages lasting 2+ weeks mentioned by tenants
  • Sauna mentioned in one recent review as available on-site
  • Nature preserve backing the complex cited by multiple pet owners as major draw

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Multiple residents report pet-friendly environment and nature preserve access highly appealing; one 7-year resident mentioned cat roaming freely and welcomed by community.
Luxury Apartments
Marketed as luxury but reviewers note older units, archaic AC systems, and maintenance issues inconsistent with luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

close to storesfriendly neighborhoodhiking trailfriendly staffaffordabilitypoolnature preservestrip mallrentallocation

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Can I have a pet here?
Yes, the business welcomes pets and is situated directly next to Stephenson Nature Preserve. Multiple residents praise its pet-friendliness.
What are the rental prices?
One-bedroom units range $951-$1,340/month and two-bedroom units range $1,069-$1,405/month depending on the floor plan.
What amenities are included?
The complex lists a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, sauna, picnic area with BBQ grills, and complimentary WiFi in common areas.

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Last updated 2026-09-22