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Bridge at Waters Park Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 274 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(274) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Bridge at Waters Park Apartments
Location
North Austin, Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
274
Ranking
#66 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners who value on-site amenities and fast maintenance response.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Maintenance staff like Tyrone and Steve earn consistent praise for speed and helpfulness, and some leasing staff have made strong first impressions. But the complex has become a source of frustration: since management changed, mandatory fees pile up (valet trash, internet packages, parking enforcements), rent climbs despite no new improvements, and tenants report water damage left unrepaired for months, toxic mold, and pest invasions (especially wasps) that management doesn't address. Long-time residents are leaving after years of loyalty.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • helpful leasing team members
  • amenities like pool, dog park, trails
  • friendly community connections
Watch-outs
  • management changes and poor communication
  • mandatory fees and aggressive rent hikes
  • pest problems (wasps, ants, roaches)
  • ignored maintenance requests and water damage
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Best for: Pet owners who value on-site amenities and fast maintenance response.
Think twice if: Wary of recurring mandatory fees, water damage history, pest issues, and unresponsive leasing office; budget for potential rent increases.

What this place gets right

  • Dog park and pool on-site
  • maintenance team known for quick response
  • trail access and green space

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance staff Tyrone and Steve praised by name for helpfulness and consistency
  • Multiple mandatory fees added over past years: valet trash, Spectrum package, package locker fee, W/D rental increase
  • Documented water damage: bathroom ceiling missing for 8 months, multiple floods, unclaimed work orders
  • Wasp nests on stairs and balconies recurring annually
  • Management changed multiple times in recent years; leasing office communication gaps reported over 2-3 month spans
  • Dog park, pool, fitness center, on-site trails

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park praised by families; wasp nests and pest control inconsistency are ongoing concerns.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 52
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
202
4
21
3
9
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9
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33

FAQ

Is there a dog park?
Yes, Bridge at Waters Park has an on-site dog park with a pool and playground nearby, according to recent residents.
What fees are added to rent?
Reviewers report mandatory valet trash ($25/month), Spectrum internet/cable package ($70/month), package locker ($13/month), W/D rental ($50/month), and paid carport spots ($50/month). Tenants say these cannot be opted out of.
How is the maintenance response?
Maintenance staff are described as quick and helpful. Named staff like Tyrone and Steve are praised for consistent work, though some repairs have gone unaddressed for months.

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Last updated 2026-09-22