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Cala Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 221 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(221) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Cala Apartments
Location
Dittmar-Slaughter, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
221
Ranking
#83 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking luxury amenities, fitness-focused residents, and professionals wanting responsive, personable management.

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

Residents consistently report feeling welcomed and well-cared-for at Cala. The maintenance team, led by Bobby, earns repeated praise for rapid response and genuine helpfulness with repair requests; leasing staff handle move-ins smoothly and address questions thoroughly. The two-story gym, pools, and proximity to shops on South Congress drive satisfaction, though occasional noise from festivals at the neighboring venue and isolated neighbor behavior issues arise.

Bobby and his team go beyond standard service-calling ahead before visits, staying accessible via text, and tackling problems promptly. Elaine and Charity in leasing offer food and drinks during tours. Residents describe the complex as peaceful and safe day-to-day, with maintenance handling problems thoroughly rather than with minimal fixes.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • friendly, welcoming staff
  • quick issue resolution
  • well-maintained clean property
  • strong amenities and gym
Watch-outs
  • neighbor conduct and safety concerns
  • noise from adjacent venue during events
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Best for: Pet owners seeking luxury amenities, fitness-focused residents, and professionals wanting responsive, personable management.
Think twice if: Noise from adjacent venue during weekend festivals or if neighbor behavior issues are a dealbreaker; limited evidence on long-term neighbor enforcement.

What this place gets right

  • Bobby's maintenance team sets fast, personable standard
  • wellness and recreation amenities (gym, yoga, spin, pools, dog wash)
  • strong move-in experience with leasing staff
  • quick resolution of maintenance requests

Before you tour or apply

  • Bobby (maintenance supervisor) named repeatedly for rapid response, helpfulness, advance calls before visits
  • Elaine and Charity (leasing staff) mentioned for friendly tours with refreshments
  • Dog wash facility available on-site
  • Two-story fitness center praised
  • Toilet seat replaced next-day after report
  • Maintenance team goes beyond standard repairs; residents note genuine effort to fix problems thoroughly

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Move-in experience praised; amenities (especially gym, pools, yoga, spin studio) drive resident satisfaction. Layouts described as great.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog wash facility offered, though reviews do not directly attest to pet-friendly policies or enforcement.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond to requests?
Residents report near-immediate response from Bobby's team; one reviewer noted a toilet seat replaced the next morning after reporting it, and another described texts being answered almost immediately.
What amenities are included?
Two-story fitness center, yoga studio, spin studio, pools, dog wash, game room, billiards, shuffleboard, and arcade games.
What is the starting rent?
Starting at $1,235 according to the website.

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Last updated 2026-09-22