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Calder Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 341 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(341) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Calder Apartments
Location
La Frontera, Round Rock
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
341
Ranking
#396 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
professionals seeking a luxury complex with strong lease-up experience and access to dog park and co-working spaces

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

Strong on-site maintenance talent shows up when called, with several tenants naming Juan and a new maintenance staffer by their professionalism and responsiveness. However, the property faces persistent infrastructure problems that management hasn't resolved: roach infestations worsening over months, sleep-disrupting noise with police called three times in a week, a green-mildewed pool that gave children eye infections, and a single treadmill gym. Office staff behavior divides sharply; some leasing agents (Ayannia, Michelle Torres, Ian) receive genuine praise, while others are described as dismissive and disrespectful, particularly when rent payment or referral issues arise. Multiple residents report complaints ignored, canceled maintenance appointments without rescheduling, and months-long failures on mail access and package lockers.

At this price point, tenants expect management to resolve complaints beyond generic responses. The disconnect between well-liked individual staff members and reported systemic failures, combined with three ownership changes in 16 months, suggests organizational instability. Positive reviews skew toward first impressions and single transactions; negative ones stem from months-long living conditions and unmet commitments.

Praised for
  • quick maintenance service
  • professional, courteous staff (select team members)
  • efficient leasing process
  • responsive to walk-ins
Watch-outs
  • roach infestation not resolved
  • noisy neighbors, police called repeatedly
  • maintenance requests canceled without notice
  • unresponsive office staff
  • pool safety concerns and poor upkeep
  • broken gym equipment
  • mail/package systems failures
  • reserved parking not enforced
  • disrespectful office staff attitude
  • rent high relative to conditions
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Best for: professionals seeking a luxury complex with strong lease-up experience and access to dog park and co-working spaces
Think twice if: pest control response, noise management, and maintenance consistency matter; multiple one-star reviews cite roach infestations, police-called noise issues, and canceled service requests

What this place gets right

  • selective maintenance staff praised by name
  • move-in coordination described as efficient
  • individual leasing agents noted for professionalism

Before you tour or apply

  • Juan in maintenance praised for kindness and responsiveness
  • New maintenance staffer professionally cleaned up after bathroom work
  • Michelle Torres (specialist) and leasing agent Ayannia noted for service
  • Assistant Manager Ian provided after-hours paperwork support
  • Residents charged $5/month for non-functional Parcel Pending lockers for 15 months
  • Mail system inaccessible for over 6 months due to missing keys
  • One treadmill functional in gym (shuts off above 3 mph)
  • Pool caused eye infections in children

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Leasing process praised for professionalism; living conditions complaint centers on pest/noise issues and management responsiveness
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park amenity listed on website; no specific review commentary on pet experience
Student Housing
No review text directly addresses student-specific needs

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 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 37
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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205
4
20
3
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100

FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Multiple reviews describe requests as handled fast or completed same-day when assigned. However, some tenants report canceled requests without rescheduling and require follow-up via email.
Is the gym well-maintained?
One tenant reported only one treadmill working and it shuts off if used above 3 mph. Reviews do not mention recent renovation.
Can I pay rent by money order?
A tenant reported the office refused separate money orders as payment, forcing use of an alternative method with additional fees. The business's website states 'Flexible rent payment options' but reviews suggest enforcement may vary.

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Last updated 2026-09-22