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Calder Apartments

Updated 2026-08-04 · 2,458 reviewed · 873 listed · Scored from 319 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(319) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Calder Apartments
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
319

What we found

Individual staff members like property manager Kolbi and leasing agent Sandra earn consistent praise for responsiveness and professionalism, yet this shines against a backdrop of systemic failures. The complex struggles with widespread pest problems reviewers describe as severe and recurring, chronic unresponsiveness at the front desk, and maintenance delays lasting months. Units arrive dirty and stay poorly maintained; parking and package security also fail regularly. The location near Round Rock and lake views appeal, but reviewers warn that what you see on the website does not match what you find in person.

Long-term residents note recent management improvements, but newer arrivals report being ghosted after signing leases, waking to flooding apartments with no one to call, and discovering roach infestations days after move-in. Those seeking emergency response or a clean, quiet apartment should look elsewhere. The experience depends heavily on whether you connect with a caring individual staff member before discovering the property's condition problems firsthand.

Praised for
  • Responsive property managers (especially Kolbi)
  • Friendly leasing staff
  • Quick maintenance response
  • Nice amenities and location
Watch-outs
  • Pervasive roach infestation
  • Unresponsive front office and poor communication
  • Dirty units and common areas
  • Slow maintenance for non-emergency issues
  • Poor soundproofing between units
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Best for: Long-term residents comfortable with occasional staff changes; not suitable for those needing reliable emergency response.
Think twice if: Roach infestations and poor soundproofing are recurring complaints; front office communication is unreliable; tour the property in person before signing.

What this place gets right

  • Dedicated property manager (Kolbi) known for responsiveness
  • Walking trails and lake views
  • On-site dog park and fitness center
  • Flexible rent payment options

Before you tour or apply

  • Property Manager Kolbi handles lease concerns with professionalism and follow-up
  • Office staff member Sandra noted for attentiveness and responsiveness
  • Leasing agent Ester praised for kindness during tours
  • Flooding and roach infestation reports among recent arrivals
  • Maintenance delays reported as long as 4 months for routine issues
  • Package lockers out of service for extended periods (up to 6 months)
  • Parking garage towing cited as unresolved due to system errors

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Lake views and amenities appeal, but dirty units and pest problems contradict luxury positioning.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park on-site, but no review detail on pet policies or restrictions.
Senior Living Apartments
Property manager Kolbi singled out as senior community manager; one reviewer appreciated 9-year tenure in classic layout units.
Student Housing
No clear student-focused feedback; co-working lounge available but not reviewed.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.03 average across the 617 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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95

FAQ

What amenities are included?
Pool, fitness center, dog park, walking trails, resident lounge, co-working lounge, resident bar, and flexible rent payment options.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking garage available; note that reviewers report towing issues and ongoing parking management problems.
Do you allow pets?
Yes, a dog park is on-site; specific pet policies are not detailed in reviews.

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Last updated 2026-08-04