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Cascades at Onion Creek Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 113 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(113) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Cascades at Onion Creek Apartments
Location
Onion Creek, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
113
Ranking
#338 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Short-term renters or those prioritizing maintenance response and modern finishes over administrative consistency.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Most residents report clean, spacious units with responsive maintenance and welcoming staff, but serious issues plague long-term renters: deposit refunds take months, vehicle towing happens despite registration, theft occurs with little follow-up, and office communication deteriorates. Short-term renters praise the move-in experience; longer-term tenants describe frustration with policies, security, and management responsiveness.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • clean and well-maintained units
  • friendly leasing staff
  • spacious modern apartments
  • good amenities including pool and fitness center
Watch-outs
  • slow or unresponsive office communication
  • inconsistent parking and vehicle towing policies
  • security concerns including theft and gate failures
  • deposit return delays
  • staff availability issues during tours
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Best for: Short-term renters or those prioritizing maintenance response and modern finishes over administrative consistency.
Think twice if: Long-term renters should prepare for communication delays, document all vehicle registrations, and review deposit and parking policies carefully in writing before signing.

What this place gets right

  • in-unit washer and dryer standard
  • maintenance team responds quickly to requests
  • walking trails and secluded unit placement
  • pet-friendly with on-site dog park and wash station

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agents Cass and Paige praised for tours and tenant matching
  • Maintenance staff consistently noted as helpful and quick
  • Management changed to Flournoy; one long-term resident notes service degradation
  • One resident reported 80000 dollars in missing equipment and tools due to theft
  • Vehicle towing occurs even for registered vehicles and has required disputes
  • Deposit delays cited as lasting up to six months with partial reductions
  • Pool and fitness facilities sometimes closed for maintenance
  • Night security patrol previously offered but no longer mentioned

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Modern units with good finishes appeal to move-in shoppers; long-term residents cite policy inconsistencies and management responsiveness issues.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

clean propertyspacious apartmentsfriendly staffbrand new complexgated accessresponsive staffpoolsmooth transitionlayoutamazing staff

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 61
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Are washers and dryers included in units?
Yes, all units include in-unit washer and dryer.
What pet amenities does the complex have?
The community includes a dog park, pet washing station, and welcomes pets; the website lists it as pet-friendly housing.
How quickly does maintenance respond to requests?
Multiple reviews report quick and helpful response times; one resident noted requests were "promptly tended to." However, communication with the office itself can be slow by phone or email.

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Last updated 2026-09-08