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Chesapeake

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 77 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(77) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
Chesapeake
Location
Anderson Mill, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
77
Ranking
#350 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking affordable rent in a smaller, dog-friendly community with easy leasing approval.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Chesapeake splits hard between leasing-stage experience and long-term living reality. New staff like Ashley and Diego earn consistent praise for warm approvals and smooth move-ins, and residents on good terms highlight the laid-back vibe and dog-friendly community. However, a larger cohort reports a pattern of decay: rats for weeks without pest control response, office staff dodging calls, maintenance that closes work orders without fixing problems, and gates left broken for years. One family with a baby documented bugs, unpatched entry holes, and felt unsafe; another says management sent them to collections before they moved out. The contrast suggests strong leasing but poor operations and follow-through once tenants settle in.

New management is credited for recent improvements, and a three-bedroom lease costs around $900 per month. The property ages visibly, though some residents who knew earlier management say changes are underway. Staff turnover in the office has been frequent. Families with children or high maintenance expectations should weigh the upbeat entry against the documented maintenance lapses and pest issues.

Praised for
  • attentive staff (especially Diego and Ashley)
  • easy approval and competitive pricing
  • responsive leasing process
  • friendly community atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • severe pest problems (rats, bugs, bed bugs)
  • unresponsive maintenance and management
  • broken gates and security failures
  • inconsistent office availability
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable rent in a smaller, dog-friendly community with easy leasing approval.
Think twice if: You prioritize responsive maintenance, pest control, and secure premises. Recent reports document rat infestations, unresponsive office staff, and long-standing security gaps.

What this place gets right

  • Affordable pricing ($900 for 2BR)
  • Smaller, laid-back community feel
  • Pet-friendly and dog-walking friendly
  • New management making operational changes

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff: Diego, Ashley, and Ronnie praised for leasing support
  • Recurring pest issues: rats eating food, dead bugs pre-move-in, lack of pest control follow-up
  • Maintenance: work orders closed without repairs completed; HVAC technician resident noted poor AC systems
  • Security: broken gate unfixed for 3 years; stolen car reports; unauthorized vehicles in lot
  • Office availability: multiple reviewers found leasing office closed with no notice or answering phone
  • Laundry: third-party managed, frequent out-of-order equipment
  • Older property with visible wear (paint splatter, chipped shelves, scattered rock landscaping)

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog owners appreciate the smaller community and walk-friendly vibe, though loose dog waste cleanup and broken security gates raise safety concerns.
Luxury Apartments
Not positioned as luxury; older property with aging systems, though some residents note fair pricing and new management upgrades.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.4 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 3
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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30

FAQ

What's the lease approval process like?
New leasing staff like Ashley are noted for easy approval and fast turnaround, even for applicants denied elsewhere. One reviewer said the team went above and beyond.
What amenities are included?
Their website lists pool, spa, clubhouse, business center, private patios or balconies, laundry facilities, playground, and picnic area. Laundry is managed by a third party.
Is maintenance responsive?
Reviews show a split: new management and a recent hire are credited with improvements, but older complaints document work orders closed without repairs and slow pest control response. Some reviewers had issues resolved quickly under new management.

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Last updated 2026-09-08