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Citizen House Decker

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 57 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(57) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 Housing
Citizen House Decker
Location
Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
57
Ranking
#336 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals and pet owners seeking modern apartments with strong leasing support and community feel.

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

Kniyah and Averi earn consistent praise for turning the leasing experience into something welcoming and stress-free, with most residents finding the property clean, quiet, and well-run. Recent management changes have introduced friction: one resident reported rude treatment from new Spanish-speaking staff, another detailed troubling application errors and slow responses that only resolved after a formal complaint. Maintenance lags have also surfaced, including a sprinkler problem left flooding the parking lot for days.

Most reviewers highlight the modern apartments, amenities, and resident events as reasons they stay. The leasing team's speed and individual attention stand out as a genuine strength, though the company's broader systems (applications, maintenance coordination) appear inconsistent. Staff turnover or training gaps seem to be creating two different experiences depending on when you move in and who you interact with.

Praised for
  • leasing staff responsiveness and care (Kniyah, Averi, Bianca named)
  • smooth move-in and application process
  • clean, well-maintained property
  • spacious, modern apartments
  • strong sense of community and resident events
Watch-outs
  • management change led to poor customer service from Spanish-speaking staff
  • application process disorganization and fabricated information in file
  • maintenance response delays (sprinkler issue unresolved for a week)
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Best for: Professionals and pet owners seeking modern apartments with strong leasing support and community feel.
Think twice if: Management transitions have created service gaps; application process and maintenance response times have been slow or disorganized for some residents.

What this place gets right

  • Named leasing staff (Kniyah, Averi) consistently praised for responsiveness and personal care
  • Modern, spacious units with strong amenities (resort pool, fitness center, co-working space)
  • Peaceful community with active resident events
  • Dog park and pet-friendly policies

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agents Kniyah and Averi named repeatedly for responsiveness and going above and beyond during move-in
  • One resident reported fabricated information (employer, SSN, vehicle, emergency contact) entered into application file without consent
  • Sprinkler maintenance issue left parking lot flooded for seven days without resolution
  • New management introduced service decline; Spanish-speaking staff noted as untrained by one resident
  • Fast application approval for applicants working with responsive leasing agents

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Modern, sleek finishes and strong amenities praised; but application process disorganization and maintenance delays are concerns.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet-friendly policies are a draw; no pet-specific complaints reported.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Website claims service, but reviews do not clearly discuss affordability or Section 8 eligibility.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

quick maintenance requestsspacious apartmentssafe atmosphereclean propertyresident eventsnew managementsense of communitypoolfriendly staffmaintenance team

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 52
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Who is the best leasing agent to ask for?
Kniyah and Averi are named throughout reviews as exceptionally responsive, caring, and helpful with the application and move-in process.
How quickly do they respond to leasing questions?
Residents report fast responses and quick application approvals when working with the leasing team, though one applicant experienced three-day silences and delays tied to unclear requirements.
Does this complex have a dog park?
Yes, the business lists a bark park and welcomes dogs.
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Last updated 2026-09-22