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Davies Ranch

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 233 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(233) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Student HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Davies Ranch
Location
Parmer Park, Austin
Services
Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
233
Ranking
#2 in Student Housing
Best for
Pet owners and remote workers valuing amenities and responsive maintenance

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

Davies Ranch earns consistent praise for leasing staff like Angelica, Estella, and Trilby, who make apartment tours welcoming and thorough. Residents highlight maintenance responsiveness (especially Franklin's quick AC repairs), meticulously groomed landscaping, dog wash stations, fiber internet reliability, and spacious units with granite and stainless finishes. Multiple years of rent reductions and fair move-out charges stand out as unusual positives.

However, three one-star reviews raise concerns about inconsistent professionalism at the leasing desk, pricing quote discrepancies, and safety issues including break-ins and trash left outside units. One reviewer felt dismissed when questioning price changes; another reported rudeness when requesting a manager. Management awareness of security incidents appears limited in some accounts.

Praised for
  • responsive, helpful leasing staff
  • clean, well-maintained grounds
  • responsive maintenance team
  • pet-friendly amenities
  • spacious layouts with quality finishes
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff professionalism
  • pricing quote changes
  • security and break-ins
  • unresponsive to safety issues
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Best for: Pet owners and remote workers valuing amenities and responsive maintenance
Think twice if: Security concerns raised in recent reviews; check current safety protocols before applying

What this place gets right

  • staff like Angelica and Franklin consistently praised by name
  • dog wash station and pet amenities fully stocked
  • fiber internet available, rarely down
  • maintenance fixes AC/plumbing same-day

Before you tour or apply

  • Franklin (maintenance) praised for same-day AC repairs and communication
  • Angelica, Estella, and Trilby named for welcoming, knowledgeable leasing tours
  • Dog waste stations restocked regularly with poop bags
  • Residents report rent decreased year-over-year in some cases
  • Move-out charges handled promptly and fairly
  • Gas heating (no hot water outages noted)
  • Tall ceilings, spacious closets and bathrooms mentioned in multiple reviews

Resident ratings

Student Housing
Leasing staff professionalism varies; some report pricing discrepancies between phone and in-person quotes
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dedicated dog wash stations, poop bag stations restocked regularly, and dog treat giveaways appreciated by residents

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.99 average across the 249 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 51
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
182
4
6
3
4
2
6
1
35

FAQ

Is fiber internet available?
Yes, fiber internet is available and residents report it rarely goes down
Are there pet amenities?
Yes: dog wash station, poop bag stations at dog waste areas, and dog treat giveaways at resident events
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Multiple residents report same-day responses; AC repairs and other issues typically resolved within hours
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Last updated 2026-09-08