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DK Riata

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 237 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(237) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
DK Riata
Location
Milwood, Austin
Services
Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
237
Ranking
#16 in Student Housing
Best for
Professionals and families seeking pet-friendly housing near North Austin employers with responsive on-site management.

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

Management staff Walter, Corinne, and Angelica earn consistent praise for responsiveness and patience through move-in and lease questions. Maintenance responds in one to two days for most requests, and grounds stay clean. The quiet neighborhood and convenient location draw residents seeking apartments close to work, though thin walls occasionally carry neighbor noise and rain-gutter sounds. Security remains inconsistent, and a few residents reported car break-ins despite on-site presence. Pest control is effective once applied, though cockroaches appear intermittently.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (Walter, Corinne, Angelica named)
  • quick maintenance turnaround
  • well-maintained grounds and amenities
  • safe, quiet neighborhood
  • helpful leasing process
Watch-outs
  • thin walls, noise from neighbors and rain gutters
  • security inconsistency (gates sometimes open, car break-in)
  • pest problems (cockroaches)
  • delayed billing/collections follow-up
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Best for: Professionals and families seeking pet-friendly housing near North Austin employers with responsive on-site management.
Think twice if: Noise sensitivity or privacy concerns; thin walls transmit neighbor sound and rain runoff. Security patrols may be infrequent.

What this place gets right

  • Responsive management team (Walter, Corinne, Angelica)
  • Quick maintenance response (1-2 days typical)
  • Full-service pet amenities including wash station
  • Convenient location near Apple campus and North Austin access

Before you tour or apply

  • Walter Ortiz, Corinne, Angelica are named staff consistently praised
  • Maintenance typically responds within 1-2 days
  • Pet washing station available on-site
  • Pest control effective but cockroaches reported intermittently
  • One- and two-bedroom floorplans include fenced patios
  • Deposit returns fair; no arbitrary move-out charges reported (though one delayed collections dispute occurred)

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog wash station appreciated; park and water body nearby suitable for pets.
Student Housing
Convenient location near major employers and North Austin access; responsive leasing team praised for documentation help.
Luxury Apartments
Well-designed units with roomy kitchens and bathrooms, but not ultra-modern or sleek in finish.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 3.99 average across the 249 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
188
4
15
3
1
2
9
1
24

FAQ

How quickly do maintenance requests get addressed?
Typical turnaround is 1-2 days. One-day repairs and same-day requests have been reported.
Are pets allowed, and is there a dog wash station?
Yes, pets are welcome. A pet washing station is on-site. The complex borders a nearby park and water body suitable for pets.
What is the security like?
The community is gated and located in a safe neighborhood. One resident reported a car break-in despite on-site security, and gates sometimes stand open.

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Last updated 2026-09-08