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Harris Branch Senior

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 46 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(46) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsSenior Living ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Harris Branch Senior
Location
River Ranch, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
46
Best for
Senior residents seeking responsive maintenance staff and quiet, well-maintained common areas.

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

Five-star reviewers praise spacious units, named staff like Veronica and maintenance technician Chris, and fast response times. One- and two-star complaints focus heavily on German roaches reported repeatedly, elevator failures, parking permit issues, and management's perceived indifference to accessibility and tenant concerns.

Praised for
  • spacious, light apartments
  • attentive, professional staff (named: Veronica, Arlette, Chris, Travis)
  • maintenance responds within 24-48 hours
  • quiet, peaceful setting
  • amenities: pool, community garden, exercise facility
Watch-outs
  • German roach infestation persists despite complaints
  • elevator breakdowns lasting months
  • parking permit office closures; cars towed
  • poor trash system
  • wheelchair accessibility issues; ADA concerns
  • management unresponsive to noise, non-senior occupants
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Best for: Senior residents seeking responsive maintenance staff and quiet, well-maintained common areas.
Think twice if: German roach and pest problems are ongoing; elevator reliability and parking permit access have been cited as accessibility barriers; management responsiveness to tenant complaints is disputed.

What this place gets right

  • Named staff known for responsiveness (Veronica, Chris)
  • 24-48 hour maintenance response window
  • spacious, well-lit units
  • on-site pool, exercise facility, community garden

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance technician Chris responds within 24-48 hours
  • Office manager Veronica and admin Arlette named in reviews
  • Elevator down for months reported
  • German roaches reported in hallways, elevator, laundry room
  • Parking permit office occasionally closed; vehicles towed
  • Complex opened 2017

Resident ratings

Senior Living Apartments
Praised for spacious, light units and attentive staff; criticized for pest infestation, elevator failures, and management unresponsiveness to accessibility and noise complaints.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly policy offered; reviews do not clearly address pet services or restrictions.
Luxury Apartments
Spacious, well-lit units and amenities praised by some; pest and maintenance issues contradict luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 12
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What is the starting rent?
One-bedroom apartments start at $899 per month. The deposit is $99.
What amenities are included?
The complex offers a swimming pool, exercise facility, community garden, furnished clubhouse, and garage rental options.
How fast is maintenance response?
Reviewers report maintenance technicians Chris and Travis address requests within 24-48 hours.

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Last updated 2026-09-22