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Lakeline Apartments

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

3.3(237) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Lakeline Apartments
Location
Leander
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
237
Ranking
#347 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Prospective tenants primarily seeking a smooth, friendly leasing process with clear expectations set upfront.

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

Lakeline's front-desk experience stands out: Guillermo and the leasing team earn consistent five-star praise for patience and helpfulness during sign-up. Once moved in, the picture darkens sharply. Tenants report black mold in units, unresolved maintenance requests, wasp nests at move-in, widespread roaches and bed bugs, and overflowing trash dumpsters. Gates promised weeks ago remain broken. Office communication drops off after lease signing, and management does not respond to complaints despite replying to positive reviews. A few residents value the community despite these issues, but the gap between leasing friendliness and post-move service is striking.

The complex lists a fitness center, pool, basketball court, and pet amenities, but reviews centre almost entirely on habitability and upkeep. Pet fees are disclosed on their website ($300 for one pet, $500 for two, plus $20/month rent per pet), yet yards reportedly overflow with unleashed dogs and waste. A month in, multiple residents already regret signing.

Praised for
  • Guillermo's leasing support and knowledge
  • smooth move-in and application process
  • friendly, patient staff at office
Watch-outs
  • black mold and unlivable units
  • slow maintenance and repair delays
  • pest problems (wasps, roaches, bed bugs)
  • trash and dumping area management
  • unresponsive office and management
  • broken gates and common area neglect
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Best for: Prospective tenants primarily seeking a smooth, friendly leasing process with clear expectations set upfront.
Think twice if: You need responsive maintenance, pest-free units, and reliable repairs after move-in. Reports of black mold, wasp nests, and slow office response should be weighed carefully.

What this place gets right

  • Guillermo and leasing team deliver patient, responsive onboarding
  • pet-friendly units with disclosed fee structure
  • amenities: fitness center, pool, basketball court

Before you tour or apply

  • Guillermo González is named as the leasing consultant who receives consistent praise for attentiveness and knowledge
  • black mold reported in at least one unit at move-in; tenant and children relocated but continued paying rent
  • wasp nests observed at front doors and windows; tenant was stung inside apartment
  • windows stuck open on move-in; multiple non-working outlets
  • gates broken and not repaired despite promises made at move-in
  • single dumpster serves entire complex; reported as consistently overflowing
  • air conditioning not repaired; window unit installed instead as temporary measure
  • Avenue5 mentioned as new management company as of 3+ months ago

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet fees disclosed and units marketed as pet-friendly, but yards reported to have unleashed dogs and waste not cleaned regularly.
Student Housing
Behavioral complaints include children throwing rocks at cars and urinating off balconies; no positive student-specific feedback.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
No review text directly addresses affordability; insufficient evidence.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.3 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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122
4
12
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3
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92

FAQ

Who is Guillermo and why is he mentioned so often?
Guillermo González is the leasing consultant at Lakeline. He receives consistent five-star praise for being attentive, patient, knowledgeable about the leasing process, and helpful during move-in. Multiple recent reviews name him specifically as the reason they chose to rent here.
What are the pet fees?
One pet costs $300 non-refundable plus $20/month; two pets cost $500 non-refundable plus $20/month per pet, per the website.
What pest issues have been reported?
Reviewers report wasp nests at windows and doors (with one tenant stung inside), roaches in most buildings, and bed bugs confirmed in at least Building Seven. Office response to pest complaints has been slow.

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Last updated 2026-09-08