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MAA Round Rock

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 388 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(388) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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MAA Round Rock
Location
Colonial Grand, Round Rock
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
388
Ranking
#39 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Long-term residents seeking responsive maintenance and pet-friendly community with robust amenities.

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

Residents consistently praise Jackie, Sandra Leal, and the maintenance team (Pedro and Jose) for responsiveness and genuine care. The property offers extensive amenities including a pool, dog park, fitness center, and walking trails, with most reviewers noting cleanliness and upkeep. Several residents report long-term satisfaction (3-5 years).

Significant complaints center on pest problems in units, theft from common areas and parked vehicles, and steep end-of-lease charges (cleaning, painting, appliance fees). One reviewer flagged questionable practices including high fees for routine maintenance and automatic enrollment in paid cleaning services. Neighbor behavior complaints also appeared, though these may reflect management limitations rather than policy.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (Pedro, Jose)
  • welcoming leasing team (Jackie, Sandra Leal)
  • clean well-maintained property
  • abundant amenities (pool, gym, dog park, trails)
Watch-outs
  • pest issues (roaches in units)
  • package and vehicle theft
  • aggressive move-out charges (cleaning, painting, fridge)
  • unclear or profit-heavy fees (mini blind replacement)
  • neighbor noise and property management (cigarette butts, trash)
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Best for: Long-term residents seeking responsive maintenance and pet-friendly community with robust amenities.
Think twice if: Concerned about pests, theft from vehicles and common areas, or steep end-of-lease fees (cleaning, painting, appliances).

What this place gets right

  • Named staff reputation (Jackie, Pedro, Jose)
  • Comprehensive amenities (pool, dog park, gym, trails, carwash)
  • Fast maintenance response
  • Long-term resident satisfaction (3-5 years documented)

Before you tour or apply

  • Named leasing staff: Jackie (Jacqueline Feliciano), Sandra Leal praised for customer service across multiple reviews
  • Named maintenance staff: Pedro and Jose consistently cited for fast, professional response and problem-solving
  • Resort-style pool with BBQ areas, dog park with wash station, carwash/vacuum station, fitness center, kids play area, walking trails
  • Covered parking offered
  • Work orders documented as attended quickly

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Strong staff responsiveness and amenities; concerns about pest issues and aggressive move-out fees
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park with wash station well-received; theft concerns noted for parked vehicles
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Covered parking and spacious layouts praised; cleanup policies criticized as excessive

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 65
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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316
4
23
3
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9
1
31

FAQ

What is the starting rent for a 1-bedroom unit?
Their website lists 1-bedroom apartments starting at $1,123 per month.
Are there pet amenities?
Yes. The property offers a dog park with a wash station, plus walking trails and green space.
What maintenance response can I expect?
Residents report work orders are attended to in a timely manner, with specific praise for the maintenance team's responsiveness.

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Last updated 2026-09-08