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Nellie Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(35) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Nellie Apartments
Location
East MLK, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
35
Best for
budget-conscious renters seeking affordability and pet-friendly amenities in a renovating property

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Five-star reviewers praise recent renovations and an attentive management team. Negative reviews from earlier years and recent months describe chronic maintenance failures (heat and AC controlled centrally, backed-up plumbing), unresponsive leasing staff, security problems including theft and violence, and persistent pest issues. The property appears to be mid-transition: some residents report genuine improvements, but complaints about safety, responsiveness, and basic utilities remain unresolved.

Recent shift: New management and ownership took over mid-2024; five-star reviews from a year ago and recent months reflect satisfaction with renovations and staff, but recent one-star reviews (within 3 weeks) cite ongoing management rudeness, maintenance failures, and safety concerns.

Praised for
  • recent renovations and improvements
  • attentive and responsive staff (under new management)
  • affordable pricing with utilities included
  • dog park and community amenities
  • convenient location
Watch-outs
  • poor maintenance and chronic issues (heat, AC, plumbing)
  • unresponsive management and security
  • safety and security concerns (theft, violence)
  • noise and thin walls between units
  • pest problems (roaches)
  • staff rudeness to applicants
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Best for: budget-conscious renters seeking affordability and pet-friendly amenities in a renovating property
Think twice if: You need reliable climate control or are concerned about security, maintenance responsiveness, or building safety and pest control.

What this place gets right

  • recent full property renovation
  • affordable pricing with utilities included
  • dog park and community spaces
  • convenient East Austin location

Before you tour or apply

  • Renovations include grills and dog park additions
  • Utilities included in rent
  • Central climate control (office controls AC and heat building-wide)
  • Assistant Manager Dayrin Martinez handles leasing
  • Attentive staff and responsiveness mentioned by recent five-star reviewers
  • Fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors reported non-functional in some units (as of recent review)
  • Plumbing issues (backed-up drains, garbage disposal problems)

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Praised as super affordable with utilities included; older complaints of maintenance failures (heat, AC, plumbing) cite breach of livability.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and community amenities added during renovations.
Luxury Apartments
Recent renovations described as making the property feel completely different; mixed evidence of whether units or infrastructure meet luxury standards.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 14% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

air conditioningrenovationattentive staffnew managementhomelesscopsheatcommunity

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 18
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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7

FAQ

Are utilities included in rent?
Yes, utilities are included according to five-star reviewers.
Does Nellie Apartments have pet amenities?
Yes, the property has a dog park and community grills.
What is the rent for a one-bedroom?
One recent review stated $1,741 per month for a 700 sq ft one-bedroom apartment.
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Last updated 2026-09-08