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Onyx 183

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 306 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(306) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Onyx 183
Location
Pond Springs, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Reviews
306
Ranking
#243 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners who value a social community, if management repair turnaround improves.

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

Five-star reviews consistently praise individual staff members (Sofia, Aldo, Elia, Veronica) for professionalism and the property's clean, modern appeal with solid pet amenities. The dog park and fitness center draw repeat residents. However, urgent 1-star reviews from the past two days reveal systemic collapse since mid-2026 management changeover: AC failures during 100-degree heat met with zero maintenance response, water shutoffs without warning, and residents told to buy their own cooling. Emergency requests go unanswered; management offers only portable units from Walmart. The gap between older praise (2-3 months old) and recent distress signals a sharp, recent deterioration.

Until management stabilizes response times and maintenance reliability, residents face genuine safety risks in extreme Texas heat. Older reviews from tenants with 1-2 year tenure offer an honest picture of what once worked; current reviews show a community in crisis under new leadership.

Praised for
  • Named staff professionalism (Sofia, Aldo, Elia, Veronica)
  • Clean property and well-maintained common areas
  • Responsive leasing and responsive staff
  • Pet amenities (dog park is a favorite)
  • Modern apartment finishes
  • Convenient North Austin location
Watch-outs
  • Recent management change (2026) has worsened service
  • Unresponsive maintenance and emergency requests ignored
  • AC failures in extreme heat with no resolution
  • Water service disruptions without notice
  • Parking lot safety concerns (speeding)
  • Staff telling residents to buy own AC units
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Best for: Pet owners who value a social community, if management repair turnaround improves.
Think twice if: New management (Greystar, 2026) has triggered maintenance crises; do not move here until emergency response times are verified stable.

What this place gets right

  • Named staff members excel in leasing and customer service
  • Pet spa and dog park on-site
  • Modern finishes and well-kept common areas
  • Convenient North Austin location with mature landscaping

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff named: Sofia, Aldo, Elia, Veronica (praised for leasing/customer service)
  • Pet amenities include on-site pet park and pet spa
  • Recent management change to Greystar effective mid-2026 coincides with service decline
  • Emergency AC requests going unresponded in extreme heat (87-100°F inside units)
  • Maintenance staff telling residents to purchase their own portable AC units
  • Garage remote failures causing residents to be 40+ minutes late for work
  • Pool and fitness center available for resident use

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park highly praised as resident favorite; pet spa offered on-site.
Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes and clean common areas praised, but recent AC and water failures undermine luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
185
4
23
3
7
2
14
1
77

FAQ

Does Onyx 183 have pet amenities?
Yes. The complex has an on-site dog park (praised by residents with dogs) and a pet spa.
What happened to the management in 2026?
The business states Greystar took over as the new management company mid-2026. Reviews from two days ago report a sharp decline in maintenance response times and emergency request handling since the changeover.
Is there a fitness center and pool?
Yes. The complex includes a fitness center and swimming pools; residents mention these amenities help them meet daily goals.

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Last updated 2026-09-08