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Presidium Waterford Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 126 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(126) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Presidium Waterford Apartments
Location
North Burnet–Gateway, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
126
Ranking
#26 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals and families seeking luxury amenities and pet-friendly housing near The Domain.

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

Most residents praise the luxury finishes, resort-style amenities, and standout staff members like Blanca and Rachel who handle leasing and service requests with genuine care. Persistent complaints center on parking frustration (overcrowded, slow gate, narrow visibility), occasional maintenance delays despite claims of speed, and serious concerns from a small number of residents about security responsiveness and email communication gaps.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • luxury amenities and resort feel
  • fast maintenance and problem resolution
  • community events and sense of belonging
Watch-outs
  • slow elevators and parking issues
  • maintenance delays and inconsistent quality
  • poor communication and unresponsive management
  • security concerns and break-ins
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Best for: Professionals and families seeking luxury amenities and pet-friendly housing near The Domain.
Think twice if: Parking and elevator congestion may frustrate you; email communication gaps reported despite claims of responsiveness.

What this place gets right

  • Luxury finishes and resort-style pool and grounds
  • Strong leasing team (Blanca, Rachel) who go above and beyond
  • Community events and resident engagement
  • Pet-friendly floor plans

Before you tour or apply

  • Blanca and Rachel named as exceptional leasing staff
  • Fire alarm battery change took 2 hours
  • Parking gate malfunctions reported multiple times
  • Security concerns including multiple break-ins reported by one resident
  • Speed bumps installed in garage without notice
  • Community events held regularly

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Residents praise resort-style finishes, amenities, and hotel-like upkeep, though some question value given parking and maintenance concerns.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website lists pet-friendly apartments; reviews do not directly comment on pet policy or pet amenities.

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 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 61
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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12

FAQ

What floor plans and prices are available?
Their website lists studios at $1299, one-bedrooms at $1559, and two-bedrooms at $2193 (all effective rates as stated).
Are there paid parking options?
Yes, paid parking is available. One reviewer noted that reserved spots remain empty at night when demand is high.
What amenities does the community have?
Resort-style pool, yoga lawn, outdoor cabanas, resident co-working lounge, and community events arranged by the management team.

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Last updated 2026-09-08