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Promesa Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 76 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(76) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Promesa Apartments
Location
Spicewood, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
76
Ranking
#522 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Dog owners and renters seeking responsive management and spacious units in a quiet area.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-24.

What we found

Long-term residents consistently praise the responsive management team (especially Ava and Laura), fast maintenance, and quiet setting despite proximity to schools. The complex offers spacious apartments at competitive prices with dog-friendly grounds. However, a growing strain emerges: repeated car break-ins, inadequate security response, and reports of worsening property maintenance and cleanliness undermine the experience for some residents, particularly those concerned about vehicle safety.

Praised for
  • responsive management and leasing staff (Ava, Laura, Juan)
  • fast maintenance response
  • quiet community despite nearby schools
  • spacious units and balconies
  • fair pricing for Austin area
Watch-outs
  • car break-ins and lack of preventative security measures
  • poor maintenance quality (temporary fixes instead of real repairs)
  • declining property upkeep and cleanliness
  • gate failures and delayed repairs
  • one negative leasing agent interaction
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Best for: Dog owners and renters seeking responsive management and spacious units in a quiet area.
Think twice if: Vehicle security concerns you; car break-ins are a documented issue and management response relies mainly on alerts rather than cameras or overnight security.

What this place gets right

  • named leasing and maintenance staff with strong reputation (Ava, Laura, Juan)
  • spacious floor plans at competitive Austin pricing
  • dog park and pet-friendly grounds
  • fast same-day or next-day maintenance response

Before you tour or apply

  • Named staff: Ava and Laura (leasing/front office), Juan (maintenance) consistently praised for responsiveness and follow-through
  • Fast maintenance: repairs noted as same-day or next-day turnaround
  • Dog park on-site; staff performs weekly dog waste cleanup
  • Pet-friendly grounds and nearby trails
  • Gate failures occur every few months with multi-week repair delays
  • 6 documented car break-ins between October 2024 and review time
  • Pool maintenance issues noted (bugs, hair accumulation)

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Spacious, well-designed interiors and renovated common areas praised, but recent reports of declining maintenance quality and cleanliness.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park, pet-friendly grounds, and weekly waste cleanup appreciated by residents with dogs.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

responsive front officeschool noisefair rent increasesquiet areafast maintenancefriendly stafftrafficquietnessproperty upkeepnearby shopping

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Are there dog-friendly amenities?
Yes, there is an on-site dog park and pet-friendly grounds with nearby trails. Staff perform weekly dog waste cleanup.
How responsive is maintenance?
Maintenance typically responds same-day or next-day to repair requests, though some long-term residents report recent quality issues with temporary rather than permanent fixes.
What is nearby for shopping and dining?
Four Points Shopping Centre (HEB, Target) is around the corner. The complex is also near restaurants, River Place, Turkey Trail, and Emma Long nature areas.

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Last updated 2026-09-08