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RBJ Residences

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 125 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(125) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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RBJ Residences
Location
East Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
125
Best for
Active adults 55+ seeking a quiet, supportive community with responsive staff and pet-friendly policies.

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

Residents over 55 appreciate the peaceful setting, attentive management (especially Blake Mauldin), and practical support with paperwork and daily living. A strong maintenance team responds quickly to repair requests. However, recurring complaints center on roaches and drain gnats, theft of packages and personal items from common areas, and frustration when management refuses to review security footage when incidents occur.

Most residents feel welcomed and safe, but the community struggles with pest control and a pattern of staff avoiding accountability through camera access. Younger or security-conscious residents should weigh these operational gaps against the senior-friendly environment and proximity to Lady Bird Lake.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management
  • maintenance responsiveness
  • safe and quiet community
  • care for senior residents
  • clean apartments
Watch-outs
  • pest problems (roaches, gnats)
  • package theft among residents
  • maintenance delays on some requests
  • security concerns
  • unclear or unavailable camera review process
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Best for: Active adults 55+ seeking a quiet, supportive community with responsive staff and pet-friendly policies.
Think twice if: You prioritize quick pest control resolution or have concerns about security transparency; management has been reluctant to review cameras for theft incidents.

What this place gets right

  • attentive management and maintenance response
  • paperwork assistance and case management for seniors
  • pet-friendly policy
  • lakeside location with community activities

Before you tour or apply

  • Manager Blake Mauldin praised by residents for dedication and accessibility
  • Maintenance staff (Dave, Phillip, Luis, Ruben) regularly named as helpful and responsive
  • On-site Elder Care department assists with social security, mail, and case management
  • Sky lounge with 12th-floor Austin skyline views and movie theater with included popcorn
  • Resident activities include Bingo, theater movies, pantry access, and planned groups

Resident ratings

Senior Living Apartments
Case management and paperwork support highly valued by over-55 residents; community activities foster friendships and comfort.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly policy appreciated; no complaints about pet accommodations.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 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.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 39
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is RBJ pet-friendly?
Yes. RBJ welcomes pets and residents report the policy as a strength of the community.
What support is available if I need help with paperwork or benefits?
An on-site Elder Care department offers case management to assist residents with social security, mail, bills, and similar questions. Staff are described as client-driven and readily available.
What activities and amenities are available?
The community features a theater room with movies and included popcorn, Bingo nights, a pantry, an exercise room, a sky lounge on the 12th floor with views of the Austin skyline, and regular resident activities.

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Last updated 2026-09-08