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RBJ Residences

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 126 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(126) 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
126
Best for
Senior adults 55+ who value community, activities, and paperwork help over fast maintenance responses.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Many residents over 55 appreciate the quiet lakeside location, renovated apartments, and strong maintenance crew names like Blake, Dave, Phillip, Luis, and Ruben. The Elder Care department earns consistent praise for helping with paperwork and benefits.

But affordability inquiries are often met with impatience or rudeness. Repairs get reported but not completed (broken toilet seats, dishwashers, AC units). Pest issues, urine odors, and laundry-room thefts persist despite cameras. Security feels inconsistent, and staff turnover leaves residents frustrated.

Praised for
  • staff professionalism and personal care
  • well-maintained grounds and renovated units
  • paperwork assistance and care management
  • community activities and pet-friendly amenities
  • responsive maintenance team
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive or rude office staff
  • maintenance delays and incomplete repairs
  • pest problems and odors
  • poor security and package theft
  • inconsistent management and high turnover
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Best for: Senior adults 55+ who value community, activities, and paperwork help over fast maintenance responses.
Think twice if: Maintenance responses are slow and often incomplete; office staff can be dismissive, especially on affordability questions; pest and odor issues reported.

What this place gets right

  • dedicated maintenance team
  • Elder Care case management and paperwork assistance
  • lakeside location near downtown Austin
  • renovated units and well-maintained grounds
  • pet-friendly policy and community activities

Before you tour or apply

  • Manager Blake Mauldin repeatedly praised for professionalism and availability
  • Maintenance staff named: Dave, Phillip, Luis, Ruben
  • Elder Care department handles benefits, Social Security, mail assistance
  • Theater room with movies and popcorn
  • Pantry service mentioned
  • Renovations completed recently
  • FOB replacement fees reported as $250 cash-only historically
  • Recent security improvements noted post-renovation

Resident ratings

Senior Living Apartments
Elder Care department praised for diligent paperwork and benefits help; community activities and peace appreciated; management inconsistency frustrates some.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Described as pet-friendly; no specific pet-related complaints noted.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Accepts housing vouchers but office staff reportedly dismissive of affordability inquiries; long waitlist implied.
Luxury Apartments
Renovated units with balconies praised; lakeside location calls it classy; upkeep concerns post-renovation noted.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.01 average across the 780 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

Does RBJ accept housing vouchers?
Yes; reviews mention the property takes housing vouchers, though office staff reportedly handle affordability questions poorly.
What is the Elder Care department?
Onsite case management that helps residents with Social Security, benefits paperwork, mail assistance, and other administrative needs.
Are there activities for residents?
Yes; a theater room with movies and popcorn, community groups, and activities are listed. Residents report making friends and enjoying the social calendar.

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Last updated 2026-09-22