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Residences at Decker

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 112 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(112) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Residences at Decker
Location
Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
112
Ranking
#558 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Families or pet owners seeking affordable luxury apartments with strong recent management, if pest control and common-area upkeep align with their standards.

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

This 3.5-star complex divides sharply: some long-term residents praise responsive managers (Kyla, Lindsey, Cameron, Kaycee) and affordable rents, while recent tenants report rats, roaches, pest control failures, and staff who hang up calls or claim managers aren't present. Multiple reviews cite hallway filth, broken elevators, weak enforcement of quiet hours, and police activity including SWAT responses. Older management created friction; recent leadership has improved things for some, but common areas remain inconsistently maintained and resident behavior poorly supervised.

Praised for
  • responsive management (some staff)
  • clean units when maintained
  • pet-friendly community
  • affordable pricing
Watch-outs
  • pest infestations not resolved
  • poor enforcement of policies
  • unresponsive or disrespectful office staff
  • maintenance delays and safety concerns
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Best for: Families or pet owners seeking affordable luxury apartments with strong recent management, if pest control and common-area upkeep align with their standards.
Think twice if: Pest infestations, poor hallway maintenance, and weak policy enforcement are deal-breakers; older residents report unreliable staff and payment disputes.

What this place gets right

  • affordable luxury pricing ($1,149-$1,599)
  • responsive management under recent leadership
  • pet-friendly with amenities
  • wheelchair accessible

Before you tour or apply

  • Recent managers Kyla, Lindsey, Cameron, and Kaycee praised for responsiveness and professionalism
  • Older staff turnover created lease renewal issues and filing errors
  • Pest control provided but reportedly ineffective for roaches and ants
  • Elevator outages without notice or explanation
  • Security footage concerns raised in maintenance interactions
  • Towing and deposit disputes reported

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Units are clean and well-maintained when new, affordable for the tier, but management consistency and common-area upkeep vary widely
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog-friendly policy well-regarded, but hallway dog waste and weak enforcement of pet-owner cleanup create friction

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

broken gatepool accessclean citynew managementnice neighborspunctualityinteriorkind staffquietnesssafety

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 6
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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66
4
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3
5
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2
1
36

FAQ

Are dogs allowed?
Yes, the complex welcomes dogs and markets itself as pet-friendly. However, recent reviews note dog waste in hallways and inconsistent enforcement of cleanup policies.
What is the price range?
Their website lists 1-bedroom starting at $1,199, 2-bedroom at $1,149, 3-bedroom at $1,249, and 4-bedroom at $1,599.
Is there wheelchair access?
Yes, Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. One wheelchair user reported dog waste in hallways blocked movement and elevators frequently malfunction without warning.

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Last updated 2026-09-22