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Residences at Rubi

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 27 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(27) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Residences at Rubi
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27

What we found

Most recent visits praise the modern finishes and leasing staff warmth, especially Gabriel, Nina, and earlier manager Joanna. A shift to Greystar management three months ago has split resident experience: newer reviewers still highlight unit quality and friendly tours, but long-term residents report thinner walls, sparse pet facilities, $50 undesignated parking, and a colder, less accessible management style with concerning privacy incidents in shared spaces.

Recent shift: Management transition to Greystar three months ago marked a sharp divide: prior residents report loss of community focus, closed-door management style, and privacy incursions; newer touring visitors still encounter warm leasing staff but do not yet reflect long-term resident experience.

Praised for
  • attentive tour staff (Gabriel, Nina, Joanna)
  • brand new, well-designed units
  • clean and well-maintained property
  • peaceful, welcoming atmosphere
  • convenient downtown location
Watch-outs
  • management change to Greystar created corporate, less community-focused culture
  • thin sound insulation between units
  • poor parking (paid spots with no designation, gate issues)
  • inadequate pet amenities (no dog waste stations)
  • staff privacy violations (entering conference rooms unannounced)
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Best for: Professionals seeking stylish, new apartments near downtown Austin who tour and move in during peak leasing periods.
Think twice if: Residents bothered by noise between units, longtime pet owners needing dog amenities, or those valuing community culture and accessible management should carefully review current policies post-Greystar.

What this place gets right

  • brand new construction with high-end finishes
  • leasing team praised for attentiveness during tours
  • pool, gym, and business center amenities
  • close to downtown Austin and airport

Before you tour or apply

  • Tour staff Gabriel and Nina frequently mentioned by name for attentiveness
  • Previous manager Joanna praised for patience and responsiveness; new Greystar management reported as corporate and less resident-focused
  • Conference room privacy breaches reported: staff entering without knocking during resident use
  • $50 monthly parking fee with no designated spots
  • No dog waste bag stations on property despite pet-friendly claim
  • Sound insulation between units noted as thin

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Advertised as pet-friendly, but residents report lack of dedicated dog waste stations and limited relief areas within gates; one service animal owner reported staff discomfort.
Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes, stainless steel appliances, and clean units praised; however thin walls between units and recent management shift toward corporate culture noted as drawbacks.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 8% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is parking included in rent?
No. Parking costs $50 per month and spots are not designated; the gate is reported to break frequently.
Are there pet amenities on-site?
The property is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs, but lacks dedicated dog waste bag stations or designated relief areas within the gates, per resident feedback.
How close is the property to the airport?
Approximately 5 minutes from Austin airport.
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Last updated 2026-07-17