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Settler's Creek Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 44 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(44) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Settler's Creek Apartments
Service
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Reviews
44

What we found

Staff like Walker and Cortnee earn consistent praise for warmth and responsiveness; many residents enjoy the condo-style layout and quiet vibe. However, review history documents unresolved infrastructure problems: recurring water shutoffs, widespread mold and roaches, high electric bills from poor insulation, and management unresponsiveness to damage claims, sometimes leading to collections notices.

Praised for
  • friendly and knowledgeable staff
  • welcoming community atmosphere
  • condo-style layout
  • convenient location near downtown
Watch-outs
  • chronic water shutoffs and plumbing failures
  • mold and pest infestations
  • slow or incomplete maintenance repairs
  • surprise collections agency charges
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Best for: People who prioritize friendly staff and unit layout over aging infrastructure.
Think twice if: Pest and water-shutoff issues have persisted for years; verify repairs and check all appliances before moving in.

What this place gets right

  • Friendly, responsive leasing staff
  • Condo-style units with character
  • Pet-friendly with creek setting
  • Parking and pool on-site

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff Walker and Cortnee praised for patience and helpfulness
  • Chronic water shutoffs (sometimes 2–3 times daily)
  • History of mold, roaches, raccoons in walls
  • Poor insulation causing electric bills over $350/month for 2-bed units
  • Move-out charges sometimes sent to collections without notification
  • Building decks and staircases described as in-progress for over a decade

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Welcomes dogs and pets but residents have reported raccoons and roaches on grounds.
Luxury Apartments
Marketed as upscale creekside, but aging infrastructure and maintenance backlog undermine the promise.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.3 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 14% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 4
Review volume 72
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

How far is Settler's Creek from downtown Austin?
The business states it is 15 minutes from downtown Austin and 20 minutes from Lake Travis.
What should I inspect before signing a lease?
Reviewers recommend checking the water heater, electrical systems, insulation underneath units, and the condition of decks and staircases. Request documentation of recent major repairs.
Is there assigned parking?
No; reviewers report unassigned parking, which can mean parking far from your unit, especially during busy times.

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Last updated 2026-07-17