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Stoney Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 88 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(88) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Stoney Ridge Apartments
Location
Galindo, Austin
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
88
Ranking
#98 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Pet owners and renters prioritizing location and staff friendliness over modern finishes.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-28.

What we found

Front-line staff earn consistent praise for speed and kindness, and the hilltop location near downtown plus pet-friendly grounds appeal to many residents. However, reviews split sharply over management practices: some tenants faced mounting fees for vague violations, mold in bathrooms, AC delays during summer, and non-functional communal laundry, while others found the older complex well-maintained and comfortable for the price.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (Luis, Nick, Carlos named)
  • welcoming leasing team (Irma, Dylan, Natascha noted)
  • affordable for the location
  • close to downtown and highways
  • pet-friendly with hillside walking trails
Watch-outs
  • unfair fees and bogus charges; $400 fine over insurance upload location
  • mold and water damage in units
  • broken AC not fixed quickly; smoke seeping between units
  • laundry machines frequently broken
  • poorly maintained grounds despite fees
  • pool not cleaned or staffed
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Best for: Pet owners and renters prioritizing location and staff friendliness over modern finishes.
Think twice if: Concerns about fee disputes and mold warrant inspection before move-in; check laundry status and AC servicing history.

What this place gets right

  • leasing and maintenance staff named and praised (Irma, Dylan, Natascha, Luis, Nick, Carlos)
  • close to Downtown Austin and I-35
  • pet-friendly with terrain for dog walking
  • month-to-month flexibility and lower fees than newer complexes

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff: Irma, Dylan, Natascha; Maintenance: Luis, Nick, Carlos
  • AC repair took two days in summer heat per one renter
  • Washateria machines frequently non-functional
  • Mold found in multiple bathrooms in at least one unit
  • Smoke seepage between units reported
  • Disputed $400 fee for uploading insurance to wrong portal

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Described as affordable for the location by repeat residents, but others report surprise fees and inflated charges.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Welcomed pets and hillside grounds praised for dog walking; no dog park noted as a missing amenity.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.97 average across the 169 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

quick to helpcentral locationquick maintenancelaundryaffordablea/cleasing staffpoolsafetycleanliness

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 8
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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9
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25

FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Multiple reviewers report same-day or next-day service. One resident noted a two-day delay for AC repair during summer.
Is this complex pet-friendly?
Yes; the complex welcomes pets and offers hillside terrain for walking. No formal dog park is available.
How far is this from downtown?
About three miles; a short drive away and very close relative to other Austin rentals in this price range.
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Last updated 2026-09-08