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Summer Grove

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 143 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(143) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
Summer Grove
Location
Los Indios, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
143
Ranking
#160 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking a quiet, well-managed community with responsive staff and included laundry.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Most residents praise Summer Grove for a clean, quiet setting with genuinely helpful staff members like Tania and Daniel who resolve issues promptly. The location near shopping and highways, included washer-dryer units, and peaceful atmosphere draw strong loyalty from long-term renters.

A vocal minority report serious problems: cockroach infestations, broken AC left unrepaired for weeks, and frustration with communication delays despite on-time rent payments. Some tenants cite understaffing (allegedly two people for 300 units) and an AI-heavy support system that creates barriers to reaching management on urgent matters.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and maintenance
  • clean, well-maintained property
  • quiet, peaceful community
  • friendly and welcoming team members
Watch-outs
  • pest problems (cockroaches)
  • slow AC repairs and equipment failures
  • poor communication and follow-through
  • inadequate staffing and management response
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Best for: Pet owners seeking a quiet, well-managed community with responsive staff and included laundry.
Think twice if: Potential tenants should ask about current maintenance staffing levels and AC repair timelines, given reports of slow equipment fixes and communication delays.

What this place gets right

  • responsive, named staff (Tania, Daniel)
  • in-unit washer and dryer included
  • quiet, well-kept grounds
  • convenient location near shopping and highways

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members named: Tania (manager, praised for responsiveness), Daniel (maintenance, praised for follow-through)
  • In-unit washer and dryer included
  • Dog park on-site
  • Preferred employer program offered
  • Reports of cockroach infestations in some units
  • AC repairs delayed up to two weeks according to one review
  • Leasing team conducts on-site tours

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park amenity mentioned positively; no complaints about pet policies in reviews.
Luxury Apartments
Units praised as clean, quiet, and well-maintained, though one reviewer notes older construction is more solid than newer cardboard-like units nearby.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 56
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is in-unit laundry included?
Yes, washer and dryer are included in apartments.
How close is Summer Grove to shopping and highways?
A HEB supermarket and Walgreens are nearby; easy access to highways and shopping centers like Lakeline Mall and The Domain.
Does Summer Grove have a dog park?
Yes, the property has a dog park for residents' pets.

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Last updated 2026-09-22