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Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 106 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(106) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
Tambaleo
Location
Bouldin Creek, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
106
Ranking
#330 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Renters prioritizing location, move-in support, and responsive maintenance over long-term tenure.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-11.

What we found

Most residents praise the location and the office staff, especially Ashley who handles move-ins with genuine care and patience. Maintenance responds quickly to requests and the community feels calm. However, several long-standing problems persist: parking lot and mailbox security lapses have led to thefts and break-ins, pests and mold appeared in units, and communication failures include ignored emails and sudden billing months after move-out.

The divide is sharp. Newer or current residents tend to have smooth leasing experiences and clean units. Longer-term residents report chronic security neglect, maintenance delays, and neighbor-related odor seeping through walls. Staff warmth appears genuine but cannot overcome systemic gaps in security oversight and administrative follow-up.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and responsive staff
  • Ashley (community manager) goes above and beyond
  • responsive maintenance team
  • good location
  • calm, quiet atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • parking lot security inadequate; mail theft, car break-ins
  • poor communication and unresponsive office
  • pest and mold issues
  • unexpected move-out charges months later
  • odor problems from neighbors
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Best for: Renters prioritizing location, move-in support, and responsive maintenance over long-term tenure.
Think twice if: Concerned about parking lot security, pest management history, or administrative accountability over tenure.

What this place gets right

  • central Bouldin Creek location near amenities
  • attentive leasing and community management
  • quick maintenance response
  • modern finishes and pool

Before you tour or apply

  • Ashley (Ashelly/Ashley G) handles move-in coordination and lease support; named repeatedly in positive reviews
  • Maintenance team noted for quick response and follow-up
  • Reported incidents: car break-ins, attempted theft, mail theft, vehicle towed without prior notice of parking pass requirement
  • Long-term tenants reported bugs at move-in, mold on window sills, smoke and odor seeping through walls
  • Office staffing and email response reportedly inconsistent; one tenant reported 3-year delay before move-out charges were raised

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Personalized move-in process and attentive management draw praise; but security gaps, pest issues, and poor follow-up on maintenance and billing problems undermine luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffmove out chargesfloor planscalm atmospherewasherHas laundry roomrental processquiet communitymodern comfortneighborhood

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How responsive is the maintenance team?
Residents report quick response and follow-up on maintenance requests, though older reviews mention delays on significant issues like broken door locks.
Is the leasing process smooth?
Current residents praise the move-in support, particularly from Ashley in the office, who is described as patient and thorough. However, past residents have reported long delays in billing communication and collection efforts years after move-out.
Is parking secure?
Multiple residents have reported car break-ins, attempted thefts, and mail theft from the parking lot. Parking passes were not clearly communicated upfront to all tenants before enforcement began, leading to unexpected towing.
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Last updated 2026-09-08