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The Arden Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 303 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(303) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Arden Apartments
Location
Pflugerville
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Reviews
303
Ranking
#337 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Residents seeking spacious layouts and well-maintained individual apartments with responsive maintenance service.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Residents praise responsive maintenance staff and enjoy the spacious layout and resort-style amenities like the pool and dog park. Strong praise goes to named technicians like Rene Pujolar and leasing agent Micah. However, complaints about leasing office professionalism, neglected pool and gym facilities, and serious security issues including car theft attempts and unauthorized apartment entry recur across reviews, creating frustration that undermines the positives.

The property struggles with consistency. Some residents feel truly heard and have stayed for years; others describe harassment from neighbors, inadequate management response to safety concerns, and staff who ignore follow-up requests. Common area maintenance lapses and the claim that weekend upkeep lacks funding suggest resource allocation problems that affect resident experience beyond the individual apartment.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • friendly staff and leasing agents
  • spacious apartments with amenities
  • prompt work order response
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent leasing office service
  • poor maintenance of common areas
  • security concerns and car theft
  • unauthorized maintenance entry
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Best for: Residents seeking spacious layouts and well-maintained individual apartments with responsive maintenance service.
Think twice if: Security concerns and car theft incidents reported; common area upkeep inconsistent; leasing office follow-up and professionalism uneven across staff.

What this place gets right

  • named technician staff (Rene Pujolar praised)
  • prompt maintenance response
  • spacious floor plans
  • resort amenities on-site

Before you tour or apply

  • Technician Rene Pujolar consistently praised across multiple reviews
  • Leasing agent Micah noted for attentive service
  • Car theft attempts reported twice in three months in parking areas
  • Staff member Miranda cited for rudeness; Jalisha for non-response to follow-ups
  • Unauthorized maintenance entry to apartment reported
  • Pool and gym facilities cited as non-functional or poorly maintained
  • Management stated lack of weekend funding for common area upkeep

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Spacious and resort-like atmosphere praised, but common area maintenance lapses reduce luxury feel.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available and appreciated; no complaints specific to pet amenities in reviews.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Townhome units mentioned in leasing context; no specific praise or complaint from residents.
Student Housing
No review evidence specific to student housing focus.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
No review evidence speaks to affordability or Section 8 services.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
177
4
23
3
14
2
11
1
78

FAQ

Are there pet-friendly options?
Yes, the complex offers pet-friendly apartments and has a dog park on site.
Does maintenance respond quickly?
Most reviews report prompt maintenance response, though some have experienced delayed or unauthorized entry without prior notice.
What amenities are included?
The property lists resort-style pool, gym, dog park, and in-home washer/dryer in select units.

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Last updated 2026-09-08