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The Bower

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 64 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(64) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Bower
Location
Pflugerville
Services
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities, Senior Living Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
64
Best for
Renters prioritizing leasing-office service and modern amenities over long-term unit reliability.

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

The leasing experience stands out across visits, with staff like Alfonso and Lilli praised repeatedly for patience and friendliness. Once moved in, residents encounter a divide: some celebrate the modern amenities, dog park, and beautiful landscaping. Others report serious frustrations with non-responsive management on billing disputes, thin walls letting through neighbor noise, and unit design flaws including broken appliances, weak water pressure, and closets without light. Package delivery remains unreliable despite it being flagged months ago.

The property appeals strongly to prospective renters touring with the leasing team but reveals maintenance gaps and poor accountability once residents settle in. For long-term living, the lack of management follow-through on complaints and in-unit quality issues is a consistent friction point.

Praised for
  • responsive, personable leasing staff (Alfonso, Lilli, Glenda, Amy)
  • modern finishes and contemporary amenities (pool, gym, pickleball)
  • well-maintained grounds and landscaping
  • valet trash service
  • convenient to Stone Hill Town Center
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive to maintenance issues and billing disputes
  • poor sound insulation between units
  • package theft and missing mail
  • inadequate in-unit storage and poorly designed closets
  • low-quality fixtures (fridge, paint, water pressure)
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Best for: Renters prioritizing leasing-office service and modern amenities over long-term unit reliability.
Think twice if: Sound insulation is weak, in-unit appliances and storage are poorly designed, and management has been unresponsive to maintenance complaints and billing disputes.

What this place gets right

  • engaged, friendly leasing team (Alfonso, Lilli, Glenda noted by name)
  • modern finishes and contemporary clubhouse amenities
  • valet trash service
  • dog park and pet-friendly community

Before you tour or apply

  • Alfonso Cardenas, Lilli (assistant manager), Glenda Leon, Amy named for leasing assistance
  • valet trash service available
  • maintenance team members Kenny praised for responsiveness
  • dog park on site
  • pickleball courts, gym, pool
  • $1,700 charged for plumbing damage without providing documentation or responding to resident requests
  • Amazon package delivery problems persist despite year-old complex

Resident ratings

Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Modern finishes and amenities (pool, gym, pickleball, dog park) praised; in-unit design flaws (tiny freezer, closet without light, poor water pressure) criticized.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park loved by residents; dog waste around property not consistently managed.
Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes impress at leasing but in-unit quality disappoints: cheap paint, broken appliances, inadequate storage for a luxury property.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.08 average across the 242 townhome & garden-style communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 26% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Do you accept pets?
Yes, The Bower is pet-friendly and has a dog park on site.
What amenities are included?
Pool, gym, pickleball courts, dog park, modern clubhouse, and valet trash service.
What floor plans are available?
One-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. Virtual tours are available on their website.

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Last updated 2026-09-08