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The Brodie

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 304 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(304) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly Apartments
The Brodie
Location
Brodie Lane, Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
304
Ranking
#37 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Dog owners seeking amenities; residents valuing quick leasing and move-in support from named staff.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Most residents praise the leasing office staff by name (Jesus, Yulissa, Andrew, Ervin) for genuine helpfulness during move-in and lease renewal, plus responsive maintenance on urgent repairs. Amenities like the dog park, pool, fitness center, and hot tub draw strong appreciation. The complex feels clean and spacious inside.

However, recurring friction points emerge: security feels indifferent to car theft and break-ins, management's response to complaints is dismissive, walkways and common areas show neglect and stains, phone calls and emails go unanswered for weeks, and renewal rents jump sharply while new residents get better deals. An older building shifts on its foundation, and pest issues arise in ground-floor units. Staff inconsistency in repair speed and quality of first-time fixes frustrates residents paying around $2,000 per month.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful leasing staff
  • responsive maintenance team
  • well-maintained amenities
  • clean, spacious apartments
  • dog park and pet services
Watch-outs
  • poor response to security and theft incidents
  • older building maintenance issues
  • phone and email unresponsive
  • rent increases for renewals vs new move-ins
  • dirty common areas and inadequate cleaning
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Best for: Dog owners seeking amenities; residents valuing quick leasing and move-in support from named staff.
Think twice if: Security response to theft and break-ins is lax; renewal pricing undercuts new-resident rates. Phone/email support is unreliable. Older building and dusty units require frequent filter changes.

What this place gets right

  • dedicated dog park and dog wash station
  • named leasing staff known for helpfulness (Jesus, Yulissa, Andrew, Ervin)
  • responsive maintenance on urgent repairs
  • full suite of resident amenities

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff named by residents: Jesus, Yulissa, Andrew, Ervin, Ervin, Brie, Jordan; all praised for friendliness and patience
  • Maintenance team (identified by one review as 'Mill Creek') addresses urgent repairs quickly; some fixes incomplete on first attempt
  • Dog park, dog wash station, and dog-focused residents mentioned repeatedly
  • Valet trash service criticized for late pickup leading to pest and odor issues
  • Door frame defects on move-in took three weeks of repeated requests to fix
  • Car theft and break-in security incident met with indifference from front office

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and dog wash highly valued; residents love pets on-site, though pest issues reported in ground-floor units

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 52
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Does The Brodie have a dog park?
Yes. The Brodie has a dedicated dog park and dog wash station on-site for residents.
How responsive is maintenance?
Urgent repairs are typically completed quickly. Some work orders require follow-up if not completed correctly the first time. Phone and email contact can take weeks.
What amenities are included?
Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio, pool, hot tub, car wash station, walking trails, media room, hammock garden, and resident lounge.
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Last updated 2026-09-22