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The Brook Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 66 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(66) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Brook Apartments
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Reviews
66

What we found

Staff like Alicia and Felicia earn five-star reviews for responsive help and friendly service; the pool is well-kept, rent is affordable for the area, and many tenants find the property safe and peaceful. However, maintenance is slow and sometimes rude, pest issues (roaches mentioned) and mold surface regularly, trash isn't cleared promptly, and the leasing office can be unprofessional or dismissive, particularly around the application process and tenant communication.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff (particularly Alicia and Felicia)
  • affordable rent for Austin
  • well-maintained pool
  • quiet, peaceful setting
  • quick maintenance response in some cases
Watch-outs
  • slow maintenance, unannounced visits
  • roaches and mold
  • trash not cleared from grounds
  • unprofessional or rude office staff
  • poor communication from leasing office
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Best for: Tenants seeking affordable rent, a peaceful location, and who value quick leasing; those requiring accessible apartments or pet-friendly housing.
Think twice if: Management inconsistency is significant; pest problems and slow maintenance responses are documented; leasing office professionalism varies widely by staff member.

What this place gets right

  • Named staff members (Alicia, Felicia) consistently praised for service
  • Low rent relative to Austin market
  • Pet-friendly with onsite amenities
  • Accessible entrance and parking

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members Alicia and Felicia named repeatedly across five-star reviews for tours and customer service
  • Property employs staff with sign language skills
  • Free parking lot and hot tub listed in attributes
  • Minimum lease term stated as 6 months
  • Roaches enter underneath doors; mold reported
  • Maintenance requests can take three days or longer to be addressed

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Mixed: praised for accessibility features, quiet setting, and affordability; criticized for pest/mold issues, inconsistent maintenance, and unprofessional staff interactions.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffclean groundspoolbug issuesquietmoldmaintenance crewleasing office staffconvenient locationapplication process

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

How long can I lease for?
The property offers lease terms starting at 6 months maximum.
Are pets allowed?
Yes; the business lists pet-friendly attributes and welcomes pets.
Is there accessible parking and entry?
Yes; wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking are listed amenities.

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Last updated 2026-07-17