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The Fairways at Star Ranch

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 193 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(193) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
The Fairways at Star Ranch
Location
Hutto
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
193
Best for
Pet owners seeking spacious units with strong maintenance response and a quiet community setting.

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

Residents consistently report a well-run community with spacious apartments, attentive management, and fast maintenance response. Staff-particularly maintenance tech Angel-earn high praise for professionalism and speed on service calls.

The daily valet trash pickup and quiet atmosphere stand out. Some residents note inconsistent maintenance competency on certain repairs and occasional groundskeeping lapses, but the leasing team and facilities staff earn strong marks for friendliness and follow-through on work orders.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team (especially Angel)
  • friendly, attentive office and leasing staff
  • spacious, well-maintained units
  • quiet atmosphere and peaceful community
  • daily valet trash service
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent maintenance knowledge on some issues
  • trash and dog waste management lapses
  • high summer utilities
  • patio privacy restrictions
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Best for: Pet owners seeking spacious units with strong maintenance response and a quiet community setting.
Think twice if: Service quality and groundskeeping can be inconsistent; some residents report maintenance staff unable to handle repairs on newer appliance models.

What this place gets right

  • responsive maintenance, particularly Angel's rapid service on work orders
  • spacious floor plans
  • daily valet trash pickup
  • friendly, attentive leasing and office staff

Before you tour or apply

  • Angel is named repeatedly as a standout maintenance technician praised for speed and professionalism
  • daily valet trash pickup highlighted by multiple residents
  • newly renovated units available at modest price differences
  • same-day response to management issues reported
  • trash compactor and dog park on-site
  • Troy mentioned as a maintenance staff member who resolved apartment issues

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Spacious units and attentive management team earn consistent praise; some residents note inconsistent maintenance skill on certain appliance repairs.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and maintenance staff kindness to pets praised; occasional complaints about dog waste in common areas.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

friendly staffvalet trashgolf course viewspacious apartmentsclean groundspoolquiet atmospheretrash compactormaintenance teamdog park

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 45
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How fast is maintenance response?
Residents report maintenance arriving same-day to address issues, with Angel completing most work orders (smoke alarm install, garbage disposal replacement, appliance repairs) in under an hour.
What is included with rent?
Daily valet trash pickup is standard, along with in-unit washer/dryer, fitness center, business center, and dog park access.
Are utilities included?
No; one resident noted summer utilities can be high in Texas heat, though they found the space-for-price value justified the cost.

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Last updated 2026-09-22