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The Flats on San Felipe

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 147 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(147) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
The Flats on San Felipe
Location
Pond Springs, Austin
Services
Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
147
Ranking
#321 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Long-term pet owners in Northwest Austin who prioritize amenities and location over quiet or guaranteed maintenance responsiveness.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Five-star and one-star reviews split sharply here. Fans praise the location, amenities, and certain staff members like Casey and Frank. Critics report a pattern of unresolved problems: maintenance fixes that don't stick, management ignoring email complaints for weeks, car break-ins, and loud neighbors facing no consequences. Some tenants describe confrontational office staff; others encounter no one at the desk during posted hours. The divide appears to depend heavily on which staff member you interact with and whether you're sensitive to noise and security.

Specific concerns include recurring toilet clogs, water damage disputes, rising fees, and a general sense that management prioritizes collecting rent over solving problems. Long-term residents express frustration that new tenants get lease-break offers while they don't. The friendly maintenance team (Frank) and leasing staff (Kelita, Gloria) earn consistent praise, but that warmth doesn't extend uniformly across the office, and it doesn't address the structural issues with maintenance follow-through and neighbor enforcement.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff members
  • convenient location near shops and amenities
  • good floor plans and variety
  • pet-friendly amenities like dog park
  • some staff go above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • chronic maintenance failures and recurring problems
  • unresponsive management to complaints
  • security issues including car break-ins and parking lot theft
  • noise complaints from inconsiderate neighbors with no enforcement
  • poor phone/reception desk availability
  • staff unprofessionalism and rudeness toward tenants
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Best for: Long-term pet owners in Northwest Austin who prioritize amenities and location over quiet or guaranteed maintenance responsiveness.
Think twice if: You need a quiet home, rely on rapid maintenance fixes, or are concerned about vehicle and package security. Phone accessibility and email response times are inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • Amenities include pool, spa, tennis court, dog park, and fitness center
  • Convenient location near shopping and dining
  • Some staff members highly attentive and professional

Before you tour or apply

  • Frank (maintenance) repeatedly praised for attentiveness and fixing extra issues
  • Kelita (leasing staff) noted for kindness during lease renewal
  • Gloria (staff) praised for answering questions professionally
  • Casey (office staff) receives contradictory reviews: praised by long-term residents as helpful, but criticized by others for rudeness and incorrect billing
  • Dog park, pickleball court, and sunrooms in some units mentioned as amenities
  • Recurring toilet clogs and water damage disputes documented
  • Car break-ins and parking lot theft reported multiple times
  • Management response to maintenance complaints limited to email instructions

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet amenities appreciated; however, security concerns (car break-ins, parking lot theft) affect the experience for pet owners with vehicles.
Luxury Apartments
Well-located with good floor plans and amenities, but maintenance issues, noise enforcement failures, and inconsistent staff professionalism undermine luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.02 average across the 692 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 5
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
73
4
15
3
12
2
8
1
39

FAQ

What amenities does The Flats on San Felipe offer?
Their website lists a swimming pool with spa, fitness center, tennis court, dog park, business center, resident clubhouse, and grill and picnic area. Some units include sunrooms.
Is there a promotion available?
Their website advertises a $500 gift card for select units (limited time offer).
Will I reach someone at the office by phone?
Multiple recent reviews report the reception desk is frequently unmanned during posted hours. Email may be a more reliable contact method, though response times vary.

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Last updated 2026-09-22