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The Foundry Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 346 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(346) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Foundry Apartments
Location
Pflugerville
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
346
Ranking
#431 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Residents prioritizing friendly staff and quick maintenance response over strict attention to billing detail.

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

The Foundry draws strong praise for its leasing staff and maintenance responsiveness when issues are reported, but residents consistently cite poor communication from management and incomplete repairs. Billing surprises (trash fees, water charges), delayed maintenance fixes, and degraded grounds appear to frustrate long-term residents more than initial comers.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff when engaged
  • friendly leasing team
  • clean units and grounds appeal
  • convenient location and amenities
Watch-outs
  • poor management communication
  • maintenance follow-through and incomplete repairs
  • neglected landscaping and common areas
  • billing discrepancies and deposit disputes
  • elevator outages
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Best for: Residents prioritizing friendly staff and quick maintenance response over strict attention to billing detail.
Think twice if: Verify billing terms in writing before signing; management communication gaps and unexpected fees concern longer-term residents.

What this place gets right

  • friendly and helpful leasing specialists like Danny
  • responsive maintenance team available when needed
  • resort-style pool and fitness amenities
  • convenient Pflugerville location near shopping

Before you tour or apply

  • Danny and Miranda noted as leasing specialists praised for speed and helpfulness
  • Maintenance entered unit against resident request to remove wasp nest; nest remained unfixed
  • Elevator outages reported as lasting weeks, not days
  • Water billing allegations: water left running after move-out to inflate charges
  • Deposit withholding over third-party water damage claimed
  • Trash fee discrepancy: $50/month charged vs. $25 on lease; trashcan provision not communicated

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website lists pet-friendly homes; no reviews directly discuss pet policy or experience.
Luxury Apartments
Resort-style pool and fitness center praised as aesthetically pleasing, but grounds maintenance neglect contradicts luxury expectation.
Student Housing
Quick leasing process and friendly staff praised, but communication gaps and billing surprises deter repeat recommendation.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
215
4
16
3
11
2
14
1
90

FAQ

Can I get a move-in special?
Their website offers free first month rent for A1 or A2 floorplans when you move in by July 31st.
What is the trash fee?
One resident was charged $50/month as an allocation fee, though their lease stated $25; verify the actual rate in writing before signing.
How quickly can leasing help me tour?
Reviewers noted Danny and Miranda arranged tours and moved the process quickly, even for urgent requests.

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Last updated 2026-09-22