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The Nelson

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 120 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(120) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
The Nelson
Location
Slaughter Creek, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
120
Ranking
#165 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Young professionals and families seeking upscale finishes, responsive management, and a pet-friendly community near tech hubs and UT Austin.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Most residents report a smooth move-in and a welcoming, clean complex with responsive staff who resolve requests same-day. Named staff like Cedric, Koby, and Michelle consistently praised for going above and beyond.

However, thin walls let neighbors' sounds through noticeably, and hallway cleanliness has been a recurring frustration (pet accidents, trash left behind). One resident experienced significant miscommunication around lease-hold policies and felt misled by conflicting guidance; another struggled with persistent hot water and billing issues despite multiple maintenance requests.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • welcoming and helpful leasing team
  • well-maintained grounds and modern units
  • strong sense of community and safety
Watch-outs
  • poor soundproofing between units
  • cleanliness issues in common areas and hallways
  • miscommunication and inconsistent policy enforcement
  • limited visitor parking
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Best for: Young professionals and families seeking upscale finishes, responsive management, and a pet-friendly community near tech hubs and UT Austin.
Think twice if: You prioritize quiet or work from home frequently; soundproofing is notably thin and hallway cleanliness enforcement has been inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • staff go out of their way to help residents
  • same-day or next-day maintenance response
  • modern finishes and thoughtful amenities
  • strong community feel with active management

Before you tour or apply

  • Named staff praised: Cedric, Koby, Michelle, Vanessa-all noted for attentiveness and going above and beyond
  • Maintenance typically resolves requests same-day or next-day
  • One resident reported persistent hot water availability issues unresolved despite multiple requests
  • One resident experienced confusion over 90-day lease-hold policy and lost $170 application fee due to miscommunication

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Residents praise modern finishes, thoughtful amenities, and responsive leasing staff; one reported persistent utility and billing issues.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet-friendly units appreciated; however, hallway cleanliness from pet accidents has been a recurring complaint.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

welcoming staffbrand new unitsclean complexworkout areabeautiful unitsfloor plansrelaxing communitybeautiful propertypoolproperty tour

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 78
Review volume 90
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How quickly do maintenance requests get resolved?
Usually same-day or by the next day, according to residents. Staff follow up to confirm the issue is fully resolved.
What amenities does The Nelson offer?
Two-story fitness center, rooftop lounge, co-working lounges, dog park, pool, and in-unit washer/dryer in select units.
Is this a pet-friendly community?
Yes. The complex welcomes pets and has a dedicated dog park on-site.

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Last updated 2026-09-08