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The Ridge Apartments

Updated 2026-09-15 · 3,691 reviewed · 914 listed · Scored from 345 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(345) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury Apartments
The Ridge Apartments
Location
Northwest Hills, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
345
Ranking
#129 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Residents prioritizing responsive maintenance and quiet neighborhoods over strict billing transparency.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-15). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-15.

What we found

Residents praise responsive maintenance staff by name (Ariel, Ernesto, AJ) and quiet grounds with active amenities, but clash with billing practices and unresolved facility problems. Late fees applied without lease transparency, and some report water contamination and pest control failures. Staff accountability divides sharply: maintenance shines, front desk and management alienate residents with condescending responses to legitimate concerns.

Praised for
  • fast, attentive maintenance staff
  • responsive problem-solving
  • quiet, family-friendly community
  • professional leasing team
Watch-outs
  • unexpected late fees and aggressive billing
  • pest infestation unresolved
  • water quality and plumbing issues
  • poor front desk accountability
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Best for: Residents prioritizing responsive maintenance and quiet neighborhoods over strict billing transparency.
Think twice if: Pest control effectiveness unproven in recent reports; late fees can accumulate without advance lease notice; water quality issues reported in some units.

What this place gets right

  • Named maintenance technicians known for rapid response
  • Quiet grounds with recreational amenities (tennis, pickleball, basketball courts)
  • Multiple tour formats (video chat, in-person, self-guided)

Before you tour or apply

  • Ariel Machado, Ernesto, AJ: maintenance staff consistently praised for speed and willingness to help on nights and weekends
  • Parcel Pending locker fees ($5/day late charge after 2 days, plus monthly fee) added after move-in without lease amendment
  • AC drain installation issues: upstairs drain routed to downstairs bathroom, management claims unfixable
  • Water contamination reported: tap water discolored yellow/rusty in some units
  • Roach and pest control treatments reportedly unsuccessful
  • Front desk staff described as dismissive when residents request fee waivers or escalation

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Maintenance standout: Ariel, Ernesto, and AJ deliver fast, professional fixes. Leasing team Amanda praised for warmth and patience. Billing practices undermine the luxury positioning: undisclosed late fees and aggressive collection erode trust.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.01 average across the 775 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 40
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
243
4
22
3
7
2
8
1
65

FAQ

What maintenance response time can I expect?
Residents report fast fixes from named staff like Ariel and Ernesto, including after-hours emergencies. One resident praised emergency AC response during extreme heat.
Are there package delivery fees?
Their website lists Parcel Pending services. Reviews report $5/day late fees if packages aren't picked up within 2 days, plus a monthly locker fee charged whether opted into or not. This was not disclosed in older leases.
What floor plans and tour options are available?
Their website offers studio, 1-bed, and 2-bed units in multiple sizes. Tours available by video chat, in-person, on-demand, or self-guided.
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Last updated 2026-09-15