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The Ridge at Lakeline

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 38 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(38) 52 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Ridge at Lakeline
Location
Avery Ranch-Lakeline, Cedar Park
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
38
Best for
Short-term tenants valuing modern finishes and leasing convenience; less suitable for remote workers or noise-sensitive residents.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-24.

What we found

Reviewers describe a modern, clean complex with friendly leasing staff and good amenities, but long-term tenants report serious operational failures. Multiple complaints cite broken elevators (down for 1-2 months), shared Wi-Fi that disconnects daily with no private internet option, and management unable or unwilling to stop late-night pool parties despite police calls. Storage units have been broken into multiple times with no security improvements. Lease terms have allegedly been misrepresented regarding parking spaces and move-in incentives.

A subset of recent residents praise the responsive team and say their issues resolved quickly, though others dispute this. Common frustrations include tight garage design, monthly fire alarm tests, and costly pet fees alongside inconsistent management enforcement of community rules.

Praised for
  • responsive, patient leasing staff
  • modern, clean property
  • covered parking garage security
  • solid amenities (pool, fitness center, dog park)
Watch-outs
  • shared Wi-Fi unreliable, disconnections, no private internet option
  • chronic elevator breakdowns (1-2 months downtime)
  • recurring noise from pool parties, management unresponsive
  • tight, unsafe garage design and poor signage
  • false parking and promotional promises in contracts
  • fire alarm tests too frequent (monthly)
  • storage unit break-ins with no security fixes
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Best for: Short-term tenants valuing modern finishes and leasing convenience; less suitable for remote workers or noise-sensitive residents.
Think twice if: Elevators have failed for extended periods; Wi-Fi is shared and unstable with no private internet option. Management response to noise complaints has been "call the police." Verify lease terms for parking and move-in promotions in writing.

What this place gets right

  • Modern, well-maintained building
  • Covered, gated parking garage
  • In-unit washer-dryer standard
  • Patient, knowledgeable leasing team (Shannon, Ashley, Isaac named)

Before you tour or apply

  • Elevator out of service for 1-2 months; vendor blamed
  • Shared Wi-Fi disconnects daily; private internet prohibited
  • Leasing staff Shannon Vito, Ashley, and Isaac praised for patience and responsiveness during tours
  • Monthly fire alarm tests reported as disruptive
  • Free rent and eight-week move-in incentives offered (but terms allegedly misrepresented)
  • Pet fee $300, pet deposit $350, monthly pet rent $20
  • Storage units broken into multiple times; management claims contractual non-responsibility

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet community praised; high fees and deposits.
Luxury Apartments
Modern, clean finishes appreciated; but elevator downtime and Wi-Fi failure contradict luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

modern propertylate feesolid amenitiessmooth processanswering questionsvendorpatient staffcleanlinesscondominiumdwelling

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 1
Review volume 69
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Can I get my own internet instead of using the shared Wi-Fi?
No. Residents must use the complex's shared Wi-Fi; private internet service is not permitted.
What is included with a pet?
Pet fee of $300 up front, $350 deposit, and $20 monthly pet rent. The complex has a dog park and is pet-inclusive.
Is parking covered?
Yes. Free, controlled-access covered parking garage is included, though reviewers report tight lanes and poor entrance/exit signage.

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Last updated 2026-09-08