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The Rosedale

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 75 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(75) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
The Rosedale
Location
Rosedale, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
75
Best for
Residents seeking vintage Austin charm and community feel, with tolerance for older buildings and working relationship with maintenance staff.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Long-term residents and those with stable maintenance consistently praise Bobby, Jay, and Adrian for swift repairs and beautiful grounds, particularly the lagoon pools. However, a vocal group reports severe plumbing failures, overflowing dumpsters for months with no management response, parking lot break-ins, and management that doesn't return calls or resolve safety issues despite payment for services.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • clean pools and grounds
  • friendly community feel
  • good value for location
Watch-outs
  • chronic plumbing failures
  • unresponsive management
  • trash and dumpster overflow
  • safety and security issues
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Best for: Residents seeking vintage Austin charm and community feel, with tolerance for older buildings and working relationship with maintenance staff.
Think twice if: Plumbing problems and unresponsive management have left some tenants in uninhabitable units for weeks; trash overflow has recurred despite complaints; review management communication responsiveness before signing.

What this place gets right

  • well-maintained pools and grounds when staffed
  • attentive maintenance response (when available)
  • established, family-oriented community

Before you tour or apply

  • Bobby praised for refurbishments, pool maintenance, and courtesy calls after repairs
  • Jay Romani noted for solving multiple issues quickly and friendly demeanor
  • Adrian hired more recently, praised for same-day AC, sink, and dishwasher fixes
  • Resident reported month-long unfixed bathroom flooding despite maintenance awareness
  • Multiple residents reported overflowing dumpsters for 2+ weeks with no response
  • One resident unreimbursed for $370 illegal vehicle tow with no documentation provided
  • Pest control performed on move-in day; one recent resident saw no cockroaches in 9 months; older resident reported appalling cockroach problem

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Vintage charm and community valued; older units mean minor chipping paint and building quirks; staff-dependent maintenance quality causes wide experience gap

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

clean poollaundry roomsunhabitable apartmentmoldfriendly neighborssafe communitykind staffplumbing issuesaffordablequick help

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 13
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Does The Rosedale allow pets?
Yes, the property welcomes pets.
What are the amenities?
Two on-site pools (lagoon-style and standard), courtyards, fitness center, on-site parking, and private outdoor space. Older buildings; pest control is performed.
How much is rent for a one-bedroom?
Short-term leases start around $1,200/month including average utilities; long-term pricing not specified in reviews.

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Last updated 2026-09-22