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The Royce at 8100

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 441 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(441) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Royce at 8100
Location
Jollyville, Austin
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
441
Ranking
#17 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Families and young professionals prioritizing community events, pet ownership, and fitness amenities in a gated setting.

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

Moving in here typically feels welcoming. Office staff including Sarah, Hannah and Faith guide you through leasing quickly. Amenities like the gym, pool, and dog park draw regular praise. Maintenance staff including Mike respond promptly to requests. The community hosts monthly events and residents report feeling safe in the gated setting.

However, departing residents flag serious concerns. Security deposit deductions for carpet and light bulbs have been contested as excessive and poorly justified. Lease buyout clauses match longer terms even on short leases, which caught some off-guard during hardship. A small number report AC noise outside bedrooms and periodic neighbor disturbances. Staff has reportedly dismissed deposit disputes as final.

Praised for
  • responsive, named staff (Sarah, Hannah, Faith, Armando, Mike)
  • amenities (gym, pool, dog park, billiards, ping pong)
  • maintenance quick and professional
  • safe, gated community
  • regular resident events
  • smooth leasing process
Watch-outs
  • aggressive security deposit deductions for wear
  • inflexible lease buyout terms
  • noise from AC units near some units
  • occasional neighbor noise
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Best for: Families and young professionals prioritizing community events, pet ownership, and fitness amenities in a gated setting.
Think twice if: Lease terms and deposit deduction policies warrant careful review before signing; expect limited flexibility on early exit.

What this place gets right

  • named staff (Sarah, Hannah, Faith) guide leasing smoothly
  • amenities well-maintained (gym, pool, dog park, billiards)
  • rapid maintenance response times
  • gated community with regular resident events

Before you tour or apply

  • Sarah, Hannah, Faith assist with leasing
  • Mike, Armando provide maintenance service
  • maintenance requests handled promptly
  • leasing office hosts 2-3 community events monthly
  • gated community model
  • gas stove available in units

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park praised as enjoyable amenity.
Student Housing
Smooth leasing process and community events appeal to student demographics.
Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes and stainless steel appliances noted, though deposit practices raise concerns.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Prices described as fair by residents; aggressive deposit deductions create tension with affordability positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 3.98 average across the 186 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 65
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
356
4
33
3
12
2
11
1
29

FAQ

How responsive is maintenance?
Multiple residents report same-day or next-day turnaround. Mike and Armando are named as reliable technicians.
Are there community activities?
The leasing office hosts 2-3 events monthly to bring residents together.
Is this a safe place to live?
The property is gated and one resident with a baby noted feeling secure after five months.
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Last updated 2026-09-22