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The Summit at the Reserve

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(42) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Summit at the Reserve
Location
Round Rock
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
42
Ranking
#424 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Renters seeking spacious townhomes with strong customer service during the lease process.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

The Summit draws strong interest from renters who praise the spacious townhomes and welcoming leasing team, especially staff members Eleanor, Ciara, and Carrie. However, significant friction surfaces after move-out: residents report shock at carpet and damage charges they dispute, unauthorized pet fees, and changed lease terms. Separately, quiet-seeking residents clash with noise enforcement and pet policies, while changes to pool and gym hours have angered long-term renters who felt misled about amenity access.

The business excels at first impression but struggles with policy consistency and move-out transparency. Staff handle maintenance emergencies well, yet management seems unwilling to reduce rent when amenities are withdrawn. Multiple residents recommend thorough documentation at move-in and move-out to protect against what they describe as aggressive billing practices.

Praised for
  • spacious townhomes
  • beautiful community
  • friendly and helpful staff
  • professional onboarding
  • responsive maintenance
Watch-outs
  • excessive move-out damage charges
  • unclear or changed amenity policies
  • noise from neighbors and pets
  • limited gym and pool access
  • communication and lease confusion
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Best for: Renters seeking spacious townhomes with strong customer service during the lease process.
Think twice if: Move-out billing disputes are frequent; document your unit's condition thoroughly and request receipts for any damage claims before paying.

What this place gets right

  • Spacious townhome layouts
  • Attentive leasing and maintenance staff
  • Well-maintained community grounds
  • Fitness and recreation facilities

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members Eleanor, Ciara, and Carrie noted for leasing assistance
  • Maintenance team (Edel, Meko, Alex, Shawn) responds quickly to emergency repairs
  • Pool access restricted: 12pm-4pm weekdays for under-55 residents; Sundays for 55+ only
  • Gym hours changed from 24-hour to 8am-8pm in January
  • Residents report $1,400-$1,900 carpet replacement charges disputed as excessive for one-year occupancy
  • Unauthorized pet fees charged when visiting relatives' dogs were present

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Residents praise spacious units and grounds but dispute aggressive move-out charges.
Senior Living Apartments
Senior residents value amenities but report noise from younger tenants and policy changes without rent reduction.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet policy enforcement creates conflict; unauthorized pet fees charged for visiting animals.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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12

FAQ

What are the pool and gym hours?
Pool access for residents under 55 is 12pm-4pm daily; 55+ residents can use it all day. Gym hours are 8am-8pm. These policies changed in January with no advance notice to existing tenants.
What is the one-bedroom rent?
Approximately $2,000 per month, though rates vary by lease length and floor plan.
Do you allow pets?
The property lists pet-friendly status, but tenants report unauthorized pet fees even for visiting animals. Clarify the pet policy and any associated fees before signing.

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Last updated 2026-09-08