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The Weaver

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,505 reviewed · 873 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(189) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What we found

The Weaver delivers on location and pet amenities, with responsive maintenance staff and a welcoming dog-owner community. However, a significant minority of residents report serious problems: severe noise issues with specific neighbors, theft from common areas, aggressive fees during move-out, and maintenance lapses.

The building's strength lies in named staff like Praj, Donell, Ethan, and Josh, who handle requests within 24 hours. Yet consistent complaints about soundproofing, security, and Equity Residential's institutional fee structure suggest those perks come with real trade-offs. Pet owners seeking the trail location will appreciate the dog park; those sensitive to noise or concerned about security should look elsewhere.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • friendly, named staff (Praj, Donell, Ethan, Josh)
  • dog-friendly community and dog park
  • convenient location near Lady Bird Lake and downtown
  • clean common areas
Watch-outs
  • noisy neighbors and poor soundproofing
  • theft from garage and mailroom
  • aggressive fees and move-out charges
  • pest infestations
  • broken security doors and gates
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Best for: Dog owners seeking trail access and a pet-focused community near downtown Austin.
Think twice if: Sensitive to noise, concerned about package theft or security, or wary of aggressive move-out fees and institutional management practices.

What this place gets right

  • Dog park and dog-owner community
  • Location near Lady Bird Lake trail and downtown
  • Quick maintenance response (24 hours or same-day)
  • Named, courteous staff

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff: Praj (leasing), Donell (manager), Rolando (service manager), Ethan and Josh (maintenance) respond within 24 hours or same-day
  • Dog park across the street
  • On-site gym (Base Fitness), pool, resident lounge, community platform for item exchange
  • Afuga coffee shop in front of building
  • Mat Pilates studio on-site
  • Theft from garage and mailroom reported by residents; security doors and gates noted as broken

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park, active dog-owner community, and staff treat dogs kindly; called most dog-friendly complex in Austin by one reviewer.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.99 average across the 351 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 16
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Most requests are handled within 24 hours; many same-day or within a few hours, per residents.
Is there a dog park?
Yes, a dog park is across the street from the building. The community includes active dog owners and pet-friendly events.
What amenities are on-site?
Gym (Base Fitness), pool, resident lounge, mat Pilates studio, and on-site parking (paid). Afuga coffee shop is directly in front.

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Last updated 2026-07-17