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Volume Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 169 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(169) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Volume Apartments
Location
East Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
169
Best for
Pet owners and renters prioritizing affordability and walkable access to groceries and dining.

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

What we found

Volume delivers appealing value in a convenient East Austin location with quick maintenance and genuinely helpful staff who know residents by name. The catch: some live peacefully while others report chronic noise disputes, bug infestations, and billing mix-ups that management either doesn't address or compounds with extra charges and silence.

Dog park, gym, cheaper laundry app, grilling area with hammocks, and proximity to groceries and downtown are real draws. Andres and Mykala earn consistent praise. But residents frustrated by bugs or noise dispute resolution describe feeling unheard, and at least one flagged a year-long pattern of overcharges they couldn't reverse through the parent company RPM Living.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive staff
  • strong maintenance response
  • good value for price
  • pet-friendly amenities
  • convenient location
Watch-outs
  • noisy neighbors, management inaction
  • pest infestation (gnats, roaches)
  • billing disputes and move-out fees
  • trash management issues
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Best for: Pet owners and renters prioritizing affordability and walkable access to groceries and dining.
Think twice if: Sensitive to noise or pest issues; some residents report management unresponsive to chronic complaints and billing disputes unresolved through the parent company.

What this place gets right

  • Andres and Mykala consistently praised by name
  • Quick maintenance response
  • Strong amenities (dog park, gym, grilling area, hammocks)
  • Move-in specials and inexpensive rent

Before you tour or apply

  • Andres (Assistant Manager) named in 6 recent five-star reviews for leasing and move-in support
  • Mykala (Property Manager) praised for responsiveness and follow-up
  • Kash and Jessica (Leasing Agents) also named
  • Dog park, gym with full-body equipment, laundry pay-by-app, grilling area with hammocks
  • Quick hot water, good water pressure noted
  • Move-out date disputed: one resident charged $70 for two days not lived; parent company RPM Living did not follow up after dispute reported
  • One year-long resident reports gnats and roaches; alleges good reviews are incentive-based

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet policy consistently praised; one resident applied to register two cars on pet-friendly lease but was later told only one allowed after a year.
Luxury Apartments
Reviewers emphasize value over luxury; strong move-in specials and inexpensive rent for the amenities offered, but pest and noise issues undercut premium positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffbroken mailboxescompact livinghomey feelingpest controlcute buildingresident carefriendly neighborsbugsproperty upkeep

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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11
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3
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3
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40

FAQ

What amenities does Volume Apartments have?
Dog park, fitness center with full-body equipment, grilling area with hammocks, laundry facilities with pay-by-app option, on-site maintenance, and parking.
How quick is maintenance?
Multiple residents report swift response; one stated maintenance got things done quickly within a month of move-in.
Are two cars allowed at Volume Apartments?
Leasing may initially approve two vehicles on a lease, but residency appears to have a one-car limit; registering a second at visitor parking is limited to seven days.
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Last updated 2026-09-22