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Waters at Willow Run

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 243 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(243) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsStudent Housing
Waters at Willow Run
Location
Robinson Ranch, Austin
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
243
Ranking
#28 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Families and professionals seeking affordable, quiet housing with attentive leasing staff.

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

Residents consistently praise the leasing and maintenance teams, particularly Gael and Alma, for attentive, patient service that simplifies the move-in process. The community feels safe and quiet, with active upkeep and no reported package theft or vagrancy.

However, applicants face substantial waitlists (300+ in queue at times) and struggle with an outdated AI chatbot, a website that permits booking when offices are closed, and staff who sometimes seem unprepared for walk-in visits. Service quality drops sharply at the front desk for prospective tenants.

Praised for
  • helpful leasing staff, especially Gael
  • quiet, peaceful community
  • fast, professional service
  • clean grounds and maintenance
  • family-friendly atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • long waitlists and limited availability
  • AI chatbot not updated or helpful
  • website booking contradicts actual hours
  • poor front desk coordination
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Best for: Families and professionals seeking affordable, quiet housing with attentive leasing staff.
Think twice if: You need rapid availability or plan to apply through the website; waitlists are long and booking systems are unreliable.

What this place gets right

  • Gael and Alma deliver personalized, unhurried service
  • quiet, safe neighborhood
  • well-maintained grounds with no reported theft
  • efficient maintenance response

Before you tour or apply

  • Gael González is named repeatedly as leasing agent (patient, professional)
  • Alma praised for maintenance coordination
  • Raúl listed as maintenance support staff
  • Maintenance work orders completed quickly
  • No reported package theft or homelessness in community
  • Waitlist reported at 300+ applicants

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Residents praise move-in support and ongoing maintenance; applicants frustrate over months-long waitlists and nonfunctional booking systems.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available; no resident complaints or praise specific to pet policies mentioned.
Student Housing
Quiet community appeals to residents seeking peace; no explicit student tenant feedback provided.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.98 average across the 186 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
152
4
25
3
15
2
8
1
43

FAQ

How long is the waitlist to apply?
One recent applicant reported 300+ people ahead of them, though exact wait times are not published and likely vary.
Can I book a leasing appointment online?
The website allows Sunday bookings, but the office is closed Sundays. Call or visit in person during published hours to confirm availability.
What amenities are included?
Fitness center, pool, and dog park are available to residents.

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Last updated 2026-09-22