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Willow Brook

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(189) 59 composite score See reviews on Google Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Willow Brook
Location
South Austin, Austin
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
189
Ranking
#292 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Pet owners valuing quick maintenance response and staff attentiveness over newer finishes or high-crime prevention.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Maintenance and office staff earn consistent five-star praise for speed and professionalism, with the grounds kept clean and amenities like a year-round pool well-maintained. However, multiple residents report persistent cockroach problems, dated finishes, and serious safety concerns including car break-ins, theft attempts, and a high homeless presence nearby. The building struggles with infrastructure issues (water pipe failures, needed foundation repairs) and residents object to forced internet charges and penalty fees for late payments.

Most who stay long-term value the location and service enough to overlook the property's age, but newer tenants often leave disappointed by the gap between rental price and condition. The pet policy itself draws no specific complaints in reviews.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • clean, well-maintained grounds
  • friendly, helpful staff
  • quick repairs
  • amenities (pool, dog park)
Watch-outs
  • cockroach infestations
  • outdated appliances and decor
  • security issues and theft
  • unsafe neighborhood (homelessness)
  • forced internet charges and hidden fees
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Best for: Pet owners valuing quick maintenance response and staff attentiveness over newer finishes or high-crime prevention.
Think twice if: Cockroaches, car theft, and a homeless population nearby are ongoing problems. Outdated appliances and finishes come at current-market rent. Forced internet bundling and $60 late-payment penalties frustrate many.

What this place gets right

  • Maintenance responds quickly to repair requests
  • Pet-friendly with dedicated dog park
  • Year-round pool and recreational amenities
  • Staff known for professionalism and helpfulness

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance team led by Kent; known for thorough, professional work
  • Laundry facilities use app-based payment at $2.10 per wash/dry cycle (1 hour dry time)
  • Pool open year-round 10am-10pm, closed Mondays for cleaning
  • Office staff member Felicia praised for pleasant communication
  • Cockroaches reported in multiple reviews; management responds with on-site exterminator visits
  • Multiple long-term water pipe failures and foundation stabilization repairs conducted
  • Forced Spectrum internet bundling, with better fiber options (Google Fiber, AT&T) available nearby but unavailable to residents

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park appreciated; no complaints about pet policies themselves, though residents note dog owners don't always clean up after pets.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.4 against a 4.02 average across the 690 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

lease termslaundry facilitiesnoise levelhelpful staffquiet complexdog parkquick repairsfriendly neighborskind staffmaintenance staff

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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4
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3
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2
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1
52

FAQ

Is there a dog park?
Yes. The complex has a dog park. Pet rent is $10 per pet monthly, with a $250 deposit and $200 one-time non-refundable fee.
What is the maintenance response time for emergencies like AC failure?
One reviewer reported the office sent maintenance immediately during 100-degree weather when an AC went out. Multiple five-star reviews praise quick, thorough repairs.
When is the pool open, and are there other amenities?
The pool is open year-round 10am to 10pm, closed Mondays for cleaning. The complex also has a basketball court, laundry facilities (app-based payment at $2.10 per cycle), and grills.

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Last updated 2026-09-08