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Apple Creek Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(96) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Apple Creek Apartments
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
96

The honest read

Long-term residents and visitors consistently praise Apple Creek for its responsive maintenance team, friendly staff, and safe, quiet setting close to downtown Round Rock. However, one 10-year resident documented serious maintenance failures including persistent mold in the HVAC system, inadequate hot water, broken dryer belts that were never fixed, and a costly pest control error where they misidentified a roach as a bedbug and charged nearly $500 for unnecessary treatment. Deposit disputes and cosmetic charges added to frustration with management's approach to upkeep.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • quick maintenance response
  • safe community
  • good location near downtown Round Rock
  • well-maintained grounds
Watch-outs
  • mold in HVAC and bathrooms not properly fixed
  • inadequate hot water in showers
  • faulty appliances (dryer belt) not repaired
  • pest control misidentification and overcharging
  • unfair deposit deductions
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Best for: Tenants seeking affordable rent and convenient location near downtown Round Rock and highways.
Think twice if: Anyone concerned about HVAC mold issues, hot water reliability, or comprehensive maintenance follow-through on mechanical problems.

What this place gets right

  • convenient location near downtown Round Rock and major highways
  • quick maintenance response reported by multiple long-term residents
  • safe community with low break-in reports
  • friendly office and maintenance staff

Worth knowing

  • Multiple residents report 10-15 year tenancies
  • One resident documented persistent mold in HVAC vents and bathroom that management painted over rather than repaired
  • Hot water only lasts approximately 10 minutes before running cold
  • Dryer belt issues went unresolved despite maintenance requests
  • Pest control misidentified a dubia roach as a bedbug, charged tenant nearly $500 for unnecessary treatment
  • Pest control sometimes did not enter units on mandatory treatment days despite residents being notified to prepare
  • One resident's deposit was charged $70 for blinds that were not replaced

Reviews by category

Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing
Reviewers mention cheap rent as a key reason for staying despite maintenance concerns.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Residents mention having cats; one resident's cat was temporarily removed during pest control treatment.
Apartment Complex
Long-term residents describe the community as safe and quiet with responsive maintenance, but one documented major HVAC mold and appliance failure issues.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.03 average across the 279 luxury & high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 29% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
1501 Lawnmont Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
One bedroom apartmentsTwo bedroom apartmentsStackable washer and dryer unitsFull-size washer and dryer connectionsWater servicesHigh-speed internet readyMaintenance servicesOnline rent payment

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
Multiple residents report maintenance handles work orders almost the same day when able. One reviewer joked they arrive so quickly it seems like teleportation.
Is the community safe?
Residents report no break-ins in 10-15 years of living there and describe feeling very safe.
Are there pest problems?
One resident reported a pest control misidentification issue where a dubia roach was mistaken for a bedbug, resulting in unnecessary $500 treatment and temporary removal of belongings. Pest control was not always performed inside units despite notifications.

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Last updated 2026-07-17