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Bridge at Balcones Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 130 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(130) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly CommunitiesApartment BuildingApartment ComplexApartment Rental Agency
Bridge at Balcones Apartments
Services
Pet-Friendly Communities, Apartment Building, Apartment Complex
Reviews
130

The honest read

Most residents praise Bridge at Balcones for responsive maintenance that shows up same-day, a staff that genuinely listens, and amenities that justify the rent. A minority report serious issues: one tenant fought roaches after move-in despite reporting them, and another felt ignored about safety concerns and vehicle theft.

Praised for
  • fast responsive maintenance
  • friendly and caring staff
  • clean facilities and amenities
  • good value for price
  • peaceful community
Watch-outs
  • pest control ineffective
  • safety concerns and vehicle theft
  • unresponsive management on long-term issues
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Best for: Tenants who value quick maintenance response and spacious floor plans at mid-market rent.
Think twice if: You worry about pest issues or need management's urgent attention to safety complaints.

What this place gets right

  • Same-day or next-day maintenance response
  • Staff that support self-employed and difficult approvals
  • Wider floorplans at competitive pricing
  • Dedicated dog park and pet amenities

Worth knowing

  • Veronica, Teresa, Stephanie named staff praised for leasing support
  • Maintenance arrives within 15 minutes for AC emergencies
  • One tenant reported roaches on move-in; pest control spray made infestation worse; sealing kitchen cabinets helped
  • Staff make follow-up courtesy calls after maintenance visits
  • One tenant lost truck to theft and said management was unresponsive over six months

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Dedicated dog park and on-site amenities praised; no complaints about pet policies mentioned.
Apartment Complex
Spacious floor plans and amenities well-liked; pest and security incidents undermine the overall experience for some.
Apartment Building
Clean common areas and grounds noted; maintenance response is strong but pest control execution has fallen short in one documented case.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
15
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4
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4
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23

Contact

Address
12215 Hunters Chase Dr, Austin, TX 78729

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:30-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartments3 bedroom apartmentsswimming poolfitness centeryoga and spin roomsindoor half basketball courtdog park
Published prices
1 Bed 1 Bath A2 (779 Sq. Ft.)
$1,176 to $1,537 /month
2 Bed 2 Bath B2 (1,080 Sq. Ft.)
$1,638 to $1,984 /month
1 Bed 1 Bath A4L (908 Sq. Ft.)
$1,341 to $1,662 /month
2 Bed 2 Bath B3L (1,229 Sq. Ft.)
$1,688 to $1,884 /month
3 Bed 2 Bath C2G (1,415 Sq. Ft.)
$1,971 to $2,487 /month

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

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
One reviewer reported an AC emergency fixed within 30 minutes, and multiple tenants note same-day or next-day response. Staff also make courtesy follow-up calls.
Do they allow pets?
Yes. The complex has a dedicated dog park and lists itself as pet-friendly.
Are there furnished options or specials?
New tenants receive cable and internet as move-in incentives. The website mentions various unit floor plans but does not advertise furnished apartments.

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Last updated 2026-07-17