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Horseshoe Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(21) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Horseshoe Apartments
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Senior & 55+ Living
Reviews
21

The honest read

Half of reviewers praise the modern finishes, friendly staff, and low price relative to other Leander complexes. The other half report water damage, sewage issues, poor soundproofing, and unresponsive management. One review alleges serious staff misconduct and mishandled reporting. Units are spacious with quality appliances, but long-term residents cite building quality concerns and an inability to reach management during emergencies.

Praised for
  • responsive, helpful staff (especially Maria)
  • modern finishes and appliances
  • affordable pricing for the area
  • quiet, safe neighborhood
  • spacious layouts with walk-in closets
  • fast maintenance response
Watch-outs
  • chronic water intrusion and sewage backup issues
  • poor management responsiveness and accountability
  • serious safety concerns involving staff misconduct
  • noise and sound insulation problems
  • pest control gaps and charging for unused services
  • poor construction quality
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Best for: Short-term renters prioritizing modern finishes and low cost in a quiet neighborhood.
Think twice if: Avoid if you need reliable emergency maintenance access, have health sensitivities to water damage or pests, or value strong sound insulation between units.

What this place gets right

  • modern finishes (stainless steel, granite, ceramic tile)
  • significantly lower rent than competing Leander properties
  • online work order system and rent payments
  • staff willingness to advocate for challenging lease approvals

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Maria praised repeatedly for lease approval advocacy and responsive communication
  • Online portal for all communication and work orders; reviewers note 24-48 hour response times
  • Pest control included in rent but only available during business hours and requires tenant to be home
  • One review documents extensive water intrusion, moisture, and sewage backup with photo/video evidence; management allegedly dismissed concerns
  • Sound insulation issue: tenants report hearing neighbors walking as if they were heavy moving; acknowledged by reviewers as building construction problem
  • One review alleges sexual assault by maintenance staff member; reporter claims management dismissed the account

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.4 against a 4.03 average across the 279 luxury & high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 7% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 58
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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12
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
8

Contact

Address
501 Horseshoe Dr, Leander, TX 78641

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
Apartments with stainless steel appliancesGranite countertopsWasher and dryer unitsSpacious walk-in closetsLarge outdoor balconiesCeiling fansSecure online rent paymentsWork order management

Credentials claimed:Equal Housing, ADA

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

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Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to work orders?
Reviewers report response times of 24-48 hours through the online work order portal, though emergency response can be slower. One tenant waited nine days for a shower door repair.
Is pest control included, and how does it work?
Yes, pest control is included in rent, but it is only available during business hours and tenants must be home for the technician to enter. One tenant reported their unit was infested with ants after multiple contact attempts with management.
Are utilities or appliances included?
Units come with stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer units, and ceiling fans. Review text does not specify which utilities are included in rent.

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Last updated 2026-07-17