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Meritage at Steiner Ranch

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 544 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(544) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Meritage at Steiner Ranch
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
544

The honest read

Meritage delivers resort-caliber amenities, spacious townhomes, and genuinely friendly staff who respond quickly to maintenance requests. The fitness center, pool, and lake views win consistent praise from long-term residents who describe a strong community feel.

But the complex has real durability problems. Reviewers report noise bleeding through walls, pest infestations (rodents, cockroaches, scorpions), outdated appliances that fail in clusters, and staff who handle complaints dismissively or rudely. Parking is tight; the property tows cars parked near the main building. The building itself dates to 2002 and shows its age.

Praised for
  • resort-style amenities and pool
  • spacious floor plans with lake views
  • responsive and friendly staff (when engaged)
  • fast maintenance response times
  • safe, welcoming community vibe
Watch-outs
  • noise insulation between units
  • pest and rodent problems reported
  • inconsistent staff professionalism
  • insufficient parking and towing enforcement
  • aging infrastructure (2002 build)
resort-style-poolgreat-amenitiesresponsive-managementfast-maintenancefriendly-staffnoise-issuespest-problemsrude-staffparking-issuesoutdated-units
Best for: Active families and professionals who prioritize amenities and value fast maintenance; less for noise-sensitive renters.
Think twice if: Noise travels between units; pest problems (rodents, cockroaches, scorpions) are acknowledged by management as routine. Staff vary widely in professionalism. Parking is limited.

What this place gets right

  • Spacious townhomes with lake views and attached garages
  • Resort-style pool and fitness center
  • Fast maintenance response (often within 24-48 hours)
  • Strong community events and amenities

Worth knowing

  • Jess (staff) praised for patient leasing consultations and thorough tours
  • AC repair completed within 24 hours during peak August heat
  • Maintenance orders typically addressed within 3 days
  • Pest issues (rodents, cockroaches, scorpions, deer) acknowledged by management as expected and residents manage them
  • Staff member Jerod noted both positively and negatively in different reviews for pest/move-in handling

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Pet-friendly with posted fees, but pest problems (rodents, cockroaches) may concern owners seeking pest-free living
Apartment Complex
Spacious units and excellent amenities offset durability and noise-insulation issues in aging complex
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Work-from-home lounge available, but noise issues between units make quiet focus difficult
Apartment Building
Resort amenities and responsive maintenance appeal to residents; pest presence and noise complaints are ongoing

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
323
4
38
3
18
2
29
1
136

Contact

Address
4500 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
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 townhomes2-bedroom townhomes3-bedroom townhomes4-bedroom townhomesattached garagesfireplacesprivate balconiespool with resort-style seating
Published prices
one-time pet fee
$500/pet
monthly pet rent
$25 per pet

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

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
Reviewers report maintenance orders typically addressed within 3 days; emergency repairs like AC outages completed within 24 hours.
What are the pet fees?
The business states a one-time pet fee of $500 per pet and monthly pet rent of $25 per pet.
Are there parking spaces for every unit?
All units have attached garages, but reviewers report the complex has insufficient additional parking and enforces towing for cars parked near the main building.

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Last updated 2026-07-17