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Merritt Legacy Apartment

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 60 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(60) 61 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Merritt Legacy Apartment
Services
Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities, Luxury & High-Rise Living
Reviews
60

The honest read

Over four years, some residents report friendly staff and safe, well-maintained grounds. Others describe systemic neglect: fire alarms sounding wrongly for years, widespread pest infestations the contractor refuses to follow up on, unresponsive maintenance staff, and structural damage left unaddressed. Long tenancy suggests stability, but recent complaints cite interpersonal friction with management and persistent building issues affecting health.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Recent shift: Sentiment has deteriorated over recent years; early praise (3-4 years ago) gave way to strong complaints from 2-3 years onward about structural and maintenance failures, culminating in the detailed 1-star review 3 weeks ago.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive front office and maintenance staff
  • safe community, ample parking
  • nice pool and grounds
  • long-term tenants comfortable staying
Watch-outs
  • severe roach and pest control failures
  • recurring fire alarm malfunctions (sprinkler issues)
  • poor maintenance follow-through and communication
  • structural problems (rust, humidity, warped walls, mold paint-over)
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Best for: Residents seeking long-term affordable housing in a safe community with family-friendly amenities.
Think twice if: Pest control is a persistent, unresolved problem; fire alarm malfunctions have lasted years; maintenance communication and follow-through inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • welcoming front-desk staff
  • responsive maintenance (historically)
  • safe community with ample parking
  • long-term resident stability

Worth knowing

  • Front office staff praised by name (Sarah, Josh)
  • Maintenance staff known for friendliness and promptness with kids and dogs
  • Fire alarms triggered at least 4-6 times yearly due to sprinkler/electrical issues, never resolved
  • Roach problem widespread across multiple units; pest control company refuses follow-up visits
  • Structural issues noted: rust on buildings, warped walls, mold painted over twice, humidity problems
  • Wait-listed residents may wait over a year before move-in

Reviews by category

Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing
Long-term residents stay 3+ years; management treated some fairly, but systemic maintenance failures leave low-income tenants without recourse.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Bark park and maintenance staff friendly with dogs; however, pest control issues affect pet owners disproportionately.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.01 average across the 133 affordable & income-restricted housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 24
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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10

Contact

Address
1350 Sonny Dr, Leander, TX 78641
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Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartments3 bedroom apartmentsswimming poolfitness centerpet-friendly apartmentscovered parkinglibrary

Credentials claimed:Energy Star appliances

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

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Quick answers

How long are the wait lists?
Some residents reported waiting over a year before move-in.
Is pest control included?
Pest control is provided, but residents report the contractor is unresponsive and refuses follow-up visits despite ongoing infestations.

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Last updated 2026-07-17