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Palm Valley Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 234 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(234) 61 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Palm Valley Apartments
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing
Reviews
234

The honest read

Staff friendliness and maintenance speed varied sharply. When present, newer maintenance staff have delivered swift pool repairs and prompt responses to non-emergency work orders. However, management communication collapsed for many residents: unanswered phones, delayed lease documents, and missed moving-day promises (washers, cleaning) recurred frequently. Grounds maintenance declined significantly; dog waste stations overflowed for weeks at a stretch, hallways collected bird droppings and stains uncleaned for months, dumpsters spilled garbage, and pest issues emerged. Amenities like the pool and hot tub closed for six months while still advertised. Recent leadership changes appeared to address some issues but have not yet stabilized the overall experience.

This property attracts residents seeking affordability and location near Round Rock. A small cohort praise staff consistency and Raven's lease-signing support. However, sustained complaints about overflowing waste, unanswered phones, and incomplete pre-move-in commitments suggest deep operational strain. One long-term resident (since 2009) credited newer management (August 2025) and named technicians (Adam, Nate, Cameron, Andre) for positive momentum, but one-star reviews continued through February 2026, indicating progress has not yet held.

Praised for
  • friendly and professional staff
  • fast maintenance response (when available)
  • clean pool and amenities (under current maintenance)
  • quiet location
  • affordable pricing
  • spacious units
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management and poor communication
  • neglected common areas and filthy grounds
  • overflowing dog waste stations for weeks
  • slow or incomplete maintenance repairs
  • pest problems (roaches, rats)
  • amenities advertised but not maintained or accessible
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Best for: residents seeking affordable Round Rock housing who can tolerate ongoing maintenance and communication inconsistencies
Think twice if: phone contact and prompt pre-move-in repairs are non-negotiable; overflowing pet waste and unmaintained hallways are recurring complaints

What this place gets right

  • affordable rent in convenient Round Rock location
  • spacious units
  • pet-friendly with designated amenities
  • occasional fast maintenance when staffed

Worth knowing

  • Raven (leasing staff) praised for lease coordination and patience during application delays
  • Maintenance technicians Adam, Nate, Cameron, and Andre named for responsiveness (August 2025 onwards)
  • Pool previously problem-prone; recent repairs under new maintenance have kept it running
  • New mailbox key issues and prior resident mail not stopped despite multiple requests
  • Service dogs accepted with proper medical documentation
  • Gym equipment frequently broken; main water fountain unfixed for months
  • Moving day experience consistently poor: missing washers, unwashed sinks, dirty pantry shelves promised cleaned but not addressed
  • Washers and dryers advertised as in-unit but delivery delayed days to weeks past move-in dates

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Amenities marketed (dog waste stations, trails) but stations overflowing for weeks; bags often not refilled. Service dogs accepted with documentation.
Apartment Complex
Affordable and spacious units in quiet location, but common areas neglected (hallways, dumpsters) and advertised amenities (pool, hot tub) often closed or unavailable.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No specific evidence from reviews.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.98 average across the 244 furnished & corporate housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
141
4
25
3
6
2
5
1
57

Contact

Address
1301 N A W Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664

Last verified 2026-07-17

Straight from their site

Services listed
1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartments3-bedroom apartmentspet-friendly housingresort-inspired pooloutdoor grilling areabilliards loungesand volleyball court
Published prices
Pet Rent
$30/pet
Pet Deposit
$300/pet

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

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Quick answers

Can I bring a service dog?
Yes, with proper medical documentation. The business accepts service dogs and has been praised for accommodating military veterans with service animals.
What pet fees apply?
Pet Rent is $30 per pet (monthly); Pet Deposit is $300 per pet, according to their website.
How quickly are maintenance requests handled?
Varies widely. Recent reviews cite non-emergency work orders completed within 2 days when maintenance is staffed. However, major repairs (dishwashers, washers) have been delayed weeks or delivered incomplete, and communication delays are common.

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Last updated 2026-07-17