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Rocking Horse Ranch

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 184 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(184) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Rocking Horse Ranch
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
184

The honest read

Rocking Horse Ranch delivers a comfortable, quiet community with responsive day staff, clean common areas, and helpful amenities near shopping and dining. However, after-hours emergencies go unanswered for hours, non-urgent repairs drag on for weeks, and move-out disputes turn hostile when language barriers arise; long-term residents often leave frustrated by aggressive final charges.

Praised for
  • responsive management and quick maintenance fixes
  • clean, well-maintained grounds and facilities
  • friendly, professional staff
  • good location near shops and HEB
  • amenities (pools, gym, nature access)
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive after-hours maintenance
  • slow service on non-emergency requests
  • harsh exit fees and move-out charges
  • dismissive, rude staff during disputes
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Best for: Families and long-term residents who need responsive day management and don't rely on after-hours emergency repairs.
Think twice if: After-hours emergencies (AC outages, plumbing failures) may go unanswered for hours or longer; move-out inspections can result in steep unexpected charges.

What this place gets right

  • strong day-shift management response and maintenance speed
  • clean grounds, landscaping, and well-maintained facilities
  • good location across from HEB Plus and local dining
  • pools, gym, pet area, and nature trail access

Worth knowing

  • Julio (maintenance) diagnosed and replaced water heater same day
  • Angela and Isaac (front office) named for phone responsiveness and problem-solving
  • José (maintenance manager) cited for rude behavior and delaying appointments
  • After-hours hotline failed to respond to AC outage at 90 degrees on Friday night
  • Refrigerator repair took over two weeks
  • Pet fees: $300 deposit + $300 non-refundable fee + $20 monthly rent per pet

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Pet-friendly designation supported; fees listed on website but no complaints about pet policies in reviews.
Apartment Complex
Well-maintained grounds and pools praised; after-hours maintenance failure during AC emergency a major gap.
Gated & Secure Communities
Security mentioned as excellent by one visitor; perimeter control not detailed in reviews.

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 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 16
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
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4
11
3
10
2
7
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47

Contact

Address
1801 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664

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
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
Pet-friendly apartmentsOne-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartments
Published prices
Pet Deposit
$300.00 Per Pet
Non-Refundable Pet Fee
$300.00 Per Pet
Monthly Pet Rent
$20.00 Per Pet

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

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Quick answers

What are the pet fees at Rocking Horse Ranch?
Pet deposit is $300 per pet, non-refundable pet fee is $300 per pet, and monthly pet rent is $20 per pet according to their website.
Is there an after-hours maintenance line?
Yes, an after-hours hotline exists, but reviewers report it does not respond reliably to emergencies like AC outages.
What amenities are included?
The complex has two pools, a fitness center, nature trail access, pet area, wheelchair accessibility, and ample parking (covered spaces and garages).

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Last updated 2026-07-17