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Summer Grove

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 129 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(129) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Summer Grove
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Gated & Secure Communities, Pet-Friendly Communities, Apartment Building
Reviews
129

The honest read

Most residents find Summer Grove a comfortable, well-managed community with genuinely helpful staff like Tania and Daniel. The location near shopping and highways works well, and many tenants praise the quiet, charming grounds and quick maintenance responses.

However, a vocal minority reports serious frustrations: aging 1986-era units, unexplained fee increases, roach infestations in some units, a cramped gym, and delayed repairs. One recent tenant disputes fee transparency and claims they were threatened with eviction without explanation, raising concerns about lease terms clarity and accountability.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • responsive maintenance
  • well-maintained grounds
  • convenient location near shopping and highways
  • strong community feel
Watch-outs
  • undisclosed and rising fees
  • aging units with cosmetic issues
  • pest problems (cockroaches)
  • undersized fitness center
  • inconsistent maintenance follow-through
  • forced cable subscription
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Best for: Pet owners and professionals seeking northwest Austin proximity to shopping and highways
Think twice if: Units show age and wear; get written fee breakdowns before signing and inspect the unit in person to verify condition

What this place gets right

  • Responsive leasing staff and maintenance team
  • Convenient northwest Austin location
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Pet-friendly with dog park

Worth knowing

  • Tania (leasing manager) and Daniel (maintenance) named repeatedly for responsiveness
  • In-unit washer and dryer included
  • Dog park on-site
  • Fitness center described as small (capacity for approximately two people)
  • Base rent reported as $1400 with additional undisclosed fees
  • Forced cable bundle at $65/month
  • One maintenance technician reportedly covers the entire complex

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog park offered; no complaints about pet policies in reviews
Apartment Complex
Well-maintained grounds and responsive staff praised, but aging units and inconsistent move-in readiness reported

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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16

Contact

Address
7905 San Felipe Blvd, Austin, TX 78729

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
10:00-05:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartmentsPoolFitness centerDog parkWasher and dryer in unitsClubhouseBusiness center

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

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Quick answers

What amenities are included?
Pool, fitness center, dog park, clubhouse, business center, private patios or balconies, and in-unit washer and dryer in all units.
Are pets allowed?
Yes; the complex features a dog park on-site.
Is there parking?
The business website and reviews do not specify parking details.

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Last updated 2026-07-17