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The Allure Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 199 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(199) 61 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Allure Apartments
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Pet-Friendly Communities, Gated & Secure Communities
Reviews
199

The honest read

Staff members like Nick, JP, and Isabel earn consistent praise for smooth leasing and move-in support. The property's Cedar Park location, cleanliness, and quiet neighborhoods appeal to families and long-term renters, with maintenance historically responsive to quick fixes. However, the past two years show a sharp divide. Some residents report sustained comfort over years; others detail management unresponsiveness (especially Kara), surprise fees, aggressive renewal rates $300-400 above new-lease pricing, persistent trash and dog park neglect, and a pattern of nickel-and-diming on move-out charges. Thin walls and inadequate HVAC leave utility costs similar to single-family homes. Long-term residents are leaving in clusters, citing declining standards under current Berkshire management despite annual price hikes.

Property standards and management responsiveness vary sharply depending on tenure and timing of stay.

Recent shift: Management quality declined markedly after Berkshire Property Management took over approximately two years ago, with long-term residents citing erosion in upkeep, communication, and resident focus despite annual rent increases.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive leasing staff
  • fast, efficient maintenance response
  • clean facilities and grounds
  • great Cedar Park location and walkability
  • safe, quiet community
Watch-outs
  • management unresponsiveness and poor communication
  • aggressive renewal pricing and hidden fees
  • declining cleanliness and maintenance standards over time
  • trash management issues and dog park upkeep
  • thin walls and weak HVAC efficiency
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Best for: Short-term renters or those new to Cedar Park seeking walkable location and smooth move-in; families valuing proximity to top-rated schools.
Think twice if: Long-term residents: renewal pricing jumps $300-400 above market, and management communication has deteriorated under current leadership.

What this place gets right

  • Leasing team praised for attentive, stress-free move-in process
  • Cedar Park location with walkable access to schools, HEB, restaurants
  • Historically responsive maintenance for urgent repairs
  • Pet-friendly with dog park on-site

Worth knowing

  • Nick, JP, Isabel praised for leasing support and move-in coordination
  • Kara (current manager) cited repeatedly for unresponsiveness and evasive communication
  • Maintenance staff (Brad, Sunny, Cameron Thibault, Brenna) noted for quick response to repairs
  • Move-out charges for carpet and granite stains despite pre-existing damage documentation
  • Security gates break frequently, allowing non-residents to enter
  • Package room operates as open cubby system with misplaced items
  • Thin walls; HVAC weak; electric bills comparable to single-family homes
  • Dog park upkeep cited as neglected

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog park available but frequently unkempt; pet rent and fees charged but management engagement minimal
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Leasing team describes furnished options and corporate support smoothly; limited detail in reviews
Student Housing
Proximity to schools praised; thin walls and noise from other units not ideal for study
Gated & Secure Communities
Front gate security fails regularly; non-residents enter to use pool and dump trash

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 60% 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
117
4
25
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5
2
8
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Contact

Address
701 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Last verified 2026-07-17

Straight from their site

Services listed
Studio apartmentsOne-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartmentsSwimming poolDog parkOutdoor grilling areaTanning sundeck
Published prices
Pet Rent
$15/pet
Pet Fee
$500/pet

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

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Quick answers

Can I bring pets, and what are the costs?
Yes. Pet rent is $15/month per pet; pet fee is $500 per pet upfront.
What should I expect if I renew my lease?
Renewal rates typically increase $300-400 above comparable new-lease pricing; many residents report this as unexpected and high versus market standards.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Small repairs are typically handled fast. However, longer-standing issues (roof leaks, broken security gates, trash service lapses) may persist for months unresolved.

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Last updated 2026-07-17