Austin Apartment Reviews Guide
Menu

The Highlands Luxury Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 209 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(209) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly CommunitiesGated & Secure CommunitiesLuxury & High-Rise LivingStudent HousingSenior & 55+ LivingAffordable & Income-Restricted HousingFurnished & Corporate HousingApartment Rental AgencyApartment BuildingApartment Complex
The Highlands Luxury Apartments
Services
Pet-Friendly Communities, Gated & Secure Communities, Luxury & High-Rise Living
Reviews
209

The honest read

Maintenance staff earn consistent praise for speed and professionalism, and several residents report clean units and peaceful living. However, management has drawn sharp criticism for ignoring complaints about noise, refusing to address trespassing and pest problems, and enforcing lease rules inconsistently after residents have already signed.

Recent shift: Management issues under current manager Brandy have worsened in recent months; maintenance remains strong and consistent, but management unresponsiveness to safety and noise complaints is now cited as a deal-breaker by long-term residents.

Praised for
  • fast, responsive maintenance crew
  • clean, well-kept spaces
  • friendly, helpful staff
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management to noise and safety issues
  • pest infestation (roaches)
  • gates and parking lot frequently broken or unsecured
  • inconsistent lease enforcement and poor communication
fast-maintenanceclean-facilitiesfriendly-staffnoise-issuespest-problemsparking-issuespoor-communicationunresponsive-maintenance
Best for: Pet owners wanting quick maintenance response and clean facilities.
Think twice if: Noise sensitivity or parking reliability are priorities; gate and parking lot security are frequently broken, and management ignores noise complaints.

What this place gets right

  • quick, professional maintenance response
  • clean, well-maintained common areas
  • resort-style amenities on-site

Worth knowing

  • Maintenance technicians Adal and Nadal named for fast AC repair and general upkeep
  • Manager Brandy Wyers criticized for unresponsive handling of noise and safety complaints, and for changing rules mid-lease
  • Roach infestation reported despite pest control visits
  • Gated lot security fails regularly; car broken into in 'gated' parking
  • Homeless trespassing by trash compactor left unaddressed by management

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Pet amenities and yard available, but roach infestation and gate security failures create pest and safety concerns for pet owners.
Gated & Secure Communities
Gates and gated parking lot frequently broken or open; car theft reported despite gated security claim.
Luxury & High-Rise Living
Amenities like pool, movie theater, and granite finishes praised in some reviews, but maintenance and security gaps contradict luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.99 average across the 325 pet-friendly communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 27
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
122
4
29
3
14
2
8
1
36

Contact

Address
1501 S Heatherwilde Blvd, Pflugerville, TX 78660

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 apartmentsResort-style poolState-of-the-art movie theater24-hour fitness centerPrivate patio or balconyOptional garagePet yardStainless steel appliances
Published prices
Pet fee
$300
Pet deposit
$300
Pet rent per month
$20

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

Enquire about The Highlands Luxury Apartments

Your enquiry goes to the Austin Apartment Reviews Guide team, who will pass it to The Highlands Luxury Apartments. We only share your details with providers relevant to your request.

Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Fast and efficient. Reviewers report same-day or urgent repairs like AC fixes completed immediately by technicians like Adal and Nadal.
Are there pet amenities?
Yes. Pet yard on-site; pet fee $300, pet deposit $300, pet rent $20/month per their website.

Similar apartment complex nearby

Oxford at Santa Clara Apartments
59

Oxford at Santa Clara Apartments

3.4(372)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Five-star residents praise the friendly staff (especially office manager Jalisha), clean grounds, and strong fitness and pool amenities. One-star reviewers cite neglected common areas, broken equipment left unfixed, and aggressive towing that charges $350 to retrieve cars, along with strict move-out requirements that threaten credit.

Furnished & Corporate HousingLuxury & High-Rise LivingStudent Housing
Landing Furnished Apartments at Oxford at Santa Clara
49 low data

Landing Furnished Apartments at Oxford at Santa Clara

2.3(3)✓ Google-verified

One five-star review praised staff like Jessica and overall cleanliness, but two one-star reviews cite trash problems and aggressive towing of registered vehicles. The 2.3 rating reflects weak overall experience from limited feedback.

Student HousingFurnished & Corporate HousingApartment Building
Wells Park
73

Wells Park

4.3(230)✓ Google-verified

Wells Park's apartments are consistently clean and peaceful, with leasing staff like Mayani and Chris earning regular praise for patience and helpfulness during move-in. However, phone responsiveness is spotty, and communication can drag once residents are settled or departing, leaving some frustrated with unaddressed concerns.

Luxury & High-Rise LivingPet-Friendly CommunitiesFurnished & Corporate Housing

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-07-17