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The Robinson on Melrose

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(35) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Robinson on Melrose
Services
Pet-Friendly Communities, Apartment Building, Apartment Complex
Reviews
35

The honest read

Most residents praise quick maintenance, low noise, and the house-like feel of the complex, with strong recognition of property manager Katy's responsiveness. A recent management change has triggered frustration over towing policies and a shift in resident relations, marking a notable drop in the experience some long-term tenants report.

Praised for
  • responsive property management under Katy
  • quiet community feel
  • fast maintenance response
  • unique house-like setup
Watch-outs
  • new management treated residents poorly
  • car towing and impound complaints
  • recent management change caused issues
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Best for: Residents seeking quiet, low-density living with outdoor space and reliable maintenance response.
Think twice if: Recent management transition has upset some long-term tenants over towing policies and communication tone.

What this place gets right

  • quiet, house-like residential feel
  • fast maintenance and responsive staff
  • attached garages and fenced yards
  • pet-friendly community

Worth knowing

  • Katy (property manager) consistently praised for responsiveness and fairness across multiple reviews
  • fast maintenance response documented in recent reviews
  • car towing and impound system raised as grievance by one long-term resident after management change

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Website lists pet-friendly policy; no specific review detail on pet amenities.
Apartment Building
Residents praise the house-like feel and quiet isolation despite being a multi-unit property.
Apartment Complex
Setup and layout consistently noted as unique and house-like rather than typical complex feel.

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 10% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 45
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
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4
1
3
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2
0
1
6

Contact

Address
6511 Melrose Trail B, Austin, TX 78727

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
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
Luxury duplex apartmentsFourplex apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsAttached garagesFenced-in yardsManicured courtyardPicnic area with grillsPet friendly

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

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Quick answers

Is the community quiet?
Yes, multiple residents report hearing no neighbors and describe the property as peaceful despite being an apartment complex.
How quick is maintenance response?
Recent reviews consistently note maintenance is fast and responsive to requests.

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Last updated 2026-07-17