Anderson Mill Apartments — These Places Are Old, Are They Still Decent?
Anderson Mill's apartment stock runs from decades-old garden complexes to recently updated communities near HEB and the library, and the gap between them shows up fast once you talk to residents. This ranking weighs maintenance responsiveness, staff reputation, and how well each property holds up against its own advertised amenities, following our methodology. The picks below focus on which teams and units actually deliver day to day, not just leasing-office promises.
Most complexes here sit within a short drive of Anderson Mill Park, Four Points, and the HEB on Anderson Mill Road, and several properties lean on that convenience plus zoned schools as their main selling point. Expect a mix of older 1980s-90s buildings with legacy wear (HVAC, plumbing) alongside a few newer-management turnarounds, so named maintenance staff and how long current ownership has been in place matter more than the marketing copy.
16 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baxter at Westwood | 77 | 4.2 (405) | — | Families, dog owners |
| 2 | Balcones Club | 76 | 4.2 (351) | — | Commuters wanting quiet, pet-friendly |
| 3 | MAA Canyon Creek | 74 | 4.1 (265) | — | Same-day HVAC fixes |
| 4 | Birdie on Woodland Greens | 74 | 4.8 (64) | — | Amenity-focused renters |
| 5 | Trails at Canyon Creek | 74 | 4 (193) | — | pet friendly |
| 6 | Red Oaks Apartments | 72 | 4.5 (24) | — | Pet owners, hands-on leasing |
| 7 | Spicewood Springs | 71 | 3.9 (103) | — | Value near HEB and schools |
| 8 | Bridge at Volente Apartments | 69 | 3.8 (95) | — | pet friendly |
| 9 | MAA Canyon Pointe | 68 | 4 (235) | — | Budget one-bedrooms |
| 10 | Bridge at Canyon Creek | 68 | 4 (298) | — | Families prioritizing staff attention |
| 11 | The Lantern | 59 | 3.3 (261) | — | pet friendly |
| 12 | Terrazzo | 59 | 3.1 (227) | — | student housing |
| 13 | Summit at Westwood Apartments | 59 | 3.5 (163) | — | luxury apartments |
| 14 | West Cove Apartments | 57 | 3.8 (14) | — | student housing |
| 15 | Chesapeake | 57 | 3.4 (77) | — | pet friendly |
| 16 | Legacy Properties | 30 | 1 (2) | — | luxury apartments |
Ranked picks
Baxter at Westwood
score 77/100Residents consistently praise maintenance tech Eddie and the office team, plus two pools and an on-site dog park, though older units carry legacy wear.
Balcones Club
score 76/100New ownership since May has sped up maintenance and improved communication, though water damage and pest issues linger from before the changeover.
MAA Canyon Creek
score 74/100Named technicians Manuel, Mario, and Will Hardy get same-day HVAC calls done, but understaffed office hours and steep renewal hikes are real trade-offs.
Birdie on Woodland Greens
score 74/100A 4.8 rating and staff like Nabelys and Jay stand out, but package theft and uneven security enforcement have hit some long-term residents hard.
Trails at Canyon Creek
score 74/100Staff like Karin and Avery handle the leasing process with care and speed, and residents praise the well-kept grounds and amenities.
Red Oaks Apartments
score 72/100Property manager Sonia earns standout praise for care and follow-through, and the pet grooming station and dog park stay genuinely clean.
Spicewood Springs
score 71/100Manager Lydia and her team turn around maintenance within hours or a day, and units run clean and spacious for the price.
Bridge at Volente Apartments
score 69/100Residents praise the leasing and maintenance staff for quick, personal support; Alma is noted for helping tenants through financial hardship.
MAA Canyon Pointe
score 68/100Rents starting near $923 and maintenance tech Chris's same-day fixes are the draw, but towing policy and front-office attitude pull the score down.
Bridge at Canyon Creek
score 68/100Leasing staff like Josie and technicians like Raul Olivares get consistent praise, but broken gates and shuttered amenities mean checking what's actually working before you sign.
The Lantern
score 59/100The Lantern is a luxury pet-friendly community going through marked transition.
Terrazzo
score 59/100The office team earns genuine praise for friendliness and responsiveness, and the location near the Arboretum and Domain appeals to many.
Summit at Westwood Apartments
score 59/100Residents praise individual staff members like Kayla, Stormy, and Kristy for genuine effort to turn the community around, and several note the convenient location near schools and parks.
West Cove Apartments
score 57/100West Cove offers budget-friendly rentals in Anderson Mill with occasional specials, but reviews consistently flag slow maintenance response (repairs waiting months) and management that is hard to reach.
Chesapeake
score 57/100Chesapeake splits hard between leasing-stage experience and long-term living reality.
Legacy Properties
score 30/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.