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Apple Creek Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(96) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Apple Creek Apartments
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
96

The honest read

Long-term residents praise Apple Creek for affordable rent, proximity to downtown Round Rock, and swift maintenance response times. Staff earn consistent appreciation for friendliness and willingness to help. However, a significant recent move-out revealed serious health hazards including untreated mold in AC systems and bathrooms, unresolved equipment failures, and a $500 pest control charge based on misidentified insects. Deposit disputes over items already failing point to management practices that may not align with tenant interests.

Stability shows in many tenants staying 10-15 years and citing safety and property upkeep. But the mold disclosure, coupled with delayed repairs and aggressive charging for contractor errors, suggests maintenance practices prioritize cost-cutting over quality remediation. Families and long-term renters in good standing appear satisfied; those facing significant repairs or deposit recovery face friction.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance and quick repairs
  • friendly, helpful staff
  • safe community with low crime
  • affordable rent and good location
  • well-maintained property
Watch-outs
  • persistent mold in AC systems and bathrooms
  • deferred maintenance issues (hot water, dryer noises)
  • wrongful pest control charges and misidentification
  • unfair deposit deductions including items not replaced
  • inconsistent pest control treatment
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Best for: Long-term renters prioritizing affordability and location over intensive renovation budgets.
Think twice if: Sensitive to mold or respiratory issues; budget-conscious renters should inspect HVAC and verify maintenance completion before move-in.

What this place gets right

  • affordable rent with good Round Rock location
  • maintenance typically responds same-day to requests
  • low crime and tenant retention
  • friendly, helpful office staff

Worth knowing

  • Mold reported in AC vents and bathroom walls, described as ongoing and painted over rather than remediated
  • Hot water limited to 10 minutes in winter before going cold
  • Dryer belt issues causing screeching noise, unresolved after maintenance requests
  • Tenant charged $470+ for pest control treating wrong pest (roach misidentified as bedbug), only exterior treated
  • Deposit deductions included $70 for blinds not replaced but still present in unit
  • Several long-term tenants report 10-15 year stays with no major complaints
  • Maintenance response often same-day according to recent reviews

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Praised as cheap rent by budget-conscious tenants; mold and deferred repairs may erode value proposition.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Tenant mentions cat living in unit affected by mold; no other pet-specific feedback provided.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Visitor praised apartment size and open layout; no specific townhome amenities mentioned in reviews.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.02 average across the 284 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
Multiple recent reviews report same-day or near-same-day response to maintenance requests.
Is the area safe?
Several long-term residents (10-15 years) report never witnessing break-ins or crime incidents.
What utilities or appliances come with units?
Their website lists washer and dryer connections, water services, and high-speed internet ready in units.

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Last updated 2026-07-17