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Austin Waters at Tech Ridge

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 108 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(108) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Austin Waters at Tech Ridge
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
108

The honest read

Most residents report consistently fast maintenance and helpful, communicative staff who handle requests same-day or next-day. However, a significant minority faced steep move-out charges they dispute, with management allegedly refusing to justify or provide proof of damage claims totaling hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Praised for
  • fast, responsive maintenance
  • knowledgeable technician San Juan
  • friendly, helpful office staff
  • well-maintained amenities and common areas
  • smooth move-in process
Watch-outs
  • aggressive move-out damage charges
  • disputed deposit deductions
  • unresponsive management when questioned
  • no elevator in some units
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Best for: Pet owners seeking responsive maintenance and good community amenities in Tech Ridge.
Think twice if: Be cautious about move-out inspections and damage charges; request detailed documentation and keep records during occupancy.

What this place gets right

  • Fast same-day/next-day maintenance response
  • Named technician San Juan praised for professionalism
  • Communicative office staff and move-in assistance
  • Amenities include dog park, gym, pool, well-maintained common areas

Worth knowing

  • San Juan praised as skilled, professional maintenance technician
  • Staff Isaac, Carissa, Kaden, Jordy Goodman, and Tasha mentioned by name
  • Maintenance requests typically completed same-day or next-day
  • Dog park, gym, pool, and community events offered
  • No elevators in some units
  • Pet deposit $300, pet fee $300, monthly pet rent $20

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park well-maintained; residents with dogs report no pest issues and smooth experience.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
One resident secured low rental rate; move-out charges create major dispute for some.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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11
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2
2
3
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20

Quick answers

How long does maintenance take?
Requests are typically completed the same day or by the next day.
What are the pet fees?
Pet deposit $300, pet fee $300, monthly pet rent $20.
Are there elevators?
No, some units on upper floors lack elevators.

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Last updated 2026-07-17