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Legends Lake Creek

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 241 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(241) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Legends Lake Creek
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
241

The honest read

Residents who deal with Chris Smith praise his patience and attentiveness during the leasing process and ongoing management. However, the complex faces serious maintenance failures: one resident reported a year-long roach infestation, nonfunctional dishwasher and dryer, and staff dismissal of the problem. Crime complaints include fires, gunshots, and weekly police visits. Office professionalism varies sharply, with some visitors turned away without seeing a unit.

The low barrier to entry on price attracts residents, but upkeep and follow-through appear inconsistent across management transitions. Maintenance staff like Chris R. and Antonio receive individual praise, yet systemic issues linger and spread to other units.

Praised for
  • Staff friendliness and patience (especially Chris Smith)
  • Fast, attentive leasing process
  • Affordable pricing
  • Clean common areas and amenities
  • Responsive maintenance team
Watch-outs
  • Unresponsive management and leasing office
  • Persistent pest infestation not addressed
  • Broken appliances left unfixed for months
  • Unprofessional staff interactions with prospective residents
  • High crime incidents and safety concerns
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters who prioritize location and amenities over perfect upkeep.
Think twice if: Pest issues and slow maintenance response have been persistent; check recent pest control records before moving in.

What this place gets right

  • Competitive pricing for the area
  • Strong individual staff (Chris Smith, maintenance team)
  • Pool, gym, and dog park amenities
  • Convenient North Austin location

Worth knowing

  • Chris Smith praised repeatedly for leasing and management attention
  • Maintenance staff Chris R. and Antonio noted as professional
  • Gym, pool, and dog park available on-site
  • Roach infestation reported unchecked for 12 months across multiple resident units
  • Dishwasher and dryer broke and were not repaired for a year
  • Multiple management/ownership changes mentioned but practices described as unchanged
  • Crime incidents: dumpster fires, gunshots, police presence at least weekly

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Affordable base rates attract residents, but complaints about persistent maintenance failures reduce value proposition.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available and praised as part of amenities, though no specific pet policy complaints or endorsements in reviews.
Luxury Apartments
One resident paid luxury prices ($1,800/month for 2-bedroom) but received broken appliances and pest infestation, undermining luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.3 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
119
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15
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6
2
14
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87

Quick answers

What amenities are included?
The business lists a pool, fitness center, resident lounge, game area, community playground, pet-friendly dog park, and on-site maintenance.
Is this pet-friendly?
Yes, they advertise a pet-friendly dog park on the property.
Are there recent pest or maintenance issues?
One detailed 2024 review reported a roach infestation lasting over a year and broken appliances (dishwasher, dryer) that were not repaired despite multiple requests.

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Last updated 2026-07-17