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Oxford at Tech Ridge

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 299 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(299) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Oxford at Tech Ridge
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
299

The honest read

Residents who stay long-term report strong value and attentive staff, especially leasing (Perla, Abel) and maintenance crews. Tech Ridge location near Domain, HEB, Walmart, and schools appeals to families. Amenities are well-used: pool stays clean, dog park functions, gym and basketball court draw praise.

However, recent complaints signal cracks: maintenance work orders sometimes go unfixed for weeks or marked resolved without service, gym equipment broken and sanitizer not supplied despite signage, roaches on ground floor. Move-out billing disputes and staff rudeness in some interactions mar otherwise positive tenure. Safety concerns emerged mid-2026 (gate left open 24/7, no parking lot cameras).

Praised for
  • responsive staff (Abel, Perla named)
  • fast maintenance turnaround
  • quiet, safe community
  • clean common areas and pool
  • affordable pricing relative to market
  • amenities (gym, pool, dog park, basketball)
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive maintenance (some reports ignored or closed without service)
  • gym sanitation inadequate, broken machines
  • pest problems (roaches)
  • move-out charges disputed and excessive
  • inconsistent staff professionalism
  • security gate left open, parking lot lacks cameras
  • pet waste not cleaned by owners
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Best for: Families seeking quiet, pet-friendly community with good local access and stable, affordable pricing
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness has declined (some recent reports ignored). Ground-floor residents report roaches. Get move-out inspection photos in writing upfront.

What this place gets right

  • responsive leasing and management (Abel, Perla noted by name)
  • fast maintenance historically
  • amenities included (pool, gym, dog park, basketball court)
  • quiet community with security enforcement

Worth knowing

  • Abel (property manager) and Perla (leasing staff) repeatedly named in positive reviews
  • Maintenance crew historically completed work orders within stated timeframe
  • Gate broken open 24/7 as of early 2026; parking lot lacks security cameras
  • Gym equipment includes broken TVs and machines; sanitizer supplies promised two weeks prior to one complaint but not delivered
  • Move-out billing included charges for stove cleaning on unit that had no stove

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Rent kept affordable as Austin market rose; valued by long-term residents as good value
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet policy praised, but residents urged to clean up pet waste in common areas

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
164
4
36
3
11
2
14
1
74

Quick answers

Is the complex pet-friendly?
Yes. The community has a dog park. Residents are asked to clean up pet waste in grass and walking paths.
What amenities are available?
24-hour fitness center, swimming pool with cabanas, dog park, indoor basketball gym, business center, and complimentary Wi-Fi at pool and business center.
What is the neighborhood like?
Tech Ridge is quiet and central to North Austin. HEB, Walmart, medical services, and dining are nearby. Domain shopping center is 15-18 minutes away.
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Last updated 2026-07-17