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River Junction Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 216 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(216) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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River Junction Apartments
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
216

The honest read

Leasing staff and management earn consistent praise for friendliness and responsiveness, and the property itself is clean and well-maintained with spacious units. However, internet outages lasting days, slow maintenance turnarounds, thin walls that transmit noise, and pest issues in lower units undermine the experience for many residents, particularly those working from home.

Recent shift: Sentiment deteriorated in recent weeks due to escalating internet outages; June reviews cite service failures lasting 36 hours; earlier reviews (a month ago) were overwhelmingly positive on management and maintenance.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff, especially Sabella and Haley
  • well-maintained grounds and clean common areas
  • spacious units, good amenities
  • friendly, helpful management team
Watch-outs
  • unreliable internet via Whitesky provider
  • slow maintenance response and poor communication
  • poor sound insulation between units
  • pest problems, particularly spiders in ground-floor units
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Best for: Singles or couples without heavy work-from-home needs seeking well-maintained units in Leander.
Think twice if: Unreliable internet is a deal-breaker, thin walls between units cause noise complaints, ground-floor units experience recurring pest issues.

What this place gets right

  • engaged, helpful leasing team (Sabella, Haley named)
  • well-maintained grounds and spacious units
  • good fitness and pool amenities
  • responsive to day-to-day requests

Worth knowing

  • Leasing staff Sabella and Haley specifically praised for professionalism and helpfulness
  • Internet provider is Whitesky; multiple recent multi-day outages documented (May 12-14, June 6 lasting 36 hours)
  • Property includes pool, gym with multiple equipment variations
  • Sound insulation poor enough that toddler footsteps trigger neighbor complaints
  • First-floor units report spiders and other insects requiring pest control
  • Water bills reported over $100 for two-person household

Reviews by category

Luxury Apartments
Well-maintained and spacious, but connectivity failures impact work-from-home experience.
Student Housing
Affordable pricing attracts students, but internet reliability is critical concern.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet owners report other residents not cleaning up after animals and dumpster issues.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Townhomes available but subject to same internet and maintenance response concerns.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 63
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

What is included in the amenities?
Pool, fitness center with multiple equipment options, and community grounds. A reviewer noted food options nearby.
Who is the internet provider?
Whitesky. Recent reviews document multi-day outages (May 12-14 and June 6 lasting 36 hours), so verify coverage before signing if you work from home.
What is the security deposit?
Reviewers report $1,000, though one noted difficulty recovering the full amount.

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Last updated 2026-07-17