Sunday, September 28, 2008

Should you live at Hardrock Canyon?

10300 Jollyville Road
Austin, TX 78759
(866) 534-9224 ext. 8830

Hardrock Canyon has 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available from $704-$1509/month. The sizes range from 629-1582 sq ft.

Hardrock Canyon is built on 60 acres of heavily wooded canyons. It was developed so that most apartments look out over the canyon or into the woods, giving everyone who lives here a sense of privacy and a heck of a view. Each apartment has a built-in wine rack and book shelves. They also have a carved stone fireplace surrounded with tiled hearths and counters trimmed with exotic woods. Hardrock Canyon definitely has a high-end ambience.

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Hardrock Canyon has a dog park and allows certain breeds up to 95 pounds. 7-13month lease terms are available.

If you tell the leasing office you were referred by Rent.com you will be eligible for $100 Reward. You can also see more pictures, pricing, availability and floorplans for Hardrock Canyon Apartments at Rent.com

Other Reviews: Yelp review of Hardrock Canyon

If Hardrock Canyon isn't exactly what you are looking for feel free to check out other Arboretum Apartments.

If you have any other questions, send me an email or leave a comment. If you have ever lived at the Hardrock Canyon, please leave a comment about what you thought or what future renters should know.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

World's Grossest Apartment?

This made me throw up in my mouth a little bit. The article comes to us from an Australia newspaper, but the apartment is in good ol' Houston, Texas.

Gross Apartment Story

Here is the landlord's story
"We had a resident who had an outstanding balance for over a month and no one could get ahold of her. The Bookkeeper went inside after so many tries to leave a note and this is what we found"
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You can see the rest of the gross apartment pictures. Seriously, it is nasty.

You haven't even heard the really gross part yet....

"There is suppose to be 2 cats living here but we cant find them"

Ugh.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Should you live at Riata Apartments?

12300 Riata Trace Parkway
Austin, TX 78727 (map)
(866) 720-6923 ext. 5570

Riata Apartments has 1-3 bedroom available from $760-$1850/month. The sizes range from 656-1554 sq. ft.

The Riata has a whole lot of amenities including an 11,ooo sq ft gym, over 3 miles of jogging trails, 9 separate pool areas, indoor racquetball courts, sand volleyball courts, and business center. They also have an authentic bocce ball court and poolside fire pit. They also arrange monthly activities such as poolside happy hours with live music, wine tasting classes, book club, and professional development classes. You can check out model homes and the common areas in these pictures of Riata.

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This can be a blessing and a curse. You do pay a premium for all of this and it can be worth it if you take advantage of it. It can be difficult for people with a full time job or class load and a social life outside of their apartment complex to take use everything you pay for. You will have to decide for yourself if the rent premium is worth it

This is a pet friendly apartment. They allow 2 pets per apartment up to 75 lbs. It also includes a full service dog park.

If you tell the leasing office you were referred by Rent.com you will be eligible for $100 Reward. You can also learn more specific information about pricing, availability and floorplans for Riata Apartments at Rent.com

Other Reviews: Riata Apartments on City-Data.com, Riata Apartments on Yelp

If the Riata isn't exactly what you are looking for feel free to check out other Arboretum Apartments.

If you have any other questions, send me an email or leave a comment. If you have ever lived at the Riata, please leave a comment about what you thought or what future renters should know.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Should you live at Arboretum Oaks?

9617 Great Hills Trl
Austin, TX 78759 (map)
(866) 542-1848 ext. 6230

Arboretum Oaks has 1 and 2 bedrooms available from $629-$900/month. The sizes range from 600-1000 sq. ft.

All of the units have fireplaces, 9 foot ceilings, built-in bookshelves, icemakers and washer/dryer connections. Some units have dry bars, and reserved covered parking. You can check out model homes and the common areas in these pictures of Arboretum Oaks.

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They allow pets up to 40 lbs and have 3, 6, 9, 12 months lease terms.

If you tell the leasing office you were referred by Rent.com you will be eligible for $100 Reward. You can also learn more specific information about pricing, availability and floorplans for Arboretum Oaks at Rent.com

If Arboretum Oaks isn't exactly what you are looking for feel free to check out other Arboretum Apartments.

If you have any other questions, send me an email or leave a comment. If you have ever lived at Arboretum Oaks, please leave a comment about what you thought or what future renters should know.