Bexley at Anderson Mill Apartments Austin Review: Fenced Yards, No Pet Weight Limit, and What 500+ Reviews Actually Say | Austin, TX

When you look at as many Austin apartments as I do, patterns show up. Bexley at Anderson Mill keeps appearing in my client searches for one specific reason: the pet situation. No weight limit, up to three pets, and actual fenced yards on some units. I track pet policies across 1,000+ Austin communities, and that combination shows up at maybe 5% of them.

As a licensed Texas REALTOR (TX #679806) who’s spent 20+ years in this market, I’ve learned to follow up with the harder question: what’s the catch?

It starts with a number: 2006.

That’s when this property was built. The 2021 renovation gave it updated finishes, but renovations don’t replace aging HVAC systems or fix thin walls. And here’s what the listing sites won’t tell you: over 500 reviews across Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, and Birdeye tell a different story than the marketing. Some residents love it here. Others had experiences that made them count down their lease.

This review breaks down the real numbers, the real complaints, and who should actually apply.

Quick Facts: Bexley at Anderson Mill

You can view floor plan photos and apply on Bexley’s website. The 3.9 Google rating tells part of the story. Not all of it. ApartmentRatings gives it a 4.1 overall, but here’s something most people miss: every individual score on that same site (noise, safety, maintenance, grounds, staff) sits at 1 out of 5. That’s a big gap. I’ll break down what’s driving it in the sections below.

Best For

You have dogs and need a real yard. I work with a lot of pet owners, and the “no weight limit” policy here is legitimately rare. Most Austin apartments cap at 50–75 pounds. Bexley allows up to three pets with no weight restriction, and some ground floor units come with private fenced yards. If you’ve got a large breed or multiple dogs, your apartment options just got a lot wider. For more on which properties welcome large dogs, check out our guide to Austin apartments that actually allow large dogs.

You work along the 183 corridor and want rent under $1,100 for a 1BR. The Benson floor plan starts at $939 for 630 square feet. With the current 8 weeks free special, your net effective drops to about $795/month. That’s hard to beat for a renovated unit in Northwest Austin with highway access.

You want Round Rock ISD schools without actually living in Round Rock. Bexley feeds into Live Oak Elementary, Deerpark Middle, and McNeil High. Technically an Austin address, but you get the Round Rock school district. That matters if schools are part of your search.

You’re looking for a 36-acre property that doesn’t feel like a parking lot. At 396 units spread across 36 acres, it’s more spread out than a lot of newer construction. Mature trees, a large dog park, walking trails. The property has space.

Skip If

You’re noise sensitive. This comes up repeatedly in reviews. Thin walls, upstairs neighbor footsteps, dog barking. It’s 2006 wood frame construction. The 2021 renovation updated finishes, not soundproofing. If you work from home and need quiet, tour a top floor unit or look elsewhere.

You need walkability. This is car dependent. H-E-B is about 2 miles away. The nearest restaurants require a drive. If you don’t want to drive for every errand, this isn’t your spot.

You have a history of pest sensitivity. Roaches show up in multiple reviews, and at least one person mentions termites. This is a real pattern in the reviews, not a one off complaint. More on this in the Uncomfortable Truth section.

You’re hoping a locator can negotiate your application. I’ll be upfront: Bexley at Anderson Mill doesn’t pay locator referral fees. I’m writing this review because renters search for this property and deserve honest information. But I can’t check your approval odds here the way I can at properties where I have a working relationship with the leasing team.

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Location Deep Dive

What’s Actually Nearby

Bexley sits on Anderson Mill Road in the 78729 zip code. Williamson County, Northwest Austin. Highway 183 is about a mile south, and that’s your main artery for getting anywhere.

Walk Score is 41. You’ll drive for almost everything:

Grocery: H-E-B on Lake Creek Parkway, about 2 miles north. Walmart at the same shopping center.

Shopping: Lakeline Mall is roughly 3 miles northwest. Dakota Plaza is 0.3 miles if you just need to run a quick errand.

Dining: Anderson Mill Food Park has food trucks nearby. Foxhole Culinary Tavern and Shandeez Grill are along the corridor, but nothing is walking distance.

Coffee: Summer Moon and MoJo Coffee, both near Lakeline. About 3 miles out.

Commute Math

Route note: 183 is your lifeline. Morning southbound and evening northbound traffic can be heavy. The 183A toll road offers a faster option north toward Cedar Park and Leander if you’re willing to pay $2–5 per trip.

Neighborhood Vibe

Anderson Mill is suburban. Period. Quiet streets, older single family homes, tree lined lots. Don’t come here expecting nightlife or walkable entertainment. People live here because they want space, good schools, and a short drive to the tech corridor along 183.

Here’s the honest trade-off: you’re picking affordability and breathing room over culture and foot traffic. If your daily routine is 183 to work, errands by car, and home to a property that doesn’t feel crammed, Anderson Mill delivers that. But if walking to a coffee shop on Saturday morning matters to you, look at other parts of Austin. Our North Austin apartments guide covers the corridors closer to The Domain where walkability actually improves.

Pricing and True Cost

Floor Plans

*Net effective with current special on a 12-month lease (up to 8 weeks free on 1BR/3BR, 4 weeks free on 2BR). Specials vary by floor plan, so check what they’re actually offering on the unit you want.

Note on W/D: This matters more than people think. Some units come with a full size washer/dryer already in them. Others just have the hookups, and you’ll need to buy or rent your own machines. Big difference. Ask which one your specific unit has before you sign anything.

Net Effective Rent Calculation

Here’s the math most listing sites won’t show you. I’ll use the most popular floor plan, the Benson 1BR at $939:

Current special: Up to 8 weeks free on a 12-month lease

Daily multiplier method:

• Lease term: 365 days (12 months)
• 8 weeks free = 56 days
• Multiplier: (365 – 56) ÷ 365 = 0.8466
• $939 × 0.8466 = $795/month net effective

That’s $144/month less than the advertised rent. Over the full lease? $1,728 in savings.

Now the 2BR Kenyon at $1,434 (only 4 weeks free on two bedrooms):

• Multiplier: (365 – 28) ÷ 365 = 0.9233
• $1,434 × 0.9233 = $1,324/month net effective
• Savings: $110/month, or $1,320 over the lease

All the Fees

What’s included in rent: Water is covered by the property. You’ll pay electricity and internet separately. You’ll also need renter’s insurance with at least $100,000 in liability coverage.

True Monthly Cost: A Real Scenario

Here’s what a renter in a 1BR Benson with one dog actually pays:

Move-in costs:

• First month’s rent: $939 (could be reduced or waived depending on how they structure the free weeks)
• Admin fee: $150
• Pet deposit: $200
• Pet fee (not returned): $300
• Application fee: $65
• Estimated move-in: ~$715–$1,654 depending on when the free weeks kick in

Fair warning: specials change. What’s listed above was accurate as of July 2026, but I see offers shift week to week. Reach out if you want to confirm what’s live right now.

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Screening Criteria

Income Requirement

Bexley requires 3x monthly rent in gross household income. That’s standard for this class of property. Not tight, not generous. Here’s what the math looks like in practice:

If your income falls short, a third-party guarantee service (like Jetty or TheGuarantors) might bridge the gap. Check with Bexley’s leasing office first to see if they work with those programs.

Credit Expectations

Bexley doesn’t publish a credit score minimum. Weinstein Properties is a bigger management company, so expect a standard screening process. Here’s how I’d read the tiers for a property like this:

650+ credit: You should have a smooth approval process. Lowest deposit tier.

600–649 credit: Likely approved. You might see a slightly higher deposit requirement.

570–599 credit: This is the gray area. Whether you get approved depends on the rest of your profile: income strength, rental history, background. I wouldn’t assume approval, but I wouldn’t assume denial either.

Below 570 credit: Options narrow. You may need a co-signer or third-party guarantee. If your score is in this range and you have other screening challenges, I’d recommend looking at properties with published flexible criteria first. Our second chance apartments guide covers those options.

What Gets You Denied

Let me be direct about what usually gets you declined at a place like this:

• Active property debt (money owed to a previous landlord)
• Evictions within the past 3–5 years
• Felony convictions within the lookback period (usually 7+ years for this property class)
• Not enough income proof to meet the 3x requirement
• They can’t verify your identity or job

The Application Process

1. Apply: $65 per person, and you don’t get it back. Apply online or in the leasing office.
2. Screening: Background, credit, and rental history check through an outside screening company. One review mentioned the screening company was slow to follow up, so watch your email (including spam folders) after applying.
3. Decision: You’ll usually hear back within 2–5 business days.
4. Lease signing: If approved, sign your lease and pay move-in costs.

Office hours: Monday–Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm.

A note about locator services here: Bexley doesn’t pay locator fees, so I can’t pre-screen your application with their team. But I can still help you figure out whether your profile fits, and if Bexley doesn’t work out, I know which nearby properties will.

Resident Reviews Decoded

I went through reviews across Google (219), ApartmentRatings (197), Yelp (65), Birdeye, and Facebook. Some show up on more than one platform, but the total pool is over 500 individual reviews. That’s plenty to spot patterns.

Here’s what I look for: not the one-off rants, but the themes that keep showing up across different people and different platforms.

Review Pattern Analysis

What Residents Keep Praising

The leasing and office staff get called out by name more than at most properties I review. Brandi, Somaya, Vie, Jason, Hunter, Sam, Sumaiya, Victoria, Troi. That’s nearly a dozen names across two years of reviews. Most properties? Maybe two or three.

Marvin on the maintenance team keeps getting called out by name. Responsive, positive energy. Eric gets mentioned for quick HVAC work too. When maintenance guys get named over and over in reviews, that tells me the people actually doing the work care about it.

The pet amenities are real. Multiple reviewers call the dog park “huge,” and the fenced yard options set it apart from most Austin apartments. One resident who lived there for years said they stayed specifically for the yard.

What Residents Keep Complaining About

AC and electric bills. One reviewer who lived there for years wrote that the AC units are over 15 years old and that summer electric bills were expensive. Another spent a year dealing with AC issues and had to buy a portable unit. This is a 2006 building. Even with the 2021 renovation, HVAC systems age, and older units cost more to run.

Pest issues. Roaches come up across Google, ApartmentRatings, and Birdeye. One resident described a 10-month battle with a roach issue that management couldn’t resolve. Another mentioned termites. An older ApartmentRatings review talks about sugar ants that wouldn’t go away no matter how much they cleaned. At 396 units on 36 acres, pest control is an ongoing fight.

Broken gates and security. This showed up everywhere I looked. Gates stay broken for weeks at a time, and that’s directly connected to the security complaints. At least one reviewer on Google and Birdeye described car theft from the garage, garage break-ins, and a stolen bike from a fenced yard. Another reviewer mentioned police being called for a shooting. A broken gate at a gated community isn’t a minor maintenance issue. It defeats the purpose of the gate.

Water leaks and slow repairs. This one keeps coming up. One Google reviewer posted about recurring garage flooding and mold growing in the garage walls. A Birdeye review describes apartment walls torn apart for a water leak repair that still wasn’t finished after two months. There’s also an older RevDex complaint about a window leak fight. The pattern: water gets in, the fix takes forever, and the back and forth about who’s responsible drags on.

Management disputes. A handful of reviews describe frustration with move-out charges, lease violation notices they disagreed with, and trouble getting anyone above the on-site manager to listen. One resident reported not being allowed to renew their lease without a clear reason. Another described a $260 charge for blind replacement.

How Management Responds

Weinstein Properties responds to almost every Google review, positive and negative. They use the reviewer’s name and reference specific situations. That’s better than most management companies I see.

But here’s what I’d watch for: several negative reviewers said management’s public response didn’t match their private experience. And at least twice, someone left a clearly negative review and got a “thank you for your 5-star review” reply back. That tells me at least some of the responses are on autopilot.

The Uncomfortable Truth

No listing site will write this section. I’m not trying to kill the deal. I just want you to know exactly what you’re signing up for.

The HVAC Systems Are Getting Old

Bexley was built in 2006. The 2021 renovation updated finishes: flooring, countertops, appliances. But HVAC systems usually last 15–20 years, and these are right in that window. At least one reviewer said their unit’s AC was “over 15 years old” and that getting it replaced took months of repeated complaints.

In a Texas summer where you’re running AC from April through October, that matters. Older systems cost more to run and break down more often. Ask the leasing office about the AC in your specific apartment during your tour. If they can’t tell you when it was last replaced, that’s your answer.

Pest Issues Are a Pattern, Not an Anomaly

Roaches come up in both Google and ApartmentRatings reviews. One reviewer wrote about a 10-month struggle. Another mentioned termites. At 396 units on 36 acres with fenced yards and a large dog park, there’s organic material everywhere. So pests keep showing up. Management does spray, but several reviewers say the results are inconsistent. If you’re someone who can’t handle finding a roach in your apartment, factor this into your decision.

This Property Does Not Pay Locator Referral Fees

I’m including this because I believe in being transparent. Bexley at Anderson Mill doesn’t pay locator fees. I make zero dollars if you move here. It also means I can’t call the leasing office on your behalf to check your approval odds or push for faster processing. You’re applying on your own here. The upside? This review exists purely because renters search for this property and deserve honest information.

The Gates Break and Security Suffers

Bexley markets itself as a gated community. But reviews across Google, Birdeye, and ApartmentRatings all mention gates being broken for weeks at a time. When the gates are open, that label means nothing.

At least two reviewers reported car theft and garage break-ins during periods when the gates were down. If a security gate is part of why you’re choosing this property, ask the leasing office how often it’s actually been working this past year. And look at it on your way in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bexley at Anderson Mill allow pets?

Yes. Up to 3 pets with no weight limit. Breed restrictions apply, and they run pet screening through a third-party service. Expect to pay a $300 fee (not returned) for your first pet, $200 for each additional pet, a $200 deposit per pet, and $25/month pet rent per pet.

What credit score do I need for Bexley at Anderson Mill?

No published minimum. A score of 600+ should put you in good position. Below that, approval depends on income, rental history, and the rest of your profile.

What utilities are included in rent at Bexley?

Water is covered by the property. You’ll pay electricity and internet separately. On top of rent, you’ll pay about $42/month in required fees: valet trash ($30), pest control ($5), and stormwater ($7). Electric bills may run higher than average in summer due to aging AC units.

What are the current move-in specials?

As of July 2026, up to 8 weeks free on select 1BR and 3BR floor plans, and 4 weeks free on 2BR units. On a 1BR Benson at $939, that drops your net effective rent to $795/month. Call or text to make sure the special is still running before you apply.

Is Bexley at Anderson Mill in a good location for commuting?

It depends where you’re going. The 183 corridor is right there, which makes commutes to The Domain (12–15 min), Apple’s campus (10–14 min), and Cedar Park (10–12 min) reasonable. Downtown Austin is 40–55 minutes in rush hour. If you commute downtown daily, it’s a long drive.

How old is Bexley at Anderson Mill?

Built in 2006 with a renovation in 2021. The renovation updated interior finishes (flooring, countertops, appliances) with three finish options: Luxe, Metro, and Urban. The building structure, plumbing, and HVAC systems are original 2006 construction.

What are the biggest complaints from residents?

Based on 500+ reviews across Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, and Birdeye, the most common complaints are aging AC systems and high electric bills, pest issues (roaches, termites, ants), broken gates and related security concerns, water leaks with slow repair timelines, noise transfer between units, and disputes over move-out charges. The most common praise is for staff friendliness, how quick the maintenance team is (Marvin gets named over and over), and the pet amenities.

The Bottom Line: Is Bexley at Anderson Mill Worth It?

Bexley at Anderson Mill offers something genuinely hard to find in Austin: no pet weight limit, up to three pets, and private fenced yards on 36 acres. At $795/month net effective for a 1BR with the current special, the price is fair for a renovated Class B property in Northwest Austin with Round Rock ISD schools.

But the trade-off is real. You’re in a 2006 building. The HVAC is aging, pest control is an ongoing fight, and the walls are thin enough that your upstairs neighbor’s footsteps become part of your daily routine.

This property makes sense if:

• You have dogs (especially large breeds) and want a fenced yard
• You work along the 183 corridor and want rent under $1,100
• You value space and a less crowded property over walkability
• Round Rock ISD schools are important to your search

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• You’re noise sensitive or work from home in a quiet environment
• Pest issues are a dealbreaker for you
• You need walkable access to grocery, dining, and entertainment
• You want a locator to check your approval odds before you pay the fee

Bexley is a solid fit for pet owners who want outdoor space and don’t mind the suburban trade-offs. If that’s you, tour it. Ask about the AC in your specific apartment, request a ground floor with a yard, and get the fee breakdown in writing before you apply.

If you want help figuring out whether Bexley fits your situation, or if you’d rather look at alternatives in East Austin or South Austin without the concerns above, fill out the form and I’ll text you within a few hours.

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