Bridge at Davenport Place Apartments Austin Review: A 2022 Build Already Showing Its Age on Dessau Road

A one bedroom in a 2022 building for $1,000/month net effective after the current special. That’s the math that keeps putting Bridge at Davenport Place on my client lists. But the 4.4 Google rating hides a story that’s gotten a lot messier in 2026.

I’ve tracked Austin apartment pricing across 1,000+ properties through ApartmentData.com and by talking to property managers directly. Bridge at Davenport Place is a property I keep coming back to because the numbers work for the Dessau Road corridor. Samsung is 8 minutes away. Dell Parmer is 10. One month free on a 12-month lease drops the effective rent below any other post-2020 build in the 78754 zip code.

But here’s what the listing sites won’t tell you: this property is aging faster than it should. Cockroach complaints started showing up in mid-2025 and haven’t stopped. The “gated community” hasn’t had a working gate in months, according to multiple residents. And people who love their actual apartments keep saying the same thing: they hate stepping outside their front door. I’m going to break all of it down.

Quick Facts: Bridge at Davenport Place

The 4.4 Google rating tells one side of the story. The 3.7 on ApartmentRatings tells the other. Google is flooded with five-star reviews praising leasing staff, especially one employee who shows up in 40+ reviews by name. ApartmentRatings surveys verified residents who’ve actually been living here. Those are the people finding the problems. I’ll break down why those numbers are so far apart below.

Best For

You work along the Dessau/Parmer tech corridor. Samsung’s Austin semiconductor campus is about 8 minutes south on Dessau. Dell’s Parmer Lane office is roughly 10 minutes west. Apple Parmer is 12 minutes. If you’re commuting to any of those three, this location is hard to beat at this price.

The net effective rent on a one bedroom starts at $1,000/month after the current special. For a 2022 build with granite counters, vinyl plank floors, and nine-foot ceilings, that’s competitive. Our Northeast Austin apartments guide breaks down the full corridor if you want to compare.

You have pets and don’t want to fight weight limits. No weight limit is legitimately rare in Austin. Most communities cap at 50 to 75 pounds. If you have a larger dog, this place just made your list a lot shorter. The $400 non-refundable pet fee and $20/month pet rent is standard for the market. Two pets max. Breed restrictions apply, and they’ll run your pet through a screening service before approval.

You want newer construction without paying Class A+ prices. A 2022 build means you’re getting modern finishes: granite counters, stainless or black appliances, vinyl plank flooring, walk-in showers, and nine-foot ceilings. Every unit has washer/dryer hookups, but you bring your own machines or rent them. At net effective rents below $1,100 for a one bedroom, this undercuts most 2020+ construction in the 78754 zip code.

Your income is tight and you can’t clear 3x rent. AMP’s Bridge properties screen at 2.5x income instead of the usual 3x. On a $1,090 one bedroom, that means you qualify at $2,725/month gross. At a 3x property, you’d need $3,270. That $545 gap is real. It’s the difference between approved and denied for a lot of people working hourly along this corridor.

Skip If

You need a security gate that actually works. This comes up in review after review. The gate has been broken for extended periods. One resident from mid-2026 wrote that the gate has never worked since they moved in. Another said security is supposed to come but only shows up during the day, if at all. If a working gate matters to you, check it yourself before signing anything.

You can’t tolerate pest issues. Multiple 2026 reviews mention cockroaches in units. One resident described hundreds. The property sprays for pests on a schedule, but residents say the treatments aren’t keeping up. This is a known problem at the property right now, not a one-off complaint.

You’re sensitive to weekend noise. Club Agave is directly across the street. Residents on RentCafe and ApartmentRatings both talk about bass and speaker noise on Friday and Saturday nights. Not every unit will hear it the same way, but if you’re a light sleeper in a unit facing the street, this is worth checking before you sign.

You need walkable access to anything. Walk Score gives this location a 28. That’s car-dependent for everything. The nearest full-service grocery store is a drive, not a walk. There’s nothing to walk to for food or shopping around Dessau and Howard Lane. You’ll drive to get groceries, eat out, or do anything besides sit by the pool.

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Location Deep Dive

What’s Actually Nearby

Bridge at Davenport Place sits on Dessau Road between Howard Lane and Parmer Lane in Northeast Austin. The 78754 zip code sits right on the Austin/Pflugerville line. Your mailing address is technically Austin, but you’re in Pflugerville ISD for schools.

You’ll need a car for groceries. H-E-B at Wells Branch (Parmer and I-35) is about 3.5 miles southwest, roughly 8 minutes. There’s a Walmart Supercenter on I-35 near Tech Ridge, also about 8 minutes. For anything beyond basics, you’re driving. Dollar General is closer on Dessau, but that’s not real grocery shopping.

Food nearby is thin. A handful of fast food spots and taquerias line Dessau Road, but there’s nowhere to walk to for a real meal. Tech Ridge retail is about 3 miles south and has chain restaurants, Topgolf, and a movie theater. The Domain is about 8 miles west for actual dining and shopping variety.

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is roughly 4 miles south and has 15+ miles of mountain bike and hiking trails. It’s one of the better green spaces in Northeast Austin.

Commute Math

Dessau Road heading south toward Parmer is your daily commute. Traffic isn’t terrible by Austin standards, but the Parmer/I-35 interchange backs up during evening rush. Samsung and Dell are the reason to live here. Downtown is doable but ugly during peak hours.

Capital Metro Route 392 runs along Dessau/Howard, but buses come every 30+ minutes and barely run on weekends. You’re driving.

Neighborhood Vibe

This is a suburban development corridor, not a neighborhood with character. Bridge at Tech Crossing sits 0.2 miles away. Bridge at Harris Ridge is 0.24. Between those and a few older commercial buildings and houses, that’s your surroundings.

Here’s something the listing photos don’t show: Club Agave is directly across the street. RentCafe and ApartmentRatings reviewers both mention weekend noise when the club puts speakers outside. One person said it wasn’t bad. Another called it loud. If you’re in a unit facing that side, visit on a Friday or Saturday night before you sign. Beyond the club, noise complaints are mostly about neighbors, not the area itself.

Schools here are Pflugerville ISD. Dessau Elementary and Dessau Middle are both within a third of a mile. John B. Connally High is about 2 miles away. GreatSchools rates Dessau Elementary and Dessau Middle at 3 out of 10. That’s low.

Pricing and True Cost

Floor Plans

Net Effective Rent Calculation

The current special is 100% off one month’s rent on a 12-month lease. Here’s the math on the lowest one bedroom:

• Base rent: $1,090/month
• Lease term: 12 months (365 days)
• Free rent: 1 month (30 days)
• Daily multiplier: (365 – 30) ÷ 365 = 0.9178
• Net effective rent: $1,090 × 0.9178 = $1,000/month
• Monthly savings: $1,090 – $1,000 = $90/month ($1,080/year)

That $1,000 net effective on a 722 sq ft one bedroom is $1.39 per square foot. For a 2022 build in this corridor, that’s competitive. Bridge at Tech Crossing next door starts at $1,079 with a larger unit mix. Bridge at Harris Ridge around the corner starts at $949 but was built in 2018.

Required Fees (Everyone Pays)

Optional Fees

True Monthly Cost Scenario

Here’s what a realistic renter actually pays. Take a one bedroom at the lowest base rent with one pet and covered parking:

• Base rent: $1,090
• Pet rent (1 pet): $20
• Covered parking: $35
• True monthly cost: $1,145

After the one month free special, your actual cost with those extras comes out to roughly $1,054/month for the first year. Move-in costs: $50 app fee + $150 admin fee + $400 pet fee = $600 before your first rent payment.

That’s a reasonable total to move in at a Class A property. Some communities in this corridor charge $200-$300 in admin fees and want bigger security deposits. Bridge at Davenport Place’s security deposit runs $0 to $200 depending on how your screening comes back. That’s on the low end for a 2022 build.

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Screening Criteria

Bridge at Davenport Place doesn’t publish full screening criteria anywhere online. Here’s what I know and what you should ask about before applying.

Income Requirement

AMP’s “Bridge” branded properties typically screen at 2.5x gross monthly rent. That’s lower than the 3x standard at most Austin apartments. For a 1BR at $1,090, you’d need to show $2,725/month in gross income. I pulled this number from how AMP screens at their other Bridge properties around Austin.

One more thing on income: AffordableHousing.com shows this property has a handful of income restricted units mixed in with the market rate ones. If your household income is on the lower end, some of those units might have caps on what you can earn. Call (512) 253-4418 and ask what’s available and what the limits are for your household size.

At $15.72/hour for the cheapest one bedroom, the bar is lower than most Class A properties in this corridor. That 2.5x multiplier is a real differentiator if you’re on the edge of qualifying elsewhere at 3x.

Credit Expectations

Credit score minimums aren’t published for this property. But the security deposit ranges from $0 to $200 based on screening, which tells me they’re using a sliding scale. Better credit, lower deposit.

Expect a minimum somewhere in the 580 to 620 range for approval. Lower scores probably mean you’re paying the full $200 instead of $0. If your credit is below 580, call before applying. If you’re dealing with credit challenges, our second-chance apartments guide covers which communities have more flexibility.

What Gets You Denied

Based on typical AMP screening for Class A properties:

• Active property debt (money owed to a previous landlord) is likely an automatic decline
• Recent eviction filings within the past 2 to 3 years
• Felonies will depend on type, recency, and other factors
• Fraudulent documents on the application
• Not enough income documentation
• Bad reviews from your last two or three landlords

Application Process

Step 1: Apply online or at the leasing office. $50 per person, you don’t get that back.

Step 2: They run your credit and background. Expect 2 to 5 business days for a decision.

Step 3: If you’re approved, pay the $150 admin fee and set your move date.

Step 4: Do your walkthrough and get your keys.

Here’s what separates working with a locator from applying blind: I can tell you whether your income, credit, and rental history are likely to pass Bridge at Davenport Place’s screening before you spend $50 finding out. If this property looks tight for your situation, I know which nearby communities have more flexibility.

Resident Reviews Decoded

Bridge at Davenport Place has 229 Google reviews (4.4 stars) and 81 ApartmentRatings reviews (3.7 stars, 78 verified). RentCafe pulls in reviews too. ApartmentRatings also runs resident surveys, and the numbers are worth seeing: safety came in at 3.4 out of 5 (they call that “below average”), staff at 4.0, neighborhood at 4.7. That safety score is the one I’d pay attention to.

One thing worth knowing: the property changed management at some point. A couple of longer-term ApartmentRatings reviewers mention a previous company and say AMP (listed as “Bridgestone” in some reviews) turned things around. That means some of the older negative reviews might not reflect how the property runs today.

Review Pattern Analysis

The Google Rating Is Inflated by Leasing Experience Reviews

I need to be straight about this. A huge chunk of the five-star Google reviews are from people praising one specific leasing staff member by name. Read through them. Most sound like they were written right after the tour or leasing process, not after months of actually living there. Filter for residents who’ve been there six months or more and the picture changes fast. ApartmentRatings, which surveys verified current residents, paints a rougher picture.

That doesn’t mean the leasing staff isn’t good. People on both platforms have been praising the same names for over a year: Patricia, Martin, Brayan, and Cindy. The front office is a genuine strength here.

Management Response Pattern

Management responds to nearly every review on both Google and ApartmentRatings, usually within 2 to 4 days. That’s a good sign. The responses are mostly templates, though. Almost every negative review gets some version of “please call us at 512-682-6500.” They say they hear you, but they don’t say what they’re doing about it. That’s common for AMP properties and not a red flag on its own. But it doesn’t tell you whether anything actually changes.

The Uncomfortable Truth

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

The Property Is 4 Years Old and Already Has a Pest Problem

Cockroach complaints show up in 2025 and get worse in 2026. One resident described hundreds of roaches. Another said the Monday pest treatment doesn’t work. A third said roaches were there when they moved in.

For a building that’s only four years old, roaches aren’t a sign the building is falling apart. They’re a sign the pest control program can’t keep up with 236 units. And based on what residents are saying, it’s not.

The “Gated Community” Hasn’t Had a Working Gate for Months

At least 8 reviews across both platforms mention the gate being broken or always open. One 2026 reviewer said the gate hasn’t worked since their tour. Another said security is supposed to come but doesn’t show up, or only comes during the day. If you’re choosing this property because it’s gated, check the gate yourself before signing. Walk the property after leasing office hours and look at both the front and back entrances.

Common Areas Are Getting Dirty and Nobody’s Fixing It Fast Enough

Breezeways, stairwells, and hallways keep coming up in complaints. Residents report food and trash left by neighbors, beer cans and cigarettes outside doors, and hallways that need power washing. Valet trash is rolled into the rent, but residents say the pickup doesn’t always happen. You’re paying for the service whether it shows up or not.

The Building Quality May Not Match What “2022 Construction” Suggests

One resident said the hot water lasts about 10 minutes. Another said the one bedroom feels small with no real hallway and no place to sit and eat besides the sofa. And a resident who’s been here since 2021 (the property opened in phases) said it was great when it was new but has gotten worse. When multiple people say that about a building that’s four years old, that’s not aging. That’s upkeep.

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FAQ

Is Bridge at Davenport Place a good apartment?

It depends on your priorities. The apartments themselves get consistently positive reviews for modern finishes and layout. The problems are with property upkeep, pest control, and the broken security gate. If you care about what’s inside your unit more than what’s in the hallways, the math works.

What school district is Bridge at Davenport Place in?

Pflugerville ISD. Zoned schools are Dessau Elementary, Dessau Middle, and John B. Connally High School. The elementary and middle school are both within a third of a mile.

Does Bridge at Davenport Place allow dogs?

Yes. Two pets max, no weight limit, $400 non-refundable pet fee per pet, $20/month pet rent per pet. Breed restrictions apply and pet screening is required. The property has a pet washing station and dog walk trail on site.

What is the income requirement at Bridge at Davenport Place?

Based on AMP’s Bridge portfolio, expect 2.5x gross monthly rent. For the cheapest one bedroom at $1,090, that’s $2,725/month or roughly $32,700/year. That’s lower than the 3x standard at most Austin apartments.

Is Bridge at Davenport Place gated?

On paper, yes. The property lists access gates as an amenity. In practice, multiple 2026 reviews say the gate is broken or always open. Check the current status before you count on it.

How far is Bridge at Davenport Place from Samsung Austin?

About 8 minutes off-peak via Dessau Road to East Parmer Lane. During rush hour, expect 12 to 18 minutes. It’s one of the closest apartment communities to the Samsung Austin semiconductor campus.

Does Bridge at Davenport Place have washer and dryer in unit?

Washer/dryer connections are in every unit, but you need to supply your own machines. The property lists “fullsize connection” for all floor plans. You can buy, rent, or bring your own full-size washer and dryer.

Is there noise from the club across the street?

Club Agave sits directly across Dessau Road from the property. Several residents mention weekend noise, especially when the club has outdoor speakers going. Opinions are mixed: some say it’s not a problem, others call it loud on Friday and Saturday nights. If noise matters to you, ask for a unit facing away from Dessau. And visit on a weekend evening before signing.

Are there roaches at Bridge at Davenport Place?

Multiple residents have reported cockroach issues in 2025 and 2026 reviews on both Google and ApartmentRatings. The property sprays on a schedule, but residents say it’s not working. Ask the leasing office what they’re doing differently about it.

What is the current special at Bridge at Davenport Place?

As of September 2026, the property is offering one month free on a 12-month lease. On a one bedroom at $1,090 base rent, that drops your net effective to $1,000/month.

How do I apply to Bridge at Davenport Place?

Apply online or visit the leasing office at 13301 Dessau Rd. Application fee is $50 per person (non-refundable). Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, closed Sunday. Call (512) 253-4418 or email manager@bridgeatdavenportplace.com.

The Bottom Line

Here’s where I land on Bridge at Davenport Place. The strengths are real. The 2022 construction gives you finishes that older properties on Dessau Road can’t touch. Net effective rent below $1,100 for a one bedroom is competitive for this build year. The pet policy with no weight limit opens doors for people who keep getting turned away. And the leasing office gets praised in almost every review.

The trade-off is that this property is showing wear faster than a building this young should. Pest complaints are growing. Common areas aren’t being kept up to the standard residents expected when the place was brand new. The gate that’s supposed to make this a “gated community” has been unreliable for a long time.

And that gap between the 4.4 Google rating and the 3.7 on ApartmentRatings? That tells you exactly where the problems sit. Google gets reviews from people who just signed a lease. ApartmentRatings hears from people who’ve been living with the roaches and broken gate for a year.

This property makes sense if:

• You work at Samsung, Dell, or Apple and want the shortest Dessau corridor commute
• You have a larger dog and keep running into weight limits elsewhere
• You prioritize apartment interiors over common area conditions
• You’re okay with a one-year lease to lock in the current special

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• A working security gate is a requirement for you, not just a bonus
• Pest issues are a dealbreaker and you won’t tolerate roaches
• Weekend noise from Club Agave across the street is a concern
• You want walkable access to groceries, restaurants, or transit
• You need the breezeways and hallways to be as clean as your unit

My honest take: the first year math works, especially if you land the one month free special. But go in with your eyes open about what the common areas and security situation look like right now, not what the marketing promises.

Need Help?

If you want help with this property or alternatives: My service is free. The apartment community pays a referral fee from their marketing budget. Your rent is the same whether you use a locator or apply directly. I can pre-screen your application, compare fees across the corridor, and match you with the right property before you spend a dollar on app fees.

If you want to go solo: Call Bridge at Davenport Place directly at (512) 253-4418 or visit the leasing office at 13301 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754. Office hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, closed Sunday. Just tell them “Ross Quade from Austin Apartment Team” referred you on your tour and application. Text me at 512-360-0852 when you apply so I can make sure everything’s on track.