Chase Village Apartments Austin Review: $0 Application Fee, No Pet Weight Limit, and What the Listing Sites Leave Out (78753)

Chase Village is running a special right now: $0 to apply, $0 in admin fees, and $0 security deposit. I track pricing and fees across 1,000+ Austin properties through my listing data and talking to property managers. A $0/$0/$0 move-in is almost unheard of. Their standard fees are $50 app + $150 admin + $100+ deposit, which is right in line with what most properties around here charge. Right now, they’re dropping all of it.

So what’s the catch?

This is a 1980 build. The 2021 renovation gave it updated finishes, but renovations don’t fix plumbing that’s 44 years old or walls that were framed before anyone cared about blocking noise. I read through all 49 Google reviews. The picture splits in two. Some people have lived here six years and love the staff. Others dealt with bed bugs, cockroaches, and cars getting vandalized in the parking lot.

If you search hard enough, you’ll find this property used to go by Chase Village III. The rebrand and the 2021 renovation were a reset. But some problems outlast a name change. Here’s what listing sites won’t tell you about Chase Village. That’s why this review exists.

Quick Facts: Chase Village

The 3.9 Google rating doesn’t tell you much on its own. With only 49 reviews, one or two strong opinions in either direction shift that number fast. I’ll break down what’s actually driving those reviews below.

Best For / Skip If

This Property Works If…

You’re trying to keep move-in costs as low as possible. Most Austin apartments charge $50–75 per person just to apply, and then hit you with a $150–300 admin fee on top of that. Chase Village’s current special waives all of it: $0 app, $0 admin, $0 deposit. If you’re applying to multiple properties and watching every dollar, that saves you $300+ at this property alone. Three applications elsewhere can cost you $450+ before you’ve signed anything.

You have a large dog and you’re tired of getting turned away. Chase Village has no weight limit on pets. Most properties in this price range cap at 50 pounds, sometimes 75. If you have a German Shepherd, a Lab, a Pit mix, or anything over 80 pounds, your options in the $850–$1,400 range just shrank to maybe 15–20 properties in Austin. This is one of them. Pet rent is $25/month per pet with no deposit, which is about as low as it gets.

You want to be near Anderson Lane and I-35 without paying new construction prices. The closest new build to Chase Village is the Bridge at Granada (0.13 miles away, built 2020, rents starting at $990). You’re saving $140–400/month here for a similar location.

Skip This Property If…

Pest issues are something you can’t tolerate. I counted bed bugs in two separate Google posts and cockroaches in at least one more. In a 1980 wood frame building with 128 units, pest control isn’t a you problem. It’s the whole building. If you’ve dealt with bed bugs before, you know how disruptive that is.

You need quiet. One person went into detail: constant noise, kids throwing balls at cars in the parking lot, just not being able to sleep. With 128 units, an open parking lot, and 1980 construction and thin walls, this is not going to be a quiet living situation.

You drive anything you’d be upset to see scratched. I found two people on Google posting about vehicle damage and vandalism in the parking lots. There’s no covered or garage parking, and an open surface lot with no attendant doesn’t give you much protection.

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Location Deep Dive

What’s Actually Nearby

Chase Village sits on Gessner Drive in the Georgian Acres neighborhood, just south of Anderson Lane and west of I-35. The location is solidly North Austin, not flashy but functional.

Groceries: the nearest H-E-B is the Lamar and Rundberg location at 9414 N. Lamar Blvd, about 1.5 miles northwest (5-minute drive). There’s also a Walmart Supercenter on Norwood Park Boulevard, roughly 1.5 miles east. For daily errands, you’re covered without a long drive.

Food options along the Anderson Lane corridor include fast food chains, taquerias, and a handful of sit-down spots. N. Lamar Boulevard runs north-south about 0.6 miles west and has a deeper mix of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail. The Domain is about 3.5 miles northwest if you want something more upscale.

Parks: Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt is about two miles away if you want trails and green space. There’s a playground on site at Chase Village, plus basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts.

Transit: Walk Score is 63, Transit Score is 50. Buses run along Anderson Lane and Lamar, but getting downtown takes 40–50 minutes one way. You need a car here.

Commute Math

The I-35 access is the strength and the weakness. Getting onto the highway is quick, but rush hour southbound toward downtown is brutal. If you work north of the river (Domain, Parmer, Round Rock), commute times stay reasonable.

The Real Feel

Georgian Acres is a working class neighborhood. Nobody’s writing trend pieces about it, and that’s fine. Gessner Drive is dense. Chase Village, Short Hills South, Short Hills North, and Veer are all within a tenth of a mile of each other. Lots of cars, lots of neighbors, lots of activity in the parking lots.

Anderson Lane itself is a commercial strip with heavy traffic. It’s loud near the intersection. The further you are from Anderson and I-35, the quieter it gets, but Chase Village is close enough that traffic noise is a factor.

Pricing & True Cost

Floor Plans

Every unit has full-size washer/dryer connections, but you bring your own machines. Some units have fireplaces.

The spread here is wide. You can get into a 440 sq ft 1BR for $850, or you can pay $2,360 for a 1,415 sq ft two bedroom. That $850 floor is what makes Chase Village show up in budget searches, but the typical 1BR is closer to $1,200–$1,400.

Net Effective Rent

Chase Village lists “no ongoing concessions other than reduced rents.” That means the rents shown above are already the effective rate. There are no free months to calculate against. What you see is what you pay.

For comparison: the Bridge at Granada next door (built 2020) starts at $990 for a 1BR. Short Hills South (renovated 2021) starts at $725. Chevy Chase down the road starts around $745. The pricing here is middle of the pack for the immediate area, but you’re getting renovated finishes inside a 1980 building.

Fee Breakdown

Required Fees (everyone pays):

Optional Fees:

Here’s what this special actually saves you. Their standard pricing is $50 app + $150 admin + $100+ deposit. That’s $300+ just to get in the door. Right now, none of it applies. At most properties nearby, you’re still paying $200–400 before you move in. At Chase Village, that money stays in your pocket for as long as the deal holds.

Fair warning: the $0 fees are a promotional deal, not permanent. Confirm the special is still running before you apply. Call the leasing office at (512) 833-6736.

True Monthly Cost Scenario

A renter in a midrange 1BR/1BA (705 sq ft, $1,100 base rent) with one dog:

Annual cost: $13,680

The gap between the advertised rent ($1,100) and the true monthly cost ($1,140) is only $40. That’s unusually tight. Most properties in this price range add $75–150/month in mandatory fees on top of rent.

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Screening Criteria

Chase Village doesn’t put screening criteria on their listing page. Privately owned properties run by smaller companies like JPW Realty usually don’t. So here’s what I can tell you based on what I know about similar properties in this area and price range.

Income Requirements

Chase Village doesn’t publish an income multiplier. Based on similar properties in this price range and age bracket, I’d expect 2x–2.5x rent. Confirm with the leasing office, but here’s what that looks like:

At $850 for the smallest 1BR, someone earning around $12.25/hour full-time could qualify. That’s a low bar by Austin standards.

Credit Expectations

No published minimum anywhere I looked. For a property built in 1980 at this price point, I’d expect a credit floor somewhere in the 500–580 range. Confirm with the leasing office. Properties like this often use a sliding scale: lower credit means a higher deposit rather than an automatic denial.

What Likely Gets You Denied

Based on how properties in this price range usually work:

• Active property debt (money you still owe a previous landlord)
• Multiple evictions
• Violent felony convictions (recent)
• Lying on your application
• Not enough income

Application Process

1. Apply: Contact the leasing office at (512) 833-6736 or email chase@jpwrealty.com. Application fee is $0.
2. Screen: JPW Realty runs credit, background, and rental history checks.
3. Decision: Privately managed properties tend to move faster than corporate ones. Expect 1–3 business days.
4. Move in: Security deposit due at signing ($0 under the current special, $100+ at standard rates), first month’s rent due at lease start.

Here’s what I can do for you even though this property doesn’t pay locators: I can tell you whether your income, credit, and rental history will pass before you spend time on a tour. If Chase Village looks tight for your situation, I know which nearby properties have more flexibility. My service is free to you regardless.

Resident Reviews Decoded

I searched Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Apartments.com, ApartmentHomeLiving, and Facebook for this property. Here’s what exists.

Review Pattern Analysis

The timeline matters here. Chase Village was formerly called Chase Village III, and the reviews from before 2021 paint a very different picture than the ones after the renovation.

The Old Era (Pre-2021 Renovation)

I need to be blunt about what I found on ApartmentRatings. The property has a 1.2 out of 5 from five reviews, all written before the 2021 renovation. The complaints from back then are bad. Flooding from broken water heaters. Mold that caused breathing problems. A pool shut down by the City of Austin for health violations. Drug activity around the property. Syringes and condoms in the parking lot. Maintenance that went months without responding to water leaks under someone’s sink.

I also found one review on Apartments.com from 2018. Roaches, secondhand smoke coming through walls despite the “smoke free” label, and an AC that broke twice.

These reviews are 6–20+ years old at this point. The property changed names, went through a renovation in 2021, and is now run by JPW Realty. I’m not going to pretend those old reviews describe what the property looks like today. But they show you what can go wrong in a place built in 1980 after 40+ years.

The Current Era (Post-2021)

So what’s the picture look like now? The Google reviews from the past couple of years are more mixed. Three people on Google went out of their way to say good things about the office team. One person who lived at Chase Village for almost six years put it this way: “administrative and technical staff are competent and helpful to tenants at all times.” That kind of tenure carries weight.

I found three reviews on Yelp, all positive. “Great place to live,” good value, friendly neighbors. Small sample, but the direction is good.

The negatives that survive the renovation: pests. Bed bugs. Cockroaches. “Small animals.” I counted four separate complaints about bugs on Google from the past year alone. That’s the one thing that hasn’t changed, before and after the renovation. The 2021 renovation updated finishes, but it didn’t fix the ways bugs travel between units in a 1980 wood frame.

Two separate people on Google posted about vehicle damage. The exact words: “Vandalism of cars in parking lots” from one, and “cars get hit and children throw balls and hit cars” from another.

There’s also a move-out dispute worth knowing about. After three years of renting, the property kept the security deposit and tried to charge additional money for paint and stove damage. When they refused to pay, the balance went to collections.

Management Response

I didn’t find any management responses to reviews on any platform. Not Google, not ApartmentRatings, not Yelp. That’s a yellow flag. Properties that respond to reviews, even negative ones, tell you someone is paying attention.

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.

Pest Problems Are a Building Issue, Not Bad Luck

When bed bugs and cockroaches show up in reviews for a 1980 wood frame building, that’s not one tenant’s bad luck. The original framing has gaps around pipes and between walls. Pests use those gaps like highways between units. The 2021 renovation updated counters, flooring, and fixtures. It didn’t rebuild the walls. Until the whole building gets treated on a regular schedule, this stays a concern. Ask the leasing office what their pest control schedule looks like before you sign.

Your Car Is at Risk in the Parking Lot

Open surface parking with no covered option and no monitored garage means your car sits exposed 24/7. I found two separate people posting about vandalism and vehicle damage. The property has access gates, which helps with random traffic cutting through, but it doesn’t prevent damage from other residents or their guests. If you have a newer car or one you’re still making payments on, factor this in.

The Deposit Dispute Should Worry You

Here’s what happened to one person after three years of renting. The property kept the deposit and then tried to charge more on top of it for paint and stove damage. When they refused to pay, it went to collections. One complaint isn’t a pattern, but it’s specific enough to take seriously. Take photos of everything when you move in, and get the leasing office to sign off on the condition of the unit. That protects you when you move out.

This Property Has a Rough History

Chase Village used to be called Chase Village III. The ApartmentRatings reviews from 2001–2009 are ugly. Drugs. Flooding. Mold. A pool shut down by the city. Maintenance that ignored problems for months. The 2021 renovation and rebranding were a real attempt to start over. Things look better on Google and Yelp over the past two years, and the staff praise is a good sign. But the pest complaints survived the renovation. When you’re considering this property, you’re betting that the current management has fixed the deeper problems, not just the countertops.

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FAQ

Does Chase Village have washer and dryer in the unit?

No. All units have full-size washer/dryer connections, but you supply the machines. There’s also shared building laundry on site.

How much is the application fee at Chase Village?

$0 right now. Both the application fee and admin fee are $0 under the current special. Standard rates are $50 app and $150 admin, so confirm the special is still running before you apply.

Are there breed restrictions at Chase Village?

Yes. Aggressive breeds are restricted, but there’s no weight limit and you don’t need to get your pet screened. Pet rent is $25/month per pet, and the pet deposit is $0.

What year was Chase Village built?

1980, with a renovation finished in 2021. The renovation updated interior finishes, but the plumbing, framing, and electrical are all original from 1980.

Is Chase Village on a bus route?

Capital Metro buses run along Anderson Lane and N. Lamar Boulevard, both within about a mile. The Transit Score is 50. Getting downtown by bus takes 40–50 minutes.

Does Chase Village accept broken leases?

Not published. Chase Village doesn’t put screening criteria online, which is common for privately managed properties. Call the leasing office at (512) 833-6736 and ask directly about your situation.

Who manages Chase Village?

JPW Realty, a private management company. The onsite manager is Rebecca N. Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.

How much is rent for a 1 bedroom at Chase Village?

$850 to $1,615 depending on the floor plan, with square footage running from 440 to 928.

Does Chase Village have a swimming pool?

Yes, plus basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. The pool is small. “Super small” is how one person put it. Don’t expect much.

Is Chase Village gated?

Yes, access gates around the property. Parking is open surface only though. No covered or garage option.

The Bottom Line

Chase Village’s strongest hand right now is the cost of getting in the door. The current special cuts the application fee, admin fee, and security deposit to $0. Pair that with no pet weight limit and $25/month pet rent, and if you have a large dog, Chase Village lands on a very short list.

The 2021 renovation means you’re getting updated finishes (laminate floors, newer fixtures) at a price point that undercuts most nearby new construction by $100–400/month.

But this is still a 1980 building. The pest complaints aren’t going away. The parking lot has problems. And the deposit dispute on Google is specific enough to pay attention to.

This property makes sense if:

• Your biggest priority is keeping move-in costs low
• You have a large dog that gets turned away at other properties
• You work north of the river and want quick I-35 access
• You can handle an older building’s quirks in exchange for the savings

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• Pest issues are a hard no for you
• You need quiet walls and quiet neighbors
• Your car is new or financed and you want secure parking
• You expect fast, responsive management communication

My take: Chase Village is a budget play that makes financial sense on paper, especially while the $0 fee special is running. But you’re renting a 44 year old building, and the pest complaints tell you the renovation didn’t fix everything. Tour the specific unit you’d be renting, ask about the pest control schedule, and take move-in photos of everything.

Need Help?

Option 1: Work with me. I can check your situation against Chase Village’s criteria and the 20+ other properties within a mile of this address. My service is free. Chase Village doesn’t pay locator referral fees, but I’ll still help you figure out if this is the right move.

Option 2: Go direct. Call the leasing office at (512) 833-6736 or email chase@jpwrealty.com. Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.

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.