Eightyone10 Blue Goose Apartments Austin Review: New Construction Under $1,000/Month (With a Catch) For Rent

Eight weeks free at a 2023 build in Manor. That math is what keeps pulling renters toward Eightyone10 Blue Goose, and I get it. A studio that nets out under $1,000 a month in a building that’s barely two years old? I track Austin rental pricing daily through direct community contacts and tools like ApartmentData.com, and that kind of number gets my attention. But 140 resident reviews across Google and ApartmentRatings tell a more complicated story. One that involves aggressive towing, a promotion that might not work the way you think it does, and a property that’s been through three management companies since it opened. If you’re searching the old name, this place used to be called Alta Blue Goose under Greystar. Here’s what the listing sites won’t tell you.

Quick Facts: Eightyone10 Blue Goose

The blended 3.9 rating across 140 reviews looks fine on paper. But the distribution matters. There’s a real split between residents who love the staff and maintenance speed and residents who are furious about towing, misleading promotions, and noise. That split is what makes this property worth a closer look.

Who Eightyone10 Blue Goose Works For

New construction at older building prices. The 8 weeks free special drops a $1,180 studio to about $999 a month net effective. That’s what renters pay at 15 to 20 year old properties closer to Austin. You’re getting granite counters, stainless appliances, washer and dryer in the unit, and a 2023 build date. If your priority is modern finishes and you’re okay being in Manor, the math works. It’s one of the few new builds that qualifies for my list of Austin apartments for rent under $1,000.

Large dog owners. No weight limit on pets is uncommon, even in newer builds. Most Austin apartments cap at 50 to 75 pounds. If you’ve got a German Shepherd, a Lab, or a Husky, you don’t have to worry about sneaking past weight limits here. The dog run and fenced yards are real perks if you have a dog. If you’re looking for more dog friendly apartments in Austin, I keep an updated list.

Northeast tech corridor commuters. Manor sits at the intersection of US-290 and SH-130. Samsung Austin Semiconductor is about 12 minutes. Dell’s Parmer campus is 15 to 18 minutes. The Domain is 20 to 25 minutes off-peak.

Who Should Skip Eightyone10 Blue Goose

You’re sensitive to noise. It’s a 2023 garden style build with wood frame walls and outdoor stairs. You’ll hear neighbors walking. You’ll hear music through walls. Dogs bark from the units next to you and the fenced yards, and it carries. If noise is a dealbreaker, ask which buildings are away from the dog run and the busy stairwells.

You have a second vehicle. The towing policy here is aggressive. Cars get towed for parking in reserved spots that are hard to distinguish from regular spaces. If anyone in your household has a second car, you’ll need to pay for reserved parking or risk a $390 tow bill. And this isn’t just one angry reviewer. It shows up in 6+ Google reviews and on ApartmentRatings too.

You need walkable groceries, dining, or nightlife. You need a car for everything here. The nearest H-E-B is about 3 miles away. There’s no walkable retail. If being able to walk to a coffee shop or restaurant matters to you, this isn’t the spot.

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Location Deep Dive

What’s Actually Nearby

Eightyone10 Blue Goose sits on Blue Goose Road in the Harris Branch area of Manor, just north of the Wildhorse Ranch development. You’re right off US-290 and SH-130, which is great for highway access and terrible for walkability.

Grocery runs go to the H-E-B on US-290 East, about 3 miles and a 6 minute drive. Walmart Supercenter is roughly 4 miles. La Mexicana Supermercado is closer if you’re looking for Mexican groceries and produce. For quick errands, there’s a Dollar General and a few gas station convenience stores within a couple of minutes.

Dining options nearby are limited to fast food and a handful of local spots along US-290. Good Luck Grill and Las Salsas are the closest spots where you can actually sit and eat. For anything beyond that, you’re driving 15 to 20 minutes toward Pflugerville or the Tech Ridge area, where you’ll find Costco, Target, and chain restaurants.

Walter E. Long Park is about 5 miles south and has a lake with fishing, kayaking, and hiking trails. Ben E. Fisher Park is closer for a quick walk. The Austin-to-Manor Trail runs through the area if you’re a cyclist or runner. Manor ISD schools are within 10 minutes. Manor New Tech High School is right down the road.

Commute Math

The US-290 westbound commute into Austin is the painful one. Morning rush adds 10 to 20 minutes depending on when you leave, and afternoon return trips back to Manor can be worse. SH-130 (toll road) is the faster option but costs $3 to $5 each way.

Neighborhood Reality

Manor is not Austin. You’re living in a growing corridor where 80% of the apartment stock was built between 2021 and 2025. The upside is new everything. The downside is the area still feels undeveloped. There aren’t many sidewalks outside the property, public transit is basically nonexistent, and the stores and restaurants haven’t caught up with all the apartments they’ve built out here. Plan on driving for everything.

Pricing and True Cost

Floor Plans

Pricing pulled from Apartments.com as of August 2026. 8 floor plans total across 300 units. The property also lists “1 Month Free on select floor plans” as a different special. Confirm with the leasing office which deal applies to the plan you want.

Net Effective Rent Calculation

Here’s the actual math on the cheapest plan, the S2 studio at $1,180/month with 8 weeks free:

• Base rent: $1,180/month
• Special: 8 weeks free = 56 days
• Lease term: 12 months = 365 days
• Daily multiplier: (365 − 56) ÷ 365 = 0.8466
• Net effective rent: $1,180 × 0.8466 = $999/month
• Monthly savings: $1,180 − $999 = $181/month
• Total savings over 12 months: $181 × 12 = $2,172

That’s real money. But keep reading before you get too excited about the promotion terms.

Fee Breakdown

Required Fees (Everyone Pays)

Optional Fees (If Applicable)

True Monthly Cost Scenario

A renter in the S2 studio with one pet, no covered parking:

The gap between the advertised $1,180 and the actual $1,302+ you’ll pay each month is about $122 to $147. Over 12 months, that’s $1,464 to $1,764 in fees on top of rent. Newer Austin builds almost always work this way, and I break down why in my guide to hidden costs of renting in Austin. The 8 weeks free helps offset this, but the “under $1,000” number only reflects base rent after the free weeks, not what you’ll actually spend.

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Screening Criteria

Income Requirements

The 3x income requirement is standard for a newer build in Austin. At $20.42/hour for the cheapest studio, you need a full-time job paying slightly above $20/hour to qualify on your own. If there are two of you on the lease, you can combine income.

Credit Expectations

American Landmark doesn’t put a credit score minimum on their website for this property. Based on what I track across their other communities and similar 2023 builds in Austin, here’s what to expect:

• 650+ credit: Smooth approval, standard deposit
• 600–649 credit: Likely approved, possibly higher deposit
• 570–599 credit: Gets tighter. May need strong income or a co-signer
• Below 570 credit: You’ll have a hard time at a 2023 build like this. If you’re in this range, second chance apartments in Austin are a better starting point

I don’t have American Landmark’s exact cutoffs for this property. If you want to know before you spend $75 on an application, call me and I’ll check.

What Gets You Denied

Based on what American Landmark puts out and what I see at similar newer properties:

• Active property debt (money owed to a previous landlord)
• Eviction judgments, especially within the past 5 years
• Making less than 3x rent without a co-signer
• Fake or unverifiable documents
• A sex offense on your record (most properties automatically decline regardless of how long ago it was)

Application Process

1. Apply online through the property website ($75 per applicant, you won’t get it back)
2. Screening runs on credit, criminal background, rental history, and income
3. Decision typically comes within 2 to 5 business days
4. Move in once approved, pay the $300 approval fee and any deposit

Here’s what separates working with a locator from applying blind: I can tell you if you’d pass Eightyone10’s screening before you spend $75 finding out. If this place looks tight for your situation, I know which nearby communities have more flexibility. My service is free. I’m paid a referral fee from the property’s marketing budget. Your rent is the same either way.

Resident Reviews Decoded

Review Pattern Analysis

ApartmentRatings breaks their rating into categories, and those scores tell a clearer story than the overall 4.0:

The maintenance score is the standout. That 4.8 out of 5 backs up what people say about how fast the team gets to things. The safety score at 3.1 matches the Google reviews about car break-ins and theft. And the staff rating at 3.4 tells a story: individual staff members get praised by name, but the overall communication and how they handle towing and promotions drags the score down.

What Residents Praise

The maintenance team gets things done fast. Hands down the most consistent positive across both platforms. Yomiuri gets called out by name for speed and professionalism. American Landmark runs a “360 promise” with 48-hour maintenance completion, and reviews back that up. For a 300-unit property, that’s better than most.

One ApartmentRatings reviewer moved here from Crossroad Commons, another 2021 build down the road, and said Eightyone10 is “worth the extra $200/month” because of how things get handled here.

The leasing staff is genuinely liked. Lisa Meyer (Community Manager), Denise, Keyla Galarza (Assistant Manager), and Christina keep showing up by name in the reviews. That consistency matters. Staff turnover is one of the biggest headaches at Austin apartments, and this team seems to have stuck around under American Landmark.

What Residents Criticize

The towing situation is a real problem. Not occasional. Not a fringe complaint. It’s the single loudest issue at this property. Cars get towed for parking in reserved spots where the markings are almost impossible to see on the new pavement. The property changed its vehicle registration app/website multiple times, causing confusion about whether you’re actually registered or not.

One resident got towed three times. Another says multiple people flagged the faint reserved spot markings and management didn’t act on it.

The promotion may not work the way you expect. The “free rent” special has been delivered as gift cards instead of rent credit. One reviewer breaks down the math: $2,500 in gift cards arrived as 10 separate $250 cards, each with a $22.50 processing fee. That’s $225 gone in fees before you even use them. And the gift cards can’t be used toward rent. If you’re counting on that special to reduce your housing cost, confirm exactly how it’s delivered before you sign.

Management Response Pattern

Management replies to almost every review within 3 to 7 days. That’s good.

The quality is mixed. Positive reviews get personalized replies. When someone leaves a negative review, the response usually just asks them to email the office instead of actually talking about the issue. And one response actually posted a former resident’s real name and unit number publicly. That tells you something about how they handle conflict.

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.

Three Management Companies in Two Years

Eightyone10 Blue Goose opened in 2023 and has already gone through Woods Property, Greystar, and now American Landmark. One resident documented three management changes in their 15-month lease.

That kind of churn creates chaos: payment portals change, lease terms get confused, maintenance requests get lost in the shuffle, and policies change without anyone telling you. Some people found out about the management change from signs taped around the property, not from an email or a letter. American Landmark looks like they’re getting things on track. But two years isn’t a long track record.

The “8 Weeks Free” Promotion Needs Verification

Previous promotions at this property were delivered as gift cards with processing fees, not rent credit. The phrase “false advertising” comes up more than once.

I can’t confirm whether the current 8 weeks free offer works the same way. ApartmentRatings also lists a separate concession: “Sign a 14+ month lease and receive 6 weeks rent free,” which tells me the amount of free rent might depend on how long you sign for. Before you sign, get the promotion terms in writing. You need to know if the free rent comes off your actual rent or shows up as gift cards. Ten minutes of asking the right questions now can save you from a nasty surprise later.

Amenities Have Been Scaled Back

The clubhouse originally had 24/7 access. That’s gone. Limited hours now. One night shift worker called this out specifically because playing pool late on days off was a selling point that disappeared after move-in.

The Peloton in the gym has been broken for months according to reviews, and at least one resident says the gym smells when you walk in. None of these are dealbreakers on their own. But they add up when you’re paying for a property that markets itself as modern and high tech.

This Property Is Car-Dependent, Period

The marketing references “a short distance from Austin,” but you’re 12+ miles from downtown. There’s no real public transit out here. Highland Station (Capital Metro light rail) is 7.5 miles away, and there’s no bus that runs from the property to the station. You need a car for everything. Groceries, dining, entertainment, commuting. If your car is in the shop, you’re stuck.

Ready to Move Forward, or Want to See Alternatives?

If the towing policy or promotion terms give you pause, I can show you what else is available in the corridor. There are half a dozen 2021–2024 builds within 10 minutes of this property running similar concessions with different management companies. Check my Austin move-in specials guide for what’s available right now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eightyone10 Blue Goose safe?

Google reviews mention car break-ins, wheels stolen overnight, and one stabbing on the property. The property lists “controlled access” but there’s open surface parking with no gate around the lot. That’s not everyone’s experience, but it’s worth knowing about. Ask the leasing office what they’re doing about security.

Does Eightyone10 Blue Goose accept dogs?

Yes. They allow up to 2 pets per unit with no weight limit. You’ll pay a $300 pet fee per pet (you don’t get this back) and $25 per month per pet in pet rent. Breed restrictions may apply, so confirm your specific breed with the leasing office before applying.

How far is Eightyone10 Blue Goose from Austin?

The property is about 12 miles northeast of downtown Austin, roughly 22 minutes off-peak and 35 to 50 minutes during rush hour. Samsung Austin Semiconductor is about 12 minutes away.

What’s the income requirement at Eightyone10 Blue Goose?

You need to make at least 3 times the monthly rent before taxes. For the $1,180 studio, that’s $3,540/month or about $20.42/hour full-time. If two of you are on the lease, you can combine what you make.

Does Eightyone10 Blue Goose have in-unit washer and dryer?

Yes. Every unit comes with an in-unit washer and dryer. Standard for anything built in Austin after 2020 or so.

What school district is Eightyone10 Blue Goose in?

Manor ISD. Manor New Tech High School is about 10 minutes from the property.

Is parking free at Eightyone10 Blue Goose?

Open surface parking is free. Covered parking costs $100/month per vehicle. If you have more cars than people on the lease, you need to pay for reserved parking or risk towing. Read the parking policy carefully before you sign.

What is the current special at Eightyone10 Blue Goose?

The property is currently running 8 weeks free. Ask the leasing office if it comes off your rent or shows up as gift cards. The terms matter.

Who manages Eightyone10 Blue Goose?

American Landmark, based in Tampa, Florida. They’re the third management company since the property opened in 2023, following Woods Property and Greystar.

The Bottom Line

Eightyone10 Blue Goose is a 2023 build in Manor offering studios from $999/month net effective with the current 8 weeks free special. In-unit washer/dryer in every unit, no pet weight limit, and fast maintenance from a staff that people genuinely seem to like. Those are real strengths at a price point that beats similar new builds closer to Austin by 20 to 30%.

The trade off is everything that comes with the price. You’re in Manor where you need a car for everything, and there’s limited retail. Three management companies in two years. Aggressive towing that’s poorly communicated. And promotion terms you need to get in writing before you commit.

This property makes sense if:

• You’re earning $20+/hour and want new construction under $1,000/month net effective
• You have a large dog and are tired of weight limits at other communities
• You commute to Samsung, Dell Parmer, or other northeast employers
• You’re okay with suburban, car-dependent living in exchange for a lower price point

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• You’re sensitive to noise and expect walls that actually block sound
• You have multiple vehicles and don’t want to worry about towing
• You need walkable access to restaurants, groceries, or transit
• Management stability matters to you, and you want a team that’s been in place more than two years

My honest take: Eightyone10 Blue Goose works if you can handle the growing pains of a new property that’s still figuring out its management. The math works. The building is new. But go in with your eyes open, get the promotion details in writing, and register every vehicle the day you move in.

Need Help Deciding?

Work with me: My service is free. The property pays my referral fee from their marketing budget. Your rent is the same whether you use a locator or apply on your own. I can check whether you’d get approved at Eightyone10 before you spend $75 on an application fee, and I can run a comparison with other properties in the Manor and Northeast Austin corridor.

Go solo: If you’d rather apply directly, visit eightyone10.com or call the leasing office at (737) 530-4261. 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.