The Courtmoor on Cameron Apartment Austin Review: Budget Mueller-Adjacent Apartments With 6 Weeks Free (Austin, TX)

A 1BR here can run as low as $713/month after you factor in the current special. Less than a mile from Mueller. Gated access. Gas included in rent. I track pricing across hundreds of Austin apartment communities through ApartmentData.com and direct property contacts, and The Courtmoor on Cameron keeps landing on my radar for one reason: the math works for renters who’d get priced out of the Mueller area at almost any other property.

But here’s what the listing sites won’t tell you. This is a 1969 building. The 1999 renovation gave it updated finishes in some units, but renovations don’t replace the bones. The name has changed four times (Cameron Greens, Mueller Rose, Tides at Mueller, now The Courtmoor). Management companies have rotated. And it’s sitting at 83% occupancy right now. That vacancy rate tells a story. So does the 4.2 Google rating with 143 reviews. I read every one of them. Here’s what I found.

Quick Facts: The Courtmoor on Cameron

The 4.2 Google rating is solid for this price range. But look closer. A cluster of 5-star ratings all posted within the same few weeks tells me the leasing team has been asking residents to review. That’s not unusual, and it doesn’t mean the reviews are fake. But the reviews that actually say something matter more than the ones that just left stars. I’ll break down what’s driving those numbers below.

Best For / Skip If

The Courtmoor on Cameron Makes Sense If:

You need rent under $900/month near Mueller. After the 6-week concession, the smallest 1BR (480 square feet, A1 floor plan) drops to roughly $713/month net effective. The larger 1BRs (640–650 square feet) land around $757–$773. Those numbers put you within a mile of Mueller’s H-E-B, shopping, and restaurants at a price most of the newer Mueller places can’t touch. If you want to see what else is nearby, check out my Central Austin apartments guide. Highgrove next door starts at $1,167. Bridge at Windsor Park starts at $978.

You have a larger pet. The 175 lb weight limit is high for Austin apartments. Most communities cap at 50–75 pounds. If you’ve got a German Shepherd, a Lab, or a bigger mixed breed, your options just expanded. The $400 total pet fee ($200 of which is refundable) is about what you’d pay at other Austin apartments that allow big dogs.

You want gated access and a Cameron Road location without paying Mueller prices. The property has access gates, a gate attendant, and sits right on Cameron Road with fast access to I-35 and Highway 290. Mueller is a 5-minute drive. Downtown is about 15 minutes off-peak.

Your screening situation needs a flexible property. Yelp categorizes The Courtmoor as a “Second Chance” property. RPM Living typically works with renters who have credit or rental history issues. If you’ve been denied at newer communities in the area, this is worth a conversation with the leasing office. You can also check the AustinApartmentLocators.com homepage for deals at other properties that are flexible on screening.

Skip If:

You need in-unit washer and dryer. Most units have no washer/dryer connection at all. Some renovated units have a fullsize connection, but most units use the on-site laundry rooms. If in-unit laundry is non-negotiable, cross this one off.

Noise between units bothers you. This is 1969 wood-frame construction. Thin walls, thin floors. The 1999 renovation updated the finishes, not the soundproofing. If you work from home or need quiet evenings, keep this in mind.

You expect modern amenities. No in-unit washer/dryer in most units, no package lockers, no coworking space. There’s a pool, a small fitness area, an outdoor kitchen, and a cinema room. But don’t compare this to anything built in the last five years.

You’ve had issues with management turnover. Reviews mention multiple management changes. The current team (Letty, Araceli, Jose) gets strong praise, but long-term residents talk about the revolving door. If you want consistency over a multi-year stay, think about that before signing a long lease.

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Location Deep Dive

What’s Actually Nearby

The Courtmoor sits at 5700 Cameron Road in Windsor Park, just north of Mueller. Walk Score is 65. You can walk to a few things, but you’ll need a car for most errands.

Grocery: H-E-B Mueller is about 0.9 miles south. That’s a quick drive or a 15-minute bike ride. There’s also a Lone Star Family Market at 7110 Cameron Road, about 1.5 miles north, if you need something closer.

Dining on Cameron Road: There’s a Raising Cane’s, Whataburger, and Popeyes within a few blocks south on Cameron. The Mueller retail area (Torchy’s Tacos, Subway, and several other spots) is about a mile away. For sit-down options, Little Deli and Pizzeria on Woodrow Avenue is a local favorite, roughly 1.5 miles northwest.

Transit: Capital Metro Route 7 runs along Cameron Road. The property lists shuttle route access. ACC Highland Campus is about 1.5 miles west if you’re taking classes.

Parks: Bartholomew District Park is less than a mile south: 57 acres with a pool, disc golf, basketball courts, and a creek. Buttermilk Branch Greenbelt is also nearby.

Commute Math

Route notes: I-35 is right there. Off-peak, you’re 12 minutes from downtown via I-35 South. Rush hour can triple that. Highway 290 East gives you a straight shot to the airport without fighting I-35 south of the river.

Neighborhood Vibe

Windsor Park is a working-class neighborhood changing slowly as Mueller development pushes east. If you’re exploring the broader area, check out my East Austin apartments breakdown.

Cameron Road itself is commercial. Strip centers, fast food, auto shops. Not pretty. But functional, affordable, and being this close to Mueller means groceries, retail, and parks are all right there. Transit access (Route 7 bus, I-35, Highway 290) makes commuting work even without a car.

Pricing & True Cost

Floor Plans

*With 6 weeks free on a 12-month lease. Some units may qualify for up to 8 weeks free.

A note on the range: The A1 floor plan at 480 square feet is small. That’s smaller than a lot of studios in Austin. If you’re a single renter without much furniture, it can work. But if you’re bringing a full bedroom set plus a couch, look at the A2 or A3 for the extra 160–170 square feet.

Net Effective Rent Calculation

I’ll use the A2 (1BR/1BA, 640 sq ft) at $856/month as the example, since it’s the most practical 1BR option:

Current special: 6 weeks free on a 12-month lease

• 12-month lease = 365 days
• 6 weeks free = 42 days
• Daily multiplier: (365 – 42) ÷ 365 = 0.8849
• Base rent: $856 × 0.8849 = $757/month net effective
• Monthly savings: $856 – $757 = $99/month
• Total first-year savings: $99 × 12 = $1,188

For select units with 8 weeks free (56 days):

• Multiplier: (365 – 56) ÷ 365 = 0.8466
• $856 × 0.8466 = $725/month net effective

They qualify you based on the base rent ($856), not the net effective. At 3x income, you’d need $2,568/month gross for this floor plan.

All The Fees

What listing sites bury: Apartments.com lists $30.50/month in mandatory fees on top of your base rent. That breaks down to $15 for an amenity fee, $10 for pest control, $3 for trash admin, and $2.50 for stormwater. Every resident pays these. The property’s own marketing doesn’t mention them. That’s $366/year in costs you won’t see until you read the lease.

What IS notable: Gas is included in rent. That’s not common. In Austin, gas covers your stove and your heat. That saves you $20–$40/month depending on usage. The current special brings total move-in fees (app + admin) down to $99 from the normal $250.

True Monthly Cost: A Real Scenario

Here’s what a renter in the A2 floor plan (1BR/1BA, 640 sq ft) with one dog would actually pay per month with the 6-week concession on a 12-month lease:

That’s $857.50/month all in, with the concession. Without the special, same setup runs $956.50/month. That $100.50 in monthly fees sitting on top of rent is exactly why I always break down the full cost.

Move-in costs with current special:

Fair warning: Specials change. I talk to leasing teams regularly, and offers like this tend to tighten when occupancy climbs above 90%.

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Screening Criteria

The Income Requirement

RPM Living’s own FAQ says “most RPM Living apartments ask that your income is 2.5–3x the monthly rent.” I’m using 3x for the table below since that’s the most common bar, but ask the leasing office whether The Courtmoor uses 2.5x or 3x. At 2.5x, the income requirement drops a lot.

What that means practically: If you’re making $15/hour full-time, you can qualify for the A1 and A2 floor plans. That’s a lower bar than most Austin apartments, where rents in the $1,200–$1,500 range need $18–$22/hour just to meet the income requirement.

RPM Living generally allows roommates to combine income toward the 3x requirement. If two people are splitting a 2BR, each person needs to make about $1,550/month for the B1 floor plan at $1,033 base rent.

Credit Expectations

The Courtmoor doesn’t publish a hard credit minimum. RPM Living uses a points-based screening system at their properties. Here’s what I typically see at their communities:

• 650+ credit: Smooth approval, standard deposit
• 600–649: Likely approval, may see a higher deposit
• 550–599: Conditional approval possible, expect additional deposit
• Below 550: Limited options, but as a property tagged “Second Chance” on Yelp, The Courtmoor may have more flexibility than most. Ask the leasing office directly.

What Typically Gets You Denied

Let me be direct about what usually triggers automatic denial at RPM Living properties:

• Active property debt (unpaid balances owed to a previous landlord)
• Eviction judgments within the past 5 years
• Violent felony convictions (shorter lookback for non-violent offenses)
• Inability to verify income
• False information on application

Important: Screening criteria can vary by property even within the same management company. I always recommend checking with the leasing office before spending money on an application.

The Application Process

1. Apply: Online through thecourtmoor.com. Currently $99 total for app + admin with the active special.
2. Screening: RPM Living runs credit, criminal background, and rental history. Processing typically takes 2–3 business days.
3. Decision: Approval, conditional approval (higher deposit), or denial.
4. Lease signing: If approved, the special requires a 12-month lease to get the 6–8 weeks free.

Here’s what separates working with a locator from applying blind: I can tell you whether you’re likely to qualify before you spend $99 finding out. If The Courtmoor’s screening looks tight for your situation, I know which nearby properties have more flexibility. My service is free. The property pays me from their marketing budget.

Resident Reviews Decoded

I went through all 143 Google reviews. Then I checked Yelp, ApartmentRatings, ForRent, Apartments.com, and iFindApartment. Here’s what showed up: Yelp has zero written reviews but tags this property as “Second Chance Apartments.” ApartmentRatings has 43 reviews under the old name “Cameron Greens.” ForRent has two from 2015. Apartments.com shows 3.0 stars. iFindApartment shows 3.0 stars from 63 reviews. Google’s 4.2 is the outlier. When one platform runs a full point higher than multiple others, I pay more attention to the written reviews than the averages.

Review Pattern Analysis

What Residents Praise

Leasing staff is the standout. Araceli, Letty, and Jose get called out by name across dozens of reviews. That’s a real signal. When specific people get praised repeatedly, it means your everyday experience with the office is genuinely good. Maintenance techs Sergio and Angel also get named for being responsive and respectful.

Long-term residents stick around here. One reviewer has been here 8 years. Another, 11 years. Several mention renewing leases. When people stay that long at a property in this price range, it usually means the rent stays reasonable and the staff treats them well. Both of those patterns show up here.

Several residents specifically mention the rent as a reason they renewed.

What Residents Criticize

The serious complaints are older (8–12 months ago) and involve staff behavior under previous management. One reviewer described a manager verbally abusing an elderly resident. Another said they were “compared to a dog” when calling the office. That’s serious. But the current management team (Letty, Araceli, Jose) took over after those complaints, and recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

One Google reviewer described a bad roach problem at move-in about a year ago: insects under the paint and behind appliances. And here’s the thing: the ApartmentRatings reviews under the old “Cameron Greens” name mention roaches and rats too. That means pest problems at this address go back years, across multiple management companies. For a 1969 property with 9 buildings, pest control is a constant battle, not a one-time fix. Ask the leasing office about their current pest control schedule, how often they treat, and request a unit inspection before signing.

One review mentions flooding from city construction nearby. The resident wasn’t happy with how management handled it. This looks like a one-time event, not a recurring plumbing problem.

How Management Responds

They respond to every single review. Positive and negative. The responses are template-heavy (“over the moon,” “dedicated team,” “terrific day”) but they show up consistently. For the negative reviews, they offer direct phone numbers and invite follow-up. That’s better than silence, even if the language feels corporate.

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.

This Is a 1969 Building and It Shows

The 1999 renovation updated finishes. Some units have quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and vinyl flooring. But the building itself is 57 years old. That means thinner walls, older plumbing, and the kind of construction you just don’t see anymore. If you’re coming from something built in the 2020s, you’ll hear your neighbors. You’ll notice the difference in how the building feels. This isn’t something maintenance can fix. It’s the building itself.

Management Turnover Goes Deeper Than Staff

This isn’t just about new leasing agents. The property has changed management companies at least three times: PMG Property Management Group, Roscoe Properties, and now RPM Living. On top of that, reviews mention Stephen, Jose, Araceli, Alejandrina, Isela, Mindy, Keziah, and Letty in just the past couple years. That’s a lot of turnover for 181 units. The current RPM Living team gets great reviews. But when a property rotates through management companies this often, it means the ownership is still looking for the right company to run the place. Get everything in writing. Verbal promises mean nothing if a fourth company takes over next year.

The 83% Occupancy Rate Tells You Something

83% occupancy at a property running 6–8 weeks free is worth paying attention to. That’s roughly 31 empty units. The concessions are there to fill them. That’s not automatically bad for you. You have bargaining power right now. But ask yourself why those units are empty when the specials are this generous. It could be seasonal. It could be the building’s age. It could be competition from newer properties like Highgrove, Bridge at Windsor Park, and Solomon that have all opened within a mile in the past two years.

This Property Has Had Four Different Names

It’s been Cameron Greens, Mueller Rose, Tides at Mueller, and now The Courtmoor on Cameron. ApartmentRatings still lists it as “Cameron Greens” with 43 reviews. RentCafe’s URL still reads “tides-at-mueller.” If you’re researching this property, search all four names. Each name came with a different management company, so older reviews are about a different team running the place.

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FAQ

Does The Courtmoor on Cameron allow pets?

Yes. Up to 2 pets, 175 lb weight limit. Expect a $400 pet fee per cat or dog ($200 non-refundable, $200 refundable deposit), plus $20/month pet rent. One thing worth asking about: the property lists breed restrictions, but Apartments.com shows “No Breed Restrictions” on select units. Ask the leasing office which floor plans have restrictions and which don’t.

What credit score do I need for The Courtmoor on Cameron?

No published minimum. RPM Living uses a points-based screening system. Based on similar RPM Living properties, scores above 600 typically see smooth approval. Below 550 may require additional deposit or a co-signer. The property is tagged “Second Chance” on Yelp, so there may be more wiggle room than you’d get at a typical property.

What utilities are included at The Courtmoor?

Gas is included in rent. You’ll pay for electricity, water/sewer, and internet separately. Having gas covered saves you roughly $20–$40/month depending on usage.

How much is the security deposit?

$500–$1,250 depending on screening results. Apartments.com also shows a security deposit alternative (surety bond) for $20–$35/month if you’d rather not tie up cash.

What move-in specials does The Courtmoor offer?

Currently: 6–8 weeks free on a 12-month lease, plus total app and admin fees reduced to $99 (normally $250). Specials change. Contact me to confirm what’s running right now.

What is parking like at The Courtmoor?

Surface lot with open parking included. Carport parking runs $50/month. A ForRent review mentions wishing the parking lot were bigger, so parking can get crowded.

Is The Courtmoor a good location for commuting?

Yes, if your commute uses I-35 or Highway 290. Downtown is 12–15 minutes off-peak, UT about 8–12 minutes, the airport about 20–26 minutes via 290. Rush hour on I-35 can double those times.

When was The Courtmoor built and renovated?

Built in 1969, renovated in 1999. Some units also got quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and vinyl flooring. Ask whether your specific unit has been renovated.

Does The Courtmoor have a washer and dryer?

Most units don’t have washer/dryer connections. Some renovated units have fullsize connections. There are on-site laundry rooms. Check whether your unit has connections before you apply.

The Bottom Line: Is The Courtmoor on Cameron Worth It?

The numbers work here. A 1BR starting at $713/month net effective, less than a mile from Mueller, with gated access and gas included. The 175 lb pet weight limit matters if you have a big dog. The current staff gets strong praise across dozens of reviews, and the $99 move-in fees during the current special keep your upfront costs low.

The trade-off is obvious: this building is 57 years old. Thin walls. Management turnover history. Amenities that can’t compete with anything built in the last decade. And the 83% occupancy with aggressive concessions tells you the property is working hard to fill units right now.

This property makes sense if:

• Your budget tops out at $900/month for a 1BR near Mueller
• You have a large dog and need a 175 lb weight limit
• Your credit or rental history needs a property with more screening flexibility
• You value location and price over modern finishes

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• In-unit washer/dryer is a deal-breaker
• Noise sensitivity matters (1969 wood-frame walls)
• You want a property with stable, long-term management consistency
• You’re comparing against newer construction nearby like Highgrove or Bridge at Windsor Park and expect the same experience. If you’re flexible on area, check out South Austin apartments or North Austin apartments for other budget options

My verdict: The first-year math works for the right renter. If your budget needs Cameron Road pricing and your commute needs I-35 access, The Courtmoor is one of the better options in this price tier. Just go in with your eyes open about the building’s age and the management patterns. And get everything in writing.

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