Townes on Tenth Townhomes Austin Review: Three Management Companies in 10 Years. Here’s What That Means for You.

Townes on Tenth keeps popping up in my Pflugerville client searches for one reason: the layout. It’s one of the only townhome rental communities in the 78660 zip code where you get an attached two-car garage, a fenced yard, and 1,500+ square feet without buying a house. As a licensed Texas REALTOR (TX #679806) who tracks rental pricing across 1,000+ Austin-area properties, I pay attention when a community offers that kind of space at this price point.

But here’s what the listing sites won’t tell you: this property has changed management companies at least three times. Highmark Residential, then Willow Bridge, and now Avenue5. That “new management” tag on Google has 24 mentions, more than any other topic in the reviews. The 4.0 rating looks solid on paper, but what you’re really betting on is whether the newest team sticks around long enough to build a track record.

I broke down the real costs, the screening situation, and every resident review I could find so you can decide for yourself.

Quick Facts: Townes on Tenth

The 4.0 Google rating is decent for a 93-unit community. But 24 of those 102 reviews mention “new management,” which tells you this property’s reputation is still being shaped by whoever’s running it right now. I’ll break that down in the reviews section below.

Who This Property Works For

You want a house-like layout without buying. This is the core appeal of Townes on Tenth. You get two stories, an attached two-car garage, a fenced yard, and 1,551 to 1,662 square feet. That’s bigger than most two bedroom apartments in Austin. If you’ve been scrolling past 800 square foot flats and want room to spread out, this is built for you. For more options like this, check out Austin townhomes for rent.

You drive an EV. Select units have EV charging built right into the garage. That’s a huge deal. Most Austin apartments with EV charging make you share public stations in a parking deck. Here, you’re plugging in inside your own private garage. If EV charging is a priority, I wrote a full breakdown of Austin apartments with EV charging options.

You work remotely and need space. At 1,551+ square feet across two floors, you can set up a real home office on one level and keep your living space separate.

You have a pet that needs a yard. The fenced private yards are a genuine perk. Most apartment communities offer a shared dog park. Here, your dog gets its own outdoor space.

Who Should Skip This Property

You need a studio, one bedroom, or smaller two bedroom. Right now, the only available plans are three bedrooms starting at $2,388. If your budget is under $2,300/month, there’s nothing here for you currently.

You rely on public transit. The Transit Score is literally zero. The nearest MetroRail station (Howard) is 5.1 miles away. You need a car here. Period.

You want in-unit laundry. These townhomes have washer and dryer hookups only. You’re buying or renting your own machines. That’s an extra $40–60/month if you lease them.

Management turnover makes you nervous. Three different operators in roughly ten years is a pattern. If stability matters to you, this history is worth considering.

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Location: What’s Actually Around You

Townes on Tenth sits at the corner of 10th Street and Wells Branch Parkway in Pflugerville. You’re technically outside Austin city limits, which means Pflugerville utility providers and a Pflugerville mailing address.

What’s nearby on foot: Not much. The Shops at Wells Branch strip center is the closest retail at 0.7 miles (about a 13 minute walk), but the route isn’t especially pedestrian friendly, so most people drive anyway. Settler’s Ridge Retail Center is 1.2 miles out.

Groceries: The Walmart Supercenter on Wells Branch Parkway is about 2 miles out. There’s an H-E-B on Pecan Street about 3 miles away that most Pflugerville residents prefer. You’re driving to both.

Highway access: IH-35 and SH-130 are both close, which is the main reason people rent in this pocket of Pflugerville. SH-130 is a toll road. A full trip costs about $6 with a TxTag, and shorter hops run $2–4 depending on where you get on and off. Without a tag, you pay roughly 50% more. Factor that into your commute budget if you use it daily.

Schools: Pflugerville ISD. Timmerman Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Pflugerville Middle (4/10), Pflugerville High (5/10). Those scores aren’t strong. If schools are a factor in your decision, research the specific campuses before signing a lease.

Medical: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville is 4.7 miles away (8 minute drive). St. David’s North Austin Medical Center on MoPac is about 20 minutes west.

Commute Times from Townes on Tenth

The IH-35 corridor is the bottleneck. If you work north of Pflugerville or along the 130 toll, commutes are manageable. Downtown during rush hour can push past 45 minutes. For a deeper look at what the north suburbs offer, I broke down the entire corridor.

The vibe here is suburban residential. Quiet streets, family oriented, not much nightlife. That’s either exactly what you want or a dealbreaker.

Pricing and True Cost

Floor Plans

Only 3BR plans are available as of August 2026. The property lists both 2BR and 3BR townhomes ranging from 1,424 to 1,662 square feet, but no 2BR units are on the market right now.

Net Effective Rent Calculation

The current special is 4 weeks free on a 12-month lease. Here’s how that breaks down:

Using the C4U plan at $2,388/month:

• 4 weeks free = 28 days
• Daily multiplier: (365 – 28) ÷ 365 = 0.9233
• Net effective: $2,388 × 0.9233 = $2,205/month
• Monthly savings: $183
• Annual savings: $2,196

That’s real money. But remember: your income qualification is calculated against the base rent of $2,388, not the net effective.

Fee Breakdown

Required Fees (everyone pays these):

Situational Fees:

That $325 in combined admin fees at move in is worth noting. And the 10% late fee on rent of $2,388 means a single late payment costs you $239. One resident specifically complained about $200 in late fees after a payment processing error under Avenue5.

True Monthly Cost

Here’s what a renter in the C4U plan with one pet actually pays each month:

• Base rent: $2,388
• Yard maintenance: $7
• Pet screening (annualized): $2.50
• True monthly cost: $2,397.50 (before utilities, renter’s insurance, or W/D rental)

Add a washer/dryer rental at $50/month and renter’s insurance at $15/month, and you’re realistically at $2,463/month before electricity, water, and internet.

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Screening Criteria

Townes on Tenth doesn’t publish its screening criteria online. That’s common for Avenue5 properties. Based on what I know about this management company and properties like this one, here’s what to expect. I’ve flagged the unknowns so you know exactly where I’m filling in from experience versus confirmed data.

Income Requirements

The income requirement is 3x rent, confirmed on multiple listing sites. Here’s what that looks like in real numbers:

That’s a high bar. If you’re a dual income household splitting a 3BR, it’s more manageable. Two earners each making $21/hour would clear the threshold.

Credit Expectations

No published minimum. Avenue5 runs your income, rental history, and credit through a scoring system to decide approval and deposit. Based on what I see at similar 2015-built townhome communities at this price point:

• 650+ credit: Smooth approval, lowest deposit
• 600–649: Likely approved, may require higher deposit
• Below 600: Tougher odds; a Jetty deposit alternative is available here, which can help with move-in costs but won’t fix a credit denial

What Gets You Denied

Based on Avenue5 patterns across their Texas portfolio:

• Money owed to a previous landlord (property debt)
• Evictions on your record (the specific lookback period isn’t published, but a locator directory lists Townes on Tenth as willing to work with broken leases and evictions on a case by case basis)
• Not enough income to meet the 3x threshold
• Lying on your application
• Pets on the restricted breed list (specific breeds not published online; call the leasing office to confirm your dog’s breed before applying)

Here’s something worth knowing: ThriftyApartments, a locator directory site, lists this property as accepting broken leases, evictions, and bad credit. That doesn’t mean automatic approval. It means they’ll look at your situation rather than auto-declining, which is more flexibility than a lot of Pflugerville communities offer. If you’re dealing with screening challenges, it’s worth a conversation with the leasing office. Or reach out to me and I’ll check for you before you spend $100 on an application.

Application Process

1. Contact the leasing office or apply online
2. Pay $50 application fee + $50 credit check fee ($100 total per applicant)
3. Avenue5 runs your screening through their system
4. You’ll usually hear back within 24 to 72 hours

Here’s what separates working with a locator from applying blind: I can check whether your income, credit, and rental history are likely to clear Avenue5’s screening before you spend $100 finding out. If Townes on Tenth looks tight for your situation, I know which Pflugerville communities have more flexibility. If you’re dealing with credit challenges, second chance apartments in Austin are a better starting point.

Resident Reviews Decoded

Review Pattern Analysis

I checked Google, RentCafe, ForRent, ApartmentRatings, ApartmentList, Wheree, Yelp, and ModernMsg. ApartmentRatings blocked my access. ApartmentList has no resident reviews yet. ModernMsg’s page for this property is deactivated. Yelp shows two old listings (one under Willow Bridge, one under Highmark), both marked “CLOSED,” with no review text. Most of what I’m working with below comes from Google (102 reviews, 17 visible in the file) and RentCafe (12 verified reviews).

What Residents Praise

The property won the 2026 Best Apartments/Townhome Community award from the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce. RentCafe’s verified residents (12 reviews) scored the property across categories: Staff and Maintenance both got 4.5/5, Location and Noise both 4.5/5, Amenities and Value both 4.0/5. Parking is the weak spot at 3.5/5.

Two names dominate the positive reviews: Delaney (property manager) and Waracy (maintenance technician). Between the two of them, they’re called out by name in at least 6 of the 17 visible Google reviews. That kind of specific, repeated praise matters. Leasing staff at apartment communities turn over constantly. When multiple residents go out of their way to name the same two people, it tells you something about the on-site team right now.

Andria Craig called the community “clean, quiet, and safe” and noted that both Delaney and Waracy respond quickly and professionally. Octavia Charles praised Delaney for making sure every issue gets addressed personally. Roushaunda Giron, who has moved eight times since Hurricane Harvey, called the community peaceful and safe, singling out office manager Megan for being “compassionate and very knowledgeable.” Multiple other reviews echo these themes.

What Residents Criticize

Appliance quality shows up on every review site I checked. Lucky Dixit on Google wrote that the refrigerator and dishwasher “look very old” and don’t match the rent. Laurie Leatherberry called the appliances “aged, college students with multiple roommates type grade.” On ForRent, one resident went further: “Everything is cheap in the place. Cheap stove cheap carpet cheap refrigerator cheap blinds.” Wheree’s review summary mentions refrigerators that don’t cool properly, spoiling food despite repeated repair requests. For a 2015 build charging $2,388+/month, this isn’t one person complaining. It’s the same issue showing up everywhere.

Guest parking is a real problem. On RentCafe, parking scored 3.5 out of 5, the lowest category. One resident wrote they “wish there were more parking spaces for family/friends to visit.” On ForRent, a resident reported getting towed from guest parking after 7pm, saying signs clearly stated guest parking hours were 9 to 6. That same reviewer said guest parking is outside the gate. If you have frequent visitors, ask the leasing office exactly how guest parking works before you sign.

Speeding within the community. A RentCafe resident specifically asked for speed limits or speed bumps, noting “there are so many cars that speed so fast.” In a community with private yards and pedestrians on the streets, that’s worth asking about during your tour.

Billing under Avenue5. Alexandria Lyautey on Google reported being charged $200 in late fees after a payment error, calling the new management “money greedy.” Sydney Zuiker’s experience is more alarming: her father was promised a discount, moved in, and was then told he wasn’t eligible. On top of that, she describes “an astronomical amount of fees.”

How Management Handles Reviews

Avenue5 responds to nearly every review. But the responses follow a template. The same phrases repeat: “We’re delighted to hear,” “We appreciate your feedback,” “Your feedback is greatly appreciated.” In one case, the management responded to resident Shirley Mitchell using the wrong name (calling her “Lisa W”). Template responses aren’t necessarily a problem. But they don’t show anyone’s actually reading what you wrote.

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 Is a Pattern, Not a Coincidence

Highmark Residential. Then Willow Bridge. Now Avenue5. That’s three confirmed operators in roughly ten years. And a ForRent review response references “The Leaf Group,” which looks like yet another name in the chain. Each transition means new leasing staff, new maintenance routines, new billing systems, and a reset on everything the previous team learned about the property. The current team, led by Delaney and Waracy, is earning strong reviews. But the pattern says this property switches operators whenever ownership wants a change. If that happens again, the people residents praise today could be gone tomorrow.

Those Appliances Are 11 Years Old

The property was built in 2015. Multiple residents mention that the appliances look dated and don’t match the price point. At $2,388/month for a 3BR, you’re paying above the Pflugerville average of $2,015 for a three bedroom (per ApartmentList data). But the kitchen and bathroom hardware is original 2015 stock. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances sound nice in the listing. After 11 years of renters and three management company changes, they don’t look the way they did in the model unit photos. Lucky Dixit’s review is blunt: the money you’re paying and the facility you’re getting “is not matching.” Ask to see the actual unit you’d be renting, not just the model.

W/D Hookups, Not In-Unit Machines

The listing says “W/D Connections.” That means hookups. You’re responsible for supplying your own washer and dryer. Buying a basic set runs $800–1,200. Renting one from a service costs $40–60/month. At these rent levels, most renters expect machines to be included. They aren’t.

The Early Termination Cost Is Steep

If you need to break your lease, you’re looking at 200% of base rent ($4,776 on the C4U plan) or a reletting fee of 85% of base rent ($2,030). That’s aggressive by Austin standards. Know this before you sign.

Guest Parking Is Limited and Towing Is Real

This came up on multiple review sites. According to residents, guest parking is outside the gate, and at least one person had their car towed after 7pm. RentCafe’s parking score (3.5 out of 5) is the lowest in any category. If you regularly have friends or family visiting, ask the leasing office for the exact guest parking policy, hours, and towing rules before you commit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Townes on Tenth allow pets?

Yes. The property is pet friendly with a $200 pet fee (you don’t get that back) and a $30/year pet screening fee. Specific weight limits and breed restrictions aren’t confirmed online. Call the leasing office at (512) 675-1170 to confirm your pet qualifies before applying.

Are there 2 bedroom units at Townes on Tenth?

The property historically offers both 2BR and 3BR floor plans. As of August 2026, only 3BR units are available starting at $2,388/month. Check with the leasing office for upcoming 2BR availability.

Who manages Townes on Tenth?

Avenue5 Residential is the current management company. The property was previously managed by Highmark Residential and Willow Bridge. Avenue5 is a national company based in Seattle managing 825+ properties across the U.S.

Does Townes on Tenth have a washer and dryer?

No. Units have washer and dryer hookups only. You’ll need to buy or rent your own machines.

What’s the commute from Townes on Tenth to downtown Austin?

About 20–25 minutes off-peak and 35–50 minutes during rush hour via IH-35. The property is roughly 15 miles from downtown.

Does Townes on Tenth have EV charging?

Yes. Select units have EV charging stations inside the attached garage. You’re charging in your own private space rather than competing for shared stations. Ask the leasing office which specific units have this feature.

Is Townes on Tenth gated?

Yes. The community has traffic controlled gated entry. Multiple residents mention the gates as a positive in their reviews.

What school district is Townes on Tenth in?

Pflugerville Independent School District. The zoned schools are Timmerman Elementary, Pflugerville Middle, and Pflugerville High.

How much does it cost to break a lease at Townes on Tenth?

The early termination fee is 200% of base rent (roughly $4,776 on the C4U plan). The reletting fee is 85% of base rent (roughly $2,030). These are among the steeper penalties I’ve seen in the Pflugerville market. Know this before you sign. If there’s any chance you’ll need to leave early, factor these numbers into your decision.

What are the move-in costs at Townes on Tenth?

Beyond first month’s rent, expect $325 in admin fees ($125 + $200 non-refundable) and $100 in application and credit check fees per applicant. Your security deposit varies based on your credit screening results. With a pet, add another $200. A Jetty deposit alternative is available, which can lower your upfront costs if you qualify.

The Bottom Line

Townes on Tenth delivers something genuinely hard to find in the Austin rental market: a two-story townhome with an attached garage, a private yard, and 1,500+ square feet. At $2,205/month net effective after the 4 weeks free special, you’re getting more space than most three bedroom apartments in Pflugerville offer. The on-site staff, specifically Delaney and Waracy, are earning the kind of specific praise that matters. And the private garage EV charging in select units is a real differentiator.

The trade-off: three different management teams in a decade, aging appliances that don’t match the rent, and no washer/dryer included at a price point where most renters expect them.

This property makes sense if:

• You want a townhome layout with garage and yard and don’t want to buy
• You drive an EV and want private garage charging
• You’re a dual income household that clears the income threshold comfortably
• You value quiet, gated, suburban living over walkability and nightlife

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• You need a 1BR or 2BR (none available right now)
• You rely on public transit for your commute
• You expect in-unit washer/dryer at this price point
• Management stability is a priority for you

My honest take: the current on-site team is clearly doing good work. If Delaney and Waracy are still there when you tour, that’s a strong signal. But this property has a history of switching management. You’re trusting that the current team stays put. Go in with your eyes open about that.

Need Help Deciding?

Want help? My service is free. The property pays the referral fee from their marketing budget. I can pre-screen your application, compare Townes on Tenth to other Pflugerville townhome options, and make sure you don’t waste money on application fees at a property that won’t approve you.

Going solo? Contact the Townes on Tenth leasing office directly at (512) 675-1170 or visit townesontenth.com. 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.