Camden Gaines Ranch Apartments, Austin TX

I have lived at Camden Gaines Ranch for 2 years and it has been an amazing experience overall. I really love the location - surrounded by the greenbelt but right off mopac with a short commute to downtown. The apartment was spacious and the patio was larger than average. I have lived in two different apartments (bottom and top floors) and never had any issues with noise. Christa Hammer and everyone else at the office is always so helpful and will go out of their way to fix any issues. Maintenance is very friendly and response quickly to requests. The only downside was having to purchase the technology package - that's the only thing I would change. I would definitely renew my lease here if I could, but I will continue to let others know what an awesome complex this is!

After living at Camden Gaines Ranch for almost 2 years, I can easily say this is the best apartment complex I have ever lived in! The office staff (especially Christa Hammer) has been so helpful since day one, and they are always so friendly. The grounds are so beautifully kept and the maintenance workers are so nice! I love all the trees, the gym, the pool, and the access to the barton creek greenbelt. There are so many awesome trails surrounding this complex. It was so convenient to be so close to downtown but also nestled on the edge of the greenbelt. I am so sad to leave, and I would definitely stay longer if I could! I would recommend Camden Gaines Ranch to anyone!

Living at Camden Gains Ranch the past 6 months has been so enjoyable, having assess to the gym, pool and private trails through the greenbelt are all such bonuses that we use regularly. The girls at reception are so helpful and attentive along with all of the Camden team!

Update: Let me just clarify that the below issue is not the only issue I've had at Camden Gaines Ranch.

- I've had issues with the office staff and their lack of communication since move-in. They will always say they contacted you but never did. Ask for proof.
- I also have issues with the maintenance staff. One slept in my bed, another was smoking a cigarette leaned against my car just chillin'.
- The apartments are infested with scorpions and spiders.
- People don't pick up after their dogs.
- Valet Trash comes sometimes if they feel like it but that doesn't stop the lady who lives below you from putting out her baby's *disgusting* diapers at 11: 00AM on a Friday when Valet Trash doesn't come until 10: 00PM Sunday.
- You're gonna pay $95.00 in Technology Package for TV and Internet through your rent but then also pay $80.00 to Time Warner directly if you actually want good channels or decent Internet speeds.

With all things considered, the location is pretty sweet.but it's not worth the headache of dealing with Camden staff.
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Last night, 2 girls outside of my building decided that they were going to be loud. I gave them about 10 mins to quiet down before asking them to quiet down. But of course, they decided to be LOUDER. I again, asked them to quiet down. At this time, one of the girls decided to start an altercation. She tried to run INTO my apartment and attack me. Cops were called. The on-site courtesy officer was also there and said he’d be immediately filing his report to the complex. I told him I wanted contact from management IMMEDIATELY.

I walked to the office the next day and the two girls who were there basically told me they have ZERO clue about it and that the actual Manager is off today. They also said it’s going to “take time” to remove the girl, who is actually not even a resident but a GUEST. They also said “we wish people weren’t this terrible” and “if you feel unsafe you can call the courtesy officer to help you walk your dog or leave and come back to your apartment”.

My issue? I have a ton of issues with this actually.

1) The girl who tried me was intoxicated and under 21. She’s also a guest to the residents who live here who are ALSO under 21 with the exception of one 21 year old. Let me also stop for a second, SHE’S A GUEST. SHE HAS NO REASON TO ACTUALLY BE HERE. SHE IS A THREAT TO ACTUAL RESIDENTS WHO ACTUALLY FUND YOUR PAYCHECKS, CAMDEN. THINK ABOUT THAT.

2) In also saying she’s a guest, the residents who allowed the little girl to come here and also did nothing to TRY to stop her from trying to physically fight with their NEIGHBOR should be treated as if they were the ones doing it themselves. Residents are responsible for their guests. Point blank, period. Let’s not forget that.

3) This isn’t a college apartment complex. If you wanna be loud and obnoxious and enjoy your baby years then you need to either move to UT or Texas State but a complex where a one bedroom is running $1500 isn’t the place. This is a nice part of town, you need to be on East Riverside and you’re about 15 miles too far West right now.

4) I shouldn’t have to contact the courtesy officer in MY own complex to protect MY own safety because the complex won’t do what’s logical here. The courtesy officer also has his OWN job and is not on site 24/7. Camden’s response to this was “well if he’s not on site he’ll call APD. ” My response was, “so, you’re telling me APD is going to come here and help me walk my dog? ” OF COURSE NOT.

5) Since “nothing can be done” and “it’s going to take time” because I didn’t ACTUALLY allow myself to get into a physical altercation with this hillbilly who probably sleeps with her cousins, next time I guess I should just let it happen?

6) I have worked FAR too to get where I am today to let some little girl cause me to get out of character and lose everything.

In my 10 years of renting apartments (including 4 years of college apartments) I’ve NEVER had something like this happen. If you enjoy your safety and freedom, Camden Gaines Ranch is not the place for you.