Apartment Ratings | Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek) Ratings and Reviews

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): It's Ehhh.... (Recommending!)

2008-10-08T14:51:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: to be quite honest, I've lived here for 5 months, and within those 5 months there has been a few up and down's to mention.I'll mention the highlights firstFirst of all, I enjoy my apartment and get complimented quite frequently on it's adorable factor and spaciousness(3rd story)Very quiet for an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Following up from others recent Blogs.. (Not Recommending)

2008-10-08T20:41:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ***This is the review I posted in the past on: 6/3/2008 "Stealing, Horrible parking and astronomical rent increase!" Years at this apartment: 2004 - 2008 I've resided here at Rattan creek for many years and I adore my apartment. But, the parking is absolutely horrible. They did add 13 parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Barking dogs, unresponsive, shrug it off (Recommending!)

2008-04-29T10:59:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a little over a year. here are my commentsThe GOODYou get a good size apartment for the moneyThe garages are attached to many of the apartments and good size for 2 carsthe pool area is nice. The landscaping is well kept.Pick up trash on two days ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Realistic Overview: Read if you want the honest truth (Recommending!)

2007-12-04T11:13:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Here are the good things:*Pretty darn quiet and peaceful*I never hear the neighbors*3 bedroom apt. that I live in is very spacious and lovely*huge kitchen (3 bedroom)*nice patios*high ceilings open up the room tremendously*Very clean, well kept lawn and pavement. *Track behind the apartments leading to tennis courts, volleyball court, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): don't do it!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-18T21:14:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Dont move here!! Staff are rude and the fees are horrible!! Parking is the biggest problem. If you come home any later than 7 or 8 at night you will be looking for a spot all night! Before you decide to move here, check out the parking for yourself at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Everything is good until you try to renew your lease for the 2nd or 3rd time (Not Recommending)

2007-09-05T14:47:00-06:00

From jollyvilletenant: I have stayed in this apartment for 2 years now. My first time renewal of lease went thru fine with around $50 increase in my rent. The rent increase was $50 for renewal 2 months advance renewal. If I turned up for renewal, 1 month after my first chance it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): AWFUL place to live (Not Recommending)

2007-12-29T19:18:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Rattan Creek for less than 6 months and hated every day of it!First off, the maintenance came into my apartment, without notice, when I was not home on several occasions. I had money and personal things missing and when I reported it to the manager I was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Lovely Place To Live (Recommending!)

2007-06-15T11:07:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A great place to live! Lovely homes, great location. Close to stores, gas stations, banks and restaurants, but still in a quiet neighborhood. Direct access to a neighborhood park in addition to a beautiful community. Parking can be tight at times, but carports are available and affordable - and keep ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Don't Do It!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-05-21T09:37:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Horrible management! They came into my apartment when I was on vacation and replaced my flooring without my knowledge, and the new flooring looks bad! Gates broken a lot of the time. Rent increase not worth all the suffering you must go through here. Just trust me you will regret ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Heaven? sparkling place? written by management!! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-01T11:55:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: managers hype up this slum with positive reviews. ask anyone who actually lives here they will tell you the true story....fees fees fees, and a lazy and incompetant staff. pest problems are rampant in my unit (not sure why i pay the 3 pest fee if it does no good). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Heaven! (Recommending!)

2006-08-28T17:35:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apartment living is no doubt much different than living in an apartment community. You have to actually think about the neighbors you share walls & space with. :) However, the team here at Rattan Creek are bar none the friendsliest & most eager to help team that I've encountered through ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): LOVE RATTAN CREEK!!!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2006-08-25T22:45:21-06:00

From elgindiva: Rattan Creek is a great place to live good quality detail interior/exterior the direct access garages is a huge plus!. The nature trail leading to the neighborhood park is very nice too. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!! If you don't like apartment living go get a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Can't wait to move. Noisy. Parking HELL. (Not Recommending)

2006-07-06T12:05:56-06:00

From williamson_co_sux0rz: Pros: Pretty units and property. Good workout room -- I have to say, I've gotten a lot of use out of it. Maintenance crew is competent. Property is adjacent to greenbelt and park (this is one thing I've *really* enjoyed about living here.)

Cons: NOISE from neighbors (shoddy construction) and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Not so great... (Not Recommending)

2006-07-03T16:45:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First and foremost, the parking is terrible. There are hardly any regular parking spaces. About half of those are marked as "resident only," however, when you move in, they do not give you a sticker or anything to distinguish your car from a visitor's. So, needless to say, those spots ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Avoid this property (Not Recommending)

2006-06-12T16:09:03-06:00

From krohleder1@austin.rr.com: Well we have lived at Alexan, which is now just called Rattan Creek, for 2 years. The property has been sold twice in the past month and is now owned by Greystar. This place is attractive but there are many problems. If you are a light sleeper who does not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Think twice about renting here (Not Recommending)

2006-04-28T23:50:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live on the 3rd floor inbetween the front office and back Dallas entrance. Unfortunately I face the parking lot. Noise is definitely an issue. You can hear chatter and car radios through the closed bedroom window. Landscaping shows up around 730AM 8AM you can hear their mowers and blowers. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Rude Staff (Not Recommending)

2006-04-10T12:19:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management sucks big time, they do not have courtesy while dealing with tenants. Parking is a pain. The staff is very rude and does not care about tenants. Overall, even though the complex is quite nice, I would not receommend renting out an apartment here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Staff is a nightmare to deal with (Not Recommending)

2006-04-10T11:50:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are living in Alexan for 1 year and living in 3 bedroom apartment. I wanted to move in to 2 bedroom apartment and when I asked for the price, they offered $800 for a 2-bedroom 1200 sq. feet apartment. Later, I went to sign the lease for that apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Beautiful (Recommending!)

2006-01-20T10:13:44-06:00

From moonlitemom: I loved living at Alexan Rattan Creek. It's a nice property w/beautiful trees, a nice swimming pool and exercise room. I loved my view of the sunset. The maintenance staff was always polite and prompt in answering maintenance requests. The birds are amazing. The complex is set in a nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): (Not Recommending)

2005-10-22T12:07:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for about 16 to 18 months. I like the layout of the apartment and location, but feel they made some poor decision in the construction of the apartments. For example, I can hear my upstairs neighbors walking throughout their apartment. I can literally tell you exactly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Great Management, Terrific Property, Good Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-08-24T20:46:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a win/win! I found nothing negative to report during my time here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): rude staff (Not Recommending)

2005-08-21T07:53:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the first thing about this apt is their staff .Beleive me I have been living in apts for my entire life but I have never experienced any such pbms.They never listens when tell them about concerns .They treats like we are staying there for granted. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): 1 yr so far and signed another. (Recommending!)

2005-04-15T21:37:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living here the neighboors are nice and it is beautiful. There is a shortage of parking but I have a car port and its only 15$ a month, its worth it to me so i don't have to walk. I face the inside of the complex towards the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): So far so good (Recommending!)

2005-02-24T14:54:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have loved our apartment. My recommendation to anyone considering this complex is to
1) move into a third floor apartment to avoid noise and get vaulted ceilings.
2) Get an apartment close to one of the exits as the parking is better there (we rarely have to find a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): We loved this community (Recommending!)

2004-12-30T20:58:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The community was very good. I and my wife loved it. Good support. Good communication. It is next to a beautiful park. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Okay, about a C- (Not Recommending)

2004-07-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment complex is nice, but there are problems. I have a bug problem, which is very stressful, because I am a really clean person. My water in my toilet just keeps running and running. It takes a long time to get things fixed. There are charges like garbage that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): A Slice of Heaven (Recommending!)

2004-06-15T00:00:00-06:00

From woemlavy@earthlink.net: I highly recommend this Luxury Austin Community. The Best Staff and Maintenance response time that I have ever experienced. Curb-side trash pickup twice a week made it easy for me to get the bags out and then be off to work on time. Staff treated me like a REAL person, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): No NO NO!!! Not worth the special deals (Not Recommending)

2004-06-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Alexan after my boyfriend lived in a 1 bedroom and when I moved, we moved into 2 bedrooms. The management was really nice and willing to let him transfer since we are upgrading and we will be paying more rent. Let's just say, they are the nicest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Excellent (Recommending!)

2004-04-01T00:00:00-06:00

From oasisinteractive: My name is Stephen Alexander and I have lived in Alexan Rattan Creek Apartments for over 7 months now. My experience has been mostly enjoyable. While there are always going to be issues (or perceived issues), I have found that people in general respond to you based on how you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): NO! NO! NO! (Not Recommending)

2004-03-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like the other people who have written reviews, the first couple of months were okay. I will not re-rent from Alexan nor would i recommend it to anyone. There is no parking. When you call and complain, they suggest you get a covered spot, if there is one available. And, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Not The Best!! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have to agree with bad ratings.
When I first moved in it was nice, for about a month then the problems began!
First, Olivia is one of the rudest people I have ever had the displeasure to deal with, she is deceitful and blames others for her mistakes. When problems ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Enjoyable (Recommending!)

2003-11-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived in these apartments for over months. It was my first time living outside of home. The staff was aware of this and made sure I was treated as though I were still home. They have been patient, caring and attentive. The parking, I must admit is a terrible ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Management incompetent!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-07-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This Alexan´s management is useless at BEST!! Olivia and the other managers are rude, rude and rude! They absolutely do not care about your experience living there, once you´ve signed the lease, you´re a gonner... They say they care, but they don´t. And then to make matters worse, I´ve NEVER, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Thank you Alexan Rattan Creek (Recommending!)

2003-06-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: A friend brought this web-site to my attention. I can´t believe the horrible things that are being said about the community. I moved into Alexan Rattan Creek while still under construction and what an experience!!! The staff is awesome along with the beautiful apartment i have. There has never been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): TWO THUMBS UP!!! (Recommending!)

2003-06-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roommate and I currently live at Alexan Rattan Creek and we LOVE it! The staff is not only friendly and proffessional but very genuine.
The maintenance staff is superb! The grounds are kept clean.
I´ve referred plenty of my friends and I have not heard any complaints from them.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): BEST Place in Austin - Bar None!! (Recommending!)

2003-06-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is great!! I´ve lived in apartments all over Austin and this is the best place I´ve ever lived in!! What makes it great? Start with the staff... the manager - Olivia is WONDERFUL!! She truly cares about your specific situations. I have seen her care for other residents ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): DO NOT LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2003-06-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst place ever to live. If you are thinking about living here, please rethink your decision. We have regretted living here since the day we moved in. The maintenance is horrible and can not fix anything right and when they actually attempt to fix it they just ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): There is only one word that comes to mind . . .SHITTY! (Not Recommending)

2003-05-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has got to be the worst place to live. They couldn´t pay me enough money to renew my lease again. I wouldn´t even live here for free!!
Let me see . . . where do I start! Well, the management SUCKS, the parking SUCKS, the maintenence staff are IDIOTS, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): SUCKS!! (Not Recommending)

2003-02-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Office staff is extremely rude. If you live on the ground floor and the person above is noisy, dont bother reporting it, NOTHING will
be done! You have to pay for parking spots if
you want to park within 2 mi of your apartment and if some one else is parked there, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): nice place...a few problems (Recommending!)

2003-01-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Alexan for about 6 months. It´s pretty new and I really like the floor plan...It´s one of the nicest I could find for the price. The only problems I´ve had since moving in is
-the hot water runs out fast
-there are small ants everywhere that we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Find Somewhere Else to Live (Not Recommending)

2003-01-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I regret signing a lease here. The staff is anything but professional, they will tell you one thing and the next day they will tell you something different. There is trash all over the place, my car was vandalized, and the gates are often not working. What a waste! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): It´s a great Change! (Recommending!)

2002-11-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff is wonderful. I read a few of these reviews before moving into Rattan Creek and was a little scared, but after being in the apartment complex for 3 months now, it has been the BEST experience I have ever had. There are so many activities for us ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Perfect roommate floorplan (Recommending!)

2002-09-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: An apartment is an apartment. You´ll have things you like and things you don´t like. I´m a current resident here, and the most compelling thing for me is the layout of the 2/2. We have a 1200 sq. ft. apartment for $950/month. The best part is that I´m on one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Less than stellar living (Not Recommending)

2002-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently reside at this place. I have made the same repair requests since moving in 8 months ago and just last week after threatening further correspondence would be though my attorney they made most of the repairs.
You are better off renting at an older property and spending less money. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): The Manager Sucks! (Not Recommending)

2002-05-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I agree with the last comment about the Manager. I have NEVER encountered a more rude, condescending, illiterate person such as this Petra chic. I too was promised something if I were to renew my lease and now have the same comment,"you have to wait." I feel sorry for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Renter Beware (Not Recommending)

2002-04-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Heres the scenario: Renter Beware of this place. Office staff is rude and very unresponsive. There are constant water problems throughout this complex. There is a major calcium blockage in all of the hot water pipes causing a shortage of hot water.
Now any reasonable person who lives in an ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Ditto.... (Not Recommending)

2002-04-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: IF you like to eat ants, listen to your neighbor pee, have an air conditioner outside your window, have NO response to maintenance requests and be treated like a problem by the staff, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!

Although the dogs barking 24/7 is a nice touch! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): anything is better than this (Not Recommending)

2002-04-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All the reviews should be about the same. The carpen is horrible...HORRIBLE. They managed to persuade us to stay six more months by giving us new carpet, painting, and a new ceiling fan. The carpet is only a few months old and it looks worse than what they replaced. We ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): no need to look here (Not Recommending)

2002-03-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very disatisfied! The carpet doesn´t go all the way to the wall, so when you vacuum it comes away from the floor and wall.

If you live facing Parmer, the noise is very loud because they used cheap single pane windows.

Maintance people have no clue what they are doing when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Rattan Creek (formerly Alexan Rattan Creek): Not so good (Not Recommending)

2002-01-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you live facing another apartment you´ll hear echos from people all around outside even late at night. The carpet sucks.. no matter how often you vaccuum little fuzzy crap gets everywhere. The walls are so thin you can hear people talking and walking in surrounding apartments. If someone is ... [click to read full apartment review]