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Ridge Apartments: Great Apartments (Recommending!)

2008-07-02T22:12:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My wife and I lived in the Ridge for our last couple of years at UT and had a great experience. I'll try to be totally honest in this review and say what you should/shouldn't expect at the Ridge.Apartments: to be completely honest, the Ridge apartments aren't luxurious. The buildings ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Bad management (Not Recommending)

2008-03-06T16:08:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at The Ridge for over six years now and i am DONE.Every since the old manager left and the new manager came in the apartments are going down. That manager is the rudest B............ I ever seen. I had tons of roaches and now rats.RUN!!! RUN!!!!!! Manager from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: recommended, with reservations (Recommending!)

2007-12-30T11:15:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here at the Ridge for just under 2 years now. Overall I've been pretty happy with my apartment, with a few reservations. My 2-bedroom apartment is one of the upgraded ones (fake wood floors carpet, crown moulding, new appliances, nice fireplace). It looks great, though the renovations are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: No Complaints! (Recommending!)

2007-12-13T11:26:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just recently moved out because of job relocation, but if it wasn't for that then I would of stayed at The Ridge. It was very pleasant living there. The office staff is awesome! They are so easy to talk too,so helpful, and funny. The Maintence staff is wonderful! They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Paper thin walls... (Not Recommending)

2007-11-22T23:11:12-06:00

From acugirl79: I lived there for about a year. Ridge has two phases..one is newer, I believe.I think the first one is o.k, according to my friends. I lived in the 2nd phase(it's further down) and my apartment building was right next to swiming pool and a fitness room. I lived on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Just okay... (Not Recommending)

2007-11-10T16:07:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:- Except for the leafblowers in the mornings, I like that the area is pretty quiet. You can't really hear the neighbors. - Electric bill is not low but just reasonable. That's better than a lot of places that are poorly insulated and inefficient.- There's a recycling center in backside ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: I liked it. (Recommending!)

2007-11-07T13:25:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here from 2003-2005 and really enjoyed it. They are probably the nicest ones in the Far West area and you do pay more for that aspect. Some of the other apartments in that area are really falling apart and filled with noisy tenants. We moved because we needed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Apartment and maintenance good - office staff is terrible (Recommending!)

2007-10-08T20:28:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here two years and I have been happy with parking, overall appearance of apt. and w/d connections in a 1 bedroom. But, the office staff has seriously done a 360. When I moved in they were great. Now, they are rude and inattentive. I used the online tools ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Awful Office Staff (Not Recommending)

2007-05-24T14:48:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for almost 2 years and when I first moved in, the staff was wonderful. But now they are the worst people to work with. You go in to ask a question and are ignored for about 5 minutes every single time. Also, I had problems with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Could do worse (Not Recommending)

2007-04-30T12:43:24-06:00

From Dustin----: Please note that my numerical rankings are according to the definitions of each level provided (where a three star means good). I've noticed a lot of extremes on each end of the spectrum.

I have lived at the Ridge for about a year and am about to move to another complex ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Terrible, vehicle break-ins and deceptive management (Not Recommending)

2007-03-12T18:29:33-06:00

From p0wd3rd: The management doesn't deliver on promises. I have been here since march of last year, had to resign the lease in may. Prior to signing the lease in march I verified with them multiple times that I wouldn't have to resign it, then when a friend needed a place to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Be careful (Not Recommending)

2006-08-24T15:04:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ridge management is a bit deceptive in saying what they will do and then not following up. Ridge management will not provide management company contact information. Apartment repeatedly floods...one time I asked for help...they just tried to dry the carpet for a week with blowers and then took a little ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Great place in FW (Recommending!)

2006-08-02T00:03:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for about one and a half month. I have to admit that the Ridge is a nice apartment. The maintenance guys are quite nice. I have submitted several maintenance requests and they were taken care of very quickly. The apartment also has a lovely sports court. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Pretty good (Recommending!)

2006-06-29T14:43:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Ridge for a few months now and, all in all, it's been pretty good. I've submitted 2 or 3 requests and all of them were taken care of immediately. I was surprised at how quiet it is there. I don't know if it's just the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Horrible Management and Parking!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-14T19:12:02-06:00

From HowdyYall2006: The management here is really really horrible! I don't recommend living here. I never know who is in charge! There's one guy who I think is the manager, but he seems to pass the buck, so I never know who to complain to. One day I was doing a whole ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: love this place (Recommending!)

2006-03-22T22:30:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in The Ridge apartments for about 10 months now and so far I have loved it. That's not to say there haven't been a few drawbacks though.

Cons:
1. We pre-leased in December and were supposed to move in mid-May. The girl who we signed our lease ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: not recommended (Not Recommending)

2006-02-27T15:28:12-06:00

From pandapunk: I definately would not recommend this apartment complex to anyone. The management is very rude, I can't really tell who is in charge at any given time. It took two weeks for them to fix my air conditioner which was broken at the time I moved in. They took a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Like it so far! (Recommending!)

2006-02-01T23:50:32-06:00

From UTsoph1982: I have been here for 4 months now, and I love The Ridge. The apartments are very nice, and I love my laminate floors. They are very easy to keep clean, unlike carpet. I have had to put in two services requests. One was completed the same day, and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Expensive... (Not Recommending)

2006-02-01T00:33:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is high priced...the people never come fix anything that's broken and the 5% of the time they do it usually takes a couple weeks. Cars get broken into all the time and the staff does nothing about it. The apts are very noisy and you can hear your ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Great Place! The best in the Far West area! (Recommending!)

2006-01-26T23:26:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Ridge for 3 years, and I love it hear. The office staff is nice, and maintenance is great! The exterior looks old, but the interiors have completed been remodled and upgraded. I believe this is the best kept secret in the Far West area. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: I Love it here! (Recommending!)

2005-10-09T14:48:26-06:00

From UTORBUST08: So, I moved in June this year and got to take advantage of the summer storage package. I saved sooo much money and was able to start school without the hassle of moving or getting everything set up. Everything was a breeze. I've never lived somewhere, where they are so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Not the ghetto, but not party town, either. (Recommending!)

2005-08-22T21:35:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have been here for a couple of months. My friend has lived here two years.

Positive Points:
1) safe neighborhood
2) UT bus directly across the street
3) HEB/CVS, P Office, Public Library, Banks, Restaurants, Churches a block to four blocks away
4) neighbors are usually quiet
5) office staff has always been available
6) parking hasn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Great Management, Nice, Clean Place to Live. (Recommending!)

2005-08-21T13:52:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident for a little over a year now, and I must say that the The Ridge is the nicest apartment complex in the Far West Area of Northwest Hills. I have toured some of the other properties in the area, hoping to find a cheaper rate, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: it's alright (Recommending!)

2005-04-17T12:44:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived in a haunted apt.
We also did NOT get our deposit back, they never even sent a letter or contacted us in any way, wish we would have known better about the laws.
Other than that, it was ok, pretty quiet, decently priced, ok floor plans, nice staff.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Great People, Nice Atmosphere!! (Recommending!)

2005-02-16T13:53:58-06:00

From megsdesign: When I first viewed the sample apartment here and received my apartment, I was dissatisfied. After explaining why I was disappointed to the staff, they quickly remedied the situation and exceeded my expectations. Now I feel I have a great deal on my apartment and really enjoy the community. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: nice location, ok management (Recommending!)

2005-01-12T19:55:33-06:00

From long41horn: Far West is the best-kept housing secret in Austin for students. The neigborhood is WAY nicer than Riverside, and the rent is about as cheap.

As for the Ridge, I lived here for 2 years, and they were OK. Our apartment was in pretty good condition, and we never a had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: There's no place like home! (Recommending!)

2004-12-21T13:21:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since I began living here I have gotten the chance to see what it is suppose to be like living in a nice side of Austin with caring apartment management. I have been here for over a year and I don't see myself leaving anytime soon. The maintenance is quick ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: I'm happy. (Recommending!)

2004-11-09T17:15:02-06:00

From perfectme2@aol.com: I really like the Ridge. I think a lot of the past reviews must have been due to the problems with prior management...? The people in the leasing office are very cool and all of my issues have been handled effectively.

Parking is good I always get a spot near my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: don't bother living here (Not Recommending)

2004-10-27T21:15:34-06:00

From sheliaann@mail.utexas.edu: lets just say what you pay in rent is not worth it. You think that if you pay higher rent then the necessities will be cheaper. However, if you live on the third floor the electricity bill is huge. my first electricity bill was $280 dollars the second is $180. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Great place to live.. I will miss living here (Recommending!)

2004-08-31T00:00:00-06:00

From topdawg35: I have lived here for 3.5 years and had a great time. Staff is professional and responsive. Apartments are quiet and the neighborhood is outstanding. I had to move due to a job relocation but would highly recommend this complex and I will move back if I ever get back ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: I like it here (Recommending!)

2004-07-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Ridge for 3 years. I have actually lived in a couple different floor plans, because I outgrew the one bedroom I was living in. The apartments are nice, both of mine had the upgrades because I like to have friends over for dinner parties. Apparently ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: This apt sucks as hell (Not Recommending)

2004-05-12T00:00:00-06:00

From 7834228: Everything is sucks.Leasing office people are no respect for resident and smelly room.
There are roach too.
Not worthy
Never live here
Find other place to live.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: ANYWHERE BUT HERE... (Not Recommending)

2004-03-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived here over two years because I was retarded.
I agree with all the complaints that were posted because I had the same problems as they did: horrible management and maintenance.
This is Texas. The AC must work properly during the summer or it is not livable, however, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: I like it here (Recommending!)

2004-01-24T00:00:00-06:00

From Lilkoala3@aol.com: To be honest, yes, I have been told by my neighbors that the manager, Chloe, is not the nicest. However, I have never even talked to the woman but once, usually, I deal with the other staff. I´ve only had to fill out one work request, and the repair was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: It´s actually a pretty nice place (Recommending!)

2003-11-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to the Ridge about one year ago. When I moved in, the price was quite right--less than the other apartments in the neighborhood. There are great trees and the grounds are quite nice. They have been re-painting and refurbishing a lot of the apartments in the past year ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Would not recommend the Ridge to anyone due to Management (Not Recommending)

2003-08-19T00:00:00-06:00

From dedfischer: I have lived at the Ridge for a little over 2 years. I have been fairly happy with my apartment and the overall appearance of the complex. However, I have repeatedly asked the management to come and repair items in my apartment with no success. Sometimes it has taken as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Why I´m trying to sublease (Not Recommending)

2003-07-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like another review, I too was shown a beautiful apartment, then moved into a run-down, ancient apartment. I had asked for upgrades to be done( crown molding, etc.), but discovered on my move-in date that nothing was done. I gave them a week to finish upgrades, and again nothing was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: NOT recommended (Not Recommending)

2003-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintanance is okay. Other than that, everything else is horrible. Most of all, leasing office people are terrifying...

Just... find other place to live.
Don´t live here ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: I can tell you which building I lived in and you can go.. (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: and knock on my old apartment´s door and check out the ceiling for yourself...i´m sure it doesn´t look much better than it did almost a year ago. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions; therefore, you shouldn´t come on here and bash the people who have posted. if you want ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: who are you people? (Recommending!)

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

From utgal86: I find it amazing some of the comments I have read. I think it sounds like sour grapes not that the apt complex is so bad. I do not believe for one minute anyone would live at a place that is supposed to be so bad. Not when there is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: DON´T RENT HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO DIE OF MOLD INFESTATION.. (Not Recommending)

2003-05-29T00:00:00-06:00

From leasesomewhereelse: Ok, here is my story. It started off alright when I first moved in, then the very soon after new management took over, another new management company took over after that, then again. And I think that is where we are with the current manager. Talk about a B. Anyway, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: the ridge (Not Recommending)

2003-05-19T00:00:00-06:00

From utforme: hm looks like we have a little fight here between some disgruntled residents and some ridge reps.....cute i guess. anyway let me tell you what i think about the ridge apartments. i think management (the peeps in the office) make or break a complex, and the situation here is that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: To the review titled HORRIBLE (Recommending!)

2003-05-15T00:00:00-06:00

From UTGrad02: I toured The Ridge this week, and I thought it was a nice place. Their upgraded apartments were nice. The office staff seemed cool, they were more attentive to me than most of the complexs I visited. Their pools were not olympic or anything, but I just want a place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: ewwwwwwwwwww gross (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: the ridge=ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww nasty! if you live here, you are dumb and poor. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Terrible (Not Recommending)

2003-04-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hmm...any review that starts with "the best apartments ever" when speaking about the Ridge is clearly written by someone working at the Ridge, because this couldn´t be further from the truth. Especially because there were 3 good reviews in a span of 2 days...YEAH we really believe you are really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Not so great (Not Recommending)

2003-04-24T00:00:00-06:00

From zgirl99: My lease is almost up at the Ridge and I couldn´t be happier. It´s not a total nightmare here, but I think I pay far too much to deal with the numerous problems that come up. There are some pros to living here, but I still wouldn´t recommend it.

A ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: The BEST apartments, EVER, ignore the bad reviews. (Recommending!)

2003-03-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I must say that I am very suprised by the bad reviews against the office, maintnence, and especially the manager. All of which were great. Last summer when you could walk in the office, and it would always be busy...They still did they´re very best to get to everyone as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Nice place, recommended (Recommending!)

2003-03-27T00:00:00-06:00

From conord: The Ridge in my opinion has the best kept grounds and buildings of any Far West college complex. The place is always looking nice although the new paint job leaves a little to be desired. Parking is OK but the number of spaces runs a little low in some areas. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Very nice place to live! (Recommending!)

2003-03-26T00:00:00-06:00

From salmsolo98: I find living at The Ridge to be quite nice. I have read the other reviews saying how horrible it is to live at The Ridge. I have not experienced any of the things mentioned and I have lived here for over 5 years. My work orders have been handled ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ridge Apartments: Dreadful Management (Not Recommending)

2003-03-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ridge has the worst management I have ever seen. They are run by BH, and the people working in the office (especially the lady who seems to be in charge) are very EVIL and WICKED. If you live here, don´t say you weren´t warned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]