What are the current rental rates?

1 bedroom starts at $999/month, 2 bed/1 bath at $1,350, and 2 bed/2 bath at $1,400. They offer a move-in bonus of $250 VISA gift card and one month free.

Is there emergency maintenance after hours?

Yes. After-hours calls page on-call staff; one resident reported response within 2.5 hours for a ceiling leak at 2:40 am.

How often are common areas cleaned?

Hallways are mopped and cleaned weekly, and trash left outside doors is now removed to the dumpster (and charged to residents if left improperly).

Aldrich 51 Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 210 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(210) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments

Service: Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews: 210

What Residents Report

Aldrich 51 delivers solid value in Mueller with spacious units, responsive management under General Manager Martin, and consistently clean common areas. However, unresolved fire alarms that sound erratically, persistent pest control gaps, and security shortfalls in the garage undermine the experience for some long-term residents. Staff quality varies: maintenance like Nelson earns praise, but processing failures on pest control and lease renewals have left residents frustrated.

Praised for

responsive maintenance staff
friendly and professional management
clean hallways and common areas
good value for Mueller location
spacious floor plans with privacy

Watch-outs

recurring fire alarm issues disrupting sleep
pest control failures and roach infestations
unresponsive maintenance for some requests
security concerns in parking areas
high replacement fees and rent increases

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Best for: Residents seeking affordable Mueller apartments who value location and don't have pest allergies or noise sensitivity.

Think twice if: Intermittent fire alarm events and ongoing pest control issues mean noise-sensitive residents and those with roach concerns should ask detailed questions before signing.

What Works Here

Mueller location walkable to shops and farmers market
sound-dampening concrete construction between units
responsive management team willing to resolve issues
move-in bonus: $250 gift card plus one month free

Before You Apply: What To Expect

General Manager Martin personally follows up on maintenance issues
Maintenance technician Nelson praised for timely, professional work
Hallways mopped weekly by cleaning staff
Covered parking protects vehicles from hail and storms
$250 replacement fee for lost key fobs
After-hours emergency maintenance available (called at 2:40 am, arrived by 5 am for ceiling leak)
Fire alarms have sounded erratically over multiple years with little pattern
Pest control switched to once-monthly treatment only

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments: Strong value and location draw residents, but pest control and alarm defects strain retention.

How This Community Compares Nearby

Rated 3.7 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method

Star rating 14

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

110

Leasing & Application Office

Phone: +1512-904-0501
Website: http://www.aldrich51.com/
Address: 2604 Aldrich St, Austin, TX 78723
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Attributes

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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday: 09:00-17:00
Tuesday: 09:00-17:00
Wednesday: 09:00-17:00
Thursday: 09:00-17:00
Friday: 09:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed

1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartments2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartmentswalkable apartments near Mueller area

Published prices

1 Bedroom Apartments: $999/mo.
2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Apartments: $1350/mo.
2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Apartments: $1400/mo.
Move-in bonus: $250 VISA Gift Card and 1 Month Free

Credentials claimed:ADA accessible pool chair

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common Questions About Applying Here

What are the current rental rates?: 1 bedroom starts at $999/month, 2 bed/1 bath at $1,350, and 2 bed/2 bath at $1,400. They offer a move-in bonus of $250 VISA gift card and one month free.
Is there emergency maintenance after hours?: Yes. After-hours calls page on-call staff; one resident reported response within 2.5 hours for a ceiling leak at 2:40 am.
How often are common areas cleaned?: Hallways are mopped and cleaned weekly, and trash left outside doors is now removed to the dumpster (and charged to residents if left improperly).

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Aldrich 51 Apartments

What Residents Report

What Works Here

Before You Apply: What To Expect

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

How This Community Compares Nearby

What Residents Mention Most

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Rating breakdown

Leasing & Application Office

Office & Application Hours

From the Property

Enquire about Aldrich 51 Apartments

Common Questions About Applying Here

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