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Aldrich 51 Apartments
2604 Aldrich St, Austin, TX 78723
150 reviews · May 2020 – Jun 2026
The short version
Aldrich 51 Apartments in Austin holds 3.5★ across 150 public reviews. No sustained change-point — the rating has held steady over time. Austin property crime runs about 32.9 per 1,000 residents — 59% above the Texas average. Walkability is 19/20 (Most walkable).
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Common questions
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- Is Aldrich 51 Apartments a good place to live?
- We don't grade places — but the record is clear: across its 150 reviews it holds a steady 3.5★, with no month where the rating clearly moved. Read the praise and complaints below and decide for yourself.See the timeline
- What do reviewers praise and complain about at Aldrich 51 Apartments?
- Reviewers most often praise Amenities; the most common complaints are Management, Maintenance, Safety.Read the reviews
- Does management respond to reviews at Aldrich 51 Apartments?
- Management replies to 60% of reviews, and 65% of 1–2★ ones.See responsiveness
- How does Aldrich 51 Apartments compare to nearby apartments?
- By overall rating, it ranks #22 of the 24 apartments we track within 20 miles.See the local ranking
- Is Aldrich 51 Apartments in a safe area?
- Crime figures are city-wide, not building-specific. Austin reports about 32.9 property offenses per 1,000 residents a year — 59% above the Texas average (FBI).See the crime data
- What's near Aldrich 51 Apartments?
- The nearest grocery is 0.3 mi away, and 34 restaurants sit within a mile.See what's nearby
- How walkable is Aldrich 51 Apartments?
- It scores 19/20 for walkability, most walkable (EPA).See livability
The apartment itself
as of Jun 2026Studio–3 bed · 524–1,223 sq ft
8 floorplans
- Studio
- 524–535 sqft · 2 plans
- 1 bed
- 712 sqft · 1 plan
- 2 bed
- 867–1,223 sqft · 4 plans
- 3 bed
- 1,200 sqft · 1 plan
Managed by DMA Companies
Also operates Corazon Apartments — among the buildings we track.
Amenities
From the property's own listing — aldrich51.com, as of Jun 2026. We don't show rent or availability — those change; verify current details with the property. Apartment History is not affiliated with or endorsed by this property or its management.
How consistent is the rating
Its rating has stayed within about ±0.4★ of its average over time, month to month.
Sharpest stretch: fell from about 4.3★ to 2.9★ around Feb 2024, and has since climbed back.
Measured from the rating weighted by how many reviews back each month, so a single review can't swing it. Sourced, not scored.
Every review over time
All 150 reviews by rating, back to May 2020. Bands of orange show when low ratings clustered. (Older dates are approximate.)
How the rating mix shifted over time
Share of each star rating by year, normalized to 100% — so a growing orange band means a rising share of low reviews, whatever the volume. (Older years are approximate.)
Rating trend, two ways
Mean (solid) vs median (dashed) by year — a gap means opinion split that year.
Of the reviews left each year, the share that were 1–2★ — the unhappy-review rate.
When complaints happened
Complaint themes by year (reviews rated ≤3★). Stronger color = raised more often.
Which complaints are rising or fading
Complaint mentions per year for the top themes, one row per theme — read each row's shape to see which problems are growing and which are fading.
What reviewers praise vs complain about
Click any topic to read those reviews.
- ★★★★★Jun 2026MaintenanceNoise
I’ve been living at Aldrich 51st for several years, and overall it’s been a great place to call home. One of the biggest reasons I’ve stayed is the management team. The new management has been friendly, professional, and efficient. Martin, the General Manager, genuinely cares about residents and will personally follow up on issues if no one else is available in the office. That level of attention and accountability is something you don’t see everywhere. The maintenance team is also very responsive and does a great job addressing requests. Throughout the years, I’ve found both the property and the management to be consistently well-run and reliable. What changes over time are the residents. I’ve seen many good friends and neighbors move out, and new people move in. As with any large apartment community, you’ll encounter all kinds of people. That’s simply part of living in a large community and not something unique to Aldrich 51st. I also think it’s important to be understanding of everyone’s position. This is a large property with many residents, and the staff has to balance everyone’s needs. When I submit a non-emergency maintenance request, I don’t expect it to be completed within a few hours. If it takes 24 to 72 hours, that’s perfectly reasonable to me because I understand I’m not the only resident, nor should I expect VIP treatment. What matters is that the team is responsive, communicates well, and gets the job done—and that’s been my experience here. For me, the quality of the property and management has remained steady throughout the years. Another major reason I’ve stayed is the convenience and location. Being in the Mueller area is hard to beat, and Aldrich 51st offers some of the best value compared to neighboring communities. The combination of a prime location, responsive management, and reasonable pricing has made it an easy choice for me to continue living here. I’d definitely recommend Aldrich 51st to anyone looking for a well-managed community in Mueller.
- ★★★★★Jun 2026MaintenanceNoise
Blessings to all! i recently moved to Aldrich51 apts. in Feb of 2026, and a definite upgrade from where i was at! Where ever we live? thats our home and behind our doors is where we live our home. Like every where we go we all have the every day problems including plumbing! on 06/07/2026 at 2:30 am, i began to here thumps on my counter and finally go up to see what was making the noises. I saw my counter wet and finally looked up to find water falling from the ceiling from the sprinkler! Actually from around the sprinkler head!! and it began to grow in size. I called the after hours number and told the operator about my situation She was very professional and assured me she would page the on call maintenance personnel. that was at 2:40 am. i did cover all electronics in fear maybe the ceiling might come down, it didnt thank god. By 5:00 am a few hours after i called? The maintenance arrived and saw the situation and assured me it would be taken care of. It finally stopped from dripping and by today the 9th of June? It dry and no stains.. ! Thank You Aldrich51 maintenance! Every one from the office personnel! To the workers that maintain our Building we call home! Im 100% satisfied in the professionalism in which is always present !!! Thank you all again! Jaime Maldonado resident
Management responded
Hey jaime! Thanks for sharing your Aldrich 51 Apartments experience with us — we are glad it was a positive one! Property Management, Aldrich 51
- ★★★★★May 2026
The staff was very helpful in the whole process of moving in
Management responded
Peter, We’re happy that you’re happy! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We’re so thankful for Aldrich 51 Apartments customers like you. Property Management, manager.aldrich51@dmacompanies.com
- ★★★★★Jan 2026Maintenance
Nice place. It is a bit different for me being in a hotel type, where you close one door and hear it at the other end. Not that doors are being slammed, just explaining. It is also a bit different to have a Lobby, but in a great way. Staff is great. Maintenance requests are quick, of course depending on priority basis.
Management responded
Daniel, thank you for your honest feedback! Our team is always looking for ways to improve our community because our residents deserve it, so we truly appreciate your insights. We are glad to hear your positive remarks and if you would like to further discuss any concerns please give us a call so we can work towards solutions. Thanks, again! -The Team at Aldrich 51 Apartment Homes
- ★★★★★Dec 2025
So far great experience! Staff is on the ball to get things done ! Appreciate!!
Management responded
Thank you for sharing your kind words for our team, we appreciate you! Have a great day. - The Team at Aldrich 51 Apartment Homes
- ★★★★★Nov 2025MaintenanceAmenities
I've been a resident for five years now here at Aldrich 51. I'm so grateful 🙏 for our new Mgr. Martin R. and the ladies in the office Cameron and Morgan. They are doing an exceptional job in the office/apartments. The maintenance and housekeeping as well. Martin as added more equipment to the gym, and we are having a food drive and they will be catering our Thanksgiving meals. They have also started celebrating birthday's for the residents each month. Thanks for the great work guys!
Management responded
Ann, thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s wonderful to hear how much you appreciate Martin, Cameron, and Morgan and the improvements they’ve brought to the community. We’re also glad the added gym equipment, events, and celebrations have made your time here even more enjoyable. Thank you for being a part of our home—we’re grateful to have you here.
- ★★★★★Oct 2025
Excellent and experienced management,
Management responded
Hello, We're excited to hear your positive feedback about our management team. We aim for excellence and top-tier expertise in our service. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience; we genuinely appreciate it!
- ★★★★★Jun 2025Amenities
I moved in at the end of March. I love all of the amenities here! My interactions fellow residents have been very pleasant, and I have found the entire staff to be very helpful, professional, and courteous. I would recommend Aldrich 51 to anyone looking for a vibrant, luxurious, and affordable experience in ATX!
Management responded
Zachary, We're excited to hear that you are enjoying your stay and making the most of our amenities! It's great to know you've had positive experiences with both staff and neighbors. Thank you for your strong recommendation; we truly value it.
- ★★★★★May 2025Amenities
Nice place for living- great staff and amenities.
Management responded
Ajmal, We're thrilled to know you had such a positive experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that our staff and amenities met your expectations. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we look forward to providing continued satisfaction in the future.
- ★★★★★Jan 2025Maintenance
Lizzy helped me move in, her customer service is A+ she found the best deal, fast move in, perfect apartment for me!!! Highly recommend and all of the staff really helpful including maintenance!!!!!
Management responded
Hello, We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Lizzy! We pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service, and it's great to hear she was able to assist you so well. We appreciate your feedback and we'll definitely share your kind words with our staff - including maintenance. Thank you for recommending us!
- ★★★★★Nov 2024MaintenanceFees & rentPests
I am very satisfied with the new Management (Diana and Carolina). They have truly made a difference in taking care of issues. Diana really cares about any issues that may arise and if she doesn’t have an answer about something she will call back with an answer. This makes all the difference. I now feel that I can continue to live here. Good job!!!!! Only negative is not having Richard Martinez as part of maintenance. He was the absolute BEST!!!!! I just read my review and, I still standby the review I gave but there are problems. I am in building 5 which makes it impossible to get packages or anything. I have mold because of a bad flood I had a couple of years ago. I will say management is trying to take care of the issue but, I have a lung condition and have noticed that me and dog are wheezing. The hallway need to be cleaned on a regular basis. I do appreciate that management is having housekeeping to clean without a request but this should be addressed regularly!!! We are feeling like the forgotten tenants. This review is being posted 11/1/24 and not in 6/1/24.
Management responded
Brenda, We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with Diana and Carolina, and that they've been able to assist you with your concerns effectively. We're deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused by the absence of Richard Martinez from our maintenance team. Regarding your maintenance and housekeeping, we assure you these issues are being addressed as top priority. We want all residents to feel cared for and will strive harder to ensure consistent service across all buildings in our complex. Your candid feedback helps us improve and we sincerely appreciate it.
- ★★★★★Oct 2024
I like that the manger she is very sweet and understanding the whole staff gets the job done they are very nice
Management responded
We greatly appreciate your positive feedback regarding our management and staff. It's always uplifting to hear that our team members are living up to our goal of providing excellent service. Thank you for recognizing their hard work!
- ★★★★★Jul 2024
New managers are AMAZING 🙏💯
Management responded
Sin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do for you. We're here to help!
- ★★★★★May 2024Maintenance
I have lived here for a 1year and 1/2 now and the newest management is TERRIFIC and I'm happy since the last management would not listen to any of the residents requested for maintenance.They are working hard to maintain and fix my request and the rest of the building. I highly recommend living here with five star 🌟 ratings.
Management responded
Raquel, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the changes we've implemented and our responsive management team. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated, we'll continue doing our best to ensure your comfort living here!
- ★★★★★Jul 2022Maintenance
I love the staff there. They are always willing to help fix a problem or just talk when someone needs a ear... I thank you for your time...
- ★★★★★Mar 2022Amenities
Nice place to live- great staff and amenities.
Management responsiveness
Management replies to 60% of reviews — and 65% of 1–2★ reviews.
Whether an owner engages with complaints is one of the strongest signals in a review set.
How Aldrich 51 Apartments ranks nearby
Where Aldrich 51 Apartments stands among nearby apartments on each metric — toggle the radius.
Among the apartments we track within 5 miles of Aldrich 51 Apartments
Overall rating3.5★#17 of 19▸
- #126 West4.8★
- #2Villas on Rio4.7★
- #3Gables Republic Square4.7★
- #4Whitley Apartments4.7★
- #5Northshore Apartments4.6★
- #6Inspire on 22nd4.6★
- #7Corazon4.5★
- #8Eastside Station4.4★
- #9The Castilian4.4★
- #10AMLI South Shore4.4★
- #11Bridge at Eastside4.4★
- #12The Quincy4.3★
- #13AMLI at Mueller4.1★
- #14The Bowie3.7★
- #15The Weaver3.7★
- #16Lamar Union3.7★
- #17Aldrich 51 Apartments · this one3.5★
- #18Rise at West Campus3.0★
- #19Yugo Austin Waterloo2.6★
Last 12 months3.7★#14 of 19▸
- #1Gables Republic Square4.8★
- #226 West4.8★
- #3Villas on Rio4.7★
- #4Inspire on 22nd4.7★
- #5Northshore Apartments4.6★
- #6Corazon4.5★
- #7AMLI at Mueller4.5★
- #8Whitley Apartments4.5★
- #9The Castilian4.5★
- #10AMLI South Shore4.3★
- #11The Weaver4.2★
- #12The Quincy4.2★
- #13Eastside Station4.2★
- #14Aldrich 51 Apartments · this one3.7★
- #15Bridge at Eastside3.6★
- #16Lamar Union3.3★
- #17Rise at West Campus3.1★
- #18The Bowie2.7★
- #19Yugo Austin Waterloo1.9★
Last 6 months4.3★#11 of 19▸
- #1Gables Republic Square5.0★
- #2AMLI at Mueller4.8★
- #3Villas on Rio4.8★
- #426 West4.7★
- #5Whitley Apartments4.5★
- #6Corazon4.5★
- #7Northshore Apartments4.5★
- #8Inspire on 22nd4.4★
- #9The Weaver4.4★
- #10The Castilian4.3★
- #11Aldrich 51 Apartments · this one4.3★
- #12Rise at West Campus4.2★
- #13The Quincy4.2★
- #14AMLI South Shore4.1★
- #15Eastside Station3.8★
- #16Bridge at Eastside3.6★
- #17Lamar Union3.3★
- #18The Bowie3.0★
- #19Yugo Austin Waterloo1.8★
Review volume150#1 of 19▸
- #1Aldrich 51 Apartments · this one150
- #2AMLI at Mueller150
- #3Rise at West Campus150
- #4Inspire on 22nd150
- #5Bridge at Eastside150
- #6Eastside Station150
- #7Corazon150
- #8Whitley Apartments150
- #9Gables Republic Square150
- #10The Quincy150
- #11Northshore Apartments150
- #12The Bowie150
- #13The Weaver150
- #14AMLI South Shore150
- #15Lamar Union150
- #16The Castilian149
- #17Yugo Austin Waterloo149
- #1826 West148
- #19Villas on Rio148
Responds to reviews60%#18 of 19▸
- #1Rise at West Campus100%
- #2Eastside Station100%
- #3Corazon100%
- #4Northshore Apartments100%
- #5AMLI at Mueller99%
- #6Villas on Rio99%
- #7Bridge at Eastside99%
- #8Gables Republic Square99%
- #9The Quincy99%
- #10Lamar Union99%
- #11The Bowie99%
- #12AMLI South Shore99%
- #13Yugo Austin Waterloo97%
- #14Whitley Apartments97%
- #15Inspire on 22nd97%
- #1626 West76%
- #17The Weaver74%
- #18Aldrich 51 Apartments · this one60%
- #19The Castilian59%
Ranked by each metric on its own — not a combined score. Tap a row for the full list. #1 = best. “Apartments we track” = those in our database within the radius, so this sharpens as coverage grows.
Compare all metrics →Crime in Austin — FBI reported
Official offenses per 1,000 residents, against the Texas and U.S. averages. City-wide context — not this building.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer · Austin Police Department · per-capita, city-wide — not specific to this building.
What's nearby
How far this exact address sits from the things renters look up one by one — grocery, parks, transit, schools, and what to know about (industrial, stadiums).
nearest 0.2 mi
GroceryH-E-B
+11 more0.3 mi▸
H-E-B
- Mosaic Market0.5 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market0.5 mi
- Fiesta Market1.1 mi
- La Canasta Supermarket1.2 mi
- El Rancho Supermercado1.4 mi
- Avenue B Grocery1.8 mi
- Speedway Grocery1.9 mi
- Natural Grocers2.1 mi
- Central Market - H-E-B2.3 mi
- JD Market2.3 mi
- Wheatsville Food Co-op2.4 mi
ParksMary Elizabeth Branch Park
+10 more0.2 mi▸
Mary Elizabeth Branch Park
- Auditorium Courtyard0.3 mi
- Healing Courtyard0.3 mi
- Paggi Square0.3 mi
- Bartholomew District Park0.4 mi
- Jessie Andrews Park0.5 mi
- Mueller Northwest Greenway0.5 mi
- Mueller Lake Park0.6 mi
- Patterson Neighborhood Park0.7 mi
- Eva Carrillo de García Park0.7 mi
- John Gaines Park0.8 mi
SchoolsCedars International Academy
+11 more0.4 mi▸
Cedars International Academy
- Dr. General Garwood Marshall Middle School0.7 mi
- Blanton Elementary School0.7 mi
- Ascent Academy0.8 mi
- Harris Elementary School1.0 mi
- Ridgetop Elementary School1.0 mi
- Maplewood Elementary School1.0 mi
- The Griffin School1.2 mi
- Saint Mary's Academy1.3 mi
- Austin Achieve Public School (charter)1.3 mi
- Austin Achieve Public Schools - Manor Campus1.3 mi
- Acton Academy1.4 mi
Gyms & recStretchLab
+11 more0.2 mi▸
StretchLab
- Bartholomew Municipal Pool0.3 mi
- Ashtanga Yoga Austin0.3 mi
- Orangetheory Fitness0.3 mi
- Barre30.3 mi
- Delwood Sportsplex0.4 mi
- CorePower Yoga0.4 mi
- Burnett "Blondie" Pharr Tennis Center0.7 mi
- Dharma Yoga1.1 mi
- 24 Hour Fitness1.1 mi
- CrossFit City Limits1.2 mi
- Brass Ovaries1.3 mi
PharmaciesH-E-B Pharmacy
+8 more0.3 mi▸
H-E-B Pharmacy
- Walgreens0.7 mi
- CVS Pharmacy1.2 mi
- Avita Pharmacy1.7 mi
- Peoples Pharmacy2.4 mi
- NuCara Pharmacy3.2 mi
- Nau's Enfield Drug3.8 mi
- Randalls Pharmacy4.0 mi
- H-E-B4.2 mi
Hospitals / clinicsFour Points Dermatology
+11 more0.2 mi▸
Four Points Dermatology
- Austin Emergency Center - Mueller0.2 mi
- Satellite Healthcare0.2 mi
- Ascension Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas0.3 mi
- Mueller Medical Office Building0.3 mi
- One Medical0.4 mi
- Turtle Dragon1.1 mi
- Kind Clinic1.7 mi
- Saint David's Medical Center1.7 mi
- Prime Clinic1.8 mi
- Austin State Hospital2.1 mi
- Passport Health Austin Travel Clinic2.3 mi
Bus stops1716 Barbara Jordan/Berkman
+11 more0.1 mi▸
1716 Barbara Jordan/Berkman
- 1509 Barbara Jordan/Mueller0.1 mi
- 1508 Barbara Jordan/Mueller0.1 mi
- 4924 Berkman/Barbara Jordan (Barbara Jordan SB)0.1 mi
- 4924 Mueller/Barbara Jordan0.1 mi
- 4925 Berkman/Barbara Jordan (Barbara Jordan NB)0.1 mi
- 1818 51st/Bartholomew Pool0.2 mi
- 1828 51st/HEB0.2 mi
- 4804 Mueller/Philomena0.3 mi
- 4826 Mueller/Philomena0.3 mi
- 1410 51st/Mueller0.3 mi
- 1401 51st/Lancaster0.3 mi
Commuter railMLK Jr.
+6 more1.7 mi▸
MLK Jr.
- Highland1.9 mi
- Crestview2.6 mi
- Plaza Saltillo3.2 mi
- Downtown3.5 mi
- Austin4.0 mi
- Zilker Eagle4.9 mi
StadiumsNelson Field
+4 more1.6 mi▸
Nelson Field
- Mike A. Myers Stadium2.2 mi
- Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium2.3 mi
- Denton A. Cooley Pavillion2.6 mi
- Rudolph Gamblin Field4.6 mi
nearest zone
Within 5 miles · straight-line distance · OpenStreetMap. Tap a row for all of them. Listed, not ranked.
Location & livability
Objective facts about where this building sits — walkability, recent air quality, and internet availability, from public data.
Most walkable
EPA Walkability Index (0–20) — street connectivity, transit access, and mix of nearby destinations.
Good
Peak 119 AQI on a bad-air day · PM2.5 avg 7.7
Open-Meteo monitoring near this address. Utah Valley winter inversions drive the high peaks.
Environment over time
Air quality and climate at this address over the last 12 months — Open-Meteo (CAMS air quality, ERA5 weather). Trended, not snapshotted.
Last 12 months · Jul–Jun
Avg AQI 42 · GoodPeak 156Air quality (US AQI), by month
lower is cleanerCleanest around Nov (AQI 33.7); highest around Sep (AQI 57.3). PM2.5 peaks in Feb (9.6 µg/m³) — typical of winter valley inversions. A single snapshot misses that swing.
Climate (temperature & precipitation)
context · metro-wideavg highavg lowprecipitation (in)
Highs from 42° in winter to 96° in summer; wettest month Jul (10.65"). Same for every building in the city — useful background, not a tiebreaker.
Compare with similar buildings
Comparable buildings within 20 miles — tick a few and put them side by side with Aldrich 51 Apartments.
- AMLI at MuellerAustin · 0.5 mi · 4.1★
- 26 WestAustin · 2.6 mi · 4.8★
- The CastilianAustin · 2.7 mi · 4.4★
- Yugo Austin WaterlooAustin · 2.7 mi · 2.6★
Head-to-head
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Compiled by the Apartment History Editorial Team · data through Jun 2026. Sourced, not scored — we surface what reviewers said and what public records show, and never assign our own score.
Sources: public Google reviews; FBI Crime Data Explorer; EPA Walkability Index; Open-Meteo. See our methodology. Spotted an error? Request a correction or removal.