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Bayou on the Bend

Updated 2026-10-23 · 3,029 reviewed · 204 listed · Scored from 195 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(195) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Bayou on the Bend
Location
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, Houston
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
195
Ranking
#50 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
Dog owners who want bayou trails and can handle older building upkeep

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-23). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What We Found

Reviews split sharply. Many praise named leasing staff, a quick maintenance team, and bayou views. Others report constant elevator outages, slow repairs, and dog odor in shared areas, with a few calling management unprofessional.

Praised for
  • Helpful, patient leasing staff
  • Responsive maintenance team
  • Bayou views and walking trails
  • Renovated units and character
Watch-outs
  • Frequent elevator outages
  • Fire alarm and repair delays
  • Pet odor and waste in common areas
  • Management communication concerns
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Best for: Dog owners who want bayou trails and can handle older building upkeep
Think twice if: You rely on elevators or need fast repairs. Several reviewers report frequent outages, slow fixes, and dog odor.

What this Community Does Well

  • Bayou-side location near Memorial Park
  • Renovated units with bayou balconies
  • Pet-friendly with published pet fees
  • Two pools and updated gym (per reviews)

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Reviewers name Damona as property manager and Arthur as head maintenance technician
  • Reviewers praise leasing staff Samantha and Regina
  • Website lists pet fee $250 upfront, pet deposit $250, pet rent $30 per month
  • Website lists an infinity pool
  • Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog-friendly features praised, but reviewers report dog urine smell and waste in halls and garage.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.13 average across the 133 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

What do pet owners pay here?
The business's website lists a $250 pet fee upfront, a $250 pet deposit, and $30 monthly pet rent, per pet.
Are there dog walking trails nearby?
A reviewer says they walk their dog on nearby trails and along Buffalo Bayou.

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Last updated 2026-10-23