
Blu
9500 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754
| Bedrooms | Bathrooms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $739 - $1,629 | Studio - 2 Beds | Studio - 2 | 1 - 2 Baths | 1 - 2 | 400 - 1,060 sq. ft. |
Pricing and Floor Plans
A1
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A2
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A3
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B1
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B2
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Details
Property Information
- Built in 1984
- 269 units / 3 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
- Stormwater / Drainage Admin Fee$2.50 / mo
- Utility Water / Wastewater Admin Fee$4 / mo
- Pest Control Services$5 / mo
- Trash Services - Doorstep$28 / mo
- Common Area UtilitiesVaries / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$50
- Application Fee$50
- Admin Fee$200
Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$200
Other
- Parking - Reserved$35 / mo
Additional Parking Options
- Covered
- Garage
- Other
Dogs
- Dog Fee$400
- Dog Rent$20 / mo
Cats
- Cat Fee$400
- Cat Rent$20 / mo
Other Pets
- Pet / Animal Lease ViolationVaries one-time
- Pet Fee$400
- Pet FeeVaries one-time
- Pet Rent$20 / mo
Personalized Add-Ons
- Amenity / Clubhouse Rental Deposit (Refundable)$200 / occurrence
- Amenity / Clubhouse Rental Fee$150 / occurrence
- Parking EV ChargingVaries one-time
- Rent Payment Credit Building Service$8.95 - $14.95 / mo
Situational
- Utility - Non-transferred Utility FeeVaries / occurrence
- Utility - Vacant Cost RecoveryVaries one-time
- Utility - Vacant Processing FeeVaries one-time
- Concession RepaymentVaries / occurrence
- Legal / Eviction FeeVaries / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Professional On-Site Management
- Smart Home
- Upgraded Appliances
- Beautifully Landscaped
- Courtyard with Picnic Area
- Cyber Café
- Well Lit Parking Area
- New Online Services
- Parking
- Pool View
- Clothes Care Center
- Convenient Online Payments
- Fitness Studio
- New Pool Lounge Area
- Online Maintenance Requests
- Outdoor Grills & Picnic Area
- Patios/Balconies
- Yard*
- Door to Door Valet Trash
- Modern Interior Paint Finishes
- Washer & Dryer In Select Units
- 2 Leash Free Dog Parks
- Outdoor Kitchens
- 24-Hour Answering Service
- Hardwood-Style Flooring
- Outdoor Pool Table
- Package Receiving
- Sparkling Swimming Pools
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Bay Window
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fans
- Deck
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace
- Framed Mirrors
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Window Coverings
- Yard
Community Features
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Courtyard
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Garages
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Pet Play Area
- Picnic Area
- Planned Social Activities
- Playground
- Pool
- Property Manager on Site
- Public Transportation
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Spa
- Sundeck
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Trash Pickup - Door to Door
- Wi-Fi
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit20 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Transit


Moving to Windsor Hills, Austin, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Blu proximity to Rundberg Center, Rundberg Square Shopping Center, and Norwood Plaza. Rundberg Center is 0.9 miles away, and Rundberg Square Shopping Center is within a 16 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Blu are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.9 miles, including Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, Copperfield Nature Trail and Park, and Walnut Creek Park.
Airports
Living in Windsor Hills provides easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International, located just 27 minutes from Blu.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Graham Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Dobie Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Holy Word Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Private
Cedars International Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
Northeast Early College High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Lake Travis STEM Academy
Grades K-12
Private
Victory Christian Center School
Grades PK-12
Private
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Austin C.C., Northridge Campus
Drive: 11 min (5.6 mi)
University of Texas at Austin
Drive: 11 min (7 mi)
Austin C.C., Eastview Campus
Drive: 15 min (8.5 mi)
Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus
Drive: 13 min (8.5 mi)
About Blu
Welcome to Blu Apartments, where modern living meets comfort in the heart of Austin, TX. Choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans designed with your lifestyle in mind. Each apartment features in-home washers and dryers, air conditioning,... generous closet space, and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for home cooking. Unwind on your private patio or balcony, and bring your petsbecause we know theyre family too. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including two sparkling swimming pools with spa and sun deck, BBQ and picnic areas, and more. Come discover the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation at Blu Apartments. Schedule your tour today!
Welcome to Blu Apartments, where modern living meets comfort in the heart of Austin, TX. Choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans designed with your lifestyle in mind. Each apartment features in-home washers and dryers, air conditioning, generous closet space, and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for home cooking. Unwind on your private patio or balcony, and bring your petsbecause we know theyre family too. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including two sparkling swimming pools with spa and sun deck, BBQ and picnic areas, and more. Come discover the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation at Blu Apartments. Schedule your tour today!
Blu is an apartment community in Austin, TX
Contact
Austin, TX 78754
- SundayCLOSED
- Monday9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Renter Reviews
For Blu
3.7
30 Ratings & Reviews
12/29/22
Roaches +Bed Bugs + water outage & Internet issues +
No safety
1000s of roaches n bugs
Water leak , AC Heater issues
Front office is unresponsive
No service
Lot of bills
Welcome to 9500
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Blu responded to this review
Your review is concerning for us. We are unable verify you as a current resident. We ask that you please reach out to our team at (512) 982-0193 where we can better assist you with more information.
9/25/21
Best apartment with very reasonable rent
We recently moved into the apartment and all the issues were fixed within two days by leasing office.apartments are very spacious and the rent is best one can get in Austin.
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Blu responded to this review
We appreciate your review. We're delighted to have you as a happy resident and thank you for choosing 9500 Apartments as your home!
Sincerely,
Jacqulene M., Community Manager
9500MGR@cushwake.com
7/3/21
DO NOT RENT
If I could leave less than one star I would. I lived in this apartment complex for the duration of a little more than a year, from May 2020 to June 2021 and I have never been more appalled at the a property conducts business. They do not care about the tenants and they do not take care of maintenance issues despite numerous requests and outreach. In fact, upon arrival from an out of state trip, I discovered that not only did maintenance come to the apartment but they left the door open, removed... things from the storage on the patio and left everything out. Not only did this ruin everything I have in storage but also scarred the daylights out of me when I returned home to find my apartment in a disarray. I am a 50+ year old woman who lives by herself, so you can imagine my fear. After notifying The property manager she said she would get back to me. Two weeks went by and nothing. Maintenance never notified me via email text phone call or anything that they were going to be in the apartment. Extremely wrong of property management! I called every day since then to get clarification or resolve on this and nothing. Also, when I would visit the office to get an answer to a question or to get clarification on something that was going on no one was ever in the office. In fact upon move out, I was scheduled to go in and sign a release that I was leaving, giving them my 60 days, with a scheduled 9 AM appointment on Monday morning. I took off of work to be in the office and the property manager didn’t even bother to show up. I sat there for 45 minutes and was informed by the other woman in the office that she had “car trouble” and would call me when she got in the office. Staff did NOT call me to tell me that she had arrive later that day or to schedule a subsequent appointment. At 3 PM the following Wednesday I called up to the office again to ask why someone hadn’t reached out. Apparently the property manager just decided she wasn’t gonna show up for three days. So I was then left struggling trying to figure out how to give my notice because the notice was due on Wednesday. The other staff didn’t know how to except notice of leaving or how to get a hold of the property manager. These apartments are dated, old, and gross!I have never in my life been more upset with a business or a property management. This apartment complex is AWFUL to say the least! I highly suggest whoever is living there or who is looking to live there to think twice!
Review from Apartments.com
10 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Blu responded to this review
Hi, We recently took over the community as new management and look forward to the exciting changes ahead. We'd love the opportunity to improve your review. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to stop by the front office and let us know... what we can do. I hope that we can resolve any issue that you are experiencing.
7/3/21
Roaches. Nonexistent repairs. People are moving out.
Don’t rent here. The staff doesn’t respond to my emails so I have to pay $35 extra every month because they haven’t updated my renters insurance. They sent automated emails every couple of days to say they are “assisting” with people applying for renters assistance programs which nobody cares about we just care out repairs etc.. There too many roaches no matter how clean I keep it. I can see light and hear people on the other side of the wall from the GIANT holes in the kitchen ceiling that the... apartment people have neglect to repair for months. I have a 2 bath, 1 bathroom doesn’t have a working toilet, the other doesn’t have a working sink. Every week I see another person move out. Bottom line was with COVID and the Winter Storm they couldn’t adapt to meet business needs, which included taking care of its residents.
Review from Apartments.com
7 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Blu responded to this review
I completely understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for any delays in addressing these matters. I'd like to start by letting you know that our team is so grateful for the patience you've given us. We'd love a chance to turn your... experience around and offer you the professional service you deserve. Please take a moment to contact me so that we may properly address your concern.
Sincerely,
Jacqulene M., Community Manager
9500MGR@cushwake.com
5/22/21
Staff say whatever they want but it's not true
My friend had lived here for a while now and I've visited it on multiple occasions. I was getting ready to call 9500 my new home but then something unpleasant happened. My car was towed from the lot. My friend said that it was fine to park anywhere as long as it was not in the reserved spaces. I have visited the complex many times and he had other visitors over his time there and had never had anyone's car towed. The lot is never even half full to say that visitor cars create an issue. He went... to the office to confirm that it was ok to park in any open space and they did say that same thing. The tow company refused to accept it as fact. I then called the office and spoke to an assistant manager and she once again confirmed that as long as my car is not in reserved or handicapped space it is not subject to towing. Regardless of all the reassuring from the leasing office, the tow company did not recognize it and did not release my car until I paid. I reached out to corporate and received no response even though they respond to all bad reviews urging everyone to reach out to them - silence in my case.
This situation left me financially strained and gave me a great deal of anxiety. If the leasing office personnel and an assistant manager are saying things that are not actually true how can I trust them enough to live there?
Review from Apartments.com
7 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Blu responded to this review
Thank you for your honesty. I'm so disappointed that your experience has been anything less than exceptional. On behalf of our team, I'd like to apologize for the parking inconvenience as I completely understand your frustration. We strive to provide... our residents and prospective residents with the absolute best service and living quality; I can see we have fallen short in doing so for you and hope that you'll give us a chance to change your impressions.
Sincerely,
Jacqulene M., Community Manager
9500MGR@cushwake.com
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