Bexley at Whitestone Apartments Review: The 2x Income Option Near Lakeline

Most apartment communities in the Cedar Park and Lakeline corridor require 3x monthly income to qualify. Bexley at Whitestone requires 2x. We track pricing and screening across 60+ communities in the Cedar Park area, and that 2x income requirement is the most lenient we see at any market rate property in this stretch.

In real numbers: a 1BR renting at $1,079 needs $2,158 per month to qualify at Bexley. That same unit at a 3x property would require $3,237 per month. Roughly $1,079 per month in qualifying income separates those two scenarios, which works out to about a $13,000 annual salary gap. For renters earning between $26,000 and $40,000, that gap decides whether you get approved or denied.

No listing site breaks that down. They’ll show you the rent and the floor plan photos and leave you to figure out whether you’d qualify. This review covers the full picture at Bexley at Whitestone: actual costs beyond base rent, who tends to get approved, what 198 Google reviewers say about daily life here, and the trade offs that come with a 2014 build at this price point.

Quick Facts

A couple things jump out here. That 2x income requirement is rare for a property with this level of finish. And the current concession (6 to 8 weeks free on select units) is smaller than what most competitors in this corridor are offering, but it’s there. At 98% occupancy, Bexley doesn’t need to chase renters. The 2x income threshold drives enough demand on its own.

Best For / Skip If

This community makes sense if you:

• Need to qualify with a lower income threshold. The 2x requirement means a renter earning $2,200 per month can qualify for a 1BR here. At most other communities in this corridor, that same renter would need to earn $3,300 or more.
• Have multiple pets. Bexley allows up to 3 pets with no weight limit. Most Cedar Park communities cap at 2 pets and impose weight restrictions of 50 to 75 pounds. If you have two large dogs, the list of options in this area gets short.
• Want to stay in the Round Rock ISD zone near Lakeline. Bexley feeds into McNeil High School (rated 7 out of 10 on GreatSchools), and Westwood High is 1.2 miles away.
• Work from home and value a 24 hour clubhouse with free coffee. Multiple residents mention using the cybercafe as a remote workspace. It comes up in reviews more than almost any other amenity.
• Prefer a gated community with an on site gate attendant.

You should probably skip this one if you:

• Want a bigger concession. Bexley offers 6 to 8 weeks free on select units, but nearby communities like Legends at Lakeline and Griffis Lakeline Station are offering 1 to 3 full months free on comparable floor plans.
• Don’t have a car and rely on transit. Lakeline MetroRail Station is about 1.3 miles away, but there’s no direct pedestrian route. This is a car dependent location.
• Get frustrated by parking. Parking complaints appear in roughly 1 in 5 negative reviews. Surface lot spots near your building aren’t guaranteed during peak evening hours.
• Want a brand new build. The 2014 construction is aging into Class B territory. Some finishes will feel dated compared to the 2022 to 2025 builds a half mile away.
• Are sensitive to highway noise. Units on the freeway side of the property pick up sound from 183/SH 45. Ask which buildings face the highway before choosing a unit.
• Have immigration related documentation complexities. Multiple recent reviews describe a difficult application process for applicants with newer SSNs.

Want to Know If You’d Qualify Before Applying?

We can prescreen your situation against Bexley’s requirements before you spend $65 on an application fee. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll point you toward communities in this corridor where your profile is stronger.

Location: What’s Actually Around Bexley at Whitestone

Bexley sits on North Lake Creek Parkway, just east of where US 183 meets SH 45. It’s technically an Austin address (78717), but when we’re working with renters in this area, it functions more like the Lakeline Station and Avery Ranch corridor. The Shops at Walden Park are about a third of a mile away, and H-E-B Plus is a 3 minute drive south on 183.

What’s Within a Mile

The Shops at Walden Park and Walden Park Shopping Center are within an 8 minute walk, which puts you close to restaurants and errands without needing to start the car. Lakeline Mall is about three quarters of a mile south. Walmart and Target are both under a mile.

For food, Pluckers Wing Bar on Pecan Park Blvd near Lakeline Mall is about three quarters of a mile. Torchy’s Tacos has a Cedar Park location a short drive west on Whitestone. There’s a Starbucks and Chick-fil-A cluster at 183 and Lakeline. If you want something beyond the usual chains, The Forbidden City and Daon Vegan Thai are both within a couple of miles.

Bexley itself backs up against the Lake Creek trail system, which connects to several nearby parks in the Lakeline corridor. The property has its own dog park and a walking trail, but the trail network beyond the gates is a real asset for runners and dog walkers.

Commute Times

From a commute standpoint, 183 access is the biggest advantage. You can be on the highway in under 2 minutes. Heading south toward the Domain or Apple’s campus, the toll road (183A) keeps things reasonable even during rush hour if you’re willing to pay $2 to $4 each way.

The Real Neighborhood Vibe

This stretch of North Lake Creek Parkway is dense with apartment communities. Everleigh Lakeline is literally across the street. The Maris, Legends at Lakeline, and Markham at Lakeline are all within a half mile. We work with renters comparing these communities regularly, and the corridor feels more like a rental district than a quiet residential pocket.

Traffic on Lake Creek Parkway gets heavy during school drop off and pick up hours (Anderson Mill Elementary is nearby) and during evening rush. The 183/45 interchange construction is mostly done, but peak hours still back up. Not gridlock, but you’ll notice it.

Pricing and True Cost

Floor Plans and Base Rents

One thing to watch on W/D: “Supplied” means a washer and dryer come with the unit. “Connection” means you get hookups but bring your own machines. Same floor plan name, two different setups depending on the unit. Ask before you sign.

Net Effective Rent

Bexley’s website lists up to 6 to 8 weeks free on select units as of Spring 2026. “Select units” is the key phrase here. Not every floor plan qualifies, and the weeks free may vary depending on which unit you take.

Here’s the math on a qualifying 1BR at $1,079 with 6 weeks free on a 12 month lease:

• Base rent: $1,079/month × 12 months = $12,948 total lease cost
• 6 weeks free = approximately 1.38 months: $1,079 × 1.38 = $1,489 in savings
• Net effective: ($12,948 minus $1,489) ÷ 12 = $955/month
• Monthly savings: $124/month off the listed price

That brings Bexley closer to the competition. But communities within a half mile are still offering 1 to 3 full months free. At Legends at Lakeline (0.35 miles away), 2 months free on a 12 month lease drops the net effective by roughly $130 per month on a comparable 1BR. If you can clear a 3x income requirement, you have cheaper options nearby. Ask the leasing office which units qualify for the weeks free before you tour.

Fee Breakdown

Required fees (everyone pays these):

Optional fees:

What You Actually Pay: A Real Scenario

Take a renter signing the Nelson 2BR/2BA at $1,539 per month with one dog and a reserved parking spot.

• Base rent: $1,539
• Pet rent: $25 per month
• Reserved parking: $99 per month
• Actual monthly cost: $1,663

Move-in costs for this scenario:

• First month’s rent: $1,539
• Security deposit: $500 (assuming average credit)
• Admin fee: $150
• Application fee: $65
• Pet deposit: $200
• Pet fee: $300
• Total move-in: $2,754

That move-in number is worth noting. It’s lower than a lot of communities in this corridor because the deposit starts at $500 rather than the $1,000+ you’ll see at newer Class A properties. And Bexley offers Sure Deposit as an alternative to the full security deposit, which can reduce what you need to bring on day one.

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Screening Criteria: Will You Get Approved?

The 2x income requirement is the headline, but it’s not the only factor. Here’s the full breakdown of what Bexley evaluates.

Income Requirements

For context, most communities in this area require 3x income. At a 3x property, that $979 1BR would require $2,937 per month ($35,244 annually, or $16.94 per hour). Bexley’s 2x threshold means someone earning $11.30 per hour can qualify for a 1BR here. That gap matters for hourly workers, single income households, and renters who are between jobs or building income.

Credit Expectations

Bexley’s application materials don’t publish a credit score minimum. Here’s what we can tell you based on how Weinstein Properties typically screens:

• 650+: Smooth approval with standard deposit ($500)
• 580 to 649: Likely approved with higher deposit or conditions
• Below 580: May face denial or require a cosigner

Starting the deposit at $500 “based on credit” tells you that credit history directly affects your upfront cost. Stronger credit, lower deposit. Weaker credit, higher deposit or conditions attached.

What Gets an Application Denied

• Eviction history (Weinstein’s standard lookback is typically 5 years)
• Outstanding debt to a previous apartment community
• Insufficient income documentation
• Failed identity verification (several recent reviewers describe frustration with this step, especially applicants with newer SSNs)
• Criminal background issues (standard background check applies)

The Application Process

1. Apply online at bexleywhitestone.com. $65 per applicant, non-refundable.
2. Screening runs through a third party service covering income, credit, rental history, and background.
3. Approval or denial typically within 2 to 3 business days.
4. If approved, sign the lease, pay the admin fee ($150), security deposit ($500+), and any applicable pet fees.

What We Can Do at This Property

Bexley at Whitestone does not pay locator commissions, so our service at this property works a bit differently. We can still prescreen your qualifications before you apply, compare Bexley’s total cost against communities where we have direct relationships, and make sure you’re not spending $65 on an application that’s likely to be denied. If Bexley turns out to be the right fit, you’d work directly with their leasing team. If it’s not, we can redirect you to nearby communities with comparable floor plans where we can negotiate on your behalf.

Resident Reviews Decoded

We read through 198 Google reviews, 46 ApartmentRatings reviews, 58 Yelp reviews, and additional feedback on ForRent, ApartmentHomeLiving, and Birdeye to find the patterns that matter. Apartments.com, ApartmentList, and Zillow had no resident reviews posted. Individual complaints aren’t that useful. Repeated themes across platforms are.

Review Pattern Analysis

What Residents Praise Most

Leasing staff earns the strongest positive feedback at Bexley. Names show up again and again: Toby and Dylan in recent reviews (2025 to 2026), Kristina and Maria in older reviews (2018 to 2019), and Ricky on the maintenance side. That kind of name recognition across years of reviews usually means the management company keeps good people around. Weinstein Properties runs three Bexley communities in the Cedar Park area, and staff quality is a common thread across all three.

Past the leasing office, the clubhouse is the other highlight. Residents describe it as a functional remote work space, not just a room with a table. Coffee bar, 24 hour access, separate lounge areas. It gets mentioned enough that it’s clearly a real amenity rather than a line item on a brochure. The dog park also earns repeat praise for its size compared to the token fenced areas at many apartment communities.

What Residents Criticize Most

Parking is the top complaint. The surface lot doesn’t have enough spots for 340 units, and residents who come home late report circling or parking outside the gates entirely. Garage and reserved spots are available for $99 per month, but that’s $1,188 a year not everyone wants to spend. One reviewer described having to park in the Sam’s Club lot, which defeats the purpose of living in a gated community.

Move-in unit conditions come up more in recent reviews, and some go beyond the usual “not fully cleaned” complaints. One resident on ForRent described walking into a unit with a mold and dog odor so strong it was the first thing they noticed. Another on ApartmentRatings found bloody bandaids on the bathroom backsplash. Others describe sticky floors, stained countertops, and uncleaned carpets. If you move in here, do a thorough walkthrough on day one and document everything before you unpack.

Pest complaints appear across multiple platforms. At least one reviewer described roach treatments that didn’t fully resolve the problem, and another mentioned field mice near a drainage area on the grounds. Bexley charges a mandatory pest control fee (listed on Apartments.com as a separate line item), so treatment is supposedly built into your monthly cost. Worth asking the leasing office how they handle recurring pest issues before you sign.

Maintenance response time is a mixed bag. Older reviews (2018 to 2019) praise the maintenance team as fast and responsive. Newer reviews (2024 to 2025) mention delays, especially for AC repairs during summer. One resident described waiting months for an AC fix in the master bedroom. Could be staffing changes. Could be a smaller crew trying to handle more aging systems. Either way, the trend is worth watching.

A few other things from our research: monthly fees beyond base rent add up fast. Pest control, community fee, stormwater, and valet trash are all billed separately. One ApartmentRatings reviewer called out “a LOT of little fees each month” tied to Bexley’s Austin city address. Units facing the freeway side of the property also pick up highway noise. And there’s at least one report of a break-in and patio theft on ApartmentRatings, though management responded by acknowledging the incident and referencing their community attendant and third party security.

How Management Handles Feedback

Weinstein responds to virtually every Google review, which puts them ahead of many management companies. But the responses are increasingly template. Earlier replies (2018 to 2019) read like someone actually processed the complaint. Recent ones read like a form letter with the reviewer’s name swapped in. They respond. They don’t always address the actual issue.

One note worth mentioning: a RipoffReport complaint alleges that management pressured a resident to change a negative review to 5 stars. We can’t verify that claim, but it’s out there.

The Uncomfortable Truth

This is the part of the review that listing sites will never write. We’re not trying to talk you out of Bexley. We’re making sure you know what you’re signing up for. If these trade offs don’t bother you, this property could be a strong fit. If they do, we can point you to alternatives.

The Building Is 12 Years Old and It’s Starting to Show

Bexley was built in 2014. That puts it in the window where original appliances, HVAC systems, and plumbing fixtures start needing replacement. The uptick in maintenance complaints (especially AC issues) matches what we see at other communities hitting this age. The exterior could use a refresh according to several tour reviews. None of this is unusual for a 12 year old building, but if you’re comparing Bexley’s photos to The Asher or Tisdale at Lakeline Station (both built 2023 to 2024, less than half a mile away), the age difference will be obvious in person.

Parking Wasn’t Built for Current Demand

340 units with a surface lot and limited garage spaces creates a math problem. Cedar Park renters average 1.5 to 2 cars per household. The lot wasn’t designed for that ratio. Garage and reserved spots exist at $99 per month, but that’s another $1,188 a year. And if you come home after 8pm on a weekday, you may end up parking outside the gate. For a gated community where security is part of the appeal, that’s a real contradiction.

The Concession Is Smaller Than What Competitors Offer

Bexley is advertising 6 to 8 weeks free on select units. That’s real savings, but it’s worth context. Most Class B+ and Class A communities in this corridor are offering 1 to 3 full months free right now. Six weeks is roughly half the concession you’d get at Legends at Lakeline or Griffis Lakeline Station on a comparable floor plan. And “select units” means you may not get the weeks free on the specific unit you want. With 98% occupancy and a 2x income requirement driving steady demand, Bexley doesn’t face the same pressure to discount. If you can qualify at a 3x property, compare the net effective rents across two or three communities before committing.

Ready to See Both Sides of the Equation?

You’ve seen the full picture on Bexley at Whitestone. If it fits your situation, we can help you understand what to expect during the application process. If you’d rather look at communities in the same corridor with concessions and similar floor plans, we can walk you through other options we’ve reviewed too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bexley at Whitestone require 3x income?

No. Bexley requires 2x monthly rent, which is the lowest income qualification threshold at any market rate property in this corridor. A 1BR at $1,079 requires just $2,158 per month in gross income.

What school district is Bexley at Whitestone in?

Round Rock ISD. The property feeds into Anderson Mill Elementary, Pearson Ranch Middle School, and McNeil High School. Westwood High School is also 1.2 miles away.

Does Bexley at Whitestone allow large dogs?

Yes. There’s no weight limit on pets. Up to 3 pets are permitted (maximum 2 dogs on 2nd and 3rd floors). Breed restrictions do apply.

Is Bexley at Whitestone offering any specials right now?

Yes. The property’s website advertises 6 to 8 weeks free on select units as of Spring 2026. “Select units” means not every floor plan qualifies. Contact the leasing office at bexleywhitestone.com to confirm which units carry the concession and whether it applies to your preferred floor plan.

How much is parking at Bexley at Whitestone?

Surface lot parking is included with rent. Garage spaces and reserved spots are $99 per month each. Covered and detached parking options are also available.

What is the security deposit at Bexley at Whitestone?

The deposit starts at $500 and is based on credit. Sure Deposit is available as an alternative if you’d prefer a lower upfront cost in exchange for a monthly fee.

Does Bexley at Whitestone have in unit washer and dryer?

All units have either a full size washer and dryer supplied by the property or full size washer/dryer connections where you bring your own. The same floor plan name can have either setup depending on the specific unit, so confirm before signing.

Is Bexley at Whitestone pet friendly?

Yes. Dogs and cats are both allowed. The property permits up to 3 pets with no weight limit. There’s a $200 deposit per pet, a $300 non-refundable fee for the first pet, $200 non-refundable for each additional, and $25 per month per pet rent. The community has a large dog park on site.

What is the Google rating for Bexley at Whitestone?

3.8 out of 5 across 198 reviews. ApartmentRatings shows a 4.4 across 46 reviews. The gap between platforms is partly because Google captures touring guests and drive-by reviews, while ApartmentRatings tends to collect more responses from actual residents.

The Bottom Line

Bexley at Whitestone earns its 98% occupancy for one reason: the 2x income requirement opens the door for renters who can’t qualify at 3x properties, and no other market rate community in this corridor offers that threshold with this level of finish.

The building holds up well for its age. Staff gets praised year after year. Unit sizes are generous (1BR starts at 743 sqft, 2BR at 1,106 sqft, 3BR at 1,382 sqft). The dog park and clubhouse are real amenities, not props for the website photos.

Where it falls short: parking, an aging building with more maintenance needs, and a concession that’s smaller than what most neighbors are offering right now.

This property makes sense if:

• Your income qualifies at 2x but not 3x, and you want a quality community rather than a last resort option
• You have large or multiple pets and need the most flexible pet policy in this corridor
• You value the Round Rock ISD attendance zone and want to be near Lakeline
• You work from home and want the clubhouse as a second workspace

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• You qualify at 3x income and want to take advantage of the concessions available at nearby communities
• Parking convenience is a priority and you don’t want to pay $99 per month for a reserved spot
• You want a brand new build with zero deferred maintenance concerns
• Your application involves nonstandard documentation that could complicate the screening process

The verdict: Bexley at Whitestone is the best reviewed 2x income property in the Lakeline and Avery Ranch corridor. If that 2x threshold matters to your search, it’s worth touring. If it doesn’t, you have more options at potentially lower net effective rents within a half mile.

Need Help Deciding?

Option 1: Work with us. The Cedar Park Apartment Team is a free apartment locating service operated by licensed Texas Realtors under Spirit Real Estate Group (TX Broker License #562021). We can prescreen you for Bexley, compare it against nearby communities, and make sure you’re putting your $65 application fee toward the property where you have the best shot. Call us at 512-520-0311 or start a conversation at cedarparkapartments.com.

Option 2: Go solo. If you’ve already made up your mind, contact Bexley’s leasing office directly at bexleywhitestone.com or (833) 805-9676. Tell them the Cedar Park Apartment Team referred you.