Best apartments in Austin

★★★★★4.8 (238 reviews)score 90/100

Park at Summers Grove earns the top composite score in Austin on the strength of an office staff that residents describe as genuinely invested in their lives, not just their rent checks. Same-day maintenance turnaround and a decade of long-term tenants back up the high rating across 238 reviews.

• Same-day or next-day maintenance response
• Staff help connect residents to financial resources during hardship
• Townhome layout with private outdoor space and no upstairs neighbors
• Regular food drives and family-focused community events

Services: affordable housing, luxury apartments, student housing

★★★★★4.8 (233 reviews)score 84/100

The Wyatt combines new construction with a leasing and maintenance team that reviewers single out by name for speed and care, backed by 233 reviews at a 4.8 average. It's a strong pick for renters who want high-end finishes and an active events calendar.

• Staff like Freddy, Sean, and Andrea named repeatedly for fast help
• New construction with high-end finishes
• Gated layout with extensive on-site amenities
• Active community events

Watch out: Thin walls and noise between units bother some residents, and package theft has occurred when the mail room was closed.

Services: luxury apartments, pet friendly

★★★★★4.7 (134 reviews)score 84/100

Bridge at Sweetwater pairs a quiet, clean environment with a leasing team that reviewers say goes out of its way, including help with rent payment and language support. With 134 reviews at 4.7, the medium confidence rating reflects a smaller but consistently positive sample.

• Dedicated leasing staff who assist with rent payment and language needs
• Quick maintenance and repairs
• Community meal programs for residents in need
• Quiet, well-kept grounds

Watch out: The pool is frequently closed for maintenance.

Services: senior living, affordable housing, luxury apartments

★★★★★4.8 (144 reviews)score 84/100

The Everett stands out for its spotless, brand-new design and a maintenance team that residents credit with quick, professional service, reflected in a 4.8 average over 144 reviews. The location near HEB and The Domain is a recurring reason renters cite for choosing it.

• Newly built with high-quality finishes
• Fast maintenance turnaround
• Walking distance to HEB and Domain-area dining
• Dual pools and dog parks

Watch out: Early pest issues and some inconsistency under previous management have been reported, though residents say these have since improved.

Services: luxury apartments, pet friendly

★★★★☆4.4 (219 reviews)score 84/100

Bridge at Davenport Place gets consistent credit for staff, particularly Martin Serrato and Patricia Galindo, who make move-in feel personal rather than transactional. That warmth, combined with new units and no major complaints across 219 reviews, drives a high composite despite a lower average star rating.

• Staff and management praised by name repeatedly
• Fast maintenance response times
• New, well-maintained building and grounds
• Convenient access to IH-35 and I-290

Services: luxury apartments

★★★★★4.7 (263 reviews)score 83/100

Bridge at Windsor Park impresses on tours with modern finishes, patient leasing agents, and a quiet, peaceful feel across 263 reviews. The catch is a split experience: most residents are happy, but a vocal minority report serious follow-through problems once something goes wrong.

• Patient, knowledgeable leasing staff (Cleveland, Luz, Nakiah)
• Modern units with in-unit washer/dryer
• Clean, well-maintained common areas
• Strong on-site amenities including board games and Amazon locker

Watch out: Some residents report slow responses to water damage, mold, and fire alarm issues, plus delayed security deposit refunds.

Services: student housing

★★★★☆4.3 (186 reviews)score 82/100

Marq on Burnet's biggest strength is management consistency: staff are remembered by name, maintenance requests close within a day, and residents renew leases specifically because of the service. Concrete floors, high ceilings, and a gym reviewers compare to commercial chains round out 186 reviews at 4.3.

• Same-day maintenance resolution
• Professional, friendly leasing and management team
• Quiet, secure community with active events
• Spacious units with quality appliances

Services: student housing

★★★★★4.5 (429 reviews)score 82/100

The Royce at 8100 has the largest review base on this list at 429, and named staff like Hannah, Sarah, Deanna, and Mike show up again and again for fast, caring service. Monthly resident events and fair pricing keep the overall picture strong despite some unit-level noise complaints.

• Maintenance requests often completed same day
• Gated community with 24-hour fitness center and dog park
• Monthly resident events
• Fair value cited by residents

Watch out: A few residents report soundproofing issues and slow management response to noise or vehicle break-in concerns.

Services: student housing, affordable housing, luxury apartments, pet friendly

★★★★★4.7 (143 reviews)score 81/100

AVE Austin North Lamar benefits from staff like Sandra, Adriana, and Monica who respond to emails within 30 minutes and build real loyalty through monthly events, backed by 143 reviews at 4.7. The North Lamar location near 99 Ranch Market and rail transit is a genuine draw for car-light renters.

• Staff respond to emails within 30 minutes
• Clean, quiet, thoughtfully furnished units
• Walkable to 99 Ranch Market and transit
• Frequent community events with complimentary meals

Watch out: One resident reported an unitemized $650 move-out charge, and some recent reviews flag gate and package security gaps.

Services: student housing

★★★★★4.5 (166 reviews)score 81/100

The Avery's management team, especially Lily and Patrick, earns consistent praise for responsiveness and clarity, helping drive a 4.5 average across 166 reviews. New, spotless units and above-average dog parks make it a solid fit for pet owners.

• Staff named repeatedly for attentive service
• New, spotless units with modern finishes
• Dog parks and pool rated above average
• Fast lease and move-in turnaround

Watch out: A few residents mention footstep noise from upper units and one inconsistent inspection experience.

Services: luxury apartments, pet friendly

★★★★☆4.3 (118 reviews)score 80/100

Estates at Norwood's Dania and Joann are named repeatedly for patient, personal help through leasing, and reviewers describe fair pricing for the space and amenities offered. With 118 reviews at 4.3, no significant complaints surface in the available feedback.

• Dania and Joann praised for patient leasing assistance
• Quick, thorough maintenance response
• Pool, BBQ area, and resident events
• Convenient North Austin location near shopping and dining

Services: student housing

★★★★★4.8 (64 reviews)score 79/100

Everleigh Lakeline residents describe daily programming from yoga to Thursday Mix and Mingle dinners, with staff who learn names and keep grounds immaculate. The 64-review sample is smaller than others here, so the medium confidence rating reflects that scale, though the 4.8 average is the highest on this list.

• Staff connect with residents personally
• Extensive daily and weekly social activities
• Immaculate grounds and common spaces
• Patient, informative leasing tours

Watch out: Rent runs notably higher than comparable local housing, and one resident reported a bedbug issue that wasn't compensated.

Services: senior living, luxury apartments, pet friendly

★★★★☆4.3 (316 reviews)score 79/100

Elan draws its 316 reviews largely on the strength of spacious floor plans for the price and a maintenance team (Aaron, Francisco, Rene) that residents say shows genuine care. Leasing staff Whitney and Courtney set a welcoming tone from the first tour.

• Spacious units for the price
• Quick maintenance response
• Dog park and resort-style pool
• Responsive management team

Watch out: The back gate needs frequent repairs and there's no playground for children.

Services: luxury apartments, pet friendly

★★★★★4.6 (118 reviews)score 79/100

Presidium Waterford's Natausha, Blanca, and Rachel get called out for going above and beyond on lease approvals and maintenance, helping support a 4.6 average over 118 reviews. Quiet co-working lounges, free coffee, and proximity to The Domain stand out as everyday perks.

• Named management team praised for going above and beyond
• Resort-style pool and quiet co-working lounges
• Safe, secure parking
• Steps from The Domain

Watch out: A small number of residents describe management as inflexible in disputes, and some units face highway noise.

Services: townhome style

★★★★☆4.4 (254 reviews)score 79/100

Citadel at Tech Ridge's staff, particularly Alissa, DeChell, and Ricardo, earn repeated praise for responsiveness, and maintenance turnaround under 24 hours is a common thread across 254 reviews. Updated pool, gym, and clubhouse amenities round out a generally peaceful community.

• Named staff excel at responsiveness
• Maintenance turnaround often under 24 hours
• Updated pool, gym, and clubhouse
• Peaceful, well-maintained grounds

Watch out: Some residents flag lease terms as steep and describe security response to recent theft and break-ins as inconsistent.

Services: pet friendly