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Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 107 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(107) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student Housing
Austin Midtown
Service
Student Housing
Reviews
107

The honest read

Staff and maintenance respond quickly to requests, often within hours, and management is responsive when contacted. Reviewers name Lisa, Dhaki, and Michelle Forbes as consistently helpful. Ground-floor units suffer from poor sound isolation; expect to hear neighbors' footsteps and movement above you.

The property is older but well-maintained with active grounds upkeep. Frequent community events, two pools, a dog park, and proximity to shops, restaurants, and transit appeal to residents. However, some past tenants report roof leaks, roach infestations, and unresolved maintenance issues, particularly regarding humidity control and pest management. Unit locations vary significantly in privacy and appeal.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • welcoming and helpful staff
  • walkable neighborhood location
  • community events and activities
  • well-kept grounds and amenities
Watch-outs
  • noise between units (soundproofing)
  • occasional maintenance delays and staff turnover
  • pest issues (roaches, mice)
  • water pressure problems
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Best for: Students or young professionals seeking walkable North Austin location with active community and responsive management.
Think twice if: Sound between units is thin, especially ground floors. Some tenants report past pest and water issues; verify unit and inspect for signs of problems before signing.

What this place gets right

  • quick maintenance response (under 24 hours typical)
  • staff named as consistently helpful (Lisa, Dhaki, Michelle)
  • walkable area with nearby shops and transit
  • frequent resident community events

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named: Lisa, Dhaki (Daki), Michelle Forbes (property manager), Ruben in front office
  • Maintenance requests typically resolved within 3 hours to 24 hours
  • Community events hosted regularly (gift wrapping noted, breakfast club mentioned)
  • Smaller 1-bedrooms lack washer-dryer hookups; larger units have hookups
  • Single-pane windows allow neighbor noise
  • New gate added (as of May 2025) affecting delivery access
  • Two pools, dog park, large shade trees

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Walkable location near transit and shops appeals strongly to students without cars; some report past pest control lapses and maintenance response gaps.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 44
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Most requests resolved within 24 hours, often 3 hours or less.
Do all units have washer-dryer hookups?
Larger 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms have hookups; smaller 1-bedrooms do not.
What community activities are offered?
The office hosts frequent resident events such as gift wrapping and breakfast gatherings.

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Last updated 2026-07-17