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Elan

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 316 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(316) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Elan
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
316

The honest read

Residents consistently praise Elan for spacious floor plans at competitive rates and staff who go above and beyond. Management responds quickly to requests, and the maintenance team (Aaron, Francisco, Rene) earn particular credit for fixing issues promptly and showing genuine care for residents.

The leasing team, especially Whitney and Courtney, create a welcoming experience from the first tour. The complex is clean and well-kept, with good amenities including a dog park and pool. Minor note: the back gate requires frequent repairs, and one resident mentioned missing a playground for children.

Praised for
  • spacious units for the price
  • attentive and knowledgeable staff
  • quick maintenance response
  • well-maintained property
  • responsive management
Watch-outs
  • back gate repair issues
  • no playground for children
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Best for: Pet owners seeking space and value in North Austin with responsive staff.
Think twice if: Back gate has needed repeated repairs; no children's playground on site.

What this place gets right

  • spacious units for the price
  • attentive staff and quick maintenance
  • dog park and resort pool
  • responsive management team

Worth knowing

  • Aaron, Francisco, and Rene on maintenance team praised for speed and going above and beyond (helped residents with car battery)
  • Whitney serves as community manager and leasing consultant; Courtney assists with tours
  • Residents report management provides updates on repairs that take longer
  • Complex kept clean with quick repair response times

Reviews by category

Luxury Apartments
Spacious units praised for price point; well-designed finishes and resort amenities attract long-term residents.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park described as cute and spacious; residents with pets express satisfaction living here.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.02 average across the 284 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 52
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
237
4
22
3
12
2
5
1
40

Quick answers

Do you accept short-term leases?
A recent inquiry about six-month stays suggests flexibility, though the inputs do not confirm terms.
What staff should I ask for during a tour?
Residents recommend Courtney for tours and Whitney for leasing assistance; both are noted for friendliness and knowledge.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Recent movers reported requests handled within days of move-in; one resident noted updates on longer-term repairs.

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Last updated 2026-07-17