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Madison Northridge

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 242 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(242) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student Housing
Madison Northridge
Service
Student Housing
Reviews
242

The honest read

Renee and Martin in the office and maintenance earn consistent praise for fast, responsive help during tours, applications, and move-in. The location near The Domain, Walnut Creek Park, and North Austin shopping makes it a solid starter spot for new residents, many reporting feeling safe and enjoying quiet neighbors.

Maintenance repair quality is the trade-off. Several long-term residents cite recurring AC failures, plumbing leaks that go unfixed for months, and sloppy debris left after work orders. Photos online do not always match unit condition. Rent around $1,200 for a one-bedroom places affordability alongside these issues. Parking and pet policies (Paw Spa on-site) are mentioned positively by their website, though towing appears strict.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (especially Renee, Martin, Izzy)
  • convenient North Austin location near Domain, parks, and shopping
  • safe, quiet community with friendly neighbors
  • updated finishes and move-in ready units
  • quick turnaround on apartment approval and move-in
Watch-outs
  • AC and bathroom maintenance recurring issues, slow long-term fixes
  • maintenance debris and poor workmanship quality
  • outdated or mislabeled apartment photos versus actual condition
  • towing enforcement aggressive (Titan Towing cited)
  • pest issues (roaches) requiring tenant action
responsive-managementslow-maintenancewell-maintainedquiet-communitysafe-securefriendly-staff
Best for: New Austin residents seeking affordable, walkable student housing with quick move-in and friendly staff.
Think twice if: Expect recurring maintenance delays on AC and plumbing; unit photos may not reflect actual condition, and towing is enforced strictly.

What this place gets right

  • Fast, friendly leasing staff (Renee consistently named)
  • convenient North Austin location within walking distance of parks and shopping
  • move-in within days of tour approval
  • safe, quiet community feel

Worth knowing

  • Renee (leasing office) and Martin (maintenance) named in recent reviews as standouts
  • Titan Towing enforces parking registration strictly
  • AC units fail roughly every 4 months in some units; plumbing repairs (frozen pipes, leaks) remain unfixed for extended periods
  • move-in offered within 2 days of tour in at least one case
  • one-bedroom rent cited at $1,200/month
  • Paw Spa (dog wash station) on-site

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Fast leasing and move-in appeal to students; maintenance quality and photo accuracy are pain points for longer-term residents.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
155
4
17
3
17
2
10
1
43

Quick answers

How quickly can I move in?
At least one reviewer moved in within 2 days of touring a ready unit; approval happens fast through Renee's team.
What's the rent for a one-bedroom?
One reviewer paid $1,200/month for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit.
Is parking monitored?
Yes, strictly. Register your car and guest vehicles immediately; Titan Towing operates on-site and will tow unregistered vehicles.
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Last updated 2026-07-17