Best apartment complexes in Austin, TX
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to apartment complex, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park at Summers Grove Apartments | 90 | 4.8 (238) | — | Families and long-term renters |
| 2 | The Wyatt | 85 | 4.8 (233) | — | New-construction finishes and amenities |
| 3 | The Everett | 85 | 4.8 (144) | — | North Austin convenience |
| 4 | Bridge at Sweetwater Apartments | 84 | 4.7 (134) | — | Quiet grounds and community support |
| 5 | Bridge at Davenport Place Apartments | 84 | 4.4 (219) | — | Attentive leasing and move-in experience |
| 6 | Bridge at Windsor Park | 83 | 4.7 (263) | — | Strong first impressions on tour |
| 7 | Marq on Burnet | 82 | 4.3 (186) | — | Same-day maintenance and location |
| 8 | The Avery | 81 | 4.5 (166) | — | Dog owners and quiet living |
| 9 | AVE Austin North Lamar | 81 | 4.7 (143) | — | Transit access and community events |
| 10 | The Royce at 8100 | 81 | 4.5 (429) | — | High review volume, gated community |
| 11 | Alma Apartments | 81 | 4.6 (242) | — | Budget-conscious, pet owners |
| 12 | Reserve at the Arboretum | 80 | 4.4 (390) | — | Value for money |
| 13 | Citadel at Tech Ridge Apartments | 80 | 4.4 (254) | — | Resort-style amenities |
| 14 | Estates at Norwood | 80 | 4.3 (118) | — | Spacious units at accessible prices |
| 15 | Everleigh Lakeline | 79 | 4.8 (64) | — | Families and social community |
1. Park at Summers Grove Apartments
4.8 (238 reviews)score 90/100
Park at Summers Grove pairs the highest composite score on this list with a genuinely high review volume (238 reviews at 4.8), and the sentiment behind it is unusually consistent: residents describe office staff who know them by name and a maintenance crew that turns around same-day or next-day work orders. Some tenants have stayed 13+ years, which says a lot about how the townhome layout and community programming hold up over time.
- Same-day or next-day maintenance response from a named crew (Fernando, Carlos, Jacob)
- Office staff (Elda, Carolyn, Gloria) build real relationships with tenants, including multilingual support
- Affordable relative to the broader Austin market
- Townhome layout means no neighbors overhead, plus monthly family events and food distributions
Services: affordable housing, gated community, luxury high rise, student housing
2. The Wyatt
4.8 (233 reviews)score 85/100
The Wyatt draws praise for high-end finishes, a strong amenity lineup (pool, gym, theater, game room, work pods), and staff like Freddy and Sean who follow through on requests. It's a newer build, so some of the friction residents report (noise, humidity) is the kind of thing that comes with fresh construction settling in.
- Modern finishes and appliances throughout
- Gated security with smart locks and app-controlled access
- Staff singled out repeatedly for patience and responsiveness
- Full amenity set: pool, gym, theater, game room, work pods
Watch out: Some residents report thin walls between units, humidity-related pest issues, and occasional package or car theft.
Services: luxury high rise, gated community, apartment rental agency, apartment complex
3. The Everett
4.8 (144 reviews)score 85/100
The Everett benefits from a location right by HEB Plus and local restaurants, plus a maintenance team (Miguel, Justin, Dallas) that residents call fast and professional. A change in on-site leadership appears to have resolved earlier pest complaints, and current reviews read more positively than the property's older history.
- Dual pools, fitness center, and high ceilings
- Maintenance staff named repeatedly for speed
- Same-day tours and fast-tracked applications
- Mix of conventional and income-restricted units widens who can live there
Watch out: Past reviews flag inconsistent conduct from a former property manager and occasional pest issues, though recent feedback suggests improvement.
Services: luxury high rise, pet friendly, gated community, apartment rental agency
4. Bridge at Sweetwater Apartments
4.7 (134 reviews)score 84/100
Bridge at Sweetwater's leasing team, especially Marissa Gilmore and Dee Dee Cheatam, gets called out for patience with residents from all kinds of backgrounds. Beyond the office, reviewers point to genuinely quiet grounds and community programs like food assistance and holiday events that go beyond typical apartment perks.
- Named staff (Marissa, Dee Dee, Scott) praised for going beyond the job
- Quick maintenance turnaround
- Food assistance and holiday programs for residents
- Quiet, well-kept grounds despite affordable pricing
Watch out: The pool is reportedly out of service often, and the buildings show their age relative to the price.
Services: affordable housing, luxury high rise, apartment building, apartment complex
5. Bridge at Davenport Place Apartments
4.4 (219 reviews)score 84/100
Bridge at Davenport Place has a review volume as high as any complex on this list (219 reviews), and the sentiment score is among the strongest here too. Martin Serrato and Patricia Galindo come up again and again for treating tours and move-ins like a priority rather than paperwork, and the property itself stays clean and new-looking.
- Leasing staff (Martin Serrato, Patricia Galindo) praised repeatedly by name
- Fast maintenance response
- Property stays clean and new-looking
- Pool and common areas well-maintained
Services: luxury high rise, apartment rental agency, apartment building, apartment complex
6. Bridge at Windsor Park
4.7 (263 reviews)score 83/100
Bridge at Windsor Park has the largest review count on this list (263 reviews) and leasing staff like Cleveland, Luz, and Nakiah who make touring easy, from studios up to modern three-bedrooms with quartz counters. Maintenance responds quickly once you're in, though a few post-move-in issues mean it pays to ask specific questions before signing.
- Modern, spacious units with in-unit laundry
- Personable leasing team makes touring easy
- Clean, well-maintained grounds
- Strong amenity lineup across unit types
Watch out: Recurring fire alarms, slow security deposit refunds, and highway noise in the West Tower are recurring complaints.
Services: student housing, apartment building, apartment complex, apartment rental agency
7. Marq on Burnet
4.3 (186 reviews)score 82/100
Marq on Burnet has the highest sentiment sub-score on this list, driven by residents who consistently describe same-day maintenance turnaround and a management team that solves problems on the spot. The Burnet Road location near HEB and walkable dining, plus a gym residents compare favorably to commercial chains, rounds out a well-liked package.
- Fast, often same-day maintenance response
- Engaged management team, with Chelsea named specifically
- Gym quality compared to commercial chains
- Spacious units with good natural light
Services: student housing, apartment building, apartment complex, apartment rental agency
8. The Avery
4.5 (166 reviews)score 81/100
The Avery stands out for well-maintained dog parks alongside its pool and gym, and leasing staff Lily and Patrick get named repeatedly for patient, clear move-in handling. Residents describe the community as clean, quiet, and safe, with maintenance moving fast on requests.
- Leasing staff (Lily, Patrick, Dustin) known for going above and beyond
- Well-equipped gym and clean pool
- Dog parks specifically praised as well-kept
- Quick turnaround on move-ins and maintenance
Watch out: Sound transfer from upstairs units bothers some residents, and one inspection experience was reported as unprofessional.
Services: luxury high rise, pet friendly, gated community, apartment building
9. AVE Austin North Lamar
4.7 (143 reviews)score 81/100
AVE Austin North Lamar's staff, particularly Sandra, Monica, and Adriana, earn genuine warmth-driven praise, and the property runs four resident events a month with food and activities. It sits near transit, 99 Ranch Market, and restaurants, which matters if you don't drive everywhere.
- Staff known by name for warmth and problem-solving
- Four monthly community events with free food
- Walkable to 99 Ranch Market, restaurants, and metro rail
- Short-term furnished options available
Watch out: A meaningful minority report disputed move-out charges without itemized documentation, a frequently broken security gate, and litter in common areas.
Services: student housing, gated community, apartment building, apartment complex
10. The Royce at 8100
4.5 (429 reviews)score 81/100
The Royce at 8100 carries the largest review sample of any complex here (429 reviews at 4.5), and most of it describes a welcoming, well-run gated community with same-day maintenance and an active events calendar. It's a solid pick if you want a track record to lean on rather than a smaller, newer sample.
- Same-day or next-day maintenance response
- Friendly, engaged leasing and office staff
- Gated community with an active events program
- In-unit washer/dryer and modern appliances
Watch out: Noise between units and vehicle break-ins come up, and management's handling of serious noise complaints has been described as slow.
Services: student housing, gated community, furnished corporate, apartment rental agency
11. Alma Apartments
4.6 (242 reviews)score 81/100
Alma Apartments undercuts nearby pricing while still delivering staff, especially Maria along with maintenance techs Daniel and Carlos, who residents describe as genuinely responsive. It works best for renters prioritizing a stress-free leasing process and pet-friendly flexibility over building quiet.
- Pricing below comparable nearby complexes
- Maria and maintenance team praised for responsiveness
- Gated for added security
- Pet-friendly with flexible accommodations
Watch out: Thin walls, competitive parking, roach issues, and inconsistent pet-waste enforcement show up often enough to plan around.
Services: pet friendly, gated community, apartment building, apartment complex
12. Reserve at the Arboretum
4.4 (390 reviews)score 80/100
Reserve at the Arboretum's biggest draw is value: residents repeatedly say they get more than the price suggests compared to other Austin complexes, backed by solid walls and thoughtful layouts. Emily, Ashton, and Tyler on the leasing team get named often for patience, and the 24-hour amenities add flexibility.
- Well-designed units with good soundproofing and quality finishes
- Leasing team (Emily, Ashton, Tyler) praised repeatedly
- 24-hour amenities and active community events
- Strong value relative to other Austin complexes
Watch out: When lease violations go unenforced, noise from neighbors can become a real, months-long problem before management acts.
Services: luxury high rise, student housing, pet friendly, gated community
13. Citadel at Tech Ridge Apartments
4.4 (254 reviews)score 80/100
Citadel at Tech Ridge leans on a resort-style pool and an upgraded fitness facility, backed by a leasing office (Alissa and community manager DeChell) and maintenance tech Ricardo Zapiain who residents call fast and professional. It's a good fit if amenities and grounds upkeep matter more to you than perfect security.
- Responsive, helpful leasing and management team
- Fast maintenance service with experienced technicians
- Resort-style pool and improved fitness facilities
- Comprehensive pet services and amenities
Watch out: A handful of reviews describe predatory-feeling lease terms and theft from the supposedly secured, gated lot.
Services: pet friendly, gated community, apartment rental agency, apartment building
14. Estates at Norwood
4.3 (118 reviews)score 80/100
Estates at Norwood combines a location near shopping and dining with spacious units priced competitively, and staff Dania and Joann come up repeatedly for patience beyond basic service. Maintenance moves quickly on everything from light bulbs to plumbing, though the review sample here is smaller than most on this list.
- Staff known by name for helpfulness (Dania, Joann)
- Maintenance responds quickly across small and large requests
- Spacious units at accessible prices
- Proximity to shopping and dining, plus pool and events
Watch out: Review volume is on the lighter side, so the pattern is promising rather than fully proven.
Services: student housing, apartment building, apartment complex, apartment rental agency
15. Everleigh Lakeline
4.8 (64 reviews)score 79/100
Everleigh Lakeline has the highest Google rating on the list (4.8) but the smallest review count (64), so the flag here is a promising but thinner sample. What comes through clearly is a packed social calendar and staff residents describe as warm and attentive, with families and visitors both mentioned as feeling welcome.
- Staff and management praised by name
- High-frequency resident activities and social events
- Well-maintained grounds and common areas
- Family-inclusive atmosphere
Watch out: Rent runs high relative to the market, and one documented bed bug issue wasn't resolved to the resident's satisfaction.
Services: senior 55plus, furnished corporate, luxury high rise, pet friendly