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44 South

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 302 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(302) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
44 South
Location
South Austin, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
302
Ranking
#348 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Young professionals and established residents seeking modern luxury apartments near downtown Austin with attentive service.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Most residents praise 44 South for exceptional staff and fast maintenance turnarounds. Units are modern and clean, amenities (pool, gym, study rooms) draw regular use, and the SoCo location puts downtown and highways within reach. Multiple residents named staff members like Jared, Fallon, Freddy, and maintenance crew Val, Dominic, and Philip as standouts.

A minority report serious security gaps: car break-ins occurred repeatedly despite gate access, and the garage gate has malfunctioned for weeks. One tenant discovered an undisclosed $24 monthly convenience fee for rent payment through their Yardi system and felt misled. Noise and hallway cleanliness occasionally detract from the experience, though most residents overlook these against the overall property quality and team responsiveness.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • friendly and helpful leasing staff
  • clean and well-maintained property
  • modern units and resort-style amenities
  • convenient South Austin location near downtown
Watch-outs
  • vehicle break-ins and inadequate security
  • unexpected $24 monthly convenience fee for rent payment
  • noisy neighbors and hallway cleanliness issues
  • parking gate malfunctions limit available spots
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Best for: Young professionals and established residents seeking modern luxury apartments near downtown Austin with attentive service.
Think twice if: Vehicle security is a priority; repeated car break-ins and prolonged gate malfunctions have frustrated residents despite responsive management to other issues.

What this place gets right

  • named leasing agents consistently praised for expertise and kindness
  • maintenance team completes requests within hours
  • modern unit finishes and resort-style amenities
  • close proximity to downtown Austin and highways via I-290

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agents named: Jared, Fallon, Freddy, Jessica
  • Maintenance crew named: Val, Dominic, Philip
  • Maintenance requests typically completed within hours
  • Pet policy accommodates ESA letters and waives fees
  • Valet trash pickup included
  • Daily trash service and package hold service prevent theft

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes, resort pool, and responsive maintenance impress most tenants, but vehicle security and undisclosed fees undermine luxury positioning for some.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

access to highwayshelpful teamleasing office staffcozy unitsfree coffeecar towingapartment designbrand new communitymaintenance teampackage theft

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
206
4
22
3
9
2
7
1
58

FAQ

How quickly do maintenance requests get resolved?
Most requests are completed within a few hours, and residents are kept updated throughout.
Is there a pet policy?
Yes. Cats and dogs are accepted; ESA letters waive pet fees, and a dog park is on-site.
What happens if my package is stolen?
Front desk staff hold packages so they are not left unattended outside your unit.
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Last updated 2026-09-08