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5th Street Commons Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 58 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(58) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
5th Street Commons Apartments
Location
Old West Austin, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
58
Ranking
#560 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals seeking walkable access to downtown and the trail, with high tolerance for management friction.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Walk-in tours get turned away, and months-long fights over security deposits undermine what could be a solid complex. The location next to Mopac and Lady Bird Lake, thick walls, and a maintenance team that actually shows up are real draws. But Greystar's office staff and accounts receivable department leave long-time residents (some living here 12+ years) deeply frustrated, making this place feel like a gamble on management, not a comfortable home.

Recent shift: Sentiment has polarized over time; earlier reviews (1-2 years ago) still complained about management, but most recent review (4 days ago) acknowledges understaffing and rent pressure while remaining cautiously positive, suggesting ongoing management strain.

Praised for
  • great location near trails and MoPac
  • quiet and well-maintained building
  • responsive maintenance team
  • strong community amenities
  • thick walls and low noise
Watch-outs
  • slow office communication and leasing responsiveness
  • security deposit disputes and withholding
  • aggressive rent increases
  • inconsistent management professionalism
  • parking fees for underutilized garage
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Best for: Professionals seeking walkable access to downtown and the trail, with high tolerance for management friction.
Think twice if: Expect slow office response times, disputes over security deposits, and aggressive rent increases. Walk-in leasing tours may be refused near close of business.

What this place gets right

  • Prime location near Lady Bird Lake trail and MoPac
  • Thick-walled units with low noise transmission
  • Responsive maintenance team
  • Amenities include pool, fitness center, courtyards

Before you tour or apply

  • Andrew is noted as responsive community manager with positive rapport with residents
  • Brandon from maintenance team praised for quick, friendly service
  • Hallways repainted and signage replaced in recent upgrades
  • Garage often half-empty despite parking fees
  • Rent increases reported as $1000 annual or $2000 monthly on month-to-month
  • Security deposit withholding disputes lasting months to years

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Location and quiet units praised, but management professionalism and billing practices undermine luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

quiet buildingspacious apartmentleasing processresident eventspositive vibeconvenient locationfitness centermaintenance teamcleanlinessfriendly staff

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 19
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What amenities does 5th Street Commons offer?
Pool, fitness center, interior courtyards, and a business center. Parking is available in an on-site garage but carries an additional fee.
How is the noise level?
Generally quiet due to thick walls, though some residents report occasional issues. Most feedback emphasizes the building's soundproofing as a strength compared to other Austin complexes.
How responsive is the maintenance team?
Maintenance requests are usually handled quickly. Residents consistently praise Brandon and the maintenance team for friendly, attentive service, though office communication can lag.

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Last updated 2026-09-22