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Agave at South Congress

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 161 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(161) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Agave at South Congress
Location
South Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
161
Ranking
#361 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Residents seeking attentive staff and a tight-knit, well-maintained community.

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

Staff like Mei and Emily earn consistent praise for attentiveness through move-in and beyond; maintenance responds quickly to requests and treats residents with respect. The pool, gym, and common areas are kept clean, and front-office perks like free coffee add a personal touch. One reviewer cited safety concerns, but this stands against a backdrop of mostly residents who've stayed years and plan to stay longer.

Named technicians Juan and Yunielbi handle repairs promptly. Community events run regularly. The complex handles all unit sizes (one to three bedrooms) with in-home laundry and pet amenities nearby.

Praised for
  • professional and responsive staff
  • competent maintenance team
  • clean and well-maintained facility
  • welcoming leasing experience
  • quality amenities (pool, gym, clubhouse)
Watch-outs
  • safety concerns
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Best for: Residents seeking attentive staff and a tight-knit, well-maintained community.
Think twice if: One review flagged safety as a concern; verify current security measures before committing.

What this place gets right

  • staff commitment to individual residents
  • fast maintenance response times
  • clean amenities and grounds
  • walkable South Austin location

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agents Mei and Emily named repeatedly for responsiveness and follow-up
  • Maintenance staff Juan and Yunielbi noted for prompt, courteous repairs
  • Free coffee in leasing office
  • AC repair completed within hours of work order
  • Some residents report tenures of 4+ years
  • Community events organized regularly by management

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Residents praise staff attentiveness, cleanliness, and amenities; one raised a safety flag.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

poolvalet trashfriendly staffclean facilitycarpetwasherwelcoming atmospheremove in processleasing processpride in community

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 22
Review volume 96
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
98
4
14
3
6
2
12
1
31

FAQ

How quickly do maintenance requests get handled?
One reviewer reported AC repairs completed within hours of submitting a work order.
Do you accept pets?
Yes, the complex welcomes pets and operates a pet spa on site.
What amenities are available?
24-hour athletic center, pool, game lounge with billiards, in-home laundry, and business center.
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Last updated 2026-09-08