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Alexan Rivercrest

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(42) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
Alexan Rivercrest
Location
Riverside, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
42
Ranking
#365 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professional relocators seeking new construction and attentive leasing support without being sensitive to sound isolation.

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

Residents and locators consistently praise the leasing team, particularly Lily, for professionalism, communication, and going beyond standard service. The property itself is new with good amenities, strategic location near Town Lake and downtown trails, and thoughtful touches like resident events. However, early-stage issues plague the building: elevators break frequently, soundproofing is inadequate, guest parking is tight, and management reportedly shifts burden onto residents through fees and restrictions rather than fixing underlying design problems.

A few residents report serious concerns about security gaps (broken garage gate access control) and inconsistent maintenance priorities. The comparison to the adjacent sister property, Alexan Riverside, suggests unequal investment between the two communities.

Praised for
  • professional and welcoming leasing staff
  • new amenities and modern finishes
  • excellent location near trail and downtown
  • responsive to resident concerns
  • thoughtful welcome gestures and community events
Watch-outs
  • frequent elevator malfunctions
  • poor sound insulation between units
  • limited guest parking enforcement
  • noise from building infrastructure issues
  • inconsistent policy enforcement on fees and amenities
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Best for: Professional relocators seeking new construction and attentive leasing support without being sensitive to sound isolation.
Think twice if: You work from home or value quiet; early-stage construction issues (elevator problems, poor soundproofing) and tight guest parking may frustrate.

What this place gets right

  • Leasing team known for personalized service and responsiveness
  • Brand-new construction with modern finities and resort-style pool
  • Walkable location near Town Lake trail and downtown Austin

Before you tour or apply

  • Lily H. consistently praised in reviews for thorough tours, deal negotiation, and welcome process
  • Team provided emergency unit access and overnight oven replacement for early resident
  • Valet trash system required; idle fees on EV charging disputed by residents
  • Monthly resident events held
  • Studios described as decent size
  • Sister property Alexan Riverside compared unfavorably by residents regarding soundproofing and maintenance investment

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
New amenities and location highly praised, but design flaws (soundproofing, elevator reliability) undercut luxury positioning; staff excellence in leasing process cited repeatedly.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

proximity to trailproximity to downtownnew buildwelcomingmove in processbrand newengaging tourshelpful staffapplication processleasing process

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 54
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What sizes of apartments are available?
Studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units.
Is the complex accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes; the building has wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating.
What amenities does the complex offer?
Sky lounge with bar, podcast studio, resort-style pool, courtyard, and grill.

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Last updated 2026-09-08