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Ascent North

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 193 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(193) 53 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Student HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Ascent North
Location
Parmer Park, Austin
Services
Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
193
Ranking
#168 in Student Housing
Best for
Students or couples willing to tolerate short-term housing in a newer building with working systems.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Ascent North draws praise for standout maintenance technicians and competitive pricing, but long-term residents report a complex marked by systemic failures. Air conditioning repairs drag on for weeks or months in Texas heat, roaches persist despite treatment promises, office staff rarely answer phones or follow up, and management offers only token refunds when problems destroy property or ruin food. The property looks polished on tours, but daily life inside involves finding parking spots after 15 minutes, mold, billing surprises, and a leasing office that dismisses concerns. New tenants or those in good buildings may avoid trouble; those landing in problem units or staying longer face mounting frustration and unmet repair requests.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team (Dave, Gregorio)
  • spacious floor plans and unit design
  • good value for price
  • helpful leasing staff (Magdalena, AJ)
Watch-outs
  • chronic air conditioning breakdowns and long repair delays
  • pest control failures and roach infestations
  • unresponsive management and office staff
  • maintenance neglect and poor accountability
  • utility bill increases and billing disputes
  • unsafe conditions (broken gates, car theft risk)
  • mold issues and water damage
  • excessive parking difficulty
  • noisy neighbors and no noise enforcement
  • staff misconduct and interpersonal conflicts
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Best for: Students or couples willing to tolerate short-term housing in a newer building with working systems.
Think twice if: Long-term residents report months-long air conditioning failures, roach infestations, unresponsive management, and billing surprises; avoid if you need stable maintenance or quiet.

What this place gets right

  • maintenance technicians (Dave, Gregorio) praised for responsiveness and professionalism
  • spacious 1, 2, 3-bedroom floor plans
  • dog park and dog wash station on-site
  • competitive pricing relative to Austin market

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance staff Dave and Gregorio named as exceptionally responsive
  • Leasing staff Magdalena and AJ praised for helpfulness
  • A/C units develop Freon leaks repeatedly, repaired every six months
  • Roaches noted in at least one building (Building 17) despite treatment requests
  • Utility bills raised $100 without clear communication
  • One long-term resident reported property manager offered $150 refund for $500 in lost food from broken refrigerator
  • Office frequently unresponsive to calls; staff turnover in leasing office
  • Parking requires 10-15 minutes to find a spot

Resident ratings

Student Housing
Good floor plans and value upfront, but chronic air conditioning, pest, and maintenance failures; office unresponsive to long-term residents.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and wash station available; reviews do not mention pet-specific problems.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.4 against a 3.99 average across the 249 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 26
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
98
4
15
3
8
2
9
1
63

FAQ

Do you allow dogs?
Yes; the complex has a dog park and dog wash station on-site per their website.
How long does it typically take to fix an air conditioning unit?
Reviewers report highly variable repair times. Some report next-day fixes; others describe weeks or months of delay in Texas summer heat. One resident reported 17 days without functioning A/C even after maintenance arrived.
What is the move-in cost?
Their website advertises a $99 move-in special, though current terms are not specified.
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Last updated 2026-09-08