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Barton's Mill Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(40) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
Barton's Mill Apartments
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Luxury Apartments
Reviews
40

What we found

Long-term tenants and recent movers praise the location near Zilker Park and the quiet grounds, with some noting quick maintenance response when issues are reported. However, persistent complaints span AC breakdowns, management unresponsiveness, water outages, flooding damage without compensation, and sudden large rent hikes. Staff willingness to help varies sharply by unit and manager; office responsiveness is inconsistent.

Praised for
  • quiet, tree-filled location near Zilker
  • responsive maintenance staff on repairs
  • recent unit upgrades and fresh paint
  • friendly neighbors and community feel
Watch-outs
  • AC failures and slow/unresponsive fixes
  • poor management communication and follow-up
  • flooding and water damage with no compensation
  • surprise rent increases and aggressive billing practices
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Best for: Families or long-term tenants who prioritize location and quiet environment over rapid issue resolution.
Think twice if: AC repair responsiveness is critical to you, or you need management to stay accessible during summer; flooding history and sudden rent jumps are concerns.

What this place gets right

  • Central Zilker location walkable to downtown and parks
  • Quiet, shaded grounds with mature trees
  • Pet-friendly with pool and hot tub

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance staff (Will, Juwan, Nicole, Jen, Brian named positively) respond within 3 business days on some plumbing/repair calls
  • AC units in older buildings struggle to reach 75 degrees in summer; requests often marked complete without actual repair
  • Water outages and sewer line backing up documented in 2022; flooding with standing water in bedrooms occurred
  • Carpet replacement performed before move-in for some units
  • New roofs recently installed; recent paint and carpet refresh in some units
  • Pool closed for extended periods due to permit delays
  • Rent increases of $130+ on annual renewals documented

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Recent carpet and paint upgrades in some units appreciated; however, aging AC systems and flooding issues undermine luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 12% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

quiet communitynew carpetquiet and peacefuloutageshelpful staffmaintenance teamnew paintpooloffice staffcarpet replacement

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 13
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond to repair requests?
Response varies. Some tenants report fixes within 3 business days for plumbing; AC requests have been marked complete without visible repair, and emails often go unanswered.
Is the pool open year-round?
No. The pool has been closed for extended periods, including during hot months, pending city permits.
Can I bring pets?
Yes, the property is dog and pet-friendly.
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Last updated 2026-07-17