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Broadstone North Lamar

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(96) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Broadstone North Lamar
Location
Highland, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
96
Ranking
#39 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Renters prioritizing modern finishes, amenities, and transit access who can tolerate occasional infrastructure issues.

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

Leasing and tour staff earn consistent praise for their knowledge and warmth, and the units themselves are spacious with modern finishes like gas stoves and beverage coolers. New management has rolled out more resident events and community engagement. However, residents experience serious infrastructure gaps: elevators fail frequently, the security gate broke and stayed open for weeks, and mandatory use of a low-rated Fetch delivery service has resulted in lost packages and friction. Move-in specials go unfulfilled for months, and complaint follow-up is weak.

Staff continuity matters here-named maintenance teams and leasing agents deliver good service when they are on it. The property location near shops, transit, and restaurants is a genuine draw. But ongoing gate and elevator issues, combined with the forced Fetch system and lax accountability on promised credits, suggest management's operational execution lags behind its upscale positioning and friendly front-of-house image.

Praised for
  • responsive, knowledgeable leasing staff (Travis, Aubrey, Rafael)
  • spacious modern units with high-end finishes
  • resort-style amenities and frequent resident events
  • excellent maintenance team responsiveness
  • safe location and security
Watch-outs
  • chronic elevator malfunctions and long outages
  • broken security gate left open for weeks
  • forced Fetch package delivery service loses items
  • slow or missing follow-up on promised move-in credits
  • poorly maintained common areas with overpowering scent treatments
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Best for: Renters prioritizing modern finishes, amenities, and transit access who can tolerate occasional infrastructure issues.
Think twice if: Reliability matters to you: elevator downtime, gate failures, slow maintenance response, and lost packages via mandatory Fetch are chronic. Seek elsewhere if you need predictable building operations.

What this place gets right

  • Modern, spacious units with gas stoves and beverage coolers
  • Strong leasing and maintenance staff (named standouts like Travis, Aubrey, Courtland, Luis)
  • Resort pool, events, bike room, pet spa, co-working space
  • Prime location near shops, restaurants, and metro rail

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff: Travis E., Aubrey, Rafael mentioned by name for knowledge and responsiveness
  • Maintenance team: Courtland and Luis praised for timely, professional work
  • Pet spa and bike room on site
  • 725 sq ft units available
  • Move-in specials offered but follow-up on promised credits (e.g., $500 gift card) delayed months and poorly explained
  • Forced use of Fetch package service; low-rated third party; residents report lost, misplaced, or delayed items

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
High-end finishes and spacious layouts appeal, but infrastructure failures (elevators, gate, power outages) undermine luxury positioning.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet spa and pet-friendly building culture praised; residents report minimal pet-related complaints; fees and rent clearly stated.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 65
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What are the pet costs?
Pet deposit $350, pet fee $350, pet rent $25 per month.
How does package delivery work?
The complex requires all packages through Fetch, a third-party contractor. Standard UPS, FedEx, and Amazon delivery are not permitted.
Does the building have elevator access?
Yes, there are elevators. Multiple residents report frequent outages and downtime.

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Last updated 2026-09-22