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Camino Flats Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 66 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(66) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Camino Flats Apartments
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Reviews
66

What we found

Residents consistently praise the management team-Marla and Coco in particular-for responding rapidly to maintenance requests and genuinely caring about tenant comfort. The community feels safe and quiet despite its location near UT Austin, with well-maintained courtyards, fire pits, and outdoor TV areas where people gather. Apartments are spacious and fully equipped with washers, dryers, and full kitchens.

The building is older, and some ceilings show water damage repairs, but most residents report no issues in their own units. One reviewer notes inevitable West Campus fraternity noise nearby, though calls this unavoidable rather than the complex's fault. Rental rates are described as affordable for the area: lease-by-room starts at $825/month, with furnished two-bedroom units around $1,825/month.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance and management
  • safe, quiet, well-maintained community
  • convenient location near UT Austin and transit
  • friendly, caring staff (Marla and Coco named repeatedly)
  • spacious, well-equipped units with good amenities
Watch-outs
  • older building with visible water damage in some areas
  • nearby fraternity noise (unavoidable West Campus issue)
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Best for: students and young professionals prioritizing safety, convenience, and responsive management
Think twice if: the building is older with visible water damage in common areas; nearby West Campus fraternity noise is a known factor

What this place gets right

  • rapid maintenance response with real-time phone updates
  • attentive management team (Marla and Coco widely named)
  • peaceful, gated community with security gate-pass system
  • walking distance to UT Austin, bus stop, and shops

Before you tour or apply

  • Marla and Coco (maintenance/management staff) named in 8+ reviews for responsiveness and kindness
  • maintenance team sends real-time phone updates during repairs
  • gated community with mobile gate-pass system for security
  • amenities include fire pits, grills, outdoor TV areas, courtyard hangout spaces
  • fully equipped units: washer, dryer, stove, fridge, microwave, oven
  • pest control visits frequently

Resident ratings

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fast maintenance response, attentive management, and safe community feel make this a strong fit for student tenants; affordability praised relative to amenities

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.98 average across the 212 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 48
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

How quickly does maintenance respond?
Reviewers report incredibly fast response times. One tenant noted maintenance even sends real-time phone updates if you are not at home.
Is this complex safe for students living alone or with roommates?
Multiple residents, including women, consistently report feeling safe. The complex is gated with a mobile gate-pass system, and the community is described as quiet and well-maintained.
How close is Camino Flats to UT Austin and public transit?
Reviewers describe a 4-5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop and a short walk to campus. Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby.
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Last updated 2026-07-17