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Crosstown Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 68 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(68) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 Housing
Crosstown Apartments
Location
Montopolis, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
68
Best for
Pet owners seeking affordable luxury apartments in East Austin with active community events.

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

Crosstown draws strong loyalty from residents who praise Alejandro and the maintenance team for their friendliness and responsiveness, along with modern apartments and lively community events. The property itself is well maintained and conveniently located. However, persistent complaints about slow service request handling, aggressive towing practices, unresolved noise and security issues, and management's dismissive response to formal complaints create frustration for long-term residents. Experience varies sharply by building and individual circumstances.

Residents consistently highlight Alejandro's patient, communicative approach during leasing, and the gym, pool, and social events draw positive mention. Yet multiple tenants report waiting weeks for repairs, facing sudden payment delinquency notices without advance warning, and seeing management refuse to enforce community rules around noise and smoking. Parking enforcement is described as predatory, and security concerns-including gate malfunctions and documented car break-ins-undermine the claimed luxury positioning.

Praised for
  • Alejandro and maintenance staff exceptional
  • modern, clean, well-maintained units
  • responsive maintenance (when processed)
  • community events and amenities
  • convenient location near downtown
Watch-outs
  • slow service request processing and follow-up
  • aggressive towing and parking enforcement
  • noise and neighbor disputes unaddressed
  • unprofessional management response to complaints
  • security gate failures and car break-ins
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable luxury apartments in East Austin with active community events.
Think twice if: Long-term or price-sensitive residents should clarify service request timelines, towing policies, and noise enforcement before signing.

What this place gets right

  • Alejandro's leasing and customer service standout
  • modern, clean apartments with updated amenities
  • pool, gym, and regular community events
  • accepts Housing Choice Vouchers

Before you tour or apply

  • Alejandro praised by name across multiple reviews for leasing and ongoing resident support
  • maintenance technicians José and Abel noted for quality work
  • accessible parking available; rooftop HVAC units in some units reported as structural noise source
  • towing partnership with A&A Wrecker and Recovery; residents report cars towed within minutes of unregistered visitor parking
  • gate security system frequently malfunctions; car break-ins documented
  • fire alarms trigger frequently
  • service request response times range from next-day to two weeks; residents often must follow up multiple times
  • online appointment option available

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Alejandro makes application process quick and easy; predatory late fees and towing enforcement noted later
Pet-Friendly Apartments
no direct complaint about pet policies; amenities and community praised

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

towingpackage thefttimely work ordersspacious apartmentsdedicated staffquick communicationquiet communityleasing teamfriendly staffconvenience

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 19
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Does Crosstown accept Housing Choice Vouchers?
Yes, they participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
What are the parking rules?
Visitor parking must be registered in advance. Unregistered vehicles are towed within minutes; resident cars are also enforced. Towing and impound fees exceed $300.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Responses vary from next-day to two weeks. Residents report needing multiple follow-ups to get work completed. Named technicians (José, Abel) have been praised for quality work.

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Last updated 2026-09-22