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Ellis Highline

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(54) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
Ellis Highline
Location
Brentwood, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
54
Best for
Dog owners seeking a quiet location and smooth leasing experience.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-24.

What we found

Reviewers consistently praise the Brentwood location, quietness, and the leasing team-particularly Madeline, Trent, and Alisa-for making the move-in smooth and friendly. However, management has become a serious weak point: residents report ignored calls, unresolved security breaches (stolen packages, broken gate left open for weeks), inadequate response to maintenance, and a recent shift to no on-site staff. The gap between the luxury positioning and actual resident experience has widened notably.

Recent shift: Yes. Until mid-2024, residents had mostly positive experiences (5-star and 4-star reviews praising quiet, location, and staff). A marked decline began around 4-5 months ago when: (1) management stopped being on-site, (2) package theft and security issues went unresolved, (3) gate failures persisted uncorrected, and (4) communication dropped sharply. Residents cite a specific turning point when the property transitioned to condominium ownership. The consensus among recent reviewers is that Ellis Highline is no longer delivering on its luxury promise.

Praised for
  • friendly leasing and front-office staff
  • quiet neighborhood
  • good location and walkability
  • dog amenities
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management
  • package theft and poor security
  • parking issues and gate failures
  • no on-site staff policy
  • loss of communication with residents
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Best for: Dog owners seeking a quiet location and smooth leasing experience.
Think twice if: You value responsive management, on-site staff availability, and reliable package security-all flagged as weak by recent residents.

What this place gets right

  • quiet Brentwood neighborhood
  • friendly leasing agents (Madeline, Trent, Alisa named)
  • dog spa and dog park
  • smart home features, in-unit washer/dryer

Before you tour or apply

  • Named leasing staff: Madeline, Trent, Alisa praised for attentiveness
  • Dog spa and dog park on-site
  • Recent policy shift: no on-site staff (residents now email for assistance)
  • Parking gate has failed repeatedly for weeks
  • Package theft ongoing despite complaints
  • Security access system failure during power outage (building left propped open)
  • Maintenance response time now depends on unit owner's home warranty
  • Hidden move-out fees: repainting, wall repair charges not mentioned in leasing agreement

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Units well-designed with smart features and good layout, but management decline and loss of on-site support undercut the luxury claim.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 21% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

leasing processquiet neighborhoodcaring staffabove and beyondhelpfulnessfront staffapplication processtourlocationfun atmosphere

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 20
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is there on-site staff available if I need help?
As of recent announcements, no on-site staff are present. Residents must email management and wait for someone to schedule an on-property visit.
What are the parking options?
On-site parking is available but spaces are small. There is no visitor parking. The security gate has experienced repeated failures lasting weeks.
What move-out costs should I expect?
Review your lease carefully. Residents report surprise charges for repainting and wall repairs caused by TV mounting not mentioned upfront in the leasing agreement.

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Last updated 2026-09-08