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Fifteen15 South Lamar Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(101) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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What we found

Long-term residents praise the South Lamar location and certain staff members for quick responses, but a sharp divide emerges around security and infrastructure. Parking gates fail regularly, elevators malfunction often, and multiple reviewers report cars broken into and belongings stolen, creating serious safety concerns for a complex charging over $2,000 monthly for one-bedroom units.

Guest parking is critically short (15-20 spots for 350+ units), and pest complaints span from rats in walls to large roaches in common areas. When maintenance is responsive (particularly one technician named Brian), it earns five-star praise. When gates stay broken or requests sit unaddressed for days, residents feel neglected and overcharged for the price point.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance (Brian named specifically)
  • friendly leasing and management staff
  • convenient South Lamar location
  • good amenities (pool, gym)
Watch-outs
  • parking garage gate breaks repeatedly
  • broken elevators and fobs
  • car break-ins and theft
  • pest issues (rats, roaches)
  • slow or unresponsive maintenance for some requests
  • dirty common areas
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Best for: residents comfortable with South Lamar location, not safety-sensitive or parking-dependent
Think twice if: parking garage gates fail frequently, car theft is recurring, elevators and fob systems break regularly, pest issues persist

What this place gets right

  • convenient South Lamar location near restaurants and parks
  • rooftop pool and onsite gym
  • responsive maintenance crew (when engaged)

Before you tour or apply

  • Brian (maintenance technician) consistently praised for prompt, professional repairs
  • parking gate and basement elevators fail roughly weekly according to residents
  • car break-ins reported multiple times across different reviewers
  • rat infestation mentioned; large roaches in gym and courtyard noted
  • after-hours emergency maintenance responded within one hour to lockout
  • only 15-20 guest parking spots for 350+ unit complex
  • prior management company replaced; transition described as messy but resolved

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet fees are clearly stated, but no reviews directly address dog park, pet amenities, or pet policies beyond one mention of a dog park in Google topics

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.99 average across the 343 pet-friendly 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 7
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Do you accept pets and what are the fees?
Yes, the property welcomes cats and dogs. The one-time pet deposit is $400, and pet rent is $25 per month.
What is the guest parking situation like?
Guest parking is very limited. The complex has only 15-20 dedicated guest spots for over 350 units, which multiple residents report is insufficient.
Is the parking garage reliable?
No. The garage gate breaks frequently (roughly weekly according to residents), as do basement elevators and fob access systems. This is a recurring frustration.
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Last updated 2026-07-17