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Ivy Heights Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 95 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(95) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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95

What we found

Residents praise the leasing team by name and highlight modern finishes, resort amenities, and a straightforward path from tour to move-in. Staff including Denise, Gabby, and Stacy emerge as standouts for follow-through and responsiveness. Counterpoints: one long elevator outage without management response, a move-in delay with poor communication, and one serious allegation of fair housing violation involving unit availability misrepresentation.

The complex delivers on design and service consistency but faces credibility gaps in maintenance responsiveness and fair housing practices. The strength of individual staff members may mask systemic handoff issues.

Recent shift: One recent one-star review (1 month ago) flagged elevator outage and management silence; prior complaints about move-in delays and fair housing appear older (6 months), suggesting possible operational improvement or fresh issues.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (Denise, Gabby, Stacy, Greg, Julieta, Gabriela named)
  • modern unit design and finishes
  • beautiful grounds and amenities
  • smooth leasing process
  • strong staff professionalism and care
Watch-outs
  • elevator outage (2+ months unrepaired)
  • inconsistent communication during move-in
  • potential fair housing violation (alleged race discrimination on unit availability)
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Best for: First-time Austin renters prioritizing leasing experience and modern finishes.
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness is unproven; elevator outage lingered 2+ months without management reply. Fair housing practices merit clarification before applying.

What this place gets right

  • named leasing staff praised for attentiveness and follow-through
  • modern finishes and resort-style amenities
  • smooth, one-week lease-to-move-in process
  • pet-friendly with city views

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff named: Denise, Gabby Arellano, Julieta, Gabriela, Stacy, Greg; consistently praised for attentiveness and follow-through
  • Elevator failure unrepaired for 2+ months with no management response
  • One-week lease-to-move-in timeline achieved for at least one resident
  • Fair housing complaint filed alleging unit availability misrepresentation based on race
  • Preventative gym maintenance documented as routine

Resident ratings

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Modern design, resort amenities, and attentive leasing staff outweigh maintenance responsiveness concerns.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffbeautiful communitykind staffmodern designwelcoming atmospheretourrespectful treatmentclear explanationseasy processattention to detail

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 65
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

How quickly can I move in after applying?
One resident leased and moved in within a week with leasing agent assistance, though timelines vary.
Which leasing staff should I ask for?
Denise, Gabby Arellano, Julieta, and Gabriela are named repeatedly by residents for attentiveness and helpfulness.
What's the application fee?
Their website lists a $25 application fee, with lease specials offering up to 12 weeks free.

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Last updated 2026-07-17