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La Cima Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 295 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(295) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury Apartments
La Cima Apartments
Location
McKinney, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
295
Ranking
#206 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Families and Section 8 residents seeking affordable luxury with responsive maintenance.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Residents consistently praise the staff's warmth and the apartment quality, with multiple reviews naming specific team members (Marlen, Cristina Santillan, Bianca) for their professionalism and attentiveness. Maintenance responds promptly, the units are clean and well-lit, and the application process is straightforward. A minority of residents report management communication lapses and ongoing litter problems in parking and dumpster areas, with one long-term resident noting five management changes in three years.

The property accepts Section 8 and holds Austin Energy Green Building certification. Families find the community family-friendly with gym and pool amenities. The price point is described as affordable for the quality offered, though a small number flag unresponsive staff and recurring trash management as reasons to reconsider.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • quick maintenance response
  • beautiful, well-maintained units
  • smooth, easy application process
  • safe community (no package theft)
Watch-outs
  • poor communication on applications
  • inconsistent management turnover
  • trash and litter in common areas
  • slow email response times
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Best for: Families and Section 8 residents seeking affordable luxury with responsive maintenance.
Think twice if: Inconsistent management quality, ongoing litter in common areas, and email response delays are persistent concerns.

What this place gets right

  • Warm, responsive staff (Marlen, Cristina, Bianca named repeatedly)
  • Fast maintenance service
  • Secure community with minimal package theft
  • Clean, well-lit units with good natural light

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members named in reviews: Marlen, Cristina Santillan, Bianca (community manager)
  • Management has changed 5 times in 3 years according to long-term resident
  • No package theft reported
  • Application fee: $25
  • Section 8 accepted
  • 2020 Austin Energy Green Building Multifamily Rating

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Units praised as beautiful, comfortable, and well-lit; affordable pricing for quality. Some residents report persistent litter in common areas.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Do you accept Section 8?
Yes, La Cima accepts Section 8 housing assistance.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Reviewers report maintenance checks happen quickly when problems are reported.
What's the application fee?
The application fee is $25.
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Last updated 2026-09-08