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Lirica

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 86 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(86) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Lirica
Location
Govalle, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
86
Ranking
#318 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
professionals and young families who value modern design, community events, and proximity to downtown Austin.

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

Most residents report stunning finishes, quick maintenance response, and a tight-knit community built through regular events. Staff like Lucero, Gabriel, and Emily earn frequent praise for their professionalism and care. However, a vocal minority face serious problems: recurring water leaks, power and internet outages, cockroaches, and a parking gate that does not work. One resident struggled to reach management, another felt squeezed out during the tour process, and follow-up repairs have failed to stick. New-complex teething troubles or structural issues remain unclear, but the gap between rave reviews and crisis reports suggests inconsistent upkeep or resident communication.

The location in East Austin near downtown draws professionals and young families. Pet owners appreciate the dog park. The business lists coworking spaces, a record lounge, and a rooftop sky lounge as draws beyond standard apartments.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • welcoming leasing team
  • modern finishes and design
  • strong sense of community events
  • beautiful amenities and location
Watch-outs
  • infrastructure failures (power, internet, water)
  • pest problems
  • maintenance issues persist after repair attempts
  • staff scheduling inflexibility
  • poor communication and accountability
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Best for: professionals and young families who value modern design, community events, and proximity to downtown Austin.
Think twice if: You depend on stable utilities or need a fully reliable internet connection; recurring infrastructure problems affect some residents. Quick tour availability may be limited during peak leasing periods.

What this place gets right

  • modern luxury design in East Austin
  • rooftop and record lounges plus dog park
  • responsive maintenance team (typically fast repair turnaround)
  • strong resident event programming

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff: Lucero, Emily, Janine. Maintenance staff: Gabriel
  • Maintenance response time documented at under 12 hours for submitted requests.
  • Service includes ice maker repair, freezer cleaning, grocery delivery assist.
  • Dog park available on-site.
  • Rooftop/sky lounge and record lounge named in reviews.
  • Pet-friendly.

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Finishes praised as modern and thoughtfully designed; infrastructure failures (water, power, internet) and maintenance gaps reported by minority.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available and appreciated, though pet-specific upkeep not detailed.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

rooftop loungeleasing processsky loungehelpful staffmodern finishesclose to downtownstunning apartmentspoolbeautiful communitymodern property

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 70
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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77
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3
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4

FAQ

How fast does maintenance respond?
One resident reported a service request submitted Monday evening was completed by the next day (under 12 hours). Another noted maintenance arrived within 45 minutes of a late-day submission.
What amenities are included?
Their site lists rooftop lounge, record lounge, dog park, fitness center, resort-style pool, club room, and coworking spaces. In-unit washer/dryer is standard.
What areas does Lirica serve?
They serve East Austin from their main location at 5211 E 7th Street, near downtown.
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Last updated 2026-09-08