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M Station Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 113 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(113) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 Housing
M Station Apartments
Location
East Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
113
Best for
Budget-conscious residents prioritizing transit access and walkability over intensive property 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

M Station draws residents seeking low-cost housing in East Austin near transit and shops, but pest control failures, slow maintenance responses, and punitive management practices create significant daily frustration. Leasing staff are described as dismissive and inflexible; roaches persist despite repeated pest control visits, and residents report being penalized over maintenance requests rather than helped.

Praised for
  • affordable rent
  • walkable East Austin location
  • good public transit access
  • peaceful setting
  • community services on-site
Watch-outs
  • severe roach infestation across units
  • unresponsive maintenance and repairs
  • harsh management and poor leasing office communication
  • aggressive parking and towing policies
  • lack of accountability for lease violations
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Best for: Budget-conscious residents prioritizing transit access and walkability over intensive property maintenance.
Think twice if: Pest and mold issues have persisted years despite multiple interventions; expect slow maintenance response and inflexible leasing office; parking restrictions and third-party towing create additional risk for car owners.

What this place gets right

  • affordable rent with 1-month-free offers
  • walkable location on MLK near bus and train
  • on-site learning center and community food pantry
  • wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly, in-unit washer/dryer

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing staff named Jasmine reported as dismissive over maintenance requests
  • roach infestation described as building-wide, unresolved after 12+ pest control visits
  • one 12-year resident reported $650 rent hike with one week notice and management refusal to discuss with anyone but manager
  • AC repaired only to fail after office closes; heater not provided during freeze
  • dishwasher leak deprioritized because request not filed via their 'Loft' app
  • third-party towing company charges $200+ to recover vehicles; parking permits limited to 1 car per household

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Low rent and community services attract, but pest, maintenance, and management issues undermine value for cost.
Luxury Apartments
Not positioned as luxury; reviews highlight conditions falling short of basic habitability standards.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

low rentquiet placepest controlcleanlinesswalklocationtowMLKhouseholdincome

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What lease move-in deals does M Station offer?
Their website advertises 1 month free rent. Application fee is $30 with a $150 lease deposit.
Is public transit accessible from this location?
Yes. Reviews consistently mention bus and train connections within walking distance on MLK.
How does M Station handle repair requests?
The leasing office requires requests through their 'Loft' app to prioritize work orders. Residents report slow turnaround; one dishwasher leak was not prioritized because the tenant reported it in person instead.
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Last updated 2026-09-08