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MacKenzie Pointe Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 128 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(128) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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MacKenzie Pointe Apartments
Location
St. Johns, Austin
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
128
Best for
Long-term renters and dog owners seeking secure, affordable housing near UT and central 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

Residents consistently praise MacKenzie Pointe for affordable rent relative to quality and location, backed by a responsive management team (Margaret and Daniel frequently named) and proactive maintenance. The gated security, pest-free units, and strong sense of community appeal to long-term renters and dog owners. Complaints are minimal; one resident cited unwanted contact from a third-party locator, and another noted seasonal bird droppings, which another reviewer contextualized as preferable to heat.

Praised for
  • responsive management and leasing team
  • reliable and efficient maintenance
  • pest-free environment
  • affordable rent for location and quality
  • safe gated community with low package theft
  • friendly staff and strong community feel
  • well-maintained amenities (pool, dog park, fitness center)
  • convenient central location near UT, IH-35, Mueller
Watch-outs
  • unsolicited solicitation by third-party apartment locators
  • bird droppings on parked cars (isolated complaint)
responsive-managementwell-maintainedclean-common-areassafe-securegood-valuefriendly-staffquiet-community
Best for: Long-term renters and dog owners seeking secure, affordable housing near UT and central Austin.
Think twice if: Building dates to the 1980s; while maintenance is active, expect older infrastructure despite good upkeep.

What this place gets right

  • Affordable rent with high quality and maintenance standard
  • Responsive management and maintenance team
  • Gated security with low package theft
  • Pet-friendly with dog park; treats for residents' dogs

Before you tour or apply

  • Margaret Demirs (leasing manager) and Daniel (maintenance) are named by multiple long-term residents
  • Maintenance team responds promptly and treats residents' dogs as family
  • Pest-free environment praised across multiple reviews
  • No lease price-gouging on renewals noted by one reviewer
  • Older property (built 1980s) but continuously updated
  • Online community component for resident communication and safety alerts
  • Large units for the price point (especially floor plans with extra internal space rather than balconies)

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Residents consistently cite value as exceptional for location and quality; lease renewals not price-gouged.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Staff treats residents' dogs warmly; dedicated dog park and treats at front office are standout features.
Student Housing
12-minute drive to UT Campus and near Hyde Park make it popular with student reviewers.
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Units described as spacious with large internal floor plans; some have extra internal space rather than balconies.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 3.97 average across the 169 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 61
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
95
4
15
3
7
2
4
1
7

FAQ

How far is MacKenzie Pointe from UT Campus?
About 10-15 minutes by car; reviewers mention a 12-minute drive to UT.
Is the community pet-friendly?
Yes. The property has a dedicated dog park and staff treat residents' dogs warmly, giving treats at the front office.
Does the complex have security?
Yes, it is gated with online access control. One reviewer noted that while gates can be bypassed, the online community component helps residents coordinate on safety issues.

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Last updated 2026-09-08