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Oak Park Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 131 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(131) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsStudent HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
Oak Park Apartments
Location
Hyde Park, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
131
Best for
UT students and professionals comfortable in older units who prioritize responsive maintenance and walkability to campus.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Residents praise maintenance crews for lightning-fast repairs and genuine friendliness. Alex, Cory, and Roberto fix problems same-day or within 72 hours; staff like Texie in the office take concerns seriously. The trade-off: it's an older complex, and security is a real problem. Bike and car theft happen regularly with no guard or cameras, management won't fund them, and transients roam the property. One tenant with an 8-year lease calls it a bargain for square footage near campus, despite persistent weed smell and aging infrastructure.

Praised for
  • quick maintenance response
  • named staff (Alex, Cory, Roberto, Texie) deliver results
  • professional and friendly teams
  • handles repairs right the first time
Watch-outs
  • bike and car theft, security not addressed
  • older building with wear and tear
  • marijuana smell persists in units
  • non-residents and intoxicated people on grounds
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Best for: UT students and professionals comfortable in older units who prioritize responsive maintenance and walkability to campus.
Think twice if: Security concerns (theft and transient activity) and building age may not suit those seeking modern finishes or a secured environment.

What this place gets right

  • maintenance responds within hours to days
  • named technicians with proven track record
  • fair pricing for size and location near UT

Before you tour or apply

  • Alex, Cory, Roberto, Texie named as responsive staff
  • garbage disposal replaced in under an hour during emergency
  • portable AC provided same-day during unit replacement
  • maintenance max 3 days for non-emergency repairs
  • 8-year resident satisfaction documented
  • salt pool on-site

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Older, fairly priced units with exceptional maintenance service; security gaps and building age offset luxury appeal.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffmaintenance teamgarbage disposal repairolder complexwelcoming atmospherewalkabilityquick responsefast maintenanceefficiencytour

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 39
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How fast do repairs get done?
Most requests are handled within 72 hours. Emergency calls (like a sink leak during dinner) receive same-day response; one tenant's garbage disposal was fixed in under an hour.
Are there security measures on the property?
Management does not fund security cameras or guards. Theft of bikes and vehicles is a documented recurring issue.
What is the price range for units?
The 1-bedroom OPA 201 is listed at $1,454 per month. Pricing described as fair for square footage and location.
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Last updated 2026-09-22