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Pressler Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 64 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(64) 54 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Pressler Apartments
Location
Old West Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
64
Ranking
#605 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Pet owners seeking walkability and responsive maintenance teams in a quieter neighborhood feel.

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

Location and maintenance staff earn strong marks, but persistent appliance failures, train noise, and management neglect frustrate long-term residents. The leasing office is hard to reach, amenities like rooftop wifi stay broken without notice, and security concerns including package theft go unaddressed despite rent increases under Greystar ownership.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • walkable location
  • pet-friendly amenities
  • convenient parking
  • friendly named staff
Watch-outs
  • appliance failures and AC breakdowns
  • train noise disruption
  • poor leasing office responsiveness
  • package theft and security gaps
  • amenities frequently not working
  • management communication failures
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Best for: Pet owners seeking walkability and responsive maintenance teams in a quieter neighborhood feel.
Think twice if: Appliance reliability concerns and train noise sensitivity matter; leasing office availability and management responsiveness are documented issues to verify before signing.

What this place gets right

  • walkable to downtown from Lamar location
  • responsive maintenance technicians like Brandon and Gelacio
  • pet-friendly with nearby dog park
  • free parking

Before you tour or apply

  • Brandon and Gelacio named maintenance technicians responding within 24 hours
  • AC failures lasting 6 months reported during summer months
  • Rooftop wifi down since December with no resident notice
  • Trevor the mailman noted positively
  • Greystar management company owns and operates
  • Package thefts and car break-ins reported with sparse camera coverage
  • Free parking included
  • Train noise audible on units facing 5th Street

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Maintenance staff responsive, but appliance failures and management communication gaps undercut luxury positioning.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pets allowed with nearby dog park access; thin walls and barking management concerns raised.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.4 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 26% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

train noisegood buildingvaluemoving experiencewalkabilityhappy hoursconvenient locationfinding a future homeresponsivenessleasing office

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 5
Review volume 79
Review recency 88
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is there train noise at Pressler?
Yes. Units facing 5th Street experience noticeable train noise. Interior-facing units (toward the pool) experience it less. Reviewers report it affects sleep and describes it as loud 24/7.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building is pet-friendly and a dog park is within walking distance. One reviewer noted thin walls and management not addressing persistent dog barking.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Named technicians like Brandon respond within 24 hours. However, multiple reviews report issues require multiple visits to fix completely.
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Last updated 2026-09-08