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Sabina

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 213 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(213) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsStudent Housing
Sabina
Location
Hancock, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
213
Best for
UT and law students seeking quiet, walkable housing with responsive staff and community events.

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 experience a welcoming community with responsive staff, clean units, and reliable maintenance. Sabina attracts UT and law students with proximity to campus, a quiet setting, and regular social events. However, elevator maintenance and one leasing agent's handling of customer inquiries and availability information have created friction for prospective tenants.

The property offers spacious apartments with modern finishes, in-unit washer-dryers, and outdoor spaces. Long-term residents report consistent professionalism from renewal and maintenance teams. Prospective residents should verify current availability and pricing directly before touring, as website information has not always matched leasing conversations.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive leasing and maintenance staff
  • quiet, clean, well-maintained apartments
  • strong community events and amenities
  • ideal location for UT students and law students
Watch-outs
  • elevator frequently broken
  • inconsistent leasing agent service and credibility issues
  • price/availability discrepancies between website and sales conversation
responsive-managementwell-maintainedquiet-communityfriendly-staffclean-common-areasgreat-amenities
Best for: UT and law students seeking quiet, walkable housing with responsive staff and community events.
Think twice if: Elevator repair responsiveness is inconsistent; verify current unit availability and pricing before traveling to tour.

What this place gets right

  • 10-minute walk to UT Law School and campus
  • responsive maintenance and renewal teams
  • spacious units with modern appliances and pool views
  • strong community events and social programming

Before you tour or apply

  • Leasing agent Brenda praised for welcoming professionalism throughout move-in
  • Leasing agent Vicki reported inconsistently informing prospects about unit availability and online pricing accuracy
  • Maintenance team described as speedy and reliable by multi-year residents
  • Summer Social event organized by Pivot Partners with vendor market and community engagement
  • Resort-style pool with views visible from units
  • In-home washer and dryer in units

Resident ratings

Student Housing
Praised for safety, walkable UT proximity, quiet study-friendly setting; some leasing staff inconsistency reported.
Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes and spacious layouts valued; elevator breakdowns and availability communication issues noted.

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 73% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

elevatorproximity to downtownclean apartmentscute neighborhoodlease renewalefficient maintenanceclub housewelcoming atmosphereefficient staffleasing team

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 27
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is Sabina close enough to UT for students?
Yes, residents report a 10-minute walk to the law school and easy access to campus. The property is marketed specifically for UT students and graduate students.
What is included in the apartments?
Units come with in-home washer and dryer. The community also offers a resort-style pool, fitness center, and resident lounges.
How responsive is maintenance?
Long-term residents consistently describe maintenance as speedy and reliable, addressing requests when needed.

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Last updated 2026-09-08