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Sabina

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 218 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(218) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsStudent Housing
Sabina
Location
Hancock, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
218
Ranking
#364 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
UT law students and young professionals seeking community-focused luxury housing near campus and downtown.

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

Sabina offers clean, well-maintained apartments with strong staff engagement and frequent resident events. Most residents praise the leasing and maintenance teams' responsiveness and friendliness. However, recent elevator issues and one well-documented leasing agent encounter involving pricing confusion and unit availability misinformation created friction for prospective residents.

The community regularly hosts vendor events (especially with Pivot Partners catering), which reviewers consistently highlight as a draw. Location near UT Austin and downtown is a plus for student and young professional tenants. Staff like Brenda, Ellie, and the front desk team earn specific praise for patience and attention to detail.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing and maintenance staff
  • clean, well-maintained building
  • community events with local vendors
  • friendly, welcoming team
  • good location and amenities
Watch-outs
  • elevator frequently broken
  • inconsistent leasing agent behavior and misinformation about unit availability
  • alleged bias against student customers
responsive-managementwell-maintainedfriendly-staffgreat-amenities
Best for: UT law students and young professionals seeking community-focused luxury housing near campus and downtown.
Think twice if: Elevator maintenance issues reported; verify current status before signing. One leasing agent reported inconsistent unit availability information; confirm pricing and availability directly.

What this place gets right

  • responsive maintenance and leasing staff
  • frequent resident events with local vendors
  • clean, well-maintained building
  • near UT Austin and downtown Austin

Before you tour or apply

  • Brenda and Ellie praised for move-in assistance and event coordination
  • Pivot Partners catering frequently coordinates resident events
  • Front desk staff know resident names and address concerns quickly
  • Resort-style pool, fitness center, and in-home washer/dryer included

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Beautiful apartments and amenities; clean and well-maintained; strong leasing and maintenance responsiveness praised by most.
Student Housing
Popular with UT law students; location and amenities highlight-worthy, but one documented leasing agent incident raised concern over unit availability communication.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

elevatorproximity to downtownclean apartmentscute neighborhoodgaragelease renewalefficient maintenanceclub housewelcoming atmosphereefficient staff

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 27
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
141
4
17
3
9
2
9
1
42

FAQ

Does Sabina host community events for residents?
Yes, they regularly organize resident events with local vendors and catering partners like Pivot Partners, featuring food, drinks, and local business connections.
Who should I ask about leasing and move-in at Sabina?
Brenda and the front desk team are repeatedly praised for helpfulness, patience, and move-in support. Confirm unit availability and pricing details directly before touring.
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Last updated 2026-09-22