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San Gabriel Square

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,505 reviewed · 873 listed · Scored from 66 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.8(66) 50 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student Housing
San Gabriel Square
Service
Student Housing
Reviews
66

What we found

Desk staff, particularly Zoe, consistently earn praise for bilingual friendliness and responsiveness. Location near UT and West Campus attracts students, and maintenance often responds quickly to requests. However, recurrent complaints centre on pest infestation (including roaches in bedrooms), non-functional laundry equipment, lack of individual thermostats, and management's failure to address noise disputes over months. Unit condition and building maintenance remain persistent pain points.

Praised for
  • friendly bilingual desk staff (especially Zoe/Zoey)
  • responsive maintenance and pest control
  • affordable prices for location
  • excellent proximity to UT and campus amenities
Watch-outs
  • severe roach infestation problems
  • broken laundry machines and stains on clothes
  • no individual temperature control, heating failures
  • water pressure and temperature fluctuations
  • noise complaints unaddressed by management
  • old or damaged units, move-in charge disputes
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Best for: students seeking affordable housing near UT campus with strong office support
Think twice if: pest problems have been persistent; check current maintenance status and read recent reviews on unit condition before signing

What this place gets right

  • bilingual front desk staff
  • proximity to UT campus and restaurants
  • affordable for the location
  • responsive maintenance team

Before you tour or apply

  • Zoe (desk staff) speaks Spanish and receives consistent praise for bilingual customer service
  • maintenance described as fast and responsive by some tenants
  • laundry machines frequently broken; loads cost approximately $4
  • recurring reports of cockroach infestation including in bedrooms
  • lack of individual thermostats in units; heating failures during winter
  • water pressure and temperature inconsistency reported across showers

Resident ratings

Student Housing
affordable and close to UT campus, but pest and unit maintenance issues undercut value

How it stacks up

  • Rated 2.8 against a 3.97 average across the 214 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 79
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How close is San Gabriel Square to UT Austin?
Four blocks from UT Austin, described as five minutes away by some residents.
Is there free parking?
Yes, the complex lists free parking among amenities. Both free and paid parking options are available.
What is the laundry cost?
Approximately $4 per load according to resident reviews.
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Last updated 2026-07-17