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Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth | Austin Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 171 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(171) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth | Austin Apartments
Location
East Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
171
Ranking
#276 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
People relocating to Austin seeking furnished short or long-term stays with excellent staff service.

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

What we found

Staff consistently earn praise for going above and beyond, from maintenance solving problems quickly to front desk staying patient and welcoming during stays. The location near bars and restaurants works well for short-term guests and long-term residents, and units feel spacious. Security concerns dominate complaints, with multiple reports of car break-ins in the garage that management has not addressed. Check-in system failures and variable unit cleanliness have also frustrated recent guests, though customer service responds when contacted.

The business operates units at both 1614 and 1630 E. Sixth. Long-term residents highlight staff warmth over time, while short-term guests appreciate the furnished apartment feel. Maintenance team members Tyreek and Thomas are singled out for reliability. Ongoing issues with parking garage safety and kiosk malfunctions suggest operational blind spots despite individual staff excellence.

Praised for
  • professional and friendly staff
  • responsive maintenance and quick service
  • spacious units with good layout
  • walkable East Austin location
Watch-outs
  • car break-ins and garage security issues
  • unreliable check-in kiosk and access codes
  • inconsistent cleanliness between units
  • noise from construction during stays
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Best for: People relocating to Austin seeking furnished short or long-term stays with excellent staff service.
Think twice if: Parking garage security is problematic; car break-ins reported multiple times with no resolution from management.

What this place gets right

  • Attentive, named staff (Taariq, Lucian, Tyreek, Thomas)
  • Fully furnished with kitchen supplies and in-unit laundry
  • Prime walkable location near bars and food trucks

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance team members Tyreek and Thomas consistently praised for going above and beyond
  • Leasing staff Taariq and Lucian noted for quick, kind service
  • Front desk staff Penny and Emmy highlighted for professionalism across two-year residencies
  • Check-in kiosk system failures requiring text-in assistance reported in multiple reviews
  • Dog park on-site
  • Sister property at 1630 E. Sixth has gym facilities

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Spacious, well-appointed units with modern finishes praised; cleanliness and check-in kiosk failures are weak points.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available; one guest reported pet fur on couch and inadequate cleaning between stays.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffclean roomspacious roomnoise levelproximity to barswalkabilitykind staffdog friendlyfood trucks and restaurantsgas stove

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 57
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Can I book as a short-term stay, and what's included?
Yes. Furnished units include kitchen supplies, linens, laundry detergent, in-unit washer/dryer, and common amenities. Check-in has had kiosk issues; contact staff ahead if arriving late.
Is the parking safe?
Multiple recent reviews report car break-ins in the garage with no new security measures from management. Check your vehicle carefully.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes. The complex welcomes dogs and has an on-site dog park.

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Last updated 2026-09-22