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Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth | Austin Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 168 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(168) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth | Austin Apartments
Location
East Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
168
Ranking
#393 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals relocating to Austin for months at a time or travelers wanting apartment comforts.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08).

What we found

Staff warmth and location draw strong praise, but security lapses and cleanliness inconsistencies create real friction. Longer-term residents appreciate maintenance responsiveness and shared amenities like the Arnold gym, while short-term guests often encounter broken check-in systems and dirty units on arrival. Car break-ins in the garage are a recurring headache management says it addresses but reviewers say remains unresolved.

The property works well for those who can overlook operational rough edges and parking concerns. East Austin walkability to bars and restaurants appeals to many. Fully equipped units suit extended stays. However, the building clearly lacks consistent upkeep standards between room cleanings, and the hybrid hotel-apartment model falters when front-desk availability or tech fails during off-hours check-in.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • spacious, well-equipped units
  • excellent location in East Austin
  • quick maintenance response
  • professional community management
Watch-outs
  • parking garage security and break-ins
  • inconsistent housekeeping standards
  • check-in/keypad system failures
  • noise from bars and street activity
  • ongoing maintenance and habitability issues despite complaints
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Best for: Professionals relocating to Austin for months at a time or travelers wanting apartment comforts.
Think twice if: Parking garage security issues and check-in system failures have frustrated many guests; housekeeping standards vary between units.

What this place gets right

  • Walkable East Austin location near restaurants and bars
  • fully equipped units with kitchen, laundry, linens
  • Arnold gym with quality fitness equipment
  • attentive, friendly front-desk and maintenance staff

Before you tour or apply

  • Front-desk staff Penny and Emmy named as consistent standouts over multiple years
  • maintenance team typically resolves issues within one day
  • Arnold gym at 1630 E Sixth available to 1614 residents with squat racks and full equipment
  • kiosk-based check-in system frequently malfunctions requiring phone support
  • car break-ins and window vandalism reported repeatedly in parking garage with no visible security upgrades

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Full kitchen and laundry in units praised, but cleanliness on check-in inconsistent; garage security concerns undermine luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% 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 51
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What's included in the units?
Full kitchen with cookware, in-apartment washer/dryer, linens, towels, toiletries, and common kitchen items like plates, bowls, utensils, and trash bags.
Is there parking and a gym?
Paid parking lot available; break-ins reported in the garage. Residents at 1614 have access to the Arnold gym at the 1630 location with squat racks and full equipment.
How is late-night check-in?
The kiosk-based check-in system often fails; late arrivals have had to call customer service for code access or use a key delivery workaround. Plan extra time.
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Last updated 2026-09-08