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Short Hills South

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(31) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury Apartments
Short Hills South
Location
North Austin, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
31
Ranking
#453 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Renters seeking responsive management and peaceful community living near North Lamar.

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 tenants praise Short Hills South for responsive, caring management (notably Danielle and Taylor) and quick maintenance. Apartments feature quality finishes, patios, and storage; the setting feels calm and peaceful for many. A minority report concerns about the surrounding neighborhood's safety and early-stage noise issues between units, though some cite price and location as compelling reasons to stay.

Praised for
  • responsive management and staff
  • quick maintenance response
  • caring, dedicated managers (Danielle, Taylor)
  • quiet, clean, well-maintained community
  • good value for quality apartments
  • thoughtful accessible accommodations
Watch-outs
  • parking spot enforcement issues
  • unsafe neighborhood
  • noise from neighbors
  • maintenance masking problems rather than fixing
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Best for: Renters seeking responsive management and peaceful community living near North Lamar.
Think twice if: The surrounding neighborhood has safety concerns; some report noise transmission between units and past parking enforcement issues.

What this place gets right

  • caring, hands-on management team
  • fast maintenance response
  • well-designed units with outdoor space
  • quiet, peaceful community feel

Before you tour or apply

  • Manager Danielle transformed the property before transitioning; current manager Taylor continues strong tenant support
  • Maintenance crew praised for speed and competence (Juan noted by name)
  • Patios and outdoor storage included in units
  • One reviewer reports mold issue masked by painting rather than proper repair

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Quality finishes and design praised; well-maintained units with outdoor amenities; one report of maintenance cutting corners on mold remediation.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 37
Review volume 65
Review recency 96
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What is included in the apartments?
Units feature quality finishes, patios, and outdoor storage. Floor plans range from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
How accessible is the property?
Short Hills South has wheelchair-accessible entrances and accessible parking available.
What are the starting rental prices?
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments start at $799 per month, with application fee $50 and security deposit $250.

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Last updated 2026-09-08