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St. Johns West

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 215 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(215) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
St. Johns West
Location
Highland, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
215
Best for
professionals who prioritize leasing staff responsiveness and quiet location; less suitable for families with frequent guests or remote workers dependent on stable internet.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-28.

What we found

The leasing team (Dylan and Leshaunda) earns consistent praise for responsiveness and smooth move-ins, and maintenance generally responds quickly to maintenance calls. The property itself is quiet, clean, and walkable to downtown Austin. However, recent management company changes have triggered widespread frustration: chronic WiFi outages persist despite residents paying $60 monthly, visitor parking now costs $5 daily after a two-hour grace period, packages frequently go missing from the mailroom, and move-out inspections routinely result in heavy security deposit deductions for standard wear. Residents report months-long delays repairing elevators, garage doors, and pool lighting, while the new AI-first contact system makes reaching a human difficult.

Ongoing safety and operational concerns dominate recent feedback. Guest vehicles have been broken into or towed without clear communication, the package room lacks secure delivery drop-off, and trash valet pickup is inconsistent despite mandatory monthly fees. Several reviewers note that lease price increases are steep (one tracked a 1-bedroom rising from $1,050 to $1,506), and the property feels caught between attractive amenities and deteriorating service under the new management structure.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (Dylan, Leshaunda/Lashawda)
  • quick maintenance response
  • quiet and clean property
  • walkable neighborhood
  • convenient location near downtown
Watch-outs
  • chronic WiFi outages; poor internet provider communication
  • new visitor parking fees ($5/day after 2-hour grace period)
  • package theft and poor package room security
  • excessive move-out fees and security deposit deductions
  • unresponsive management via AI assistant and phone
  • broken elevators, garage doors, pool lights left unrepaired for months
  • trash valet service unreliable
  • parking constraints and guest vehicle break-ins
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Best for: professionals who prioritize leasing staff responsiveness and quiet location; less suitable for families with frequent guests or remote workers dependent on stable internet.
Think twice if: visitor parking fees ($5/day), chronic WiFi outages, package theft risk, and historically heavy move-out charges are deal-breakers for you.

What this place gets right

  • attentive leasing and move-in support (Dylan, Leshaunda)
  • quick maintenance response time
  • quiet, walkable North Central Austin location

Before you tour or apply

  • Dylan and Leshaunda/Lashawda named as responsive leasing staff
  • WiFi service mandated at $60/month with chronic outages
  • visitor parking: $5/day after 2-hour grace period (recent policy change)
  • package room theft reported; mailroom locked weekends
  • pool lights damaged and unrepaired for 5+ months
  • elevator FOB pads broken for 2 months; back garage doors broken 2+ weeks
  • security deposit deductions heavily cited ($100+ for standard wear despite professional cleaning)
  • lease prices tracked rising from $1,050 to $1,506 for 1-bedroom units

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Quiet, clean, and well-maintained common areas offset by severe new management issues: chronic WiFi outages, visitor parking fees, and heavy move-out charges.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Complex welcomes pets and advertises dog runs, but limited detail in reviews; one mention of a bike theft suggests security gaps.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.3 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

clean propertytrash roomswalkable neighborhoodleasing teamdog runsfloor planwood floorsoverchargingwell maintainedquiet property

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 42
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What internet service do I get, and does it cost extra?
WiFi is provided but costs $60/month. Residents report chronic outages and both the property and internet provider lack transparency on repair timelines.
How much will visitor parking cost?
Visitors park free for 2 hours, then $5 per day. This is a recent policy change; parking was previously free. No street parking is available nearby.
Will I get my security deposit back?
Multiple residents report heavy deductions for standard wear, cleaning, and administrative fees, often totaling $100 or more, even after professional cleaning.

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Last updated 2026-09-22