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The Oscar Apartments

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 45 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(45) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
The Oscar Apartments
Location
Montopolis, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
45
Ranking
#567 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Remote workers and airport commuters who value responsive maintenance and don't need constant management interaction.

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

Brad's maintenance team earns consistent praise for quick, weekend repairs and responsiveness. The neighborhood feels safe and location suits airport commuters and food truck enthusiasts. However, Tarantino Properties management is heavily criticized for ignored emails, delayed refund processing, and unresponsive office hours-issues that have made the building feel disorganized despite its solid apartments and friendly neighbors.

Recent shift: New manager arrived mid-2024 with updated office hours, but no improvement in communication or response times; email response time still seven days or more, phone calls and voicemails routinely unanswered.</shifts> </invoke>

Praised for
  • Brad's responsive maintenance
  • friendly neighbors and community feel
  • convenient East Austin location
  • modern finishes and layout
  • helpful leasing staff
Watch-outs
  • management unresponsive to emails, calls, and voicemails
  • overcharging and refund delays
  • poor elevator maintenance and communication
  • package and guest access problems
  • office hours inconsistent or posted inaccurately
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Best for: Remote workers and airport commuters who value responsive maintenance and don't need constant management interaction.
Think twice if: You need frequent communication with management or intend to move out; refund processing and management responsiveness are chronic pain points.

What this place gets right

  • Brad's same-day and weekend maintenance response
  • modern finishes and natural light
  • walkable to Roy Guerrero Park, food trucks, and airport

Before you tour or apply

  • Brad, maintenance leader, responds on weekends and holidays; multiple reviewers named him
  • Tarantino Properties leases the property and splits manager time with sister property The Zenith, leading to staff turnover
  • 20-40% vacancy rate noted by long-term resident
  • internet locked into single spotty provider with no plan options
  • elevator breaks down repeatedly with weeks or months without communication
  • double-charging for trash reported by multiple residents
  • package storage and guest access limited to in-person office visits

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Modern finishes and layout praised; management disorganization and refund practices undermine the luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 18% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

quick maintenancefriendly neighborsconvenient locationpeaceful complexhelpful staffleasemaintenance teamtarantinoresponsivenessproperty manager

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 72
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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4
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2
4
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10

FAQ

Is The Oscar pet-friendly?
Yes. Their website lists a $400 one-time pet fee and $25 monthly pet fee.
Can I get quick maintenance on weekends or holidays?
Brad, the maintenance leader, has responded to repair requests on Sundays and holidays outside business hours, though this may not be guaranteed policy.
How do I receive packages?
The property office receives packages, but access is limited to in-person office visits; management is often unavailable during posted office hours.
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Last updated 2026-09-08