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The Watson

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 14 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(14) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
The Watson
Location
North Burnet–Gateway, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
14

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 Watson holds a 4.5 rating across 14 Google reviews. A detailed sentiment read was not produced on this pass, so the placement rests on rating consistency and volume.

Think twice if: Budget-conscious renters; one reviewer flagged pricing as notably high compared to market alternatives

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 9% of the businesses in this directory.

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 46
Review volume 51
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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Last updated 2026-09-22