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The Waylon

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(16) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
The Waylon
Location
Allandale, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
16
Ranking
#375 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Fitness-focused professionals and pet owners seeking new luxury apartments with responsive management.

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

The Waylon earns consistent five-star reviews for its new construction quality, especially the maintenance team's genuine attentiveness and leasing staff who go beyond expectations. Residents praise fitness amenities like saunas and cold plunges, plus thoughtful touches like noise insulation and soft-close cabinets. Some mention gym equipment gaps and floor cleaning needs as the property settles in.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • thoughtful building design details
  • fitness and wellness amenities
  • knowledgeable and friendly leasing team
  • staff goes above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • gym equipment gaps
  • gym floor cleaning frequency
  • ongoing construction affecting amenities
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Best for: Fitness-focused professionals and pet owners seeking new luxury apartments with responsive management.
Think twice if: Construction is still ongoing in places; gym equipment is still being added to match full offerings.

What this place gets right

  • brand new construction with high-end finishes
  • extensive fitness and wellness amenities included
  • maintenance and leasing staff known by name for going extra
  • thoughtful design details most complexes lack

Before you tour or apply

  • Maintenance Manager and staff member Maximus noted for professionalism and genuine care with repairs
  • Leasing team members Caitlin, Neco, Tariq, Nico, and Ellijah frequently praised by name for helpfulness
  • Fitness amenities include saunas, cold plunges, Pilates reformer, and barbell racks with preset weights
  • Building features softened water, noise insulation, bug screens on balcony doors, soft-close cabinets, and quiet AC systems
  • Staff added barbell rack based on resident feedback during tour

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
New construction with high-end finishes and thoughtful design details praised by residents and professional locators.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly apartments offered; no specific pet policy details mentioned in reviews.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 5 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 9% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 53
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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16
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FAQ

Is The Waylon still under construction?
Residents report some ongoing construction and continued amenity buildout, though the building itself is occupied and operational. Management is actively adding equipment and refining spaces.
What fitness amenities are included?
Saunas, cold plunges, Pilates reformer, barbell racks with preset weights, gym, and a coworking space are available to residents.
How accessible is The Waylon?
The business lists wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.
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Last updated 2026-09-08