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Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 222 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(222) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What we found

Trailhead delivers excellent service from leasing staff and maintenance, with spacious layouts and strong amenities drawing genuine enthusiasm. However, a pattern of management neglect undercuts the experience: security has deteriorated markedly, EV charging infrastructure sits mostly broken, and policy enforcement around guests and trash handling frustrates longer-term residents who once advocated for the complex.

Entry-level perks feel polished, but ongoing issues suggest the business prioritizes new leases over tenant retention. Maintenance staff like Jose Dominguez earn consistent praise, and Jaila in particular turns tours into decisions. That good faith cannot offset months of unresolved infrastructure problems or the stark absence of overnight security patrols that once differentiated the community.

Praised for
  • leasing staff (Jaila, Eric, Jose standout)
  • spacious floor plans
  • strong amenities (pool, fitness, gaming)
  • responsive maintenance team
  • convenient East Austin location
Watch-outs
  • manager unprofessional and unresponsive
  • security decline (no patrol car, thefts)
  • EV chargers mostly broken for months
  • poor guest and neighbor enforcement
  • security deposit delays and miscommunication
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Best for: Renters prioritizing leasing experience and amenities over long-term management consistency.
Think twice if: Security and infrastructure maintenance have declined sharply; EV chargers mostly broken, overnight patrols eliminated, and management communication inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • Leasing staff (Jaila, Eric) make tours and moves seamless
  • Maintenance team quick and professional
  • Spacious floor plans and strong amenities
  • Convenient to East Austin, UT, downtown, and trails

Before you tour or apply

  • Jaila, Eric, and Jose Dominguez named for exceptional service
  • Maintenance responds promptly to requests
  • EV chargers: 4-6 non-functional for 4+ months
  • Trash valet $25/month mandatory service
  • 24-hour security patrols eliminated
  • Package delivery system frequently mislabeled

Resident ratings

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Leasing experience standout; long-term tenant satisfaction degraded by unresolved maintenance and security gaps.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 45
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Are the EV chargers working?
Not reliably. Only 1-2 of 6 stations have been operational for months with no repair timeline communicated.
Is there 24-hour security?
Security patrols have been eliminated; thefts and vehicle damage have increased since removal.
What utilities or services are included?
In-unit washer/dryer included. Trash valet ($25/month) is mandatory, not optional.

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Last updated 2026-07-17