Gables At The Terrace

"I move every year in Austin and this is the 1st complex that I can see myself staying at (unless the rent goes up significantly when I renew). The location is great, I'm able to take my dog on the trails every morning without having to drive anywhere, the apartments are spacious (minus the kitchen cabinet space), and the staff is amazing. Dina is extremely responsive and probably the most cheerful person I have ever met - you can tell she cares about the residents. The maintenance team (Victor and Manny) are super reliable and always go above and beyond to make sure work orders get done fast & effectively. Seems like they work around the clock, but they are always smiling! To piggyback on what others have mentioned: yes, parking can be tight, but it's extremely affordable to reserve a spot and it's a solid investment with the crazy weather we get down here. Also, there's not a lot of kitchen cabinet space for the 1 bedroom, but as long as you don't have a lot of large appliances it's workable. The storage closet outside of the unit makes up for the lack of space. I have yet to have any problems with my trash not being taken out, so I can't speak on that. All things considered, I think Gables has great value and I'm very happy with my experience living here. Would definitely recommend."

"I really like living here! I have had very few issues in the past 5 months (every apartment has its pros and cons of course) and have absolutely zero complaints about the staff. Every staff member I’ve interacted with has been fantastic and goes above and beyond. Solid amenities and great location. Parking near your building can be hard to come by after dark, but I just see it as a chance to get my steps in. :)"

"I have lived here for two years at this point so I will attempt to give you a very honest feedback. Summary (Highly recommend living here if you are on a bit of a budget but still wanna be somewhat close to downtown and like nature vibes: Great Value) Lets get all of the bad stuff out of the way so we can focus on the good stuff (of which there is a lot of good!) Parking. Parking is tight in this community and guests must park either in the front or the very back (and supposedly you have to register them though I personally never have) Additionally, some of the parking spaces towards the center of the complex are poorly marked (the stripes are way too close together causing wasted space. They really should repaint the lines to give more space to vehicles in this area. It would actually Create more parking. In addition to the parking woes, There have been constant vehicle break ins in this community and to the best of my knowledge, little can be done about it. Its happening early in the morning around 2 to 4 AM sometime. Its a regular sight to see window repair shops out here. So my recommendation is to buy a garage and keep your car in it. (if you get a garage with a space in front, That also works nicely as a parking spot for guests) The gym is small and has limited equipment, so don't expect to get swoll for free (youll most likely be keeping your gym membership) Kitchens and cabinet spaces are limited. The community can be noisy during the day. Construction sounds and when the lawn guys come, you can expect your day to be filled with the lovely sound of leaf blowers. But if construction winds down and lawn guys are gone it is mostly quiet. That being said, you are next to a highway so you do hear cars and occasionally a loud car. Keep this in mind when selecting a unit. If you are facing the highway, you'll likely hear cars a lot. As others have mentioned, the location can be a bit annoying in that its on a one way access road. I don't mind though. Its just a little bit of extra driving and I think for what comes next, its well worth it. Okay so enough with the bad lets talk about reasons to live here! The first and most important reason this is a great place to live is the balance of Price, location, and quality. Its not the best location, its not the best quality, but for that, Its a lower price! For me it was THE BEST blend of all three of these that led me here. I ride my bike into downtown all the time (so its close enough to do that). There are cool trails that lead to the greenbelt if you're into that and if you get the right unit, you can have a beautiful downtown Austin view, filled to the brim with trees. Secondly, The management is fantastic. They really care and Gables (the management company they work for) is huge and very professional. They communicate well about any issues you might be having. I have built positive relationships with the team here and they really are wonderful people. Morgan, Dina, and Cheyenne (sorry if I mispelled) are all amazing people and again, they deeply care about each and every resident and work day in and day out to care for the community. Lets not leave out the incredible maintenance team that keep the Apartments in good working condition and the pool and hottub working and clean. I have submitted multiple maintenance requests and they are easy to submit and always get taken care of in a timely manner. All the staff here are honestly incredible and I cant speak higher of them. The apartments are pretty decent sized. I have a two bedroom and its the perfect size for me. Plenty of space for all my furniture and depending on the unit, you can get some really great views from here! The apartment quality is acceptable. They have garages and I highly recommend you get one. They make living here a lot better. They fix the parking shenanigans completely. This place hold a lot of events which can be nice if you enjoy that sort of thing. The pool and spa are really nice and I love them. They are easily the best amenity this place has to offer and are well kept. -J"

"I moved out after 9.5 months of a short 10 month lease but wish it could have been sooner. Much like Brandon said in his review, there are just so many things wrong with this place. Having lived at the adjacent property, Barton Creek Landing, I feel there is no comparison between the two. (I would have stayed but had an opportunity to house sit on Lake Travis for several months.) When I moved in, I had not yet seen the actual unit. I was happy to see new carpet. But that was the only improvement. Light switches didn't work, nor had they been updated since the building was built. Drawers didn't open correctly, cabinets fell off hinges, the dish washer was full of debris, the windows all leaked and had been re-caulked, then painted before it could dry, causing it to run all over the windowsills. The shower didn't work. The hot water heater was scalding hot. (But then lowered to 90 degrees. Never did get that fixed correctly.) The toilet clogged every time anything was flushed. (Again, several requests and never got it fixed so I plunged it every time.) Windows continued to leak causing mold. When requests were put in, they calked it more and more. These places are not insulated well nor are the windows anywhere near new. Electric bills for a 685 sq ft apartment for one person (who keeps the AC at 75 while home and 78 when gone) were over $180 during the summer. The community gates were often broken, walking gates wouldn't open, people's cars were getting broken into on a regular basis, the kitchen was tiny at best, and you could hear every step your upstairs neighbors take. Every drawer that was closed. Every fight with her boyfriend. Every zoomie her dogs had. Residents are forced to pay for valet trash even if you don't use it and they often didn't show for days. The parking situation is terrible with spots near building 4 drastically smaller than others. If you don't have a compact car, you don't fit without additional door dings and scratches. It was also tough to find a spot in the evening once everyone is home from work. More than one car never moved in over 6 months. When it came time to renew or leave, the new monthly rent went up $200 which was laughable. I immediately gave my notice and let them know I'd move out a week ahead of my lease end due to work travel. The place was thoroughly cleaned and looked exactly as the day I moved in. A month later, I received notice that I was being fined for carpet cleaning and odor removal. Fascinating since I don't smoke, had no pets nor roommates. Yet the neighbors smoked cigars and weed (smoke-free community they claim) which may affect an apartment that sits empty a week. The manager of the property left the day my lease officially ended. I can only hope that doesn't delay my request to remove the offensive charges. I wouldn't consider any Gables property after my experience with this property."

"This is a fabulous community and one of the best places I've lived in Austin. It's a short drive/Uber to downtown, the airport, and so many fun spots and outdoor activities. There's plenty of parking; I've never had an issue finding parking even on the weekends. The community is beautifully maintained and the people are friendly and respectful. The pools are great and open 24/7. The best part about Gables at the Terrace is the management staff!!! Everyone I have dealt with has been amazing, all maintenance issues have been addressed extremely quickly with no hassle. This should be one of the most important considerations when looking for an apartment, and the Gables at the Terrace management team are the absolute BEST!!! I highly recommend Gables at the Terrace."