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Lamar Place Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 105 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(105) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Lamar Place Apartments
Services
Student Housing, Apartment Building, Apartment Complex
Reviews
105

The honest read

Lamar Place is a mixed picture split along clear lines. Most residents praise manager Vikki's responsiveness, quick maintenance turnarounds, and the quiet, family-friendly feel of the community. However, multiple serious complaints emerge: package theft, roach infestations despite pest control requests, safety issues in the parking lot (including a shooting), broken windows left unrepaired, and deposit handling failures that went unresolved.

Praised for
  • Vikki's responsiveness and communication
  • Fast, attentive maintenance team
  • Clean, quiet community atmosphere
  • Affordable pricing for the location
  • Pet-friendly and family-oriented
Watch-outs
  • Package theft from office staff
  • Safety concerns including parking lot shooting
  • Pest control inadequacy despite requests
  • Maintenance neglect on repairs
  • Lack of handicap accessibility
  • Deposit disputes and unresponsive regional management
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Best for: Long-term residents who value manager accessibility and quick maintenance response.
Think twice if: Package safety, pest control consistency, and parking security have been consistent complaints; those with disabilities may face accessibility gaps.

What this place gets right

  • Manager Vikki's personal communication and responsiveness
  • Work orders completed within 24 hours
  • Quiet, respectful community environment
  • Competitive pricing for North Lamar location

Worth knowing

  • Vikki (manager) personally communicates and resolves issues within 24 hours
  • Maintenance team replaces A/C units when warranted rather than temporary fixes
  • Pest control visits every Wednesday as standard
  • Victoria and Lorraine named as attentive office staff in positive reviews
  • HVAC technician consulted residents directly on unit replacement decision

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Located near UT; praised for quiet, family-friendly atmosphere suitable for serious students.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Explicitly pet-friendly per website; residents confirm pets welcomed without specific complaints about pet policies.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 39
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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74
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8
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3
2
0
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20

Contact

Address
6309 Burns St, Austin, TX 78752

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
08:30-16:30
Tuesday
08:30-16:30
Wednesday
08:30-16:30
Thursday
08:30-16:30
Friday
08:30-16:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
Studio apartmentsOne-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsGranite countertopsStainless steel appliancesWood plank flooringWalk-in closetsPatios and balconies

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to work orders?
Work orders are typically completed within 24 hours, according to multiple residents.
Is this pet-friendly?
Yes, the apartments advertise pet-friendly units and residents confirm pets are welcomed.
Are there parking spaces for residents with disabilities?
One reviewer reported no handicap parking spaces available, though current availability is unclear.

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Last updated 2026-07-17