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Nova North Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 190 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(190) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Nova North Apartments
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
190

The honest read

Long-term tenants and families praise responsive maintenance and friendly staff who fix issues quickly. Newer arrivals report uneven service: noise complaints ignored, inconsistent communication, $45 monthly parking charges, and safety worries from frequent police visits.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly office team
  • comfortable, well-maintained units
  • quick repair turnarounds
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive to noise complaints
  • poor customer service communication
  • slow maintenance response (contradictory)
  • high parking fees ($45/month)
  • safety concerns and police presence
  • inconsistent management enforcement
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Best for: Long-term renters comfortable with the North Austin area; families already established here.
Think twice if: Noise and parking fees may frustrate newer residents; first-time maintenance requests sometimes slow; management response to complaints inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • 24-hour fitness center and pool
  • responsive maintenance for established tenants
  • convenient North Austin location near shopping and highway access

Worth knowing

  • 13-year resident reports consistently excellent maintenance and office staff
  • Parking requires $45/month permit for covered port
  • Police visits occur at least twice weekly according to recent reviewer
  • Maintenance staff visits next day for repairs when contacted by satisfied tenants

Reviews by category

Apartment Building
Long-term residents praise maintenance and friendly office staff; newer tenants report slow response and noise management failures.
Student Housing
Affordable rent and North Austin convenience appeal; noise and safety concerns documented.
Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing
Accessible pricing draws renters on tight budgets; hidden parking cost ($45/month) a surprise for some.
Pet-Friendly Communities
No review evidence specific to pet policies or amenities.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 51
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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19

Contact

Address
12435 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartments24-hour fitness centerSwimming poolVolleyball courtPlaygroundVirtual leasing

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

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Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to repair requests?
Satisfied tenants report repairs completed the next day after reporting; other residents have experienced slow response times.
Is there a parking cost?
Yes, a covered parking permit costs $45 per month; uncovered parking is available but limited according to reviews.
What amenities are available?
24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, volleyball court, and playground.

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Last updated 2026-07-17