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San Marin Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 176 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(176) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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San Marin Apartments
Services
Furnished & Corporate Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities, Apartment Building
Reviews
176

The honest read

Maintenance staff are a genuine strength-Angel, Luis, and Miguel respond fast to requests and work weekends. But the front office creates friction: callers cannot reach anyone during business hours, tours get cancelled, and application inquiries go unanswered.

The harder issue emerges after move-out. Dozens of residents report San Marin keeps full deposits and adds hundreds (sometimes over $1,000 in claimed damages) without clear justification. Management has also faced allegations of aggressive enforcement, selective rule application, and one account of service dog discrimination. Poor insulation compounds costs: expect $200+ monthly utilities in summer.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • quick emergency repairs
  • clean amenities
  • good location
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and office unavailability
  • hostile/unfair management
  • excessive move-out fees and deposit disputes
  • poor insulation and high utilities
  • mold and maintenance issues in units
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Best for: Short-term renters who need quick maintenance response and don't mind high utilities.
Think twice if: Expect aggressive move-out inspections, full deposit forfeiture, and billing months after you leave. Office communication is unreliable.

What this place gets right

  • Fast maintenance response, including evenings and weekends
  • Named maintenance staff (Angel, Luis, Miguel) praised for professionalism
  • Pet park and pet-friendly amenities available

Worth knowing

  • Angel, Luis, and Miguel named as outstanding maintenance crew
  • 24-hour maintenance available
  • Maintenance responds to emergency requests same day or next morning
  • Screening done through third-party RentGrow
  • Property manager Monica noted in one account for hostile behavior toward residents
  • Service dog disputes and lease enforcement allegations reported
  • Move-out charges frequently exceed $1,000 according to multiple residents

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Pet park available but rocky ground hazard noted; smoking neighbor conflicts reported.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Located near tech corridor; poor internet infrastructure and outdated wall jacks for Ethernet reported.
Apartment Building
Responsive maintenance praised; poor insulation, high summer utilities ($200+), and unit cleanliness on move-in disputed.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.3 against a 3.98 average across the 244 furnished & corporate housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
3625 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78759

Last verified 2026-07-17

Straight from their site

Services listed
Pet-friendly apartmentsOne-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartmentsFitness centersHot tubPet ParkAttached/detached garages
Published prices
Pet Rent
$15/1 pet, $30/2 pets
Pet Fee
$500/1 pet, $750/2 pets

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

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond?
Maintenance staff (named Angel, Luis, Miguel) respond same-day or next morning, including evenings and weekends. One resident had a 9 PM door handle emergency fixed by 8 AM.
What does pet housing cost?
Pet rent is $15 for one pet, $30 for two. Pet fee is $500 for one pet, $750 for two. A pet park is available on site.
What should I expect when moving out?
Multiple residents report San Marin retains full deposits and charges $500 to over $2,000 in move-out fees. These are often contested and may include cleaning, carpet replacement (based on claimed lifespan without proof), and other charges sent months later.

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Last updated 2026-07-17