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The James on Grand Avenue

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(101) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The James on Grand Avenue
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing
Reviews
101

The honest read

Good leasing staff, clean units, and fair pricing draw repeat residents, but pest issues, elevator breakdowns, and inconsistent amenity access frustrate others. Tenant quality varies widely: some neighbors are loud and leave trash; some management interactions feel dismissive or aggressive. Worth a tour if you prioritize responsive staff and location, but inspect for roaches first and ask about elevator maintenance frequency.

Recent shift: Recent reviews (last 3 weeks) mention roach infestation, missed tours, and shady billing practices, marking a sharp negative turn from earlier positive reviews about cleanliness and staff responsiveness.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff
  • clean and well-maintained grounds
  • convenient location near shopping and transit
  • fair pricing without hidden fees
  • fast maintenance response
Watch-outs
  • roach infestation reported
  • elevator outages
  • unreliable amenity hours
  • missed scheduled tours
  • aggressive front desk
  • noisy residents and late-night pool use
  • poor tenant screening
  • unsupervised pets and negligent pet owners
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Best for: Professionals and small families who value responsive leasing staff and proximity to North Austin shopping and dining.
Think twice if: You have concerns about pest control, elevator reliability, or tenant-on-tenant noise; ask about recent roach treatments and elevator maintenance records.

What this place gets right

  • Luis and other named leasing agents go above and beyond with thorough, multi-channel communication
  • Maintenance responds quickly to service requests
  • No hidden fees for trash or other extras
  • Convenient to North Austin retail, restaurants, and highways

Worth knowing

  • Luis, leasing agent, named for thorough explanations and multi-channel responsiveness
  • Rakhi, leasing staff, praised for quick replies and helpfulness
  • Luciana, manager, noted for addressing resident issues
  • Ambrosia, office staff, recognized for smooth relocation assistance
  • Maintenance responds quickly to service requests
  • Pool operates Friday through Sunday only
  • Elevator frequently out of service
  • Roach infestation mentioned in recent reviews

Reviews by category

Apartment Complex
Clean, well-maintained units and grounds, but elevator breakdowns and inconsistent pool hours frustrate residents
Apartment Rental Agency
Leasing staff like Luis and Rakhi earn high marks for responsiveness, though one front-desk clerk was reported as initially aggressive
Pet-Friendly Communities
Pet-friendly apartments offered, but some residents fail to supervise dogs or clean up after them in shared areas

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.99 average across the 436 apartment rental agency businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 17
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 42
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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9
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27

Contact

Address
15701 Farm to Market Rd 1325, Austin, TX 78728

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-19:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartmentsFour-bedroom apartmentsCommunity loungePicnic areasBusiness Center24/7 Fitness Center
Published prices
1 bedrooms
starting at $999

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

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Quick answers

What is the starting rent for a one-bedroom?
One-bedroom apartments start at $999/month, according to their website.
Are there hidden fees for trash or utilities?
No. One reviewer specifically praised the complex for not charging for trash pickup or random extras.
How quickly do maintenance staff respond to requests?
Multiple reviewers noted fast response times; one service request was resolved within hours.

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Last updated 2026-07-17