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The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 75 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(75) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Joplin at Crestview Apartments
Services
Student Housing, Apartment Building, Apartment Complex
Reviews
75

The honest read

This building is severely split. When staff like Jacqueline and Brenda are present, residents praise the friendliness and renovations; when management changes, maintenance drags on months and the office stays locked. Roaches, broken laundry machines, non-functional pooling, and unrepaired staircases are recurring issues. Residents report threatening calls about reviews, billing fraud, and no clear way to resolve problems.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • friendly staff (Milagros, Jacqueline, Brenda)
  • affordable rent
  • responsive management (when present)
Watch-outs
  • chronic pest infestations
  • slow/unresponsive maintenance
  • poor communication and office access
  • broken shared facilities (laundry, mail, pool)
  • deposit delays and billing errors
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Best for: budget-conscious renters willing to tolerate maintenance delays and manage their own repairs
Think twice if: roach infestations, slow maintenance (months for repairs), office closures, and unresolved billing issues are dealbreakers for you

What this place gets right

  • low starting rent ($869 studio)
  • on-site laundry and renovations
  • some staff genuinely kind and responsive

Worth knowing

  • Staff named: Milagros, Jacqueline, Brenda (praised in older reviews)
  • Pool closed for 2+ years with no reopening plan
  • Broken mailboxes for extended periods
  • Laundry room payment system changed mid-tenancy; residents lost prepaid balance
  • Water and utility bills charged double and to senior residents
  • Management changed hands multiple times within single years
  • Office frequently closed or unstaffed
  • Residents report threats over negative reviews

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Affordable rates appeal to budget-conscious students, but office access and maintenance delays are frustrating for quick problem resolution.
Apartment Building
Building infrastructure neglected (cracks in concrete, stairwell lighting, pool closed years). Pest infestations and safety concerns reported.
Apartment Complex
Common areas (laundry, pool, stairs) poorly maintained. Shared laundry machines often dirty or non-functional.
Apartment Rental Agency
Office staff sometimes friendly but frequently unavailable; phone and email go unanswered; walk-ins find locked doors.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 8
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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24

Contact

Address
7401 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
Studio apartments1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartmentsOn-site laundry facilityIndustrial design renovationsStainless steel appliancesOpen floor plan layoutsAmple storage and closets
Published prices
Studio apartment
starting rent: $869
1 bedroom apartment
starting rent: $929
2 bedroom apartment
starting rent: $1,279

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

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Quick answers

Are there washing machines on-site?
Yes, the complex has an on-site laundry facility. However, reviewers report machines are often dirty, non-functional, or plagued by payment system glitches that lose prepaid balances.
What are the starting rents?
According to the website: studio from $869, 1-bedroom from $929, 2-bedroom from $1,279. These are move-in rates; reviewers report increases of $50-100 during tenancy.
Is the pool available?
The website shows pool amenities in photos, but multiple reviewers confirm it has been closed for over 2 years with no reopening timeline.

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Last updated 2026-07-17