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West Koenig Flats Apartment Homes

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 203 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(203) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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West Koenig Flats Apartment Homes
Services
Student Housing, Apartment Building, Apartment Complex
Reviews
203

The honest read

Staff turnover has sharply divided resident experience here. For roughly six months after a management change, reviewers praise leasing and maintenance teams by name (Elias, Andrew, Emily, Cherry, Cornelius), applaud the North Loop location and amenities, and report prompt repairs and communication. Yet long-time residents and multiple recent reviews document a sharp decline: new management blamed for ignoring a persistent cockroach infestation despite video evidence, repeatedly postponing amenities repairs, canceling community events without notice, and treating residents dismissively once leases are signed.

Specific failures surface across reviews: fire alarms malfunction almost daily, a security camera-monitored car break-in went unreviewed for five days, locks changed without permission, AC failures delayed by months, a basement unit with visible roaches offered as move-in ready, and basic plumbing issues (burst water lines in winter, then management banning toilet paper rather than fixing pipes) left unresolved. One resident documented over a dozen maintenance problems in a single unit, none fully fixed. The package service loses more than it delivers. Reviewers attribute this decline to management prioritizing new leases over resident care and using cost-cutting to mask operational problems.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive leasing staff (former team)
  • good location in North Loop
  • well-maintained grounds (before recent changes)
  • smooth move-in process
Watch-outs
  • cockroach infestation not addressed
  • new management disorganized and dismissive
  • fire alarm system broken or malfunctioning
  • maintenance negligence and broken locks
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Think twice if: Consider carefully if management responsiveness matters to you; recent reviews report dismissive handling of persistent maintenance and pest issues.

What this place gets right

  • North Loop location near walkable restaurants and bars
  • amenities including pool and fitness center
  • responsive former leasing and maintenance staff

Worth knowing

  • Staff named in positive reviews: Elias, Andrew, Xander, Alexander, Emily, Cherry, Cornelius (now departed)
  • Cockroach infestation documented with video and photos; management initially denied it
  • Fire alarm system malfunction approximately daily
  • Fire suppression water lines burst in winter due to lack of winterization
  • Package service uses 'Fetch' (loses more packages than delivered)
  • Pool closed two months during summer 2024 for algae
  • Garage door broken for two months with multiple car break-ins during outage
  • Management sent email requesting residents dispose of toilet paper in trash due to plumbing limits

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Not clearly evidenced in reviews; amenities and location appeal to younger renters, but no student-specific feedback provided.
Apartment Building
Structural and maintenance failures documented: fire alarm malfunctions, water line breaks, inadequate winterization, pest infestation.
Apartment Complex
Location and older amenities praised; management responsiveness declined sharply after staff turnover six months ago.
Apartment Rental Agency
Former leasing team (Emily, Cherry, Cornelius) received specific praise for friendliness and follow-through; new team reported as disorganized and dismissive of resident concerns.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 3.99 average across the 436 apartment rental agency businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 57
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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5
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20

Contact

Address
5608 Avenue F, Austin, TX 78751
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Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartments3+ bedroom apartmentscoffee barbusiness centerbilliardsfitness centerswimming pool

Credentials claimed:S.M.A.R.T. Housing affordable floor plans

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

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Quick answers

What amenities are included?
Their website lists a fitness center, swimming pool, coffee bar, business center, billiards, and zen garden.
Does the complex offer affordable units?
Their website claims S.M.A.R.T. Housing affordable floor plans, though specific pricing is not disclosed in reviews.
What floor plans are available?
According to their website, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-or-more bedroom apartments are offered.

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Last updated 2026-07-17