The Lola

Great option in a trendy neighborhood

The apartment is in the Barton Springs/Zilker neighborhood so it is close to downtown and school and located on a major street. However, unless you plan to dine at fancy restaurants frequently or use Zilker/Town Lake everyday, the location is not that useful.

There are few quick serve restaurants (P. Terry's and Schlotzskys). Whole Foods and Trader Joes just across the river.

The pool is very small and does not get sun that much due to location. The gym is tiny and has old machines, a non functioning TV, and no hygienic wipes. There is no indoors common area for hosting guests.

Maintenance staff does a good job but I've never had as many maintenance issues with an apartment as I have had here (bad construction I guess), and they are too busy to really maintain the cleanliness of the building (trash chutes and areas are very dirty and there is broken glass leading from them to where the trash is picked up).

The management is attentive and friendly and responds to requests.

Lots of people have dogs but I would not characterize the apartment as a good one for dogs.

Overall this is marketed and priced as a nice apartment building and while the units are nice and it's in a desirable location, I don't believe it is a good value.

Great place

Enjoy living here and the location is perfect for Austin working professionals and young couples. Units are fairly spacious and good value for the rent levels. While you pay more living closer to downtown, having all the restaurants and bars on South Congress within walking distance makes it worthwhile. Management and maintenance is typically very responsive.

For the same amount of money you can afford a studio apartment, likely the same distance from downtown; however, The State House has the added benefit of the eclectic South Congress community. Only downfall is lack of amenities (no coffee, small gym)