The smartest thing you can do after learning about the existence of Midtown Commons is to turn around and leave. Signing a lease here will be the worst decision you made after moving to Austin, unless you enjoy being scammed.

Lived here for >2.5 years, moved out this summer. The staff at this leasing center will lie to you just to get that lease signature. Midtown Commons and their current parent company Greystar are the likes of which you should steer clear of. I would highly suggest you try Crestview Commons across the street or Kensington Apts down Burnet, because this complex is managed by crooks and filled with crime.

If you're thinking "oh this can't be that bad", that's exactly how they get you to sign.

Here is just a taste of what you should expect from the management whilst living here:
* There is a story on their Facebook page about a poor girl who was assaulted BY MIDTOWN COMMONS STAFF, broke her lease, and was STILL HUNTED DOWN BY GREYSTAR FOR COLLECTIONS. This is heinous, heinous behavior however regrettably routine practice on behalf of Midtown employees.
* They sell you a bogus rental agreement and charge you upon moveout for make believe things. Nothing you sign is actually what they adhere to.
* The "Storage lockers" you pay extra for are actually residences and restrooms for the unhoused in the area, as the gates are never locked properly
* People unalived themselves in at least one of the units in the past year (seriously...I bet you can't guess which one! it was a truly awful experience I wish on NOBODY)
* The facilities are robbed and vandalized consistently (read as: YOUR MAIL IS NOT SAFE HERE so don't bother getting anything shipped if you do ignore this review). My mailbox was forcibly broken into and the apartment complex didn't even respond to our inquiries. This was well within Greystar management tenure.
* Mail room also regularly smells like either crack or meth and it wafts through the breezeways. I'm sure Greystar and Midtown Commons management has done everything in their power to secure this area?
* Your car is unsafe and you WILL get your windows busted, this happened on multiple occasions don't walk around barefoot. Don't bother trying to get video off the garage cameras because they "don't work." Management will not even acknowledge the experience.
* They claw back parking spots to sell back to you at a premium, presumably these spots are not as prone to getting broken into but you will be mistaken!
* Your lease will go up year after year while facilities only become grimier and more and more infested with crime.

Management seems more concerned with sending food trucks and setting up loud projector movies in the common areas than actual tenant wellbeing.

What more could you want to avoid?

This single star is only because it's close to CapMetro and that's nice.

Do yourself a favor and check out literally any other complex in the area!

The quality and square footage is good for the price. Management is a bit slow with maintenance requests and responding to emails after you sign a lease, but it has not been too bad.

Great price and public transportation access. Very central if you are looking to do activities around Austin. About a 10 - 15 minute drive to the law school and 30 minutes by bus (I think).

Sometimes it is a little loud, but not usually a problem. The pool and gym are nice to relax as they are usually empty. Next to a bus stop with a direct route to the law school if you don't want to drive to school or a short 10 minute drive (not walking distance)

I haven’t had any problems living here. Good place to live. Not too loud

Solid apartment at a good price. A little far from the law school but the commute by car is only 20-25 minutes in rush hour. Conveniently located by the train and multiple bus routes that go downtown and to the school. Inside the apartments looks nice with modern appliances.

This complex is perfect for single living or living with a roommate in you 20's. I live in a one bedroom and love the casual and young environment. It is not loud or flooding by students. It is right off of 183, 35, and close to Mopac. I recommend! hf

We really love living here. The proximity to the train is a really cool option when we want to go out, and their are plenty of bars and restaurants within easy reach. The complex is well maintained and the staff are friendly. Parking is generally very easy it's a great location to commute from.

Midtown Commons is conveniently located in mid town Austin right on the metro Station on N.Lamar and Airport. The community is nice, clean and secure with multiple shops within the community including a local brewery. The community is on 15 min drive to the airport and about the same to the town lake in down town Austin. The only upgrade I would personally ask for is a bigger Gym and routine maintenance to garage doors locks.