Aggregated from public reviews
Gables Republic Square
401 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
150 reviews · Feb 2020 – Jun 2026
The short version
Gables Republic Square in Austin holds 4.7★ across 150 public reviews. No sustained change-point — the rating has held steady over time. Austin property crime runs about 32.9 per 1,000 residents — 59% above the Texas average. Walkability is 18.8/20 (Most walkable).
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Common questions
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- Is Gables Republic Square a good place to live?
- We don't grade places — but the record is clear: across its 150 reviews it holds a steady 4.7★, with no month where the rating clearly moved. Read the praise and complaints below and decide for yourself.See the timeline
- What do reviewers praise and complain about at Gables Republic Square?
- Reviewers most often praise Management and Amenities; the most common complaints are Safety.Read the reviews
- Does management respond to reviews at Gables Republic Square?
- Management replies to 99% of reviews, and 90% of 1–2★ ones.See responsiveness
- How does Gables Republic Square compare to nearby apartments?
- By overall rating, it ranks #3 of the 24 apartments we track within 20 miles.See the local ranking
- Is Gables Republic Square in a safe area?
- Crime figures are city-wide, not building-specific. Austin reports about 32.9 property offenses per 1,000 residents a year — 59% above the Texas average (FBI).See the crime data
- What's near Gables Republic Square?
- The nearest grocery is 0.3 mi away, and 227 restaurants sit within a mile.See what's nearby
- How walkable is Gables Republic Square?
- It scores 18.8/20 for walkability, most walkable (EPA).See livability
The apartment itself
as of Jun 2026Studio–3 bed · 532–2,088 sq ft
27 floorplans
- Studio
- 532–563 sqft · 2 plans
- 1 bed
- 635–1,053 sqft · 14 plans
- 2 bed
- 1,159–2,088 sqft · 10 plans
- 3 bed
- 1,584 sqft · 1 plan
Managed by Gables Residential · Built 2019 · 221 units
Amenities
From the property's own listing — gables.com, as of Jun 2026. We don't show rent or availability — those change; verify current details with the property. Apartment History is not affiliated with or endorsed by this property or its management.
How consistent is the rating
Its rating has stayed within about ±0.2★ of its average over time, month to month.
Measured from the rating weighted by how many reviews back each month, so a single review can't swing it. Sourced, not scored.
Every review over time
All 150 reviews by rating, back to Feb 2020. Bands of orange show when low ratings clustered. (Older dates are approximate.)
How the rating mix shifted over time
Share of each star rating by year, normalized to 100% — so a growing orange band means a rising share of low reviews, whatever the volume. (Older years are approximate.)
Rating trend, two ways
Mean (solid) vs median (dashed) by year — a gap means opinion split that year.
Of the reviews left each year, the share that were 1–2★ — the unhappy-review rate.
When complaints happened
Complaint themes by year (reviews rated ≤3★). Stronger color = raised more often.
Which complaints are rising or fading
Complaint mentions per year for the top themes, one row per theme — read each row's shape to see which problems are growing and which are fading.
What reviewers praise vs complain about
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- ★★★★★Jun 2026
the staff are so nice and friendly! the building is very well kept and in a great location. lived here for a year and loved it. very good quality of life.
Management responded
Hi William, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.
- ★★★★★Apr 2026Fees & rent
The leasing and marketing manager, Brittany, is awesome! She made us feel completely at home and made sure all of our questions were answered.
Management responded
Hello Heather, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!
- ★★★★★Dec 2025
Gables republic square is one of the best apartments I have lived in. Location is great and management is super helpful and accommodating.
Management responded
Hi Kaylin, we really appreciate your feedback! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
- ★★★★★Dec 2025
Really beautiful property. Macaila in the leasing office was amazing, so helpful and made the entire touring and leasing process smooth and welcoming!
Management responded
Hello, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
- ★★★★★Dec 2025Fees & rent
Really impressed with this property, it’s clean, modern, and has a great atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Macaila in the leasing office has been fantastic. She’s welcoming, knows her stuff, and made everything feel super straightforward.
Management responded
Hi Shayna, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Dec 2025Fees & rentAmenities
Gables Republic Square is such a beautiful property. It’s modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with the kind of charm that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. The attention to detail in the spaces, especially the stunning floors and inviting atmosphere, truly sets it apart. What made my experience even better was working with Macaila. She is incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and just has this naturally warm way of representing the property. She’s the first face you see, and she sets the tone perfectly, professional, friendly, and genuinely helpful. If you’re considering Gables Republic Square, you’ll be in great hands. It’s a gorgeous community with exceptional staff, and my experience has been nothing short of wonderful.
Management responded
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Dec 2025Amenities
Beautiful building in the heart of Austin. The amenities are great and the management is top notch. Macaila in the leasing office has been especially helpful
Management responded
Hi Ryan, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
- ★★★★★Dec 2025Maintenance
I have lived here during the work week for two years. It is an excellent apartment with fantastic staff support. Ryan, the head Concierge is truly a delight to work with. She does the little things like checking on the one maintenance issue that i have had to ensure it was repaired, greeting me by name, and even letting me know when i have a package. With good people like Ryan and such a good facility, i can easily give it 5 stars.
Management responded
We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at Gables Republic Square. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Dec 2025Maintenance
The concierges are always great and friendly and helpful and the maintenance staff is prompt and professional. Clean facilities and boutique experience
Management responded
Hi Leann, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Dec 2025MaintenanceFees & rentAmenities
Going on our third year here. We love the location, the staff is wonderful and so helpful. Any maintenance issues we have ever had have always been addressed almost immediately. The building is well insulated and quiet, very clean and maintained well. We enjoy the amenities and always feel safe here.
Management responded
Hi Ana, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Apr 2025Fees & rentParking
Living at Gables Republic Square has been an incredible experience, and the standout feature for me has been the amazing concierge team. Ryan, Colin, and Lodisha consistently go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcomed and cared for — their professionalism and genuine kindness have made this place feel like home. The leasing office has always been helpful and easy to work with too. If I weren’t relocating from Austin, I would absolutely continue living here. Definitely the best place to live in downtown Austin by far.
Management responded
Hi Imrith, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!
- ★★★★★Apr 2025NoiseAmenities
I've lived here for 3+ years with my girlfriend and there's a reason we don't have plans to leave. The concierge staff has taken AMAZING care of us. We think of Ryan, Colin and Lodisha and the rest of the concierge staff as friends and family. We know our needs will always be taken care of with kindness and professionalism. Also.... you just can't beat this location, these amenities, and the neighbors we live with. 10/10 from us!
Management responded
Hi, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
- ★★★★★Mar 2025ParkingAmenities
I have been living at Gables Republic Square for 3 years and absolutely love it here. The beautiful amenities, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff are unmatched by any other property downtown. One of my favorite features of this property is the attentiveness of the 24hrs concierge and management team. Ryan Hanson, Collin and Lodisha make it such a pleasure to call this place home!
Management responded
Hi Jess, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
- ★★★★★Mar 2025Maintenance
Absolutely Loved living at Gables, amazing staff from Leasing all the way to maintenance & reception. Every single worker there made a point of growing a relation with each of the residents making the community within the building come to life, If I ever move back to Texas, there is no question where I'd go! Not to mention you cant beat the location!
Management responded
Hi Chris, thank you for sharing your positive experience! Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.
- ★★★★★Sep 2024
I rented an apartment for my daughter for 3 months for her internship and the experience from start to finish was excellent, Kelly went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care off. If my daughter were to move to Austin in the future this will be the place where she will live. Clean, safe and friendly staff. Thank you Kelly and her team.
Management responded
Hi Hitesh, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
- ★★★★★Jul 2024Fees & rent
Ryan Hansen is the heart and soul of the concierge team at this building and provides exceptional service, communication, and friendliness to the residents. The concierge and general overall service of the staff at Gables Republic Square ranks at the top of any building I've lived in across Austin and Houston, and makes the living, leasing, and renewal experience stress-free. Thanks to Ryan, Morgan, (and previously Autumn) for a great customer-facing experience here so far!
Management responded
Hi Daniel, thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
- ★★★★★Jun 2024Amenities
I recently moved in to Gables and absolutely love it, especially the access I have to the roof top pool. The staff and concierge team are both super friendly to me and my dog— she especially loves Morgan! Everyone’s been really nice and welcoming, I’m really excited to live here :)
Management responded
Hi Britt, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Jun 2024Parking
I toured this place a few weeks ago with Morgan and it was by far the best tour I have had. She knew so much about the building and made it easy for us to choose this place as our home. Ryan the concierge greeted my fiancé and I when we arrived. She was so sweet. Kelly and Morgan made the application process very smooth and provided excellent communication. We are moving in soon and are excited to call this place our home. Just with how excellent and caring the staff is, we highly recommend this place to anyone looking to move to downtown Austin.
Management responded
Hello Amanda, we're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our team! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Jun 2024Amenities
Loved living here! Best location in Austin. I loved all the finishes in the apartment. Aside from the great unit, I enjoyed all the amenities. The general manager Morgan was amazing, any issues I had were resolved in a timely manner.
Management responded
Hello, thank you for sharing your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Jun 2024MaintenanceFees & rentAmenities
Absolutely fantastic staff and management! Special shoutouts to Kelly, Marcie, and Ryan for being so helpful and friendly. They really go above and beyond! Our experience in gables is wonderful, moving into a building you’d be concerned with many aspects and layout of apartments pool and gym amenities staff maintenance and neighborhors, we’ve heard so many complaints from friends living in different buildings about the slowness in maintenance at gables you feel like your in safe hands everything is just wonderful and the staff is another story friendly welcoming helpful and chic honestly the best place to live in Austin. Hiring staff as Marcy Ryan and Kelly who in my wife’s opinion should be the face of gables (they just represent the brand so well.
Management responded
Hi Jordan, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!
- ★★★★★Mar 2024Amenities
The Gables Republic Square management and leasing office team are quite literally out of this world. I've never felt so welcome. The property is beautiful. The amenities are exquisite and the overall vibe in the community is so positive highly recommended.
Management responded
Hi Reinhardt, thank you so much for your positive comments about Gables Republic Square! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
- ★★★★★Feb 2024
Incredibly helpful staff, made move in a breeze.
Management responded
Hi Paul, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
- ★★★★★Feb 2024Amenities
Gables is an outstanding location but it is never just the house that makes it a home but the people and staff that make this place a quality home. The management is stellar and the staff is quick to respond to issues or requests. I love their amenities. living here is easy :-)
Management responded
Hi Katrina, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Gables Republic Square. If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
- ★★★★★Jan 2024Fees & rentAmenities
Have had a great experience here. The staff is great. I am a bit tired of the nickel and diming and draconian corporate policy enforcement and forced, unwanted charged amenities. Overall good place to live though.
Management responded
Hi, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
- ★★★★★Nov 2023Amenities
Gables Republic Square Rocks!!! Fabulous amenities and city views! Clean, comfortable, and modern. Great crew of residents and the staff are fabulous and fun!! City views from the roof top are top notch!!
Management responded
Hi, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
- ★★★★★Nov 2023
The staff at Gables while we were searching for apartments and during move in has been so incredible kind and helpful, our experience wouldn’t be the same without them! The apartment itself has stunning finishes and is so nice to call home! We love it here!!
Management responded
Hi Lexy, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!
- ★★★★★Aug 2023
This apartment has been the best community that I've ever lived in. Not only are the residence so kind and considerate, but what really makes this the best apartment has to be the staff. I wanted to share an experience that shows how much the staff go above and beyond for their residence. A few weeks ago my dog had a life threatening emergency and needed immediate care. I was in the lobby, and Demetri, one of our amazing concierge receptionist, not only found a local 24/7 emergency vet, but called them, got water for my dog, and then even personally contacted me to ensure she was safe and ok. If it were not for his immediate attention and urgency with helping me, I don't know if she would be here. Hands down the best place to live.
Management responded
Hi Karlee, we are so happy to read such a great review about Gables Republic Square! Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.
- ★★★★★Jun 2023Parking
This is by far one of my favorite properties downtown! The interiors are modern industrial with wood floors (and praise be for gas stoves!). The concierge team and leasing office staff are some of the best around! Marcie, Autumn and Jason are some of the kindest individuals I have had the pleasure to meet. They are knowledgeable and so good at what they do!
Management responded
Hi Roxanne, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Gables Republic Square. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
- ★★★★★Mar 2023
I adore the all of the staff and concierges at Gables Republic Square but I would like to specifically speak highly of Marcy! She is always so polite, kind, efficient and genuine in any and every interaction we have and with other guests, vendors or residents! She always brightens a gloomy day and exudes happiness! Thank you Marcy for all that you do!
Management responded
Dear Luci, Thank you so much for your review, and your high praises of our team member Marcie! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
- ★★★★★Mar 2023Noise
I love living at Gables! The building is safe, the staff is friendly and love getting to know my neighbors!
Management responded
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for the outstanding review! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and will be sure to pass along your kind words to our team!
- ★★★★★Feb 2023Fees & rentParking
Loving my time at Gables Republic square. The staff here make everything easy Sure, the expense can seem like more than similar places. But the staff and their constant strive to ‘always do more for you’ out weighs anything I moved here from the UK, and I couldn’t have asked for a better moving in and general experience so far Destiny & Dimitri are always working hard with a smile - often going way above what anyone should expect from staff. You come home feeling welcomed right at the door Probably the best and easiest place to live in downtown Austin
Management responded
Dear Adam, We are so appreciative of you sharing your experience, and high praises of our staff members, Demitri and Destiny. Thank you again for sharing! We are grateful to have you with us.
- ★★★★★Feb 2023MaintenanceNoisePests
So happy here! I moved here three months ago from Boston, MA and was extremely nervous about it as I wasn’t able to visit beforehand. Autumn was an absolute treasure and made it as seamless and stress-free as moving cross-country under the circumstances could be! She was (and continues to be) responsive, available, and helpful — from connecting me to cross-country movers to calling and checking in to remind me about upcoming deadlines and paperwork (yeah I’m that girl). Really went above and beyond! What’s it like living here? Location is convenient and the views are breathtaking. The complex itself is gorgeous and has a lot of character. New fixtures and appliances in unit, lovely high ceilings. Well-maintained facilities, amazing amenities, lots of community events, really great staff (how they manage to remember everyone’s names and even pets’ names blows my mind). Front desk/concierge and maintenance are quick to respond. Other tenants are respectful and friendly — haven’t had any noise issues. Safety is very important to me and access is tightly controlled. Deliveries are a breeze, from packages to food to large ones like furniture! Moving to a completely new city can be daunting — so glad I chose Gables Republic Square as my home to make this new chapter a little less so :).
Management responded
What an amazing review, Gloria! Thank you so much for sharing your experience thus far. We appreciate your kind words and appreciate having you here with us!
- ★★★★★Jan 2023MaintenanceAmenities
Gables Republic Square is a great place to live! Great staff overall; renting folks, concierges, repairmen, cleaning people, amenities, views, location, etc. This place has it all. My husband and I love it! Thanks everyone Kathy and Colin Murphy
Management responded
Kathy, thank you so much for your awesome review! We are so happy to hear of your high praises of our staff and our community's location. Thank you again for sharing!
- ★★★★★Jan 2023NoiseParkingAmenities
The residents and staff at Gables Republic Square are second to none. With a great location in the middle of Downtown Austin, you're a 5 minute walk from anything. Apartments are beautiful, spaces are kept pristine, and the community is helpful and kind. Neighbors are quiet and common spaces rarely crowded. Highly recommend!
Management responded
Adam, thank you so much for your kind words about our community and our staff! We are so grateful to hear you love our community's location, and the interior of our homes! We will be sure to pass your message to our team.
- ★★★★★Nov 2022
The concierge staff and leasing office staff are excellent. Autumn, Marcie, Destiny and Demitri are always helpful, pleasant and professional. They make the leasing / move-in process seamless and just make day to day life at the Gables better.
Management responded
Dear Trent, Thank you so much for the shout-outs on the Concierge team. We are so glad to have you with us! Should you ever need us for anything our entire team is here to support you.
- ★★★★★Nov 2022Parking
Home, no place like it. The people who live, work, and play here in the heart of downtown Austin enjoy the warmth of welcome, the attention to detail, and the responsiveness of the professional staff who care for you and yours like family. The staff turns 24 floors of tangible brick and mortar overlooking Republic Square and Lake Ladybird into a serendipitous respite, a comfortable nook tucked into the heartbeat of the now. A property expertly cleaned, professionally maintained, and gracefully managed awaits the click of your heels and recollection, “there’s no place like home.”
Management responded
Dear Timothy, Wow! You took the words right from our heart! Thank you for your residency and care for the community and people. We appreciate you both being here and being raving fans! Should anything in your experience ever change, our team is committed to your needs.
- ★★★★★Nov 2022ParkingAmenities
The staff is right down stairs luvs the hell out of your let's. Also, has the best outdoor pool in downtown Austin. In fact, you don't see very many that has such a nice view. A NY vintage posh style interior decoration in the hallway and exterior with its brick walls and Edison lightbulbs.
Management responded
Hi John, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Gables Republic Square! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
- ★★★★★Sep 2022Parking
First class property! The entire staff is amazing and if you want to live in downtown Austin, Gables Republic Square is your top choice !!
Management responded
Hello Daniel, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Gables Republic Square. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!
- ★★★★★Sep 2022ParkingAmenities
Gables Republic Square is hands down one of the best luxury apartment properties in downtown Austin. Not only do their apartments have the most high-end and unique finishings and top-of-the-line amenities, they also have access to perks at Hotel ZaZa and they have the best leasing and property management staff you can find. Autumn Villarreal is an absolute gem and one of the best community managers in Austin, and they have a top-notch concierge team that will take care of all your needs. If you're looking for a luxury apartment in downtown Austin, I highly recommend leasing an apartment at Gables Republic Square!
Management responded
Hi Bobby, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!
- ★★★★★Sep 2022ParkingAmenities
Amazing place to live in downtown Austin. The location is great and great amenities. The management is absolutely great.
Management responded
Hi Maar, thank you so much for your positive comments about Gables Republic Square! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call. Have an awesome day!
- ★★★★★Sep 2022Maintenance
The incredible , friendly and professional staff , Every area is clean , well maintained and I enjoyed to be able to use with a discount the hotel services. I had a quick respond with maintenance and the fixed the issues in one day. I am happy living here.
Management responded
Hello there, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day! Take care!
- ★★★★★Jun 2022Fees & rentAmenities
This is by far the best apartment living experience we have ever had! The staff are absolutely amazing, always friendly and so accommodating. They’ll make you feel at home and help with any and all needs. The living spaces and amenities are new and always clean. 10/10 would recommend living here!
Management responded
Thank you Katie for sharing your awesome feedback. The team appreciates you being part of what makes the community special!
- ★★★★★Jun 2022Amenities
Hotel/residence experience & amenities coupled with super friendly & helpful staff! Pleasure to live here!
Management responded
Hi Craig, thank you for making a home with us and letting us know you consider it a pleasure to live here! We know you have many choices when it comes to apartment living, so we thank you for selecting us. If there is anything you need assistance with, please do not hesitate to stop by the office or give us a call.
- ★★★★★Jun 2022Parking
An oasis in Downtown Austin made special by friendly and attentive staff. Every aspect of leasing, moving in, getting packages and living at GRS has been made easy because of the friendly staff (especially Amanda, Marcie and Destiny). A perfect choice.
Management responded
Thank you so much for sharing such encouraging feedback about our community. It is heartening to know you have been so well-served by Amanda, Marcie, Destiny, and our entire team! If there is anything we can do to make your experience even better, please do not hesitate to let us know.
- ★★★★★May 2022MaintenanceParkingAmenities
I’ve lived at GRS for two years now, and toured many downtown locations before moving in. My experience here has been nothing short of incredible. The leasing staff is incredibly professional, maintenance team awesome, and concierge extremely friendly. The quality of the apartments is well above any other complex I’ve been in downtown, from finishes to construction. I’ve personally never heard a neighbor while in my apt. Amenities are great, and there are often events for residents and little drinks/treats weekly. The focus is certainly on the satisfaction of the resident. I would recommend this complex to anyone wanting to be in the heart of downtown.
Management responded
Hi Evan, we could not possibly thank you enough for sharing such exceptional feedback on our community, service, and amenities! It has been an honor and a privilege to provide you with such desirable experiences, and we very much look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations in the future.
- ★★★★★Apr 2022Maintenance
We have lived here for about 2 mints, and everyone’s very tentative - from maintenance to concierge to the leasing office. Especially Amanda who from the beginning has been such a kind and helpful person!
Management responded
Thank you for your outstanding review, Michelle! We are pleased to know that you are happy with your home and appreciate the high-quality service delivered by Amanda and our exceptional team. We appreciate you too!
- ★★★★★Feb 2022ParkingAmenities
Probably the best apartment complex there is Downtown. Perfect location, very helpful staff, and one of the only rooftop hot tubs around.
Management responded
Hi Daniel, we love it when our community is referred to as the best in downtown! Thank you for your kind words and for making us your home. We offer a desirable combination of modern amenities, helpful staff, and easy accessibility. We are glad that you enjoy all of this about our community. Thank you for your excellent review.
- ★★★★★Aug 2021ParkingAmenities
Have enjoyed the amenities, cleanliness, and central location greatly. The staff is great. Events and freebies like mimosas in the lobby and happy hour at Group Therapy are also nice touches. One small way to improve the experience would be guest parking options to help out on nights my part net stays with me.
Management responded
Hi Wolf, we could not possibly thank you enough for sharing such exceptional feedback on our staff, location, and amenities! It has been an honor and a privilege to provide you with such desirable experiences, and we very much look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations in the future. Thanks so much for letting us know you enjoy our fun community events and yes, additional guest parking is a great idea.
- ★★★★★Jun 2021
The staff at Gables Republic Square is OUSTANDING! They make everything so easy at move-in and are incredibly friendly and helpful :)
Management responded
Nicole, your praise for our wonderful team means the world to us! Thank you for taking the time to share such an encouraging review today.
- ★★★★★Jun 2021PestsParkingAmenities
Gables Republic Square is the best downtown apartment! It is so trendy and the amenities are top notch. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, especially Dan at the concierge! Being right in the heart of downtown, it is so nice being able to walk to shops, restaurants, the river, and nightlife. 11/10 recommend!
Management responded
Thank you for your kind words and amazing review Laura. We are so grateful you are here and a part of what makes life at Gables Republic Square so special and a great community. Appreciate the shout out for Dan and the Concierge team. 24/7 care... it doesn't get any better! We hope you are with us for years to come!
- ★★★★★Apr 2021Parking
Although I ended up not leasing here the experience I had with the leasing manager Cynthia was great! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, the finish out was better than any other property I visited downtown (and I toured most of them) The only reason I didn't lease was that I got a condo on South 1st St. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking downtown.
Management responded
Hi Mike, we appreciate your kind words regarding your experience with Cynthia and our community. If we can be of service in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your recommendation and best of luck in your new home!
- ★★★★★Feb 2021NoisePests
I absolutely love living at Gables Republic Square. From the stylish decor to the friendly neighbors & amazing staff - everyone is wonderful to work with. We are in the heart of the city and are so close to local shops, restaurants, and walking distance to Lady Bird Lake. If you are new to Austin, I would highly recommend living in this Gatsby-esque like building.
Management responded
Hi Brittney, it really means a lot to know how much you love living in our community! We are pleased to see your glowing remarks about our exceptional team, friendly environment, convenient location. Thank you so much for your vote of confidence and warm recommendation. Have an amazing day!
- ★★★★★Jan 2021
Moved into Republic square in late fall, could not have had better service from management or the concierge team, and still have the same incredible service today!
Management responded
It really means a lot to know how much you love living in our community! Our whole team is exceptional, and we are so happy to see your glowing remarks about their service. Thank you for your kind comments and for being a part of our community!
- ★★★★★Nov 2020Amenities
The staff is extremely courteous and helpful. The amenities available take so much stress out of both moving and just overall every day life. Its a beautiful building and apartment.
Management responded
Matt, your compliments for our team and amenities have made our day! We appreciate you sharing your 5-star review of our lovely community.
- ★★★★★Sep 2020NoiseParkingAmenities
Moved in at the beginning of the month and everything has been great! Very well built building. Staff which includes a 24/7 concierge is very helpful, accommodating and friendly. They helped make the move in process very easy. The rooftop pool which faces the hill country with the sunset has to be one of the best in Austin. My wife and I looked at several other very nice comparable buildings in downtown, but this place had what we were both looking for which was a quiet apartment that has a balcony with a view. The building is in the middle of downtown, but the brick building along with the double pane windows make it so you don’t hear much outside noise at all.
Management responded
Hi Geoff, finding a new apartment is stressful, and we are glad to hear that you found just what you were looking for in our community. We hope you will continue to enjoy the rooftop pool and stunning balcony view for a long time. If we can be of any service, please give us a call. Thank you for your wonderful review, and welcome to the community!
- ★★★★★May 2020NoiseParking
So far so good. The staff is great and super friendly. I like that it’s quiet and we don’t hear too much construction noise. We’re enjoying being able to relax on the balcony taking in the view of downtown and the park.
Management responded
Mary, we're pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your experience thus far. The balcony is a beautiful place to take in the sights of the city, and we're glad that our peaceful atmosphere has allowed you to fully enjoy this aspect of your new home. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your positive review!
- ★★★★★Apr 2020Fees & rent
Appreciate the personal touch. The apartment is gorgeous and the staff always goes the extra mile to ensure the tenets are happy. I like the boutique feel of the complex
Management responded
Nichoel, it is always exciting to receive fantastic reviews such as yours! Thank you for your recognition of our hardworking team and their efforts to make this community a place our residents are proud to call home. We appreciate you!
- ★★★★★Apr 2020Amenities
Not only is the apartment, facilities, and bonus features amazing but the staff that work at Gables Republic Square are incredible too! I can not say enough amazing things about Cynthia, she has been extremely helpful during the move in process and goes the extra mile to answer any questions! You can always depend on great communication, timelines, and transparency. The people that work here truly want you to love living here and will continue to go up and beyond to make sure that happens. The facilities are amazing and come with a few perks of being located next to/above hotel ZaZa as well. Like I said, you can’t go wrong moving here, it’s a great home plus unbeatable service! Thank you to everyone at Gables Republic Square!!
Management responded
Seema, it has been our pleasure to provide you with exceptional service and a community that you are proud to call home! Cynthia and the rest of our team go above and beyond to keep our residents satisfied, and we appreciate your recognition of their efforts. Thank you for your outstanding recommendation and review.
- ★★★★★Feb 2020
Amazing staff that always goes the extra mile. Alex has delivered beyond our expectations!
Management responded
Ryan, it's lovely to know that Alex and our team have exceeded your expectations with their attentive service. Thank you for sharing your praise with us today!
Management responsiveness
Management replies to 99% of reviews — and 90% of 1–2★ reviews.
Whether an owner engages with complaints is one of the strongest signals in a review set.
How Gables Republic Square ranks nearby
Where Gables Republic Square stands among nearby apartments on each metric — toggle the radius.
Among the apartments we track within 5 miles of Gables Republic Square
Overall rating4.7★#3 of 19▸
- #126 West4.8★
- #2Villas on Rio4.7★
- #3Gables Republic Square · this one4.7★
- #4Whitley Apartments4.7★
- #5Northshore Apartments4.6★
- #6Inspire on 22nd4.6★
- #7Corazon4.5★
- #8Eastside Station4.4★
- #9The Castilian4.4★
- #10AMLI South Shore4.4★
- #11Bridge at Eastside4.4★
- #12The Quincy4.3★
- #13AMLI at Mueller4.1★
- #14The Bowie3.7★
- #15The Weaver3.7★
- #16Lamar Union3.7★
- #17Aldrich 51 Apartments3.5★
- #18Rise at West Campus3.0★
- #19Yugo Austin Waterloo2.6★
Last 12 months4.8★#1 of 19▸
- #1Gables Republic Square · this one4.8★
- #226 West4.8★
- #3Villas on Rio4.7★
- #4Inspire on 22nd4.7★
- #5Northshore Apartments4.6★
- #6Corazon4.5★
- #7AMLI at Mueller4.5★
- #8Whitley Apartments4.5★
- #9The Castilian4.5★
- #10AMLI South Shore4.3★
- #11The Weaver4.2★
- #12The Quincy4.2★
- #13Eastside Station4.2★
- #14Aldrich 51 Apartments3.7★
- #15Bridge at Eastside3.6★
- #16Lamar Union3.3★
- #17Rise at West Campus3.1★
- #18The Bowie2.7★
- #19Yugo Austin Waterloo1.9★
Last 6 months5.0★#1 of 19▸
- #1Gables Republic Square · this one5.0★
- #2Villas on Rio4.8★
- #3AMLI at Mueller4.8★
- #426 West4.7★
- #5Whitley Apartments4.5★
- #6Corazon4.5★
- #7Northshore Apartments4.5★
- #8Inspire on 22nd4.4★
- #9The Weaver4.4★
- #10The Castilian4.3★
- #11Aldrich 51 Apartments4.3★
- #12Rise at West Campus4.2★
- #13The Quincy4.2★
- #14AMLI South Shore4.1★
- #15Eastside Station3.8★
- #16Bridge at Eastside3.6★
- #17Lamar Union3.3★
- #18The Bowie3.0★
- #19Yugo Austin Waterloo1.8★
Review volume150#1 of 19▸
- #1Gables Republic Square · this one150
- #2Northshore Apartments150
- #3Whitley Apartments150
- #4The Bowie150
- #5The Quincy150
- #6Corazon150
- #7Bridge at Eastside150
- #8Lamar Union150
- #9Inspire on 22nd150
- #10Rise at West Campus150
- #11The Weaver150
- #12Eastside Station150
- #13AMLI South Shore150
- #14AMLI at Mueller150
- #15Aldrich 51 Apartments150
- #16The Castilian149
- #17Yugo Austin Waterloo149
- #18Villas on Rio148
- #1926 West148
Responds to reviews99%#5 of 19▸
- #1Northshore Apartments100%
- #2Corazon100%
- #3Rise at West Campus100%
- #4Eastside Station100%
- #5Gables Republic Square · this one99%
- #6The Quincy99%
- #7Bridge at Eastside99%
- #8Villas on Rio99%
- #9Lamar Union99%
- #10AMLI at Mueller99%
- #11The Bowie99%
- #12AMLI South Shore99%
- #13Whitley Apartments97%
- #14Yugo Austin Waterloo97%
- #15Inspire on 22nd97%
- #1626 West76%
- #17The Weaver74%
- #18Aldrich 51 Apartments60%
- #19The Castilian59%
Ranked by each metric on its own — not a combined score. Tap a row for the full list. #1 = best. “Apartments we track” = those in our database within the radius, so this sharpens as coverage grows.
Compare all metrics →Crime in Austin — FBI reported
Official offenses per 1,000 residents, against the Texas and U.S. averages. City-wide context — not this building.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer · Austin Police Department · per-capita, city-wide — not specific to this building.
What's nearby
How far this exact address sits from the things renters look up one by one — grocery, parks, transit, schools, and what to know about (industrial, stadiums).
nearest <0.1 mi
GroceryTrader Joe's
+11 more0.3 mi▸
Trader Joe's
- Whole Foods Market0.5 mi
- 1st Stop Food Store0.7 mi
- Fresh Plus1.2 mi
- Target1.2 mi
- First Food Mart1.3 mi
- Barton Hills Market1.7 mi
- H-E-B2.0 mi
- Wheatsville Food Co-op2.1 mi
- Tinnin Food Mart2.1 mi
- Texas Law Guns, Injury & Accident Lawyers2.3 mi
- Speedway Grocery2.4 mi
ParksRepublic Square
+10 more<0.1 mi▸
Republic Square
- Margaret Moser Plaza0.2 mi
- Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park0.3 mi
- Roberta Crenshaw Overlook at Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metro Park0.3 mi
- Wooldridge Square Park0.4 mi
- Seaholm Waterfront Park and Table0.4 mi
- Wood Street Park0.5 mi
- Brush Square0.5 mi
- Pat Crow Memorial Plaza0.5 mi
- Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park0.5 mi
- The Old Bakery Bicentennial Square0.5 mi
SchoolsAlpha High School
+10 more0.2 mi▸
Alpha High School
- American Youthworks Charter School0.3 mi
- Headwaters School River Campus0.4 mi
- Cathedral School of Saint Mary0.5 mi
- First United Methodist Church of Austin Preschool0.6 mi
- Sánchez Elementary School1.0 mi
- Texas School for the Deaf1.0 mi
- Mathews Elementary School1.1 mi
- Saint Austin Catholic School1.2 mi
- Texas Empowerment Academy1.2 mi
- Austin High School1.2 mi
Gyms & recOrangetheory Fitness
+11 more<0.1 mi▸
Orangetheory Fitness
- Solidcore0.2 mi
- Yoga Hom0.2 mi
- SoulCycle0.2 mi
- Wanderlust Yoga0.3 mi
- Lifetime Fitness0.5 mi
- Ro Fitness0.5 mi
- Jetset Pilates0.6 mi
- YMCA0.6 mi
- Castle Hill Fitness0.7 mi
- SWEAT4400.8 mi
- Black Swan Yoga0.9 mi
PharmaciesCVS Pharmacy
+10 more0.2 mi▸
CVS Pharmacy
- Nau's Enfield Drug1.1 mi
- Lamar Plaza Drug Store1.4 mi
- H-E-B Pharmacy2.0 mi
- Walgreens2.0 mi
- Peoples Pharmacy2.9 mi
- Randalls Pharmacy3.1 mi
- People's Pharmacy3.2 mi
- VMC Pharmacy3.6 mi
- Avita Pharmacy4.1 mi
- NuCara Pharmacy4.8 mi
Hospitals / clinicsTotal Men's Primary Care
+11 more0.4 mi▸
Total Men's Primary Care
- CareNow Urgent Care0.9 mi
- Ascension Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas1.0 mi
- TonicMD Beauty & Medspa1.3 mi
- Rebekah Baines Johnson Health Center1.3 mi
- FastMed Urgent Care2.0 mi
- Prime Clinic2.0 mi
- Saint David's Medical Center2.0 mi
- CommUnityCare South Austin Health Center2.1 mi
- Austin Emergency Center2.2 mi
- Austin Regional Clinic2.3 mi
- Seton McCarthy Community Health Center2.3 mi
Bus stopsGuadalupe/4th
+11 more<0.1 mi▸
Guadalupe/4th
- Republic Square Station (SB)<0.1 mi
- Republic Square Station<0.1 mi
- Lavaca/4th<0.1 mi
- Republic Square Station (NB)<0.1 mi
- 500 Guadalupe/5th<0.1 mi
- 5th/San Antonio<0.1 mi
- Lavaca/3rd0.1 mi
- 517 Lavaca/6th0.1 mi
- 6th/Guadalupe0.1 mi
- 321 Nueces / 3rd0.1 mi
- 416 6th/San Antonio0.1 mi
Commuter railDowntown
+5 more0.5 mi▸
Downtown
- Austin0.6 mi
- Plaza Saltillo1.2 mi
- Zilker Eagle1.4 mi
- MLK Jr.2.4 mi
- Highland4.6 mi
StadiumsDenton A. Cooley Pavillion
+4 more1.0 mi▸
Denton A. Cooley Pavillion
- Rudolph Gamblin Field1.0 mi
- Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium1.4 mi
- Mike A. Myers Stadium1.5 mi
- Toney Burger Activity Center4.5 mi
nearest zone
Within 5 miles · straight-line distance · OpenStreetMap. Tap a row for all of them. Listed, not ranked.
Location & livability
Objective facts about where this building sits — walkability, recent air quality, and internet availability, from public data.
Most walkable
EPA Walkability Index (0–20) — street connectivity, transit access, and mix of nearby destinations.
Good
Peak 119 AQI on a bad-air day · PM2.5 avg 7.7
Open-Meteo monitoring near this address. Utah Valley winter inversions drive the high peaks.
Environment over time
Air quality and climate at this address over the last 12 months — Open-Meteo (CAMS air quality, ERA5 weather). Trended, not snapshotted.
Last 12 months · Jul–Jun
Avg AQI 42 · GoodPeak 156Air quality (US AQI), by month
lower is cleanerCleanest around Nov (AQI 33.7); highest around Sep (AQI 57.3). PM2.5 peaks in Feb (9.6 µg/m³) — typical of winter valley inversions. A single snapshot misses that swing.
Climate (temperature & precipitation)
context · metro-wideavg highavg lowprecipitation (in)
Highs from 42° in winter to 96° in summer; wettest month Apr (10.84"). Same for every building in the city — useful background, not a tiebreaker.
Compare with similar buildings
Comparable buildings within 20 miles — tick a few and put them side by side with Gables Republic Square.
- Northshore ApartmentsAustin · 0.2 mi · 4.6★
- Whitley ApartmentsAustin · 0.3 mi · 4.7★
- The BowieAustin · 0.4 mi · 3.7★
- The QuincyAustin · 0.6 mi · 4.3★
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Compiled by the Apartment History Editorial Team · data through Jun 2026. Sourced, not scored — we surface what reviewers said and what public records show, and never assign our own score.
Sources: public Google reviews; FBI Crime Data Explorer; EPA Walkability Index; Open-Meteo. See our methodology. Spotted an error? Request a correction or removal.