Platform Apartments

Pros

Platform is a beautiful apartment complex.

There are multiple pools and gyms.

There is an amazing services included with the apartment called HelloAlfred. Hello Alfred does shopping for you once a week and runs other little errands like picking up dry cleaning and prescriptions. It is included with rent and they add on a 3.5% service fee for groceries - less than other delivery services. A true life saver in law school.

Also, I believe all the units come with a W/D and dishwasher.

Cons

The office hardly responds to emails. When there is a problem, I usually have to send multiple emails to get it resolved. This can be a little annoying from time to time.

The rent is a little expensive but they did offer a move in special of one free month of rent when I moved in.

Also the amount of space is sort of low for the price. I live in a 1br and have around 600 sq ft. However, there is lot of storage options, and most buildings offer storage units for additional rent.

Also, I live on the first floor and can always here my upstairs neighbor and their dog. I think it is due to thin walls.

Distance

It is about a 35 minute walk, 12 minute bike ride, 7-8 minute drive to campus. There is also a bus stop nearby but I have not used it yet.

Great location and amenities, nice apartment

Platform Apartments are a bit on the pricier side, but worth the price if you can afford it. The location is in East Austin, about 1-1.5 miles from the law school--it's easy to bike or even walk to the law school if you're up for it. If you don't want to bike or the weather is bad, there's a bus stop right at the train stop by one of the resident buildings. The train can take you downtown as well.

The apartments are all fairly new, I'd guess no more than 5-7 years old. New appliances, washer and dryer in unit. There's also a decent sized gym with treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and a spin room. There are also multiple pools that are great to sit out by. I enjoyed living in East Austin--a little bit away from the craziness of campus, but still close enough to be convenient. Though the apartments themselves aren't close to too many restaurants, most are just a short trip away (Sour Duck, Haymaker). There's also a Houndstooth coffee on the bottom story, and a Bennu coffeehouse open 24-hours close by (where I did a lot of studying).

Bottom line: pricey, but the amenities and location make up for it!

The management team has been very easy to work with. I especially like that it's close to the bus stop which makes it very easy to commute to campus. It's also nice that there are others in the MBA program that live in the complex. The only downside is that it's a bit noisy at times. My apartment faces the train tracks and sometimes the freight train comes through and blares on its horn very late in the night. I also have trouble with sugar ants in my apartment.

The best thing about this apartment is the easy commute. The bus stops right in front of the complex, making it about 15 minutes door to door. The staff is friendly and approachable, and they are very responsive to any type of questions, concerns, or requests that you might have. I like not being in the midst of the traffic downtown, but having easy access to the city if needed. I love living here and plan on staying for another year.

Short bus ride to campus. Great building and personnel! It's got all the ammenities. It can sometimes get a bit loud, but other than that I'd 100% recommend it.

Very spacious, nice amenities (business center, pool, gym).

The atmosphere is quiet during the year and can be lively during the summer because we have such a great pool and social environment for the residents. It is conveniently located, with open parking and access to multiple bus lines (which make is extremely easy to get to campus) and also a train to get to other parts of the city. Overall it is definitely a great location with a great vibe in a growing community.