The location is amazing - close to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Lake Austin, and all of the downtown amenities. The only drawback is the train can be loud as it passes right through the apartment area. I would recommend this property if you're willing to pay a premium for location and convenience.

Great place to live downtown

Gables Park Plaza is in a great location, right on the river and downtown in walking distance to many other students’ apartments and the West 6th bars where tons of business school students go on the weekends. It is a nice building with a gorgeous pool and modern interior, and over a dozen students live here each year.

GPP sits just on the edge of downtown and just seconds away from the Town Lake trail. It's great for pet owners with lots of green space nearby and those who love to be outside. It's also a short walk away from many of the bars/restaurants you will frequent in a post-COVID world. I could not recommend this place enough for pet owners and couples.

The location is amazing! I love being next to all the walking trails, Trader Joe's and whole foods, and West Sixth Street but not paying over $2000 like some downtown apartments. There are some noises with the train, but I honestly learned to drown them out pretty quickly.

Cons:

Noise: If your unit is facing Lamar expect some noise (traffic/train) during the day, it is not a deal breaker in my opinion but be aware if you are sensitive to noise.

Pros:

Location: Excellent, near the river, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. UT's Lake Austin Shuttle stop is a couple of blocks away and drops you off a block from Rowling Hall.

Gym: Decent size, decently equipped with a very nice view of the river.

Pool: The pool area is large but the pool itself is small, although I have never seen it packed.

Time at Park Plaza has been great. The location is fantastic near the river, and the park across the street is great for pets. Building can be a little secluded as far as parts of downtown goes, but it is accessible - you have to walk a tad further and around the train tracks. Rent is expensive, but about on par with other complexes.

Mid rise apartment in great location on the lake. Coffee shop across the street and very close to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Only major negative is that it’s next to the train so avoid apartments on the north side of the building.

Direct access to trail around lady bird lake; central location is convenient for getting to campus, downtown, or south of the lake. Can get congested outside of the apartment complex. Rooftop pool is great in the summer!

Great amenities and great place to live if you don’t have a car! Walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, bars, etc. lots of students in program live here too!