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HillTop

West Campus · 11–18 min walk to the Tower

About HillTop

What’s includedNot listed

Utilities, furniture, and parking aren’t listed. Ask the leasing office.

Getting to campus11–18 min walk
Walk
11–18 min to the UT Tower

UT buses and shuttles · See it on the map

Where it is2400 San Gabriel St

2400 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705

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What residents said2 reports

Most mentioned: Maintenance, Cleanliness, Location

  • A HillTop resident liked the clean property, helpful management and next-business-day repairs, but disliked limited guest parking and unassigned spaces.

    Reddit · Feb 2022

  • A commenter liked HillTop overall and described swift repairs, but noted hearing roommates through walls and a longer walk to campus.

    Reddit · Feb 2022

2 unverified reports from Reddit, summarized here.

The buildingNot in a floodplain
Flood risk
Not in a floodplain
City complaintsNone found since 2016

No city complaints match this address since 2016.

Repairs and permits1 job since 2016

2 city permits match this address since 2016, covering 1 job. Both were issued in the last two years. It was for a shared space or shop, not an apartment.

Latest repairs and renovations

Ask when the AC and water heater in the unit you’d rent were last replaced.

Crime nearby68 reports in a year

Austin police logged 68 reports in this census block group in the past year. Typical count near listed places: 86 reports.

Thefts
23
Car thefts
3
Burglaries
4
Violent crimes
3
Other reports
35

Ask how the front door and garage lock, and where packages go. West Campus crime and safety

Questions before signing
  1. Can you see the exact unit you’d rent before you sign, and walk through it with someone at move-in?
  2. Is your lease individual, or are you responsible for your roommates’ rent?
Nearby with 2027–28 prices3 places

Sources. Crime: Austin police reports from the past year, grouped by area. Flood risk: FEMA flood map. City of Austin permits and complaints matched by address, January 1, 2016 to November 10, 2026. Permits authorize work. A closed case doesn’t confirm a repair.

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