Apartment Ratings | Legacy at Western Oaks Ratings and Reviews

Legacy at Western Oaks: PRETTY BUT NOT WORTH THE HASSLES (Not Recommending)

2008-02-05T11:13:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Legacy for 6 months while waiting to purchase a home and found the overall experience to be less than promised. "Luxury Apt. Living" is such a misnomer..there is absolutley nothing luxurious about Legacy except maybe for the clubhouse and it's really nice but...they skimped on things such ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Keep looking there are plenty of places in Austin (Not Recommending)

2007-09-17T14:08:41-06:00

From KENNEDY171986: I was a model tenant there for 8 months. As I left I was charged cleaning bills on an apartment that I left in the same condition that I moved into. I had no problems and enjoyed the place but be careful on your way out. The complex is quiet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Don't believe the naysayers, wonderful place to live (Recommending!)

2007-09-06T18:31:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just finished reading the last review written on here and felt compelled to write a review of my own. I realize that most of the negative reviews on here are due to disgruntled resident's who usually don't get their way. Much like spoiled children, they come on this site ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: A very happy resident writing... (Recommending!)

2007-08-04T00:26:07-06:00

From elfimka: We've been living here for a little less than a year and will probably stay here until we can afford a house. PARKING - we never have a problem. A lot depends on the location, of course, some areas are busier than others, but I never had a problem parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Nice place, no problems, decent staff (Recommending!)

2008-11-17T15:48:59-06:00

From mavisursula06@yahoo.com: I moved here in March of 2007. Staff - They have been very nice and professional, and have assisted me quickly every time I asked. There are activities several times a month, and the staff does a good job making residents aware of these activities and amenities. This is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: The worst in the history of Apartment living (Not Recommending)

2007-02-25T12:06:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not let looks fool you...NOISE, NOISE, NOISE... It can't get any worse than that. Also, the staff goes where the wind blows. If management gets tired of your complainig then the staff acts accordingly. Beware, the place is also unsafe. Numerous car break-ins. Do believe it's an inside job ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Depends on your needs. (Recommending!)

2007-02-11T17:09:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Legacy for a while now. I'll start with my move in. When I first moved to Austin, I needed an apartment fast and didn't know the area well. That being said, I was here for 2 days listening to all the 'amenities' speeches at every complex. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Owned by JPI (Not Recommending)

2007-01-22T11:38:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: JPI is aka 'The Jefferson Commons'. Anyone who's ever dealt with this company or lived in one of there complexes knows how BAD of a deal this is. JPI properties are prettied up on the outside but made with the cheapest materials, you'll hear through every wall and get ripped ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Not friendly to prospects either... (Not Recommending)

2007-01-03T15:37:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I read all the reviews and thought I would still give them a try being that they have attached garages. I went in and nobody greeted me. I finally found a guy that was not friendly at all. He didn't say his name or ask for mine. He was very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Wonderful Place (Recommending!)

2006-07-19T18:50:40-06:00

From miss.diana.lee@gmail.com: I had to move from my condo near UT because I had to start student teaching in south Austin. The location was great. Right next to Mopac and my apartment was right next to the highway. I never heard the traffic and the access to the highway was just so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Super Nice (Recommending!)

2006-05-17T19:42:03-06:00

From Shelm@spawGlass.com: I feel that the prices are just about what you would expect for the size. Here are the perks, the trash is picked up two times a week from your door, two pools, pet park, and the location is great for someone like me. With-in minutes I can be on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Scary and Uncomfortable (Not Recommending)

2006-04-18T17:24:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Most of lights in the dog park are out. One night while playing with my dog, she started barking ferociously at a dark corner in the park. Then I saw what it was. A man was crouched down in the corner. He had been there watching us for quite some ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Not all it's cracked up to be! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-09T13:52:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beautiful area, nice floorplans. Now on to the bad stuff. I moved in to used carpet that was unraveling (berber). There is hardly ever an open parking spot near my building, forcing me to walk nearly a mile just to get to my apartment at night! When my lease was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: WE LIKED LIVING HERE (Recommending!)

2006-03-20T13:39:17-06:00

From kecgoddess@yahoo.com: My husband, myself, a friend and my brother all live in one of the 3 bedroom apartments and we have rather enjoyed living here. We got the deal of 3 months off the rent and that made it rather affordable. I leave early and get home early and dont have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: NOT WORTH IT (Not Recommending)

2006-03-06T23:18:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here a few years ago - maybe things have changed - but I doubt it.

I moved in to a brand new apartment. It looked beautiful in the 10 minutes I looked it over, but after living there just a few weeks, I realized it had major problems - ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Nice, but noisy... (Recommending!)

2006-01-13T23:04:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The office staff was really nice with us and helped out imensly with a move from overseas. The apartment itself was clean and large and everything was what you would expect it to be.

We had a ceiling fan to be installed and it was done within 2 days (the same ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Nice, but... (Not Recommending)

2005-11-11T17:36:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments themselves are very nice, but I don't know if it was worth the hefty price or the headaches.

I decided to live there despite the pricey rent because it was a nice quiet apartment community... and it was, for a while. Then I had college kids move in next ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Very nice apartments (Recommending!)

2005-08-18T17:26:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Legacy at Western Oaks for almost 3 years and I truly loved living there. I was on the first floor and could hear my neighbors walking above me but I feel this is typical for apartment living. The noise was never unbearable. The staff did change in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Good parking and easy commute (Recommending!)

2005-08-18T11:38:53-06:00

From lolababy: I have lived at Legacy for over 2 years. I had lived in several apartments in the past that had parking issues, and was really concerned about making this choice. I have never in 2 years had a problem finding a parking place. There something to be said for that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Loud tenants; Management does NOT care (Not Recommending)

2005-08-03T13:17:06-06:00

From hodar: Lived there for 2 years. Car broken into once, and 12 reports of noise; 6 of them filed with Austin police. Managment wouldn't evict the tenants, despite contractual claims to the opposite.

Combine LOUD neighbors, inattentive managment, security gates that work 25% of the time, and gangs that vandalize cars; and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: So loud, so very, very loud (Not Recommending)

2005-07-19T16:47:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I completely agree. I lived at Legacy for 2 years, and saw a steady downhill turn in tennancy over that period of time. When I moved in, it was mostly young professionsals, and then something happened and about a hundred thousand college students moved in, and the place (mostly pool ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Pretty good place to live... (Recommending!)

2005-07-08T15:25:35-06:00

From NicoleNDisGuys: It's a beautiful complex, well maintained, with a very friendly staff. I live on the 3rd floor, so I haven't had much of a problem with noise. I have a few complaints about my new neighbors who moved in about 3 months ago... the building was quiet and filled with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Racist? What a joke! (Recommending!)

2005-05-29T22:44:02-06:00

From Fitlady67: I have lived here for about 3 years and NEVER witnessed any staff member br racist. I have noticed at times the office staff are very busy and may overlook you for other priorities, but did your friend announce herself? The office staff may assumed she was a resident? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: (Recommending!)

2005-04-25T14:41:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I keep reading all these negative comments about my apartments, and I just thought people should know that I have lived on the first floor for more than a year and have NEVER had a noise problem. In fact, there is a family with small kids above me and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Not being able to sleep overrides everything (Not Recommending)

2005-04-25T12:06:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I posted on 4/11 for the first time, and then someone posted on 4/12 to try to minimize my review. Well sorry, but I'm a 2nd floor resident and I can tell you that I would move out if rent was only $100 a month.

Your ability to go to sleep ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Wonderful Community (Recommending!)

2005-04-12T15:13:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed my time here at Legacy. Most of the complaints that I see repeatedly on this website are common throughout apartment complexes built in the 90's and sooner. Most apartment complexes are not built to condo specs, which accounts for the noise from apartment to apartment. If you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Bring your earplugs - Insanely loud (Not Recommending)

2005-04-11T10:55:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Poor craftsmanship makes it sound like your upstairs neighbor is walking on a snare drum, and if that person is active late at night, you won't be sleeping.

If you can get a 3rd floor apartment, it's probably a pretty nice place to live. In addition to the noise, the security ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Almost perfect apartment complex...almost... (Recommending!)

2005-03-03T23:29:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In response to the person who thinks I am an employee of Legacy, sorry to disappoint but I am not. If you'd like, I can show you my lease contract and have you talk to my boyfriend in case you really want proof. That being said, did you actually read ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: More than what meets the eye. (Not Recommending)

2005-03-02T21:27:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: That last review sounds like it came from an employee. The words that describe this apartment complex, I know I've heard it from one of them at the time of my lease."Units",and then how they described the entrance and carpet. They need to be a bit less obvious.From the exterior ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Racist Staff .... Really, no joke! (Not Recommending)

2005-02-06T22:51:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was in town with a friend for the weekend in order to help her apartment hunt,and the girl in the office kept us waiting for about 20 minutes.We filled out our own little guest information card, and she proceeded to help others who came in after us.I watched her ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Nice apartment (Recommending!)

2005-01-28T17:58:51-06:00

From sharll43: I have lived here for 5 months and I love it. The staff has always been very helpful with my questions...Matt is very professional. I've only had to call for maintenance once and they came over on the spot. My apartment was in excellent condition on move-in and there is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Luxury living= JOKE!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-12-17T19:48:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Legacy for about a year and share the same views of most people on here about the college kids partying,fighting,and running up and down the stairs and so on. Plus those remotes hardly ever work and by TX state law if something happens to your car or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Issues were dealt with (Recommending!)

2004-11-11T13:48:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I made some complaints about the Legacy at Western Oaks and felt my issues were not being addressed. I do want to retract the negative comments made. Once I left a message in the manager's voicemail box, she did make it a point to get in touch with me. (There ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: DO NOT MOVE HERE! (Not Recommending)

2004-11-02T12:29:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all we were told old carpet would be replaced as previous tenants moved out - not the case. We were also told there was "plenty of parking" by our apt...not the case. Drunken fights have occurred TWICE within 2 months in the "breezeway" by the same apartment tenant ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: staff (Recommending!)

2004-10-13T14:24:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I feel sorry for the staff. You can tell that they are trying really hard to keep things running smoothly but when a new company takes over, things are going to be rocky for a while. I live in building 7 and the construction was annoying but they were putting ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Don't move here! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-06T13:58:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for more than two years. Up until a couple of months ago this place was great. Now that these new people are here this place has gone down hill. Maintenance takes FOREVER to get anything done anymore. Everytime I walk into the office there is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: (Not Recommending)

2004-09-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I haven't been at Legacy for long, but I do regret not getting on the top floor because you hear everything above you if you don't. Make sure you don't put your bed along the wall that has the water pipes because you will be listening to water running all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Nice Apartment (Recommending!)

2004-06-07T00:00:00-06:00

From austingirl: I'm finishing up my lease at Legacy. Was a resident for 14 months and really enjoyed the amenities offered. I took full advantage of the daily continental breakfasts, use of the workout room and the mysters by the pool. I love using the mysters, but they've been broken for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Very good experience (Recommending!)

2004-06-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I absolutely loved living here and would never have moved had my job not required a transfer. The maintenance was awesome, the staff was awesome, and the neighborhood was great. My kids loved Mills Elementary. Parking was the only problem that we had a few times but it seems as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: unprofessional staff; not honest (Not Recommending)

2004-05-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have never lived at Legacy. But we were quoted a rent rate over the phone, took time off to see the property, etc etc.

After spending considerable time checking out the apartment, filling out paperwork, etc., I come to find out our rent would actually be more than $200.00 higher ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: No Complaints Here... (Recommending!)

2004-04-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We had to find a home in a hurry due to our house selling and our new home not being ready and The Legacy at Western Oaks was in our school district. While I am not a fan of apartment living, we have been pleasantly surprised with the place. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Not great (Not Recommending)

2004-04-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 18 months and would not
recommend this complex to anyone. My water bill is in excess of $35 per month which seems rather high for a small apt. I had maintenance look at the peeling cabinets in the kitchen & bathroom, which they said they would ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: cream of the crop (Not Recommending)

2004-03-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in apt situations for the past 5 years and Legacy is the best by far. The office staff is amazing and the interior of the apt. is fabulous. For all those that want to complain about petty things you should work in the office and listen to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: One of the best (Recommending!)

2004-02-20T00:00:00-06:00

From itchytel: I´ve lived here for exactly three years, and due to relocation, I´m moving out of State. I just want to let everyone know that the experience I´ve had here was one of the best ever. Absolutely NO problem with management, maintenance is prompt, quiet neighbors, clean and well kept, parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Good Experience (Recommending!)

2004-01-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just want to say that I have had a good experience at Legacy. I have lived here for two years now and enjoyed the apartment, the facilities, and the staff. I have rented the clubhouse for personal activities, taken guests to functions, and met all of my neighbors. Unfortunately, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Bad Idea (Not Recommending)

2003-11-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Legacy for a year and it was the worst living situation I had ever entered into. The walls and ceilings were so poorly insulated that I could hear actual conversations from the apartment above, not just normal bumps and noises that you hear in most every apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Gorgeous Property But.... (Not Recommending)

2003-10-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I moved in 10 months ago, we were having trouble w/ something in the apt. (Pilot light) I informed management, wrote the check & by the time I got back, it had been fixed by us. Because I am at the back of this ridiculously large complex they volunteered ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: smooth move (Recommending!)

2003-10-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in about a month ago and just wanted to say that the office staff helped out tremendously. Melissa and Jessica were extremely efficient and professional. The apartment is beautiful. Thank you Legacy! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Best in the area, but you can get something nicer further north (Recommending!)

2003-09-30T00:00:00-06:00

From sja1554: I´ve lived at Legacy for a little over a year. I am moving out because my job is so far north and now places like the Mansions and Fountainhead offer even nicer ammenities for comprable prices. I will miss my backyard, though, that´s the one thing Legacy has over everyone ... [click to read full apartment review]

Legacy at Western Oaks: Premium Apartments Have Premium Prices (Recommending!)

2003-08-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Is it a little expensive? yes! Is it worth it? Yes!! Ive lived in a lot of apartments and these are by far the nicest. When you want a nicer place in Austin without a million students, youre just going to pay more money. This is not a place to ... [click to read full apartment review]