Updated Oct 1, 2026 5 min read

Gibson Flats Reviews (2026): Rent, Fees & Plans

Inside this guide
  1. Gibson Flats at a glance (checked Oct 1, 2026)
  2. How much does Gibson Flats cost? (checked Oct 1, 2026)
  3. What floor plans does Gibson Flats have?
  4. What fees does Gibson Flats charge besides rent? (from Gibson Flats fee guide (dated 2026-09-30), Oct 1, 2026)
  5. What amenities does Gibson Flats list?
  6. What is the pet policy at Gibson Flats?
  7. Where is Gibson Flats?
  8. What do reviewers say about Gibson Flats?
  9. Frequently asked questions
  10. Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
  11. Related posts

By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 1, 2026 against Gibson Flats’s website.

Gibson Flats is an apartment community at 1219 S Lamar Blvd in South Austin. On Oct 1, 2026, its website listed total monthly prices from $2,097 for a one-bedroom and $3,332 for a two-bedroom. Required fixed monthly fees add $41 to base rent.

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Gibson Flats at a glance (checked Oct 1, 2026)

Fact Detail Source
Address 1219 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (South Lamar) Property website
Year built Not listed on the property website; our database lists 2013 (unverified) Taco Street Locating database
Floor plans One- and two-bedroom plans; 5 plans with units listed (named for desert plants) Property website
Price from (total monthly) 1BR from $2,097 (Yucca, 737-750 sq ft); 2BR from $3,332 (Mesquite, 1,081 sq ft) Property website
Specials None listed on the pages checked (the site has a SMART Housing page for income-based units) Property website
Required fees Admin $150, application $75, deposit $500 one-time; monthly: amenity $25, governmental services admin $3, pest $3, pest $7, trash admin $3 (full table below) Property fee information
Pets Pet-friendly; $200 deposit, $300 fee, $20 monthly rent per the fee guide Property website
Phone 855-867-9714 Property website

How much does Gibson Flats cost? (checked Oct 1, 2026)

Gibson Flats lists a total monthly price next to base rent. On Oct 1, 2026, the lowest listed price for each home type was one-bedrooms $2,097 (Yucca, 737-750 sq ft); two-bedrooms $3,332 (Mesquite, 1,081 sq ft). Availability changes daily, so confirm a specific home with the leasing office.

Specials: None listed on the pages checked (the site has a SMART Housing page for income-based units)

What floor plans does Gibson Flats have?

Plan Beds/Baths Size (sq ft) Total monthly price from / base rent Units listed
Yucca 1BR/1ba 737-750 $2,097 / $2,056 8
Agave 1BR/1ba 592-613 $2,138 / $2,097 2
Ocotillo 1BR/1ba 705 $2,270 / $2,229 1
Acacia 1BR/1ba 971 $2,397 / $2,356 2
Mesquite 2BR/2ba 1,081 $3,332 / $3,291 1

Source: Gibson Flats floor plans page, Oct 1, 2026. Each row shows the lowest listed unit for that plan. Availability and prices change daily.

What fees does Gibson Flats charge besides rent? (from Gibson Flats fee guide (dated 2026-09-30), Oct 1, 2026)

Fee Amount Required?
Amenity Fee $25 a month Yes
Electric Varies Yes
Governmental Services Admin Fee $3 a month Yes
Pest Control Admin Fee $3 a month Yes
Pest Control Service $7 a month Yes
Pet Rent $20 a month Only with a pet
Trash Admin Fee $3 a month Yes
Trash Removal Varies Yes
Water/Sewer Usage-based (billed by use) Yes
Administrative Fee $150 one-time Yes
Application Fee $75 one-time Yes
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $200 one-time Only with a pet
Pet Fee (Nonrefundable) $300 one-time Only with a pet
Security Deposit $500 one-time Yes
Early Termination $200 per occurrence Situational
Late Rent Fee $10 per occurrence Situational
Transfer Fee $500-$1,000 per occurrence Situational

Amounts come from the community’s published fee guide, which the property dated 2026-09-30. The fixed required monthly fees in the guide add up to $41, which matches the gap between base rent and total monthly price on the plans above. Usage-based utilities are billed separately, and extra optional or situational charges may apply, so ask for a full cost sheet before applying.

Electric, water/sewer and trash removal are billed by use or vary. Ask about the SMART Housing units, which have income limits, and how they differ from the market-rate plans shown here.

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What amenities does Gibson Flats list?

Community: a large courtyard with pool, EV charging stations, a fitness center, enclosed bicycle storage, a resident lounge, a business center, a sky lounge with panoramic downtown views, a multi-level parking garage, a ping pong game area and 24/7 package lockers.

Homes: private yards in some homes, walk-in closets, quartz countertops, built-in desks in select homes, a full-size washer and dryer, vinyl wood-style flooring, kitchen islands, soaking tubs and Google Fiber. Amenities are from the property’s website, Oct 1, 2026.

What is the pet policy at Gibson Flats?

Gibson Flats says it is pet-friendly. The fee guide lists a $200 refundable pet deposit, $300 non-refundable fee and $20 monthly pet rent. Count, weight and breed limits were not stated on the pages I checked, so ask the office.

Where is Gibson Flats?

Gibson Flats is at 1219 South Lamar Boulevard in South Austin. The property’s site cites a short commute to downtown, the UT campus and South Austin’s tech and medical corridors, CapMetro access, bike-friendly streets, and proximity to Barton Springs, Bouldin Creek, Zilker and local coffee shops.

What do reviewers say about Gibson Flats?

Our database lists a 4.7 Google rating from 218 reviews (retrieved Jan 21, 2026, not rechecked on Oct 1, 2026). That is reviewer opinion and may have changed, so read recent reviews yourself before touring.

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent at Gibson Flats?

On Oct 1, 2026, Gibson Flats listed total monthly prices as follows: one-bedrooms from $2,097 (Yucca, 737-750 sq ft); two-bedrooms from $3,332 (Mesquite, 1,081 sq ft).

What fees does Gibson Flats charge?

The fee guide lists a $75 application fee, $150 admin fee, $500 deposit and required monthly amenity ($25), pest ($7 plus $3 admin), trash ($3 admin plus a variable removal fee) and $3 government services admin charges.

Is Gibson Flats pet-friendly?

Yes. Pet-friendly; $200 deposit, $300 fee, $20 monthly rent per the fee guide.

What do Gibson Flats reviews say?

Our database lists a 4.7 Google rating from 218 reviews (retrieved Jan 21, 2026). That is reviewer opinion and may have changed, so read recent reviews yourself.

Where is Gibson Flats in Austin?

It is at 1219 S Lamar Blvd in South Austin, near Zilker, Barton Springs and Bouldin Creek per the property’s website.

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