<p>My daughter lives there and sublet from another resident last summer. The glitch is that if your subletter is not staying through fall, they have to move out July 31, which is two weeks before summer school ends (which is a problem if they are subletting so they can attend summer school.) The other issue is that your subletter will be responsible for all damage, so they will probably want to have an agreement with you that you will pay for any damage you did. It was not difficult at all to sublet. We found several on Craigslist, and you can register with their office if you want to sublet.</p>
<p>As far as living there, it seems ok for college housing. Was a little disgusted by the elevator full of trash and urine in the hall that was not cleaned until Monday. (Girls in the office showed absolutely no concern at all that it wouldn’t be cleaned immediately.) But to be fair, this was right after finals and not an every-week occurrence. Great location, though, and seems relatively safe. She doesn’t have a car and walks to campus, often staying until the library closes (2am) before walking back alone. It’s West Campus - expensive and “active”. (Tip - get those foam earplugs - they work great!) Pretty good response for maintenance - all things you should consider when choosing a place. And consider the $1200-1400 extra you’d pay for two months if you can’t sublet vs. the entire cost of your education - $80-100,000.</p>
<p>I assume you found the reviews here: (outdated and few, but something)
[Forgeddaboutit</a> …, Not Recommended, Sep 19, 2008, apartment review of Century Apartments in Austin, TX](<a href=“http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Century-Apartments-828807.html]Forgeddaboutit”>http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Century-Apartments-828807.html)
[Jefferson</a> West now. Still pretty bad …, Not Recommended, Jul 21, 2008, apartment review of Sterling Westcamp Apartments in Austin, TX](<a href=“http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Sterling-Westcamp-802314.html]Jefferson”>http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-Sterling-Westcamp-802314.html)</p>
<p>If you do decide on Jeff West, carefully choose your room location, and walk by it. Ask lots of questions; some rooms are kind of in the basement, and some rooms don’t have windows. Try to get away from the pool, and walk around so you’ll know what your view will be out of your balcony.</p>
<p>I understand your pain; I’ve been looking for someplace else for my daughter next year and everywhere sounds lousy. But this place is pure luxury compared to my dorm room 30 years ago:) (W/D in apt., dishwasher, max 2 people per bathroom!)</p>