512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
Short Hills South Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Short Hills South: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 512 APTS, Austin apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
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The quick take
Short Hills South is an apartment community in Research Blvd/ North Lamar, built in 1978 with 56 units. Current pricing ranges from $725 for studio to $925 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: 2wks free w/12mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 115 Research Blvd/ North Lamar communities we track typically run $775–$1,199, and Short Hills South's $725 starting price sits under that range.
Current special
🎉 2 weeks free with a 12-month lease
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$725 from
400 sq ft
2 bd
$925 from
790 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 400 | $725 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 790 | $925 |
Pricing checked October 8, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
8001 Gessner Dr, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Standouts here: a pool
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $725
- +Smaller community (56 units), quieter than the mega-complexes
- +Managed by Urban Flats, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $150 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $250+. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric is added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to Short Hills South, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $250+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent + electric
Location
8001 Gessner Dr, Austin, TX · Research Blvd/ North Lamar
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Short Hills South: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Short Hills South?
Studio units start around $725/mo; 2 bd units start around $925/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Short Hills South?
Deposit: $250+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $150. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Short Hills South located?
8001 Gessner Dr, Austin, TX, in the Research Blvd/ North Lamar area of Austin.
Does Short Hills South have any specials right now?
2wks free w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 512 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Short Hills South with 512 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 512 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 512 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 512 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
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