Landmark Apartment Trust S-11 Registration of securities for real estate companies

Exhibit 23.1

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” and to the use of our report dated March 24, 2015, in the Registration Statement (Form S-11 No. 333-             ) and related Prospectus of Landmark Apartment Trust, Inc. for the registration of             shares of its common stock.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Richmond, Virginia

May 14, 2015