Best low income housing programs in Austin

★★★★☆4.3 (122 reviews)score 79/100

Estates at Norwood pairs the highest sentiment score on this list with a strong volume of reviews, and residents keep naming Dania and Joann for patient, hands-on help through applications and move-in. The pool, fitness center, and landscaped grounds come at prices reviewers describe as cheap for the space, which is a rare combination in Austin right now.

• Staff known by name for attentiveness
• Maintenance responds quickly
• Pool, fitness center, and landscaped grounds included
• Affordable pricing for family-sized units

Services: senior low income housing, affordable apartments, public housing authority, low income housing program

★★★★☆4.4 (294 reviews)score 79/100

La Cima has the largest review base on this list at nearly 300 reviews, with Marlen, Cristina, and Bianca consistently singled out for professionalism and clear communication. It's a strong fit for anyone using a Section 8 voucher, though it's worth knowing a minority of residents flag slower email follow-up and grounds upkeep as management has turned over.

• Section 8 accepted
• Staff praised by name for warmth and clarity
• Clean, well-lit units
• Move-in specials on affordable base pricing

Watch out: A minority of reviewers cite slow email response and litter buildup in common areas.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★★4.6 (60 reviews)score 77/100

Ekos City Heights has the highest average rating and confidence level of any property here, built on a management team that goes past standard leasing: Delma Coronel holds open office hours, and staff run self-defense and nail-care sessions alongside weekly community events. Sabrina and the leasing team get repeat praise for patience during tours and move-ins.

• Staff known by name and reputation for warmth
• Open-door management and tenant programming
• Freshly maintained, clean units
• Wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly

Watch out: One reviewer reported no after-hours number for a midnight maintenance emergency.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.2 (279 reviews)score 75/100

Goodnight Commons draws its highest marks from applicants who found the leasing process quick and respectful, with Kimberly named repeatedly for patience under pressure. Units themselves read as spacious and clean, and with nearly 280 reviews behind it, the pattern is well established even if a small group flagged wear in common hallways.

• Patient, professional staff throughout leasing
• Quick, straightforward application process
• Spacious, clean apartments
• Pool, fitness center, and garage rentals onsite

Watch out: A small number of residents mention maintenance issues and common-area cleanliness.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.2 (110 reviews)score 75/100

Allegre Point earns a high confidence score from a consistent pattern: LaTanya, Arlene, and Hermes get credit for welcome gifts, same-day leasing answers, and maintenance that shows up when called. It's a gated Austin complex where residents say staff greet them by name and most tenants stay for years, backed by a pool, dog park, and fitness center.

• Named staff known for genuine attention (LaTanya, Arlene)
• Move-in welcome baskets with essentials
• Same-day maintenance response
• Gated community with quiet, clean grounds

Watch out: One resident described a credit reporting dispute that went unanswered for a week.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.4 (82 reviews)score 74/100

The Rhett stands out for how fast Elle, Annie, Jayden, and Carolina move applicants through the process, often in a single day, and the property itself gets compliments for layout and amenities like the pool and fitness center. Life after signing feels less consistent, with some residents describing indifferent office support and pest issues in hallways.

• Applications completed in one day
• Staff regularly praised by name for patience
• Pool and fitness center onsite
• Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking

Watch out: Some residents report roach problems in common areas and inconsistent post-move-in support.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.1 (127 reviews)score 74/100

Huntington Meadows benefits from an office team, especially Patricia and Ana, that reviewers describe as quick to respond and genuinely welcoming. Maintenance requests get handled fast, and the family-focused, pet-friendly atmosphere shows up across a solid base of 127 reviews, with noise from the basketball court and some drainage issues as the main friction points.

• Welcoming, responsive office staff
• Same-day maintenance turnaround
• Family-focused, pet-friendly community
• Strong overall community atmosphere

Watch out: Noise from the basketball court and drainage near some entrances bother a subset of residents.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.3 (92 reviews)score 73/100

Belmont's reviewers highlight a genuinely quiet, family-friendly atmosphere and staff like Alanis Santibanez and Alexandra who go out of their way to help, which supports a strong lease renewal pattern. A smaller number of reports describe a chronically broken elevator and a misleading unit-availability experience during leasing that are worth asking about directly.

• Staff go out of their way to help
• Quiet, family-friendly setting
• Well-maintained common areas
• Strong lease renewal rate among residents

Watch out: A broken elevator and a misleading leasing experience surface in a handful of reviews.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.3 (200 reviews)score 73/100

Menchaca Commons has 200 reviews behind it and a sentiment split between strong praise for staff like Alondra, Brenda, and Leo (including Sunday maintenance availability) and real frustration over neighbor conduct, pest issues, and aggressive towing. It's a solid pick on price and service responsiveness, but go in aware of the mixed pattern around common-area upkeep.

• Attentive leasing staff known by name
• Same-day and Sunday maintenance availability
• Below-market pricing for the Austin market
• Wheelchair accessible facilities

Watch out: Reviewers flag pest control, odor issues, and towing practices without clear warning.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4 (141 reviews)score 73/100

Arrowhead Park's leasing consultant Hany Claro comes up repeatedly for patience and care through the rental process, and residents describe a genuinely quiet, family-friendly community with quick maintenance turnaround. With 141 reviews behind it, the pattern holds steady, though one reviewer described a vehicle impound that management didn't resolve well.

• Attentive leasing staff who guide applicants personally
• Fast maintenance response
• Quiet, family-oriented community
• Well-maintained grounds and units

Watch out: One reviewer described an unfair vehicle impound with poor follow-up from the tow lot.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4 (158 reviews)score 73/100

Aspire at Onion Creek gets consistent credit for staff who actually close the loop: Yulissa, Brissa, Raul, and Juan are named for patience and quick problem-solving, and maintenance requests are typically resolved promptly. Units run spacious and clean, with only rare service lapses like a multi-day hot water outage noted in the review history.

• Responsive, knowledgeable staff
• Reliable maintenance follow-through
• Clean, well-maintained, spacious units
• Quiet, small-community feel

Watch out: A rare multi-day hot water outage and limited showing availability come up occasionally.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★☆4 (239 reviews)score 72/100

Waters at Willow Run scores well on staff quality, with Gael, Alma, and Raúl praised for patience during leasing, and residents like the spacious units and pool, fitness, and dog park amenities. The property's real challenge is demand: some reviewers describe waitlists in the hundreds against a handful of openings, so budget extra time to actually get in.

• Patient, professional leasing and maintenance staff
• Spacious floor plans
• Clean, quiet, safe community
• Pool, fitness center, and dog park onsite

Watch out: Reviewers describe long waitlists (reportedly 200-300+ applicants) and outdated availability info online.

Services: affordable apartments, public housing authority, low income housing program

★★★★☆4.2 (102 reviews)score 72/100

Villages at Fiskville is the dedicated senior option on this list, and recent reviews describe a management turnaround, with Jenna, Vanessa, Laila, and Valencia named for going above and beyond during move-in and recertification. Community spaces, a pool, and fitness facilities draw steady praise, though the review history includes real security lapses under prior ownership that current staff appear to be working to fix.

• Staff known by name for patience with recertification
• Clean apartments and common areas
• On-site pool, fitness center, and community activities
• Affordable rates for North Austin

Watch out: Past management saw security lapses and theft; reviewers say a gate is still not always secured.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★★5 (14 reviews)score 72/100

Allers Landing runs on a smaller review base than most of this list, so treat it as a promising but less-proven pick. What reviews exist are strongly positive, with Priscilla and the leasing team singled out for walking applicants through every detail, and residents describe new, spacious units with a pool, fitness center, and clubroom at competitive Southeast Austin pricing.

• Personalized leasing support from named staff
• New, spacious floor plans
• Full amenity suite (pool, fitness, clubroom)
• Competitive pricing for Southeast Austin

Watch out: Based on a smaller review count than most properties on this list, so the pattern is less established.

Services: affordable apartments

★★★★★4.6 (79 reviews)score 72/100

Park South benefits from a convenient South Austin spot near shopping and UT, and staff like Molly, Stephanie, and Julie get real praise for responsiveness when they're engaged. This is the most mixed entry on the list, though: reviewers report real operational lapses, including move-in appliance problems, hot water outages, and security incidents like a stolen suitcase and a gate that didn't get fixed.

• Friendly, responsive leasing staff
• Clean, well-maintained common areas
• Convenient South Austin location near shopping and UT
• Pet-friendly with modern amenities

Watch out: Reviewers describe recurring appliance and hot water issues plus security gaps, including a theft with delayed camera review.

Services: affordable apartments