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Aria Grand

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(63) 54 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Aria Grand
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Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
63

What Residents Report

Amy delivers standout service during leasing, getting people approved within 48 hours and creating a welcoming first impression. Once tenants move in, the experience diverges sharply: most praise the clean units and downtown access, but far more report ongoing problems with broken elevators, chronic roach issues, vehicles broken into or packages stolen, aggressive late fees, and unresponsive management staff outside Amy's availability.

The core tension is that management appears absent after move-in. Tenants describe the office closed when posted hours say open, unanswered calls for months, and billing ledgers that compound late charges. Parking fills quickly, and the Riverside location brings safety concerns. Repairs happen slowly. While some residents feel at home after Amy's attention, others who stayed longer report deterioration and feel the lower rent comes at a steep cost in maintenance and security.

Praised for
  • Amy's customer service and fast approvals
  • clean apartments and professional setting
  • downtown proximity for commute
  • welcoming move-in experience
Watch-outs
  • frequent car break-ins and package theft
  • broken elevators and maintenance delays
  • unresponsive management outside Amy's hours
  • roach infestation
  • parking shortages
  • aggressive late fees and billing errors
  • unauthorized people in hallways
  • area safety concerns
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Best for: People prioritizing fast leasing and clean units with downtown access, if staying short-term.
Think twice if: Long-term residents who need responsive maintenance, secure parking, or pest control should look elsewhere; area has documented theft and safety issues.

What Works Here

  • Amy handles move-in fast and personally
  • clean, accessible units
  • proximity to downtown

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Property manager Amy fast-tracks approvals within 48 hours and handles leasing personally
  • Elevators frequently broken, some residents report being trapped
  • Car windows smashed regularly; packages stolen from entry areas
  • Roach infestation described as ongoing for multiple years
  • Late fees reported as 10% of rent (around $200 for some units)
  • Office hours inconsistent; staff unresponsive to calls and emails
  • Parking fills quickly; two buildings share limited spots
  • Water billing ledgers frequently contain errors leading to stacked charges and late fees

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Fast leasing with Amy, clean move-in, but deteriorating maintenance, security theft, and unresponsive management after occupancy.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 6
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
1800 S Ih 35 Svrd Sb, Austin, TX 78704
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Can I get approved quickly?
Yes; Amy handles leasing personally and has approved people within 48 hours according to reviews.
What happens if I pay rent late?
Reviewers report a 10% late fee (around $200 for some units) and eviction notices arriving as soon as the 2nd of the month even if paid on the 1st.
Is parking available?
Parking is limited and fills fast; two buildings share spots, making finding a space a daily struggle for many residents.

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Last updated 2026-07-21