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Harris Branch Senior

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 45 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(45) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Harris Branch Senior
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
45

What Residents Report

Strong staff and well-maintained units earn praise from long-term residents, but a persistent German roach infestation and recurrent elevator breakdowns undermine daily living, particularly for disabled tenants relying on accessibility. Management responds slowly to maintenance complaints and enforcement issues.

Praised for
  • spacious, light units
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • professional office staff
  • welcoming leasing team
Watch-outs
  • German roach infestation unresolved
  • broken elevator months at a time
  • inadequate trash system
  • management ignores noise and policy violations
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Best for: Seniors seeking affordable, well-staffed housing with amenities and responsive maintenance.
Think twice if: German roach problem persists despite complaints; elevator downtime and management enforcement of lease rules concern disabled residents and long-term occupants.

What Works Here

  • Staff named for fast maintenance (24-48 hours)
  • Office staff attentive to tenant needs
  • Spacious, well-lit units
  • Amenities: pool, exercise facility, garden

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Maintenance staff Chris and Travis handle requests within 24-48 hours
  • Office manager Veronica, front office admin Arlette named for responsiveness
  • German roach infestation reported in hallways, elevator, laundry room
  • Elevator breakdowns lasting months reported
  • Towing policies enforce parking permits but office sometimes closed
  • Complex opened 2017

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Spacious, light units praised; German roach and elevator issues create frustration despite responsive office staff.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 8
Review volume 72
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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25
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3
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2
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15

Leasing & Application Office

Address
12433 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Open in Google Maps
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:30-17:30
Tuesday
09:30-17:30
Wednesday
09:30-17:30
Thursday
09:30-17:30
Friday
09:30-17:30
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsPet-friendly apartmentsFurnished clubhouseExercise facilityCommunity gardenSwimming poolGarage rentals
Published prices
Senior apartments
from $899

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What's the starting rent?
The business states senior apartments start from $899.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the business lists pet-friendly apartments among its offerings.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Named maintenance staff Chris and Travis handle requests within 24-48 hours, according to resident experience.

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Last updated 2026-08-21