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Homestead Oaks Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 80 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(80) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Homestead Oaks Apartments
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Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
80

What Residents Report

Most residents report chronic maintenance failures, inconsistent enforcement of lease rules around smoking and noise, and management that does not follow through on requests. A minority praise the green location and pet policies, but complaints about staff conduct, cleanliness, parking violations, and safety on the property far outweigh any positives.

Praised for
  • green location with trails nearby
  • pet-friendly policy
  • some positive past management
  • location near shops and gyms
Watch-outs
  • maintenance failures and staff unprofessionalism
  • inconsistent rule enforcement
  • safety and security concerns
  • poor cleanliness and upkeep
  • unresponsive management
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Think twice if: Prospective tenants should know that maintenance response is slow, rule enforcement is patchy, and multiple long-term residents report feeling unsafe.

What Works Here

  • green-certified community in South Austin
  • pet-friendly with basketball court and learning center
  • offers financial coaching and on-site support services

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Elevators frequently out of service
  • accessible parking spaces repeatedly blocked by unauthorized vehicles
  • front dumpster often overflows on weekends
  • breezeways rarely pressure-washed; exterior windows cleaned once during a resident's six-year stay
  • leasing orders documented to take over two months
  • maintenance staff conduct has prompted safety concerns from residents

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Multiple residents report maintenance neglect, inconsistent enforcement of smoking and noise violations, and inadequate upkeep despite long-term 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 59% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 5
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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35
4
16
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4
2
4
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21

Leasing & Application Office

Address
3226 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748
Open in Google Maps
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.

From the Property

Services listed
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartmentsafter-school caresummer campsChildren's Home Initiativeon-site support servicesfinancial stability coachinghealthy living resourcesLearning Center

Credentials claimed:LEED-certified, green-certified community, Equal Opportunity Housing, Handicap Friendly

Operating:>30 years (Foundation Communities)

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Does Homestead Oaks allow pets?
Yes, the property is pet-friendly. However, residents report that pet waste enforcement is inconsistent, with dog waste frequently left unaddressed.
What on-site amenities does the property offer?
Their website lists a basketball court, playground, learning center, community food pantry, community garden, and on-site support services including financial stability coaching.
Is there accessible parking?
The property has designated wheelchair-accessible parking, but multiple residents report these spaces are often occupied by unauthorized vehicles or blocked by moving trucks.

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Last updated 2026-07-21