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Menchaca Commons Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 196 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(196) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Menchaca Commons Apartments
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Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
196

What Residents Report

Staff like Alondra, Brenda, and Ana earn consistent praise for handling applications and move-ins efficiently and with genuine care, while maintenance (notably Leo) responds even on weekends. However, reviewers report significant frustration with neighbor conduct-trash, pool violations, late-night activity-that management does not enforce, and some units have shown pest problems during tours.

Pricing ranges $1,099 to $1,450 monthly (one to three bedrooms). Facilities include fitness center, washer/dryer in units, and business center. South Austin location and pet-friendly policy appeal to families, though community standards inconsistency and aggressive towing partnerships (noted at $324) warrant caution.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (named: Alondra, Brenda, Ana, Reyna)
  • quick efficient application and move-in process
  • available maintenance (named: Leo, available weekends)
  • clean well-maintained apartments
  • affordable pricing for Austin
Watch-outs
  • neighbor noise and lack of enforcement (trash, pool rules, fireworks)
  • pest control issues (roaches reported in tours)
  • inconsistent management oversight of resident conduct
  • towing company aggressive parking enforcement ($324 fee cited)
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Best for: Families and individuals seeking affordable Austin housing with responsive leasing support and pet-friendly options.
Think twice if: Neighbor conduct and management enforcement inconsistency may frustrate those seeking quiet, well-policed communities; towing fees are aggressive.

What Works Here

  • named staff (Alondra, Brenda, Ana, Leo) praised for responsiveness
  • quick leasing and move-in process
  • weekend maintenance availability
  • pet-friendly, in-unit washer/dryer

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Alondra, Brenda, Ana, Reyna named as leasing staff
  • Leo (maintenance) performs weekend repairs including AC work
  • Leo available even on Sundays
  • ATX Towing company partnership; $324 towing fee documented
  • Roach infestations reported during unit tours
  • Pest control spraying observed during tour
  • Urine smell reported in some toured units

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Leasing staff (Alondra, Brenda, Ana) praised for efficient, caring service; pet-friendly units and fitness center noted positively. Neighbor enforcement and pest issues in some units undermine quality.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

helpful staffbeautiful apartmentsaffordabilityquiet placeemergency attentionapplication processresident careefficientleasing staffcommunity

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 50
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
12024 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
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Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

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 apartmentsthree-bedroom apartmentspet-friendly apartmentsfaux wood flooringcentral heat and air conditioningplantation blindsceiling fans
Published prices
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
$1,099
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
$1,299
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
$1,450

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Are there in-unit washers and dryers?
Yes; the business website lists in-unit washer/dryer as a standard feature.
Does the complex allow pets?
Yes; the business website advertises pet-friendly apartments.
What is the towing policy?
The complex uses ATX Towing; a reviewer reported a $324 towing fee for a car parked outside the apartments at 6:30 pm.

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Last updated 2026-07-21