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Norman Commons Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(11) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Norman Commons Apartments
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
11

What Residents Report

Residents praise the leasing team for active support and the calm, secure neighborhood where children play freely. Units are spacious, clean, and modern; the property offers programs, food pantry access, and financial coaching that tenants value as genuine community assets.

Praised for
  • helpful, kind staff
  • safe neighborhood
  • clean, modern units
  • community resources and programs
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Best for: Families seeking affordable housing with safe outdoor space and free youth programming.

What Works Here

  • responsive leasing and management team
  • safe, family-friendly neighborhood
  • spacious, well-maintained units
  • free programs and community resources on-site

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Ms. Ashley named as exceptional leasing agent
  • Free Learning Center with after-school and summer programming
  • Community food pantry on-site
  • Financial stability coaching offered
  • Basketball court and playground available

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Spacious, modern units with responsive leasing support and welcoming community atmosphere.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 5 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 45
Review volume 47
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
5712 Jackie Robinson St, Austin, TX 78721
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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, 3 & 4 bedroom apartmentsbasketball courtplaygroundcommunity food pantryFREE Learning Center with after-school and summer programmingfree after-school caresummer campson-site support services

Credentials claimed:Equal Opportunity Housing, Handicap Friendly

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What programs are available for kids?
Free after-school care, summer camps, and Learning Center activities. Basketball court and playground are on-site.
Are there community resources beyond housing?
Yes: food pantry, financial stability coaching, and healthy living resources are on-site.

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Last updated 2026-07-21