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Royal Palms Apartments

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,662 reviewed · 143 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(17) 52 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Public Housing AuthoritiesAffordable & Subsidized ApartmentsLow Income Housing Program
Royal Palms Apartments
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Public Housing Authorities, Affordable & Subsidized Apartments, Low Income Housing Program
Reviews
17

What Residents Report

Royal Palms offers affordable housing in South Houston but receives polarized feedback. Some residents praise staff and find the location acceptable; others report serious maintenance failures, mold, sewage backups, slow repairs, and management that dismisses tenant concerns. Safety incidents have been documented.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • delightful staff
  • housing available for low-income families
Watch-outs
  • sewage overflow and water pressure issues
  • mold problems
  • slow or unresponsive maintenance
  • poor management communication
  • staff condescension toward tenants
  • safety concerns
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Best for: families needing affordable apartments in South Houston with Section 8 support
Think twice if: serious maintenance delays, mold, and sewage issues reported; management communication is inconsistent

What Works Here

  • accepts Section 8 Rental Assistance
  • on-site maintenance and leasing
  • available in South Houston

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff member Roxie praised for friendliness in recent review
  • Sewage overflow and low water pressure complaints recurring
  • Mold documented in multiple units
  • Maintenance response described as slow and conditional on management discretion
  • Safety incident (shooting) reported on premises

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Low Income Housing Program
housing available but plagued by maintenance delays and mold
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
affordable option with mixed upkeep; Section 8 accepted

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.72 average across the 44 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 20
Review volume 55
Review recency 79
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
5601 Royal Palms St, Houston, TX 77021
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-07-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:00-16:00
Tuesday
09:00-16:00
Wednesday
09:00-16:00
Thursday
09:00-16:00
Friday
09:00-16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Low-income housing apartmentsSection 8 Rental Assistance ProgramOn-site leasingOn-site maintenanceParkingLaundry facilitiesTrash removalGround maintenance

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

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Last updated 2026-07-21