Is the building accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, it has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking. However, one disabled resident reported the broken elevator on the 2nd floor posed a fire safety hazard, and maintenance requests (like AC repair) were delayed over 2 weeks.

How much is the rent?

One reviewer described it as very cheap for the area; another mentioned a $300 Look and Lease fee. Specific rent amounts are not stated in reviews.

How long does the application process take?

One applicant waited two months with no update and eventually withdrew their application. Another reported waiting weeks for manager call-backs with poor communication throughout.

The Abali

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 55 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(55) 48 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments

Service: Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews: 55

What Residents Report

Residents experience a sharp divide: some find the rent genuinely affordable and appreciate proximity to Mueller park, while others report severe maintenance failures. Roaches, water quality problems, and unresponsive management are persistent complaints; a staff member named Manuel drew praise for visible property improvements, but recent reviews indicate these gains have not held. Security concerns, broken elevators, and delays in addressing disability access are documented across multiple tenants.

The property's location beside I-35 creates excessive noise, and common areas are frequently described as filthy. Application processing is slow, with applicants waiting months without updates. One resident reported still pursuing their security deposit return months after moving out, citing Texas law violations.

Praised for

affordable rent
convenient location near Mueller park and I-35
responsive staff member (Manuel)
new units and amenities

Watch-outs

roach and pest infestations
poor water quality and leaks
unresponsive management and communication gaps
security and safety issues including homeless presence
maintenance delays
unsanitary common areas

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Think twice if: Disabled residents and those prioritizing property maintenance should carefully investigate current conditions; roach infestations, water quality, and slow repairs are ongoing concerns.

What Works Here

low rent for the area
location near Mueller park and shopping
wheelchair accessible facilities
fitness center and business center

Before You Apply: What To Expect

Manuel credited with noticeable maintenance and responsiveness improvements
repeated roach infestations with pest control stopped due to unpaid bills
elevator frequently broken
water repeatedly smells like rotting eggs for months
security doors with broken locks; stairwell access compromised
homeless presence on grounds reported
noise from I-35 described as extreme
one resident pursuing security deposit return after months of non-payment

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments: Low rent attracts residents but overwhelming maintenance, pest, and safety issues deter long-term satisfaction and repeat applicants.

How This Community Compares Nearby

Rated 3.1 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method

Star rating 0

Review volume 76

Review recency 78

Review sentiment 32

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Leasing & Application Office

Phone: +1877-352-5094
Website: https://www.theabali.com/
Address: 4611 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78722
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Attributes

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Last verified 2026-08-21

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

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Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

Common Questions About Applying Here

Is the building accessible for wheelchair users?: Yes, it has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking. However, one disabled resident reported the broken elevator on the 2nd floor posed a fire safety hazard, and maintenance requests (like AC repair) were delayed over 2 weeks.
How much is the rent?: One reviewer described it as very cheap for the area; another mentioned a $300 Look and Lease fee. Specific rent amounts are not stated in reviews.
How long does the application process take?: One applicant waited two months with no update and eventually withdrew their application. Another reported waiting weeks for manager call-backs with poor communication throughout.

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The Abali

What Residents Report

What Works Here

Before You Apply: What To Expect

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

How This Community Compares Nearby

What Residents Mention Most

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Rating breakdown

Leasing & Application Office

Office & Application Hours

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