Income Based Apartments Guide
Menu
The Abali logo

The Abali

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 55 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(55) 48 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Abali
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
unresponsive-managementmaintenance-issuespoor-communicationunsafe-conditions
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 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

classy apartmentshelpful managementhelpful staffoffice locationapplication processcaring staffcommunityleasingpaperworkcalling

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 76
Review recency 83
Review sentiment 32
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
26
4
1
3
4
2
3
1
21

Leasing & Application Office

Address
4611 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Attributes
has_wheelchair_accessible_entrancehas_wheelchair_accessible_parkinghas_business_centerhas_elevatorhas_fitness_centerhas_onsite_parking

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.

Enquire about The Abali

Your enquiry goes to the Income Based Apartments Guide team, who will pass it to The Abali. We only share your details with providers relevant to your request.

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.

Similar low income housing program nearby

Travis Flats
72

Travis Flats

4.3(78)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Staff members like Kaiya and Alizae earn consistent praise for solving problems quickly and treating residents as individuals. Most residents report clean apartments, same-day maintenance fixes, and a collaborative office approach to rent difficulties. However, a few flag security gaps, alarm malfunctions at night, parking issues, and billing mistakes that require follow-up calls to resolve.

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Aldrich 51 Apartments
63

Aldrich 51 Apartments

3.7(210)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Aldrich 51 delivers solid value in Mueller with spacious units, responsive management under General Manager Martin, and consistently clean common areas. However, unresolved fire alarms that sound erratically, persistent pest control gaps, and security shortfalls in the garage undermine the experience for some long-term residents. Staff quality varies: maintenance like Nelson earns praise, but processing failures on pest control and lease renewals have left residents frustrated.

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Overture Mueller
63

Overture Mueller

4.1(47)✓ Google-verified

Many residents and visitors praise the cleanliness of common spaces and the warmth of staff like Shelley Hartley, Michelle Baza, Yury Ceballos, and Cindy Moreau. The location near parks, shops, and restaurants appeals to active seniors, and Wednesday night catered dinners draw strong participation. However, recurring complaints center on elevators, A/C systems, and pool breakdowns requiring days to fix. Dog odor in hallways, pest issues, and security concerns (car vandalism, apartment break-ins) weigh heavily on some prospects. Rent hikes keep rising despite fewer amenities and services.

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-07-21