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The Element

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 116 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(116) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Element
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
116

What Residents Report

Staff at the leasing office and maintenance team earn consistent praise for being helpful, responsive, and going out of their way to assist residents. Visitors repeatedly name Maria Mercedes Olmedo and Lashawn specifically. However, several residents report serious problems: aggressive towing of registered visitor vehicles in limited parking, unexpected rent charges differing from what they were quoted, strict enforcement of noise rules applied inconsistently, and concerns about vehicle safety.

Praised for
  • helpful and attentive staff
  • warm and welcoming leasing team
  • quick responsive maintenance
  • staff go above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • predatory parking enforcement and towing
  • strict noise/activity enforcement
  • billing discrepancies between quoted and charged rent
  • safety concerns and vehicle theft
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Best for: Renters who value attentive staff and can navigate parking regulations carefully.
Think twice if: Confirm parking allowances and visitor policies in writing; budget concerns about rent charges; ask about noise enforcement consistency before signing.

What Works Here

  • responsive maintenance and repair
  • named staff known for personal attention
  • quick issue resolution when contacted

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff members Maria Mercedes Olmedo and Lashawn named as exceptionally helpful in multiple reviews
  • Maintenance responds quickly to repair requests
  • Property manager assists with tow recovery disputes
  • Limited visitor parking (8 spots for entire complex)

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Staff warmth and responsiveness praised; major concerns about predatory parking enforcement, billing surprises, and inconsistent lease enforcement.

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 71% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 48
Review volume 90
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
5724 E Howard Ln, Manor, TX 78653
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-19:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Are dogs allowed at The Element?
Yes, the complex welcomes dogs.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes, the complex has wheelchair-accessible parking and free parking lots.
How many visitor parking spots are available?
There are 8 visitor parking spots for the entire complex; vehicles parked outside these areas may be towed.

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Last updated 2026-07-21