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The Heights on Congress

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 48 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(48) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Heights on Congress
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
48

What Residents Report

Five-star reviewers credit staff like Karla for responsiveness and keeping parking lots clean; older reviews mention ready units and accessible amenities. Recent complaints focus on a long-closed pool, unresolved maintenance issues, safety concerns including break-ins with unchanged locks, pest infestations, and noisy neighbors despite repeated reports.

Recent shift: Sentiment has declined noticeably; older reviews (3-5 years ago) were uniformly positive about staff and cleanliness, while recent reviews (6-12 months) emphasize unresolved safety, maintenance, and amenity issues.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (Karla)
  • clean common areas
  • pet-friendly units
  • accessible facilities
Watch-outs
  • pool closed for extended period
  • maintenance and security concerns
  • noise and neighbor issues
  • pest and plumbing problems
  • poor lock maintenance after incidents
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Best for: single occupants or couples seeking affordable, accessible housing with pet policies.
Think twice if: long-term safety and maintenance concerns, particularly lock security after break-ins and pool closure, may not suit families prioritizing secure amenities.

What Works Here

  • responsive staff (particularly Karla)
  • wheelchair accessible
  • clean parking areas
  • pets welcome

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff member Karla praised for responsiveness and conflict resolution
  • Swimming pool closed for approximately two years
  • Lock security issues after tenant break-ins and assault incidents
  • Repeated noise complaints and vandalism incidents (car window, removed screens)
  • Pest infestation and plumbing problems documented

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Staff support praised but maintenance responsiveness and security failings create tenant frustration; amenities like pool unavailable long-term.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 16
Review volume 73
Review recency 84
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
2703-2733 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Is the complex wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the complex has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.
Are pets allowed?
The business lists itself as pet-friendly, though one recent review disputed this claim.
What amenities does the complex offer?
The business features a fitness center, swimming pool, business center, elevator, and private outdoor space. The pool has been closed for an extended period according to recent reviews.

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Last updated 2026-07-21