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The Palms On Lamar

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 208 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(208) 56 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Public Housing AuthoritiesLow Income Housing ProgramAffordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Palms On Lamar
Services
Public Housing Authorities, Low Income Housing Program, Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
208

What Residents Report

Tenants report a divide: staff like Leslie and Leticia earn genuine praise for friendliness and quick approvals, and some residents love the affordability and friendly vibe. But the majority detail alarming failings. Roaches, mold, and broken exterior lighting persist for years without repairs. Drug activity and intrusions go unaddressed. Management charges surprise fees, denies transfers after shootings, and towers cars without clear cause, while maintenance ignores requests or damages common areas.

The business welcomes Section 8 and offers studios to two-bedrooms, but enforcement of tenant safety and maintenance standards appears systemically weak. Leadership changes between reviews hint at instability. North Austin location is accessible but reviewers warn against moving in if health and security matter.

Recent shift: Mixed. Five-star reviews from named staff (Leslie, Leticia) cluster 2-5 months ago; one-star complaints about mold, safety, and maintenance span the entire timeline, with no sign of resolution.

Praised for
  • Staff attentiveness when present
  • Quick approval process
  • Affordable rates
  • Maintenance responsiveness (inconsistent)
Watch-outs
  • Mold and pest infestation
  • Unsafe conditions and security concerns
  • Unresponsive management and maintenance
  • Unfair billing and tow practices
  • Inconsistent service quality
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Best for: Tenants on tight budgets willing to overlook maintenance delays and management lapses.
Think twice if: Stay elsewhere if pest control, responsive maintenance, secure surroundings, or clear billing practices are non-negotiable.

What Works Here

  • Accepts Section 8 housing vouchers
  • Affordable rental rates
  • Quick move-in approval
  • On-site pool and fitness center

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff Leslie and Leticia named for helpfulness and speed
  • Approval reported within couple of days
  • Tenants report roaches, mold, and broken lights unrepaired for 2+ years
  • Management charged extra rent for emergency apartment transfers after shootings
  • Vehicles towed without clear cause; one tenant towed twice in 10 months
  • Drug use and unauthorized occupancy reported ongoing
  • Maintenance staff damage grass with golf carts, leave concrete areas muddy

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Praised for affordability and quick approval but undermined by health hazards and maintenance neglect.
Low Income Housing Program
Welcomes Section 8 but safety and responsiveness lag.
Public Housing Authorities
No clear evidence this is a public authority; appears to be private management.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 34
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
69
4
26
3
20
2
14
1
79

Leasing & Application Office

Address
8600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Studio apartmentsOne-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsCommunity poolFitness centerContemporary kitchensWasher-dryer connections

Credentials claimed:Section 8 welcome, Equal housing

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Can I get approved quickly?
Some reviewers reported approval within a couple of days, though speed may depend on the leasing agent and your circumstances.
Do they accept Section 8?
Yes, the website lists Section 8 welcome as a service claim.
What units are available?
Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. The property has a pool, fitness center, and washer-dryer connections.

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Last updated 2026-08-21