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Travis Flats

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 77 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(77) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Travis Flats
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
77

What Residents Report

Staff like Kaiya and Alizae earn consistent praise for patience and problem-solving. Residents report clean apartments, fast maintenance (including same-day repair), and genuine care from the team. The neighborhood feels welcoming and safe to most.

Complaints cluster around operational gaps: slow AC fixes during 93-degree weather, unreliable security coverage and loud alarms at night, and billing mix-ups requiring office visits to resolve. A disabled resident noted that no one addresses the underlying issues until contacted.

Praised for
  • responsive, named staff (Kaiya, Alizae, maintenance team Charles/Fidel/Antonio)
  • fast maintenance response
  • clean property, spacious units
  • welcoming atmosphere, safe neighborhood access
Watch-outs
  • AC repair delays in extreme heat
  • inconsistent security and overnight alarm noise
  • billing errors (duplicate payment requests)
  • no night security presence
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Best for: College students, young families, and renters seeking reliable staff and quick maintenance in a walkable neighborhood.
Think twice if: Nighttime security and emergency response are important to you; AC failures during heat waves have not been resolved quickly.

What Works Here

  • Staff named by residents (Kaiya, Alizae, Charles, Fidel, Antonio)
  • same-day or next-day maintenance response
  • included water, sewer, trash
  • wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff members Kaiya, Alizae, Charles, Fidel, Antonio named positively in multiple reviews
  • Maintenance fixed disposal issue same-day
  • Alarm system triggers at night (midnight to 3am) with inconsistent response
  • Parking security issues reported (broken window, unauthorized vehicle parking in assigned space)
  • Billing office errors require in-person correction

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Residents report clean, spacious units with responsive staff; AC repair delays and security gaps remain operational weak points.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

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How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 46
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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55
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8
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5
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3
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6

Leasing & Application Office

Address
5310 Helen St, Austin, TX 78751
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

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

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Pet-friendly apartmentsStudios1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartments3-bedroom apartmentsFree yoga for residentsFree amenitiesTrash included
Published prices
Studios
from $899
1-bedroom apartments
from $999
2-bedroom apartments
8 Weeks FREE (ask for details)
3-bedroom apartments
8 Weeks FREE (ask for details)
Referral rent credits
$750.00
Pet deposit
$500

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Is Travis Flats pet-friendly?
Yes. The business website lists pet-friendly apartments and Google attributes show they welcome dogs. Pet deposit is $500.
What utilities are included in rent?
Water, sewer, and trash are included in your lease.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
One recent review reported a disposal repair completed same-day. However, AC repairs during hot weather have been delayed according to other reviews.

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Last updated 2026-08-21