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Travis Flats

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(78) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Travis Flats
Service
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
78

What Residents Report

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.

Praised for
  • helpful and patient staff
  • clean, well-maintained apartments
  • responsive maintenance team
  • welcoming community feel
  • understanding management
Watch-outs
  • slow air-conditioning repair
  • alarm system disturbances
  • security and parking concerns
  • billing record errors
  • lack of night-time security presence
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Best for: Residents seeking pet-friendly housing with attentive staff and a community feel in central Austin.
Think twice if: Security and overnight maintenance response may be concerns; check the alarm system and parking protocols before signing.

What Works Here

  • Responsive staff who solve problems same-day
  • Pet-friendly with spacious floor plans
  • Utilities included in rent
  • Free yoga and fitness center

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Kaiya and Alizae named for office assistance
  • Maintenance team includes Charles, Fidel, and Antonio
  • Same-day maintenance response reported by long-term residents
  • Utilities (water, sewer, trash) included
  • Free yoga classes for residents

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Strong staff responsiveness and clean units reported; security and maintenance response gaps during night hours flagged by some residents.

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 58% 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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Leasing & Application Office

Address
5310 Helen St, Austin, TX 78751
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

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

Are pets welcome?
Yes, pets are welcome. The website lists a $500 pet deposit.
What utilities are included?
Water, sewer, and trash are included. The website also states free yoga and fitness facilities are available to residents.
What are the starting rents?
Studios start from $899/month and 1-bedrooms from $999/month. 2 and 3-bedroom units offer 8 weeks free; contact the office for pricing details.

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Last updated 2026-07-21