Can I walk to shops, restaurants, and transit from here?

Yes. Residents report walking to groceries, bars, restaurants, breweries, yoga studios, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and hike-and-bike trails on East 6th Street and Pan Am Park. The complex sits in one of Austin's most walkable neighborhoods.

What happens if something breaks in my apartment?

Maintenance typically responds quickly; most residents praise fast fixes. One older review mentioned a fridge repair delayed for months, but escalation to office staff (like Angel) resolved it. Response time varies.

Is this a safe, quiet place to live?

Multiple residents describe it as safe, clean, and quiet despite its downtown location. One tenant living there since 2007 called it a preferred neighborhood over their past rentals.

Villas On Sixth Apartment Homes

Updated 2026-09-21 · 4,880 reviewed · 439 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(32) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Public Housing AuthoritiesLow Income Housing ProgramAffordable & Subsidized Apartments

Location: East Austin, Austin
Services: Public Housing Authorities, Low Income Housing Program, Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews: 32
Best for: Long-term renters seeking walkable urban living on tight budgets in Austin.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-21. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-21.

What Residents Report

Most residents stay for years because Villas on 6th delivers affordable housing in East Austin's most walkable, amenity-rich area. Staff members like Cheryl, Angel, Bucky, and Cory are named repeatedly for their care and responsiveness, though a small minority report past issues with maintenance delays or communication lapses. The property attracts people seeking stability in a high-turnover rental market.

Praised for

responsive staff and management
affordable rent in prime location
clean, safe, walkable neighborhood
prompt maintenance team
friendly community feel

Watch-outs

package locker access after hours
maintenance delays on some requests
slow application or tenant communication at times

responsive-staffclean-well-maintainedwell-maintained-units

Best for: Long-term renters seeking walkable urban living on tight budgets in Austin.

Think twice if: You need guaranteed same-day maintenance or package access after office hours; a few complaints about delays on both exist.

What Works Here

rare affordable rents in high-demand walkable location
named staff with strong tenant relationships
quick maintenance response on most requests
long resident retention

Before You Apply: What To Expect

Staff by name: Cheryl (office/leasing), Becky (management), Angel (office/maintenance liaison), Bucky (maintenance), Cory (maintenance), Michelle (office)-all cited for consistency and friendliness
Residents report staying 10+ years; one tenant since 2007
Maintenance responses vary: most praised as prompt, but one resident reported fridge repair pushed back for months before escalation
Package lockers inaccessible after office closes

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments: Residents consistently praise rents as the most affordable option available in Austin's walkable core, a major draw for long-term residents.
Low Income Housing Program: No explicit mention of low-income program eligibility or subsidy application in reviews; affordability praised but type of program unclear from resident feedback.

How This Community Compares Nearby

Rated 4.2 against a 3.84 average across the 330 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method

Star rating 36

Review volume 66

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Leasing & Application Office

Phone: +1737-321-4394
Website: http://www.villasonsixthapts.com/
Address: 2011 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday: 08:30-17:30
Tuesday: 08:30-17:30
Wednesday: 08:30-17:30
Thursday: 08:30-17:30
Friday: 08:30-17:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed

1 bedroom apartments2 bedroom apartments3 bedroom apartments24-hour gymwi-fi coffee loungedog parkresort-style swimming poollaundry center

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

Common Questions About Applying Here

Can I walk to shops, restaurants, and transit from here?: Yes. Residents report walking to groceries, bars, restaurants, breweries, yoga studios, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and hike-and-bike trails on East 6th Street and Pan Am Park. The complex sits in one of Austin's most walkable neighborhoods.
What happens if something breaks in my apartment?: Maintenance typically responds quickly; most residents praise fast fixes. One older review mentioned a fridge repair delayed for months, but escalation to office staff (like Angel) resolved it. Response time varies.
Is this a safe, quiet place to live?: Multiple residents describe it as safe, clean, and quiet despite its downtown location. One tenant living there since 2007 called it a preferred neighborhood over their past rentals.

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Villas On Sixth Apartment Homes

What Residents Report

What Works Here

Before You Apply: What To Expect

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

How This Community Compares Nearby

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Rating breakdown

Leasing & Application Office

Office & Application Hours

From the Property

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