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Aspire at Onion Creek

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 157 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(157) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Aspire at Onion Creek
Location
Onion Creek, Austin
Service
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
157
Ranking
#18 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Renters seeking quiet, affordable housing with reliable maintenance and responsive staff support.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Most residents praise the quiet setting, responsive leasing staff, and a maintenance team that handles requests promptly and professionally. The community feels safe and apartments are spacious, though a few tenants report frustration with late-night trash collection noise and occasional utility outages.

Praised for
  • responsive, named staff (Yulissa, Brissa, Jaden)
  • prompt maintenance team
  • quiet community
  • safe environment
  • spacious, nice apartments
Watch-outs
  • trash collection during sleeping hours
  • maintenance delays (hot water outages)
  • cleanliness upkeep concerns
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Best for: Renters seeking quiet, affordable housing with reliable maintenance and responsive staff support.
Think twice if: Those sensitive to noise should ask about trash collection schedules; utility reliability has been inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • responsive leasing and maintenance staff
  • quiet, safe community
  • spacious apartments
  • onsite amenities (pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchen)

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members Yulissa, Brissa, and Jaden mentioned by name as responsive and professional
  • Maintenance team praised for prompt resolution of service requests
  • Hot water outage reported lasting 3 days
  • Trash collection occurs at 1 a.m., disturbing residents

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Spacious apartments and responsive leasing team attract renters, but occasional utility outages and cleaning concerns reduce confidence in property operations.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 3.97 average across the 169 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
101
4
14
3
8
2
5
1
29

FAQ

Are apartments available for immediate move-in?
Availability varies; the leasing office may require you to schedule a showing when move-in-ready units are not currently available for viewing.
How quickly does maintenance respond to requests?
Reviewers report maintenance requests are handled promptly and efficiently, typically resolved in a timely manner.

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Last updated 2026-09-08