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Bishop Momo

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 150 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(150) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Bishop Momo
Location
South Austin, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
150
Ranking
#265 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Remote workers and pet owners wanting walkable South Congress location and unique design.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Many residents love the leasing staff (Cristal and Kris especially), unique artistic vibe, gym, pool, and hot tub. Move-in support and maintenance response are frequently praised. However, sustained complaints center on dirty hallways, aggressive towing and parking enforcement, inadequate noise complaint handling, and black mold that was poorly remedied rather than fixed. Community cleanliness and management responsiveness have declined over time.

The building attracts residents who value design and proximity to South Congress food and bars, but prospective tenants should tour common areas carefully and ask directly about noise policies and the towing company's relationship to the complex. Staff turnover appears to have affected consistency in management oversight.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing and maintenance staff
  • unique artsy design and community vibe
  • excellent amenities and good sound insulation
  • welcoming team and supportive move-in experience
  • walkable South Congress location
Watch-outs
  • filthy hallways and common areas not cleaned regularly
  • predatory towing company and strict parking enforcement
  • unresponsive management to noise complaints and maintenance issues
  • black mold not properly addressed
  • package theft in mail room
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Best for: Remote workers and pet owners wanting walkable South Congress location and unique design.
Think twice if: Sensitive to noise or hallway cleanliness, value street parking, or need responsive management across all issues including noise complaints.

What this place gets right

  • Cristal and Kris leasing team known for empathetic, responsive service
  • artsy, unique design unlike standard Austin complexes
  • soundproof units and quiet community feel
  • walkable to South Congress dining and entertainment

Before you tour or apply

  • Named staff: Cristal, Kris (leasing team), Saiah (maintenance)
  • Maintenance crew praised for quick response and going beyond expectations on unit repairs
  • Dog run and pizza oven on-site amenities
  • Work-from-home offices available
  • Residents report recurring hallway trash and stairwell odor issues
  • Towing company operates in garage with strict enforcement; some guests towed without clear notice of registration requirement
  • Black mold reported in AC vents and bathroom; remediation consisted of wiping visible mold rather than addressing root cause

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Staff and move-in process highly praised; soundproofing and unit quality strong; hallway cleanliness and management responsiveness to noise complaints are ongoing issues.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog run and pet-friendly lease terms welcome; no specific complaints about pet policies in reviews.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

hot tubleasing processpizza ovenhelpful phone staffleasing office staffkind staffwelcoming atmospherefriendly tenantsnot pushyresident experience

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 68
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What is the pet policy and cost?
Pets are welcome. Pet fee is $25 per pet per month and pet deposit is $400. The complex has a dog run on-site.
How far is it from South Congress?
Walking distance to South Congress restaurants, bars, and food trucks. Residents mention the Yard, Pins Arcade, the Spokesman, and St Elmo Brewery nearby.
Do units have in-unit laundry?
Yes, the website lists in-unit washer and dryer. Maintenance responds to repair requests, though response times vary by issue complexity.

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Last updated 2026-09-22