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Menchaca Commons Apartments

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 202 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(202) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Menchaca Commons Apartments
Location
Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
202
Best for
Renters seeking affordable, well-staffed communities with strong maintenance response times.

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

Staff like Alondra, Brenda, and Leo deliver exceptional personal service, handling move-ins efficiently and responding to maintenance emergencies including weekends. Facilities are clean and affordable. However, recurring complaints about roach infestations, urine odors in units, and unruly neighbors create a tension between what the office provides and what residents actually experience day to day.

Common frustrations center on management not enforcing community rules: trash piles up, pool safety violations go unchecked, and late-night disturbances persist. One long-term resident noted the decline over two years as standards slipped.

Praised for
  • responsive, named staff (Alondra, Brenda, Leo, Reyna)
  • clean facilities and well-maintained units
  • affordable pricing for the area
  • stress-free move-in and leasing process
  • emergency/weekend maintenance availability
Watch-outs
  • persistent pest problems (roaches, urine smell)
  • negligent neighbor behavior and lack of enforcement
  • management indifference to resident quality-of-life issues
  • pool rules ignored, unsafe conditions for children
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Best for: Renters seeking affordable, well-staffed communities with strong maintenance response times.
Think twice if: Pest control and enforcement of community rules are ongoing concerns; long-term residents report declining upkeep standards.

What this place gets right

  • named staff known by name for responsiveness and care
  • quick weekend and emergency maintenance (including Sunday AC repairs)
  • transparent, affordable pricing ($1,099-$1,450)
  • stress-free move-in process with utility guidance

Before you tour or apply

  • Alondra and Brenda (leasing/office staff) praised for care, professionalism, and utility setup guidance
  • Leo (maintenance technician) responds on weekends and emergencies, including Sunday AC repairs
  • Reyna (manager's assistant) noted for accessibility and problem-solving
  • Resort-style pool, package lockers, resident lounge on-site
  • In-unit washer-dryer and walk-in closets standard

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Staff professionalism and move-in experience praised; pest and neighbor issues undermine luxury positioning.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet policy present but no reviews directly address pet amenities or restrictions; neighbor dog waste mentioned as a maintenance complaint.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

helpful staffbeautiful apartmentsaffordabilityquiet placeemergency attentionapplication processresident careleasing staffcommunitywillingness to help

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 51
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is there maintenance on weekends?
Yes. Leo, the maintenance technician, responds to requests on Sundays and outside normal hours, including AC repairs.
What does rent start at?
Their website lists one-bedroom at $1,099 per month. Two-bedroom is $1,299, and three-bedroom is $1,450.
Do units have washer and dryer?
Yes, in-unit washer-dryer is included in all apartments.

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Last updated 2026-09-22