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Polaris on the Park

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 128 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(128) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsTownhome & Garden-Style Communities
Polaris on the Park
Location
Parker Lane, Austin
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Reviews
128
Best for
Budget-conscious renters seeking townhome-style living with pet accommodation and responsive maintenance for routine issues.

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

The 3.7-star average reflects two distinct experiences. Five-star reviewers consistently praise quick maintenance response, cleanliness, and kind staff; one resident noted 24-hour service and four-year tenure without major issues. Conversely, one-star reviews document systemic problems: roof leaks during storms that flooded apartments multiple times with slow or ineffective repairs, widespread roaches (though one reviewer saw improvement after pest control switched), cars towed despite manager approval, an unsafe dog park, and a broken security gate left unrepaired for months despite a crime alert.

Best for: Budget-conscious renters seeking townhome-style living with pet accommodation and responsive maintenance for routine issues.
Think twice if: Weather-related structural problems (roof leaks, flooding) persist; pest control has been inconsistent; security gate and car-towing practices have frustrated residents.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.98 average across the 186 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

spacious apartmentstowingdog parkaffordable unitspest controlresponsive stafftownhomequiet livingtimely maintenanceclean place

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 17
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
65
4
24
3
4
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3
1
32
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Last updated 2026-09-22