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The Beckett

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 191 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(191) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury Apartments
The Beckett
Location
Austin
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
191
Ranking
#62 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Renters with credit challenges or irregular payment history seeking flexible terms and staff willing to negotiate.

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 in the leasing office, particularly Taeya and Amanda, earn consistent praise for patience and willingness to work with residents facing credit issues or back rent. Many residents stay years or plan to stay longer. However, serious concerns shadow the experience: persistent roach and mold problems despite repeated pest control, overflowing trash in common areas, vehicle break-ins, nearby shootings, and sporadic management responsiveness. Documentation and follow-up on maintenance requests appear inconsistent, and some residents report unprofessional conduct from office and maintenance staff. The property occupies an isolated location on Austin's far Eastside with limited nearby retail and long commute times for many services.

The facility itself includes what the business describes as granite-topped kitchens, full washer-dryer connections, a pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Wheelchair accessibility and onsite parking are available. The property does work with renters on payment plans and welcomes pets. Yet the gap between the stated amenities and day-to-day living conditions-pest pressure, cleanliness, security, and staffing consistency-is substantial enough that several multi-year residents report deciding to leave or actively searching for alternatives.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (Taeya, Amanda, Daniel praised by many)
  • willingness to work with residents on credit and back rent
  • responsive maintenance team (Andrews Super and Assistant noted)
  • affordable pricing with flexibility
Watch-outs
  • roach and mold infestations recur despite pest control visits
  • trash regularly overflows; hallways and common areas dirty
  • safety concerns: vehicle break-ins, shootings near property, police activity
  • poor management accountability and communication; phone calls unanswered
  • unprofessional conduct by some staff and maintenance personnel
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Best for: Renters with credit challenges or irregular payment history seeking flexible terms and staff willing to negotiate.
Think twice if: Pest control, cleanliness, and safety are priorities; property has ongoing roach and mold issues, overflowing trash in common areas, and documented vehicle break-ins and nearby shootings.

What this place gets right

  • Leasing staff work with residents on credit and past-due rent
  • Flexible payment arrangements to prevent displacement
  • Accessible pricing marketed as affordable
  • Onsite amenities: pool, 24-hour fitness center, washer-dryer connections

Before you tour or apply

  • Taeya, Amanda, and Daniel named as helpful leasing staff
  • Andrews (Super) and Assistant Andrews noted for responsive maintenance
  • Mold recurs despite repeat pest control and professional inspection
  • Management changed at least twice during recent years
  • Gate security frequently malfunctions
  • Property received inspection from housing authority for mold concerns

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Staff explicitly work with residents behind on rent and with poor credit; one resident credits the property with keeping them housed.
Luxury Apartments
Described by business as luxury, but reviews describe ongoing pest, cleanliness, and maintenance issues inconsistent with luxury standards.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.98 average across the 186 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

overflowing trashnew managementaffordabledeposit returnapartment designclean propertysweet staffhelpful staffwelcoming atmospheremold

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 27
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Do they work with renters who have credit problems or back rent?
Yes. Multiple residents report the property negotiated payment plans to help them stay housed, even when several months behind.
What happens if maintenance issues like mold come up?
Staff will dispatch maintenance and may involve pest control, but residents report mold and roaches return repeatedly despite repeat treatments and inspections.
Is there onsite parking?
Yes, but residents report vehicle break-ins have occurred on the property.

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Last updated 2026-09-22