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The Metropolis Apartments Austin

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 190 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(190) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
The Metropolis Apartments Austin
Location
Riverside, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
190
Best for
Musicians, artists, creative professionals, and pet owners seeking affordability and genuine community over polish.

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

Metropolis draws artists, musicians, and community-minded renters who prize the genuine connections and cultural events here; the grounds show intentional upkeep with murals, gardens, and courtyards that feel alive rather than sterile. Maintenance responds fairly quickly when asked, and thermostats, pest control, and other systems improve regularly. The trade-off is real: some residents face roaches, early-morning maintenance noise, and erratic neighbor behavior that police have been called to address, making this place thriving for the right person and punishing for those seeking quiet or predictability.

Pet owners find a dedicated dog area, and renters on tight budgets get rare affordability near downtown. Staff quality varies; some long-serving employees have drawn complaints, though recent staff like Jason earn personal praise. The nonprofit model channels rent revenue into artist subsidies and community programming rather than cosmetic upgrades, which explains both the strong cultural pull and the skepticism from those who see it as subsidizing lifestyle choices at the expense of stability.

Recent shift: No major recent shift detected; positive reviews span years and consistently praise community and maintenance, while negative reviews cite persistent safety and noise issues that appear ongoing rather than recently resolved.

Praised for
  • community and artistic vibe
  • responsive maintenance and proactive improvements
  • affordability and reasonable rent
  • live music events and shared amenities
  • friendly, creative residents
Watch-outs
  • noise and maintenance shouting early mornings
  • roach and pest problems
  • safety concerns and disruptive neighbors
  • lack of management consistency
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Best for: Musicians, artists, creative professionals, and pet owners seeking affordability and genuine community over polish.
Think twice if: Noise-sensitive, those needing predictable neighbor behavior, or renters who prioritize pest prevention over cultural programming should weigh the tradeoffs carefully.

What this place gets right

  • genuine artist and musician community with regular live events
  • affordability with proactive maintenance and infrastructure updates
  • dedicated dog area and pet-friendly policy
  • nonprofit model prioritizes tenant benefit over profit extraction

Before you tour or apply

  • Jason works evenings (until 10pm) and is noted for helpfulness
  • Free weekly pest control available on request, resolved German roach infestations in units
  • Thermostats retrofitted complex-wide for individual AC/heat control
  • Pool area features stage for live music events
  • Dog area for safe off-leash time
  • Office has game room, ping pong, pool tables, free coffee and popcorn
  • Garden plots managed by residents
  • Murals and art installations throughout courtyards

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dedicated dog area praised for safe off-leash play; residents report no package theft issues.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Rent described as extremely reasonable for proximity to downtown; nonprofit model channels resources to community events and artist programs rather than rent increases.
Luxury Apartments
Buildings date from 1970s with cosmetic wear; value centers on community and grounds upkeep rather than unit finishes, which some see as authentic and others as dated.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What amenities are available to all residents?
Free game room with ping pong and pool tables, massage chairs, dog area for pets, live music events at the pool stage, office kitchen with free coffee and popcorn, and resident-tended garden plots.
How does pest control work?
Free weekly pest control is available; residents must request it. One reviewer reported their German roach problem resolved through this service.
Is there anything for dog owners?
Yes, there is a dedicated dog area where pets can run safely off-leash.

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Last updated 2026-09-08