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The Terrain

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 129 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(129) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
The Terrain
Location
South Manchaca, Austin
Service
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Reviews
129
Ranking
#12 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
long-term renters valuing quiet, stable communities with responsive maintenance and transit access

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08).

What we found

Most tenants report a comfortable, stable community with staff they trust. Jay Gonzalez and maintenance technician Carlos receive consistent praise for quick turnaround on repairs and approachable management. The quiet South Manchaca location near transit and shops appeals to long-term residents, though one reviewer noted rising rents and dated window fixtures over their tenure.

A small minority report serious concerns: bedbugs and rats in at least one unit. Reviewers who stayed years rarely complained; those who left cited minor wear and cost as reasons to move. The property appears well-run for affordable housing, though pest control and aging fixtures merit attention before move-in.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (especially Carlos)
  • attentive property management (Jay Gonzalez)
  • quiet, safe neighborhood
  • clean units and common areas
Watch-outs
  • pest infestation reported
  • windows lack insulation
  • rent increases above initial listing
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Best for: long-term renters valuing quiet, stable communities with responsive maintenance and transit access
Think twice if: pest problems reported by at least one recent tenant; inspect units carefully before signing

What this place gets right

  • fast, attentive maintenance response
  • approachable property management
  • quiet, transit-accessible neighborhood
  • stable long-term community

Before you tour or apply

  • Jay Gonzalez manages approvals and move-in process
  • Carlos provides maintenance service praised for immediacy and friendliness across multiple years of reviews
  • one tenant reported 4-year stay; one reported nearly 18-year tenure
  • pool noted as clean and regularly maintained
  • transit access mentioned as valuable
  • rents cited as rising above initial listed prices during long leases

Resident ratings

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
spacious, well-designed units at affordable rates for square footage; stable pricing praised but rent increases reported mid-lease

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.97 average across the 169 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

How fast do maintenance requests get handled?
Multiple reviewers report Carlos and the maintenance team attend to requests immediately after submission, often the same day.
Is the neighborhood safe and quiet?
Reviewers consistently describe the South Manchaca location as peaceful, safe day and night, near good transit and shops.
Can I stay long-term here?
Yes. Multiple tenants report 2-year, 4-year, and one nearly 18-year stays with few complaints about neighbors or noise.
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Last updated 2026-09-08