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Villas of Mason Hills

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 43 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(43) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Villas of Mason Hills
Location
Leander
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
43
Ranking
#38 in Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Best for
Families or quiet-seekers wanting a house-like apartment without stairs.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Residents praise the quiet, house-like setting with private yards and modern finishes, and several note excellent maintenance staff. However, reviews reveal a widening gap between initial and current management quality. Long wait times for repairs, unanswered calls, and unresolved issues like electrical faults dominate recent complaints, with residents reporting management avoidance and a shift toward purely transactional interactions.

Praised for
  • quiet, peaceful community
  • staff responsiveness (when available)
  • ground-floor townhome units with yards
  • modern amenities and well-maintained grounds
  • friendly neighbors
Watch-outs
  • slow maintenance responses and follow-up
  • poor management communication and phone access
  • inconsistent property upkeep over time
  • unresolved maintenance issues
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Best for: Families or quiet-seekers wanting a house-like apartment without stairs.
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness has declined; verify current management reputation before committing.

What this place gets right

  • No upstairs neighbors
  • Private fenced yards and attached garages
  • In-unit washer-dryer standard
  • Modern kitchen and appliances

Before you tour or apply

  • John (maintenance technician) praised for same-day responses in recent reviews
  • Christin (manager) noted as responsive and helpful in older positive reviews, but reviews from a year ago describe management transition and declining service
  • Ice maker repair took five months from order to wrong part delivered, then full fridge replacement delay
  • Electrical wiring issue unresolved since January (as of review date)
  • Ant infestation and pet-related unit moves mentioned
  • Application screening for ESA holders requires third-party pet screening with 3-5 business day review

Resident ratings

Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Ground-floor villa units with private yards, garages, and in-unit laundry are the core draw; residents value the house-like feel and no upstairs neighbors.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pets accepted, but ESA process involves third-party screening not initially provided; some residents report unleashed dogs on property.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.98 average across the 186 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 18% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 42
Review volume 71
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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32
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3
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8

FAQ

Do all units have in-unit washer and dryer?
Yes. The website lists in-unit washer-dryer as a standard feature, and multiple reviews confirm new or modern appliances.
Are there stairs or upstairs neighbors?
No. All apartments are ground-floor units, so no one lives above you.
What is the income requirement to apply?
One applicant noted needing to earn 3x the base rent or provide a cosigner. Verify current policy with the leasing office.

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Last updated 2026-09-22