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The Lakes at Renaissance Park

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 204 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(204) 61 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Section 8 HousingPet-Friendly Apartments
The Lakes at Renaissance Park
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Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
204

The honest read

Staff members like Maria, Jeannette, and Preston draw consistent praise for attentiveness and professionalism. The location near shopping, food, and public transit appeals to residents, and recent management has pushed visible property upgrades. Yet the complex battles ongoing problems: roach infestations, broken appliances requiring multiple service calls, mailbox failures, and safety concerns including dark parking areas and car break-ins. Frequent management turnover has left long-term residents frustrated.

For budget-conscious residents with a high tolerance for upkeep issues, the price and proximity to amenities may outweigh the headaches. Pet owners find the complex welcoming. Those expecting reliability, modern finishes, or consistent maintenance should look elsewhere.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and management
  • good location for the price
  • ongoing property upgrades
  • responsive maintenance teams
Watch-outs
  • pest problems and roach infestations
  • aging infrastructure and poor condition
  • inconsistent management and turnovers
  • maintenance delays and unreliable services
  • safety concerns and poor lighting
  • security issues
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters with pets who prioritize location over modern finishes.
Think twice if: Expect recurring maintenance delays, pest issues, poor lighting, and a history of management changes before committing.

What this place gets right

  • convenient location near shops, transit, and H.E.B
  • pet-friendly community
  • staff known for helpfulness and professionalism
  • affordable pricing for the area

Worth knowing

  • Maria, Jeannette, and Jeannette Rodriguez named as responsive office and management staff
  • valet trash service with $25 monthly fee
  • some units lack washer/dryer connections
  • carports previously collapsed
  • mailbox repair delays documented
  • maintenance typically responds promptly to service requests
  • property near MetroRail, shopping, food, and H.E.B within 5 miles

Reviews by category

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Good value for location, but pest and maintenance concerns undermine the deal.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dogs welcome and staff accommodating, though safety lighting and parking security are weak.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.6 against a 3.92 average across the 197 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 9
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
101
4
25
3
17
2
9
1
52

Quick answers

Are pets allowed?
Yes. Dogs are welcome. One resident noted the complex is "quite near my workplace and my dog is welcome."
What is the valet trash fee?
$25 per month, and it is not optional.
Do all units have washer/dryer connections?
No. Some units do not have washer/dryer connections.
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Last updated 2026-07-17