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Updated 2026-07-22 · 1,449 reviewed · 218 listed · Scored from 441 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.8(441) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Houston House Apartments
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
441

What We Found

Downtown views and friendly staff members like Brenda and Debbie draw some tenants, but roach infestations, communication gaps, and persistent building maintenance issues dominate the experience. One resident reported roaches following them home; another waited 10-15 minutes for working elevators and saw water shut-offs with minimal notice. While Oscar in maintenance and community events earn praise, systemic problems with climate control, parking, and laundry affordability overshadow the location's appeal.

Recent shift: No shift noted; 52% of 441 reviews are one or two stars, consistent with recent complaints about pests, elevators, and leasing communication spanning months.

Praised for
  • Leasing staff responsiveness (Brenda, Debbie)
  • Downtown views and corner units
  • Maintenance staff friendliness (Oscar)
  • Community events (Neon's karaoke)
Watch-outs
  • Severe roach infestation
  • Poor communication from leasing office
  • Elevator breakdowns and poor upkeep
  • Hidden fees and high laundry costs
  • AC and cooling failures
  • Parking garage condition
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Best for: Short-term residents who prioritize location and views over long-term comfort.
Think twice if: Pest problems, elevator unreliability, communication delays, and maintenance issues are persistent across recent reviews.

What this Community Does Well

  • Downtown location with city views
  • Some leasing staff earn strong reviews
  • On-site amenities (pool, theater, basketball)

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Brenda and Debbie praised for leasing speed and friendliness
  • Oscar in maintenance noted for responsiveness and professionalism
  • Neon organizes resident karaoke events
  • Roaches reported as building-wide issue requiring frequent spraying
  • One resident reported 10-15 minute elevator wait times
  • Laundry costs cited at $5+ per load
  • AC cooling failures during summer heat
  • Water shut-offs with short notice

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Premium finishes (floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, granite countertops, stainless appliances) offset by pervasive pest infestation, climate control failures, and building maintenance lapses.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 2.8 against a 4.14 average across the 170 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 32
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

5
149
4
37
3
26
2
21
1
208

Common Questions About This Community

Are there elevators?
Yes, but recent reviews report frequent breakdowns with wait times of 10-15 minutes and poor upkeep including odors and trash.
Do units have washer/dryers?
Most do not; residents report paying $5+ per load at building laundry facilities that do not work very well.
What is the parking situation?
Garage parking is available but described in recent reviews as run-down with abandoned cars throughout.

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Last updated 2026-07-22