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Affordable Housing
Norman Commons - Affordable Housing
Property highlights
Norman Commons provides a family-friendly community rich with amenities and educational support. The on-site Learning Center and Healthy Food Pantry are standout features, enhancing residents' quality of life. Spacious floor plans and modern apartment finishes create a welcoming home atmosphere. Reviews emphasize the community's commitment to enriching lives through afterschool and adult education programs. The smoke-free policy ensures a healthy environment, and the on-site laundry facilities add daily convenience. Located next to a school, it offers ideal proximity for families with children.
- 0 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds • 4 Beds
- Location
- 5712 Jackie Robinson Street, Austin TX 78721, MLK-183
- Amenities
- W/D hookup, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Playground, Smoke-free community, and Business center
- Commute
Price and Availability
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Amenities
- W/D Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Playground
- Smoke-Free Community
- Business Center
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- W/D Hookup
- Ceiling Fan
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
Property Amenities
- On-Site Laundry
- Business Center
- E-Payments
- Online Portal
- Playground
- Smoke-Free Community
Norman Commons will be a 156-unit family property next to Norman-Sims Elementary. The community will include a Learning Center and Healthy Food Pantry. Sixteen of the apartments will be set aside for families who are at risk of homelessness. Norman Commons will also include affordable homeownership units that will be built by Austin nonprofit Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation. The Interested List for Norman Commons is now open.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
La Canasta Supermarket
2.0 mi
H-E-B
2.2 mi
White Mountain Foods
2.3 mi
Rebel Cheese
2.4 mi
Mosaic Market
2.5 mi
Subway
0.4 mi
Sahara Lounge
0.4 mi
Country Boyz
0.7 mi
Palomino Coffee
0.7 mi
Simon's Burger
0.8 mi
Jackie Robinson/Delano
0.2 mi
5507 Jackie Robinson/Delano
0.2 mi
4100 Tannehill/Samuel Huston
0.2 mi
4021 Tannehill/Samuel Huston
0.2 mi
1404 Fort Branch/Delano
0.3 mi
Bud Dryden Airport
3.2 mi
Lester Field
5.4 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
5.7 mi
Hoes Ranch Airport
9.4 mi
Hoes Ranch Airport
9.4 mi
- 0.2 miNorman Elementary School — Public, PK-6, 192 students, 0.2 miles away,GreatSchools rating 6 out of 10.
- 0.3 miTexas Empowerment Academy — Charter, 3-12, 197 students, 0.3 miles away,GreatSchools rating 4 out of 10.
- 0.7 miOrtega Elementary School — Public, PK-5, 276 students, 0.7 miles away,GreatSchools rating 3 out of 10.
- 1.0 miThe East Austin College Prep At Ml — Charter, 6-12, 502 students, 1.0 miles away,GreatSchools rating 3 out of 10.
- 1.1 miThe East Austin College Prep Acade — Charter, PK-5, 131 students, 1.1 miles away,GreatSchools rating 6 out of 10.
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Norman School Park
0.2 mi
Fort Branch Creek Greenbelt
0.4 mi
Springdale Park
0.4 mi
Red Bluff Neighborhood Park
0.5 mi
Red Bluff Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Givens Recreation Center
0.9 mi
G. A. Bailey Center for the Performing Arts
1.3 mi
East Communities YMCA
1.4 mi
Blue Starlight Mini Urban Drive-in
1.4 mi
Austin Public Library - Willie Mae Kirk Branch
1.5 mi
Emancipet East
1.8 mi
Emancipet East Clinic
1.8 mi
PAZ Veterinary East
2.1 mi
BARk House Social
2.2 mi
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
2.3 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 35 — Car-Dependent, mostly car-dependent for most daily errands.Transit Score: 38 — Limited public transit service in the area.Public Transit Access
The MLK-183 area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 5 nearby routes: 5 bus, 0 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- Jackie Robinson/Delano (~0.17 mi)
- 5507 Jackie Robinson/Delano (~0.17 mi)
- 4100 Tannehill/Samuel Huston (~0.22 mi)
- 4021 Tannehill/Samuel Huston (~0.22 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Austin, TX, the average rent is $1,210+ for a studio, $1,405+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,777+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,311+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Austin, TX, check out our monthly Austin, TX Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of Norman Commons - Affordable Housing's amenities include w/d hookup, air conditioning, and ceiling fan. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
Norman Commons - Affordable Housing is not currently offering any rent specials.
No, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing is not pet-friendly. If you're looking for rentals that allow pets, check out pet-friendly listings in Austin.
No, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing does not offer parking.
No, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing does not have a pool.
No, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing does not have accessible units.
No, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing does not have units with dishwashers.
Yes, Norman Commons - Affordable Housing has units with air conditioning.