Cedar Park Townhomes Review: LIHTC Pricing, 2 to 4 Bedroom Townhomes, and What 160 Reviews Tell Us

A 2002 Build Starting at $1.20 Per Square Foot

Cedar Park Townhomes was built in 2002, putting it solidly in Class B territory. Older finishes, a basic amenity package, and lower rent than the newer communities along 183A or Brushy Creek Road. At $1.20 to $1.35 per square foot on the low end of each floor plan, you’re looking at some of the lowest cost per square foot numbers we track across the Cedar Park area. A comparable 3BR in a Class A community along the 183A corridor might run $1,800 to $2,200 for 1,200 square feet. Here, you’re getting a 3BR at 1,318 to 1,438 square feet starting at $1,685.

The savings are real. But this is also a LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) community with income caps, a 35 lb pet weight limit, and a management company that took over within the last few years. We track pricing and screening across 60+ communities in the Cedar Park service area, and Cedar Park Townhomes shows up on our radar for one specific reason: it’s one of the only properties in this market where you can get a 3 or 4 bedroom layout at income restricted pricing. That combination barely exists in Cedar Park. This review covers whether the rest of the package holds up.

Quick Facts

That gap between Google and ApartmentRatings is worth explaining up front. Most of the 52 ApartmentRatings reviews were written under previous management companies, and this property has changed hands multiple times. The 160 Google reviews capture a wider timeframe, including more recent feedback under the current Mayfair Management team. We’ll break down what that management transition means for the day to day experience below.

Best For / Skip If

Best For

You need a 3 or 4 bedroom layout and your household qualifies under LIHTC income limits. This is the scenario where Cedar Park Townhomes stands out. Finding a 3BR starting under $1,750 or a 4BR under $2,000 in the Cedar Park area is tough at market rate communities. Here, the income restriction is the tradeoff for pricing that’s $200 to $400 below what you’d pay for comparable square footage at a Class A property on 183A.

You want townhome style living with your own entrance and washer/dryer connections. Several floor plans here are actual townhomes with attached garages, two stories, and private entrances. That’s a different feel than a standard apartment. Washer/dryer connections are standard across all units. You’ll need to provide your own machines, but you won’t be hauling laundry to a shared facility.

You’re looking for a community in Leander ISD that feeds into Vista Ridge High School. This property is zoned to Reed Elementary, Henry Middle, and Vista Ridge HS. For renters who are picking their apartment based on school zoning first and everything else second, Cedar Park Townhomes checks that box at a price point that’s hard to match in this attendance zone.

You have a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. Not every community in Cedar Park accepts vouchers. And among the ones that do, not all are willing to work through the paperwork without pushback. Cedar Park Townhomes accepts them. If you’re searching with a voucher, this is one of the communities we’d flag early in the process.

Skip If

You have a dog over 35 lbs. The pet weight limit here is 35 lbs with a strict cap of 1 pet per unit. That eliminates most medium and large breed dogs. If your dog is a lab, a golden, a shepherd, or really anything bigger than a corgi, this community won’t work. We can point you to other communities in this corridor with higher weight limits.

You need polished, updated finishes. This is 2002 construction. The 2019 renovation addressed some systems, but the interiors still show their age. If you’re comparing this against communities built in 2018 or later along the 183A toll road, the gap in kitchen finishes, flooring, and bathroom fixtures will be noticeable.

You need a leasing office that’s open on weekends. The office runs Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, and it’s closed Saturday and Sunday. We’ve seen this come up in Google reviews too. Multiple reviewers mention difficulty getting responses outside business hours, and a few describe appointments that the office had no record of. If you need flexibility in scheduling tours or handling lease issues, that’s worth weighing.

You want a full amenity package. The amenity list includes a pool, fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. But this is a 226 unit community from 2002. The amenity spaces are functional, not the kind you’d find at newer construction with coworking lounges, package lockers, and dog parks.

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Location: What Living on Cypress Creek Road Actually Looks Like

What’s Actually Nearby

Cedar Park Townhomes sits on East Cypress Creek Road, about half a mile east of the US 183 interchange. You’ll need a car. There’s no getting around that. Groceries, dining, errands: you’re driving for all of it.

The closest grocery option is Walmart Supercenter on Whitestone Blvd, roughly 1.5 miles west. H-E-B at 1890 Ranch is about 2 miles south on 183. For dining, the Whitestone Blvd corridor has options like Pho King, Bush’s Chicken, and Jack in the Box within a mile. The 1890 Ranch shopping center is the closest concentrated retail and restaurant area, with Pluckers Wing Bar, Torchy’s Tacos, and Chili’s all within a 5 minute drive.

Brushy Creek Lake Park is roughly 1 mile northeast, which gives you trail access and lake views for walking or running. Austin Community College’s Cypress Creek campus is about 2 miles south. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park (home of the Texas Stars hockey team) is about 2 miles west on New Hope Drive.

The nearest apartment competitors are Camden Brushy Creek (0.47 miles), Cypress Gardens (0.64 miles), and Regal Parc (0.70 miles). Same general pocket of Cedar Park, all along the Cypress Creek and Brushy Creek corridor. The 1890 Ranch shopping center about 2 miles south is where most of your errands and dining will center.

Commute Math

Being half a mile from 183 is the biggest location advantage here. Commute times to the Domain and Round Rock stay reasonable even during rush hour. The downtown Austin drive is the longer one, and MoPac will test your patience southbound in the morning. That’s true for most of Cedar Park, though.

School Zone

Cedar Park Townhomes is in Leander ISD, which covers most of Cedar Park. The feeder pattern runs Officer Leonard A. Reed Elementary, Artie L. Henry Middle School, and Vista Ridge High School. We always recommend verifying current boundaries through the Leander ISD attendance zone finder before making a lease decision based on school zoning, since boundary lines can shift.

Neighborhood Context

This stretch of Cypress Creek Road is a mixed use area with residential communities, some commercial parcels, and Brushy Creek greenspace to the north. It’s not walkable in any practical sense. The area is quieter than what you’d find along the Whitestone corridor and doesn’t have the new construction energy of the 183A toll road communities. What it does have is proximity to 183 without the highway noise, which is a tradeoff we see a lot of renters make in this part of Cedar Park.

Pricing and the True Cost of Living Here

Floor Plans

Pricing per Apartments.com and ApartmentFinder as of June 2026. This property has both 50% and 60% AMI LIHTC tiers, which explains the wider rent ranges. Your rent depends on household size and income tier.

A few things stand out. The 3BR townhome at 1,438 square feet and $1,725 starting rent comes to $1.20 per square foot. That’s one of the lowest numbers we track across all 60+ communities in our service area. And the 4BR options? Starting at $1,850 for 1,405 square feet. How many communities in Cedar Park even offer a 4 bedroom layout? Not many. Under $2,000? Even fewer. For renters comparing affordable apartments in Cedar Park, this property has some of the lowest per bedroom costs we’ve seen.

Net Effective Rent Calculation

Call the leasing office for the current special. The last published offer was 1 month free on a 12 month lease, but it expired 5/31/2026. Our internal data also showed a stretch where 2 months free was on the table. Right now, both Apartments.com and ApartmentFinder say “Call Today, Limited Time Specials” without naming a number.

That gap between 1 month free and 2 months free changes the math on a 3BR Townhome at $1,725/month:

If 1 month free on a 12 month lease: $1,725 × 11 paying months = $18,975 ÷ 12 months = $1,581/month net effective Savings: $144/month, or $1,725 over the lease term.

If 2 months free on a 12 month lease: $1,725 × 10 paying months = $17,250 ÷ 12 months = $1,438/month net effective Savings: $287/month, or $3,450 over the lease term.

Net effective rent is the actual monthly cost when you spread the concession across the full lease. Listing sites show the base rent. The number that hits your bank account each month depends on which concession is running. Our team can confirm the current offer before you apply.

All the Fees

Worth calling out: the admin fee here is $0. Most communities in this corridor charge $100 to $400 in admin or move in fees. That’s money you don’t have to negotiate away or factor into your move in budget. Security deposits range from $150 to $500 depending on screening results. The low end of that range is competitive for the Cedar Park market.

True Monthly Cost: What You Actually Pay

Here’s a realistic scenario for a renter with one small pet in a 3BR townhome:

• Base rent (3BR Townhome): $1,725/month
• Pet rent: $25/month
• Garage parking (optional): $125/month
• Total with pet and garage: $1,875/month
• Total with pet, no garage: $1,750/month

Without a pet and without garage parking, your monthly cost is the base rent. We didn’t find any mandatory monthly fees like valet trash or pest control at this property, which keeps the gap between advertised rent and actual cost smaller than what you’d see at many newer communities.

Want to know what specials are actually available right now?

Specials change. The numbers above reflect June 2026 data. We can check what’s currently running, confirm unit availability, and walk you through the LIHTC qualification process before you apply. For a broader look at what’s available, check our current Cedar Park rental deals page.

Screening Criteria: What You Need to Qualify

Income Requirement

Cedar Park Townhomes requires 3x monthly rent in gross income. That’s standard for this area. But here’s where it gets tricky: because this is a LIHTC property, there are also income caps. You need to earn enough to clear the 3x floor but not so much that you exceed the LIHTC ceiling for your household size. Here’s what the 3x requirement looks like across floor plans:

And here’s the ceiling. These are the LIHTC income limits by household size (from Affordable Housing Online):

You need to earn at least 3x your monthly rent but stay below the AMI cap for your household size. For example, a household of 3 in a 3BR at $1,685/month needs at least $60,660/year but can’t exceed $63,120/year at the 60% AMI tier. That’s a narrow window. Worth confirming your eligibility with the leasing office before spending $50 on an application.

Credit Expectations

Cedar Park Townhomes doesn’t publish a credit minimum. We checked the property’s own website, Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder, and every other listing platform we could find. Nothing posted.

What we do know from working with LIHTC communities across the Cedar Park area: most screen at a 550 to 600 credit minimum. That’s lower than the 620 to 680 range you’d see at Class A market rate communities. Scores above 600 typically mean smooth approval. The 550 to 600 range may trigger a higher deposit. Below 550, you’re looking at a likely denial or conditional approval depending on the rest of your application.

If your credit falls below what this property requires, our second chance leasing guide covers communities in the Cedar Park area with more flexible screening. And either way, confirm credit requirements directly with the leasing office at 737-302-6599 before applying.

What Gets an Application Denied

We see applications get turned down at LIHTC properties like this for a handful of reasons. The most common: earning too much (exceeding the LIHTC caps for your household size) or too little (falling below 3x rent). A recent eviction, typically within the last 3 to 5 years, is another trigger. So is outstanding debt to a previous apartment community. Criminal background findings can also result in denial, though the specifics vary by management policy. And if you show up with a 60 lb dog or two pets, the application stops before screening even runs.

Application Process

1. Submit application with $50 fee per applicant (non refundable)
2. Provide income documentation (pay stubs, tax returns for LIHTC verification)
3. Screening runs credit, criminal background, and rental history
4. Approval, conditional approval, or denial, typically within 2 to 3 business days

What Working With Our Team Gets You Here

We work with the leasing office at Cedar Park Townhomes and can save you some headaches before you apply. The biggest one: we can run through your income and credit situation against this property’s criteria so you don’t spend $50 on an application fee only to find out you don’t qualify. We can also confirm current unit availability, walk you through the LIHTC income documentation (which can be confusing if you haven’t done it before), and negotiate on your behalf if there’s room on deposit amounts. Free to renters. Always.

Resident Reviews Decoded

Review Pattern Analysis

We went through every review platform we could find for this property. Google had 160 reviews. ApartmentRatings had 52. Yelp had 10, Apartments.com had 3, and Facebook had 2 with limited detail. We also checked Reddit, Zillow, ApartmentList, and ModernMsg, which all came back empty. Google and ApartmentRatings are where the real patterns show up, since those two have enough volume to separate isolated complaints from recurring issues.

What Residents Consistently Praise

The management transition is the biggest positive theme. Long term residents, including one reviewer who lived at the property for close to 20 years, describe a noticeable improvement since Mayfair took over. Several reviewers specifically name maintenance team members. Jose and German appear across multiple recent Google reviews as responsive and thorough. One resident who moved in back in 2017 noted that while things were rough under previous management, the current maintenance staff is “amazing.”

The community also gets consistent marks for being quiet. Two separate reviewers mentioned security patrols, and another described it as “one of the most quietest communities we have lived.” For a 226 unit property on Cypress Creek Road, that’s a data point worth paying attention to.

What Residents Consistently Criticize

The management transition is the single most important piece of context for reading these reviews. Cedar Park Townhomes has been managed by at least three companies: Innovation Management (confirmed through a BBB profile), UAH Property Management, and now Mayfair Management Group. The 2.6 average on ApartmentRatings captures the worst of the pre-Mayfair era.

Those older reviews paint a rough picture. Staff rudeness and dismissiveness. Phones going unanswered. The office rarely opening on time. AC units failing repeatedly with no replacement. Ant infestations lingering after multiple requests. Corridor lights staying dark for weeks. One reviewer described catching different staff members telling conflicting stories during the application process. Another described years of watching maintenance requests pile up faster than the team could handle them.

Under Mayfair, the trajectory has shifted. But maintenance response time is still the most discussed topic on Google, with 27 of 160 reviews mentioning it. Recent reviews praise individual maintenance workers by name. Older ones describe requests sitting for days. Work quality has gotten better. Response speed still depends on how many open tickets the team is juggling across 226 units.

Leasing office responsiveness shows up in recent reviews too. At least three Google reviewers describe missed tour appointments or being told to come back Monday when they called on a Friday. One reviewer drove 20 miles for a scheduled appointment that the leasing office had no record of. The scheduling and follow through piece hasn’t fully come together yet.

Management Response Assessment

We found almost no management responses to reviews on any platform. That’s not unusual for smaller LIHTC operations with lean leasing teams, but it’s still a gap. When a management company takes the time to respond to reviews publicly, even with a template, it shows someone is paying attention. Without that here, the only way to gauge how Mayfair handles concerns is through the in person experience, which recent reviewers describe as improved.

The Uncomfortable Truth

No listing site will write this section. We’re not trying to talk you out of Cedar Park Townhomes. We’re making sure you know what you’re signing up for. If these trade offs don’t bother you, this property might be a strong fit. If they do, we can point you to alternatives.

The 35 Pound Pet Limit Is One of the Strictest in Cedar Park

Most apartment communities in the Cedar Park area cap pet weight at 50 to 100 lbs. Cedar Park Townhomes caps at 35 lbs and allows only one pet per unit. A 35 lb limit rules out most medium breed dogs. Labs, goldens, huskies, pit mixes, German shepherds, even larger beagles or corgis at the top of their breed range could exceed the limit. If you have a dog that’s anywhere close to 35 lbs, confirm with the leasing office whether they weigh on site during move in. This is the single most common deal breaker we see with this property.

The Online Reputation Is Still Recovering

Cedar Park Townhomes carries a 2.6 on ApartmentRatings across 52 reviews and a 3.0 on Apartments.com across just 3 reviews. Those numbers will follow the property in search results regardless of how much Mayfair has improved things. The Google rating of 3.6 across 160 reviews is the most current snapshot, and it’s trending upward. But if you’re the type of renter who checks ApartmentRatings before touring, the score you’ll see doesn’t reflect where the property is right now. It reflects where it was under Innovation Management and UAH. That’s a fair criticism of the rating system, not a reason to skip the property. Still worth knowing what you’ll find if you go looking.

85% Occupancy Tells You Something

The most recent property data we have shows 85% occupancy. In a 226 unit community, that’s roughly 34 empty units. Healthy communities in this corridor usually run 92% to 95% occupied. Part of that gap is probably the management transition still working itself out. Condition issues in specific units could be a factor too. And the 35 lb pet limit doesn’t help either. It cuts out a large chunk of the renter pool before pricing even enters the conversation.

Ready to move forward, or want to explore alternatives?

You’ve seen the full picture on Cedar Park Townhomes. If it fits your situation, we can help you get the best available terms. If you’d rather look at communities with higher pet limits, newer finishes, or a different price range in this same corridor, we can walk you through those options too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cedar Park Townhomes allow pets?

Yes, with restrictions. One pet max, 35 lbs, breed restrictions. $500 deposit, $25/month pet rent.

What school district is Cedar Park Townhomes in?

Leander ISD. Feeder pattern: Reed Elementary, Henry Middle, Vista Ridge High School.

Is Cedar Park Townhomes income restricted?

Yes. LIHTC community with income caps based on household size (50% or 60% of area median income) plus a 3x income minimum.

Does Cedar Park Townhomes accept Section 8 vouchers?

Yes. One of roughly 15 communities in the Cedar Park area that accepts Housing Choice Vouchers.

What are the biggest complaints about Cedar Park Townhomes?

Maintenance response times (27 of 160 Google reviews) and management turnover (25 mentions). Recent reviews under Mayfair Management trend positive.

Does Cedar Park Townhomes have washer/dryer hookups?

All units have full size washer/dryer connections. You supply your own machines.

What is parking like at Cedar Park Townhomes?

Surface lot included. Garage and reserved spaces are $125/month each. Some townhome plans include an attached garage.

How much is the security deposit at Cedar Park Townhomes?

$150 to $500 depending on screening. No admin fee.

The Bottom Line: Is Cedar Park Townhomes Worth It?

Cedar Park Townhomes offers something that’s genuinely rare in this market: 2, 3, and 4 bedroom townhome layouts at LIHTC pricing, with 2BR rents starting around $1,399/month and 3BR townhomes at $1,725/month before any active concession. The $0 admin fee, Section 8 acceptance, and Leander ISD zoning to Vista Ridge add real value for the right renter.

The main trade off is clear. This is 2002 construction with dated finishes, a strict 35 lb pet limit, and a management team that’s improving but still building its track record after inheriting a property that cycled through at least two previous companies. The 85% occupancy rate and the gap between ApartmentRatings and Google scores tell you this is a property that’s in recovery. Not one that’s fully arrived.

This community makes sense if:

• Your household qualifies under LIHTC income limits and you need 3 or 4 bedrooms
• You’re searching with a Section 8 voucher and need a community that accepts it
• You want townhome style layouts with washer/dryer connections and private entrances
• School zoning to Vista Ridge HS is a priority and you need to stay under $1,800/month for a 3BR

This community doesn’t make sense if:

• You have a pet over 35 lbs (firm limit, no exceptions based on what we’ve seen)
• Updated finishes and modern amenities are important to your daily quality of life
• You need responsive weekend leasing office access
• You want the newest construction and polished common areas

Cedar Park Townhomes earns its spot for renters who need bedroom count at below market pricing in Leander ISD. For that specific need, the math works. For renters who don’t need income restricted pricing or who have larger pets, the alternatives in this corridor will be a better fit.

If you’d like help figuring out whether Cedar Park Townhomes is the right call, or how it compares to other communities along the Whitestone and downtown Cedar Park corridor, reach out. No cost, no obligation.

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