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House of Commons Co-op

West Campus · 10–17 min walk to the Tower

About House of Commons Co-op

What’s includedUtilities
Utilities
Included
Furniture
Unfurnished

Parking isn’t listed. Ask the leasing office.

Getting to campus10–17 min walk
Walk
10–17 min to the UT Tower

UT buses and shuttles · See it on the map

Where it is2610 Rio Grande St

2610 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

See it on the housing map

What residents said2 reports

Most mentioned: Co-op life, Roommates, Management

  • A multi-year House of Commons resident described affordability in exchange for chores, an approachable community and changes in membership and leadership.

    Reddit

  • A former House of Commons resident remembered frequent parties alongside food-sharing and community bike projects, but said they did not know the current situation.

    Reddit

2 unverified reports from Reddit, summarized here.

The buildingNot in a floodplain
Flood risk
Not in a floodplain
City complaints4 complaints

4 city complaints match this address since 2016, 2 of them about the building’s condition. None are open now.

Latest complaints

Trash or yardOct 11, 2024
Closed after 6 days
Zoning or useAug 10, 2024
Closed after 27 days
Building conditionFeb 25, 2024
Closed after 10 days
Building conditionDec 7, 2023
Closed after 43 days
Repairs and permits1 job since 2016

1 city permit matches this address since 2016, covering 1 job.

Ask when the AC and water heater in the unit you’d rent were last replaced.

Crime nearby86 reports in a year

Austin police logged 86 reports in this census block group in the past year. Typical count near listed places: 86 reports.

Thefts
41
Car thefts
1
Burglaries
8
Violent crimes
2
Other reports
34

Ask how the front door locks and where packages go. West Campus crime and safety

Questions before signing
  1. Can you see the exact unit you’d rent before you sign, and walk through it with someone at move-in?
  2. Is your lease individual, or are you responsible for your roommates’ rent?
Nearby with 2027–28 prices3 places

Sources. Crime: Austin police reports from the past year, grouped by area. Flood risk: FEMA flood map. City of Austin permits and complaints matched by address, January 1, 2016 to November 10, 2026. Permits authorize work. A closed case doesn’t confirm a repair.

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