The Henderson on Reinli Apartment Austin Review: New Construction LIHTC Pricing Most Renters Don’t Know Exists

A one bedroom in a brand new building for $1,148 a month. In 2025 construction. With a pool, a cinema room, and elevators.

That number sounds like a typo. It’s not. The Henderson on Reinli is a 306-unit LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) property on Reinli Street in Austin’s Windsor Park neighborhood. It’s one of the most interesting pricing situations I’ve tracked this year. I’ve been monitoring Austin apartment pricing across 1,000+ properties for years, and tax credit properties like this one don’t get the attention they deserve. Most renters don’t even know they exist.

Here’s what listing sites won’t tell you: this property has income caps. The pricing tiers (50%, 60%, 70% AMI) mean the rent you see depends entirely on what you earn. The $1,148 floor isn’t available to everyone. And at 36% occupancy, the building is still filling up, which means amenities are still coming online and you won’t have many neighbors yet. That context matters.

Quick Facts: The Henderson on Reinli

The 4.2 Google rating looks solid, but 16 reviews is a small sample for a 306-unit building. That’s partly because The Henderson is still under a year old and sitting at 36% occupancy. I’ll break down what those early reviews actually tell you in the sections below.

Best For

You qualify for LIHTC income limits and want new construction. This is the core draw. Most income restricted properties in Austin are renovated 1970s or 1980s buildings. The Henderson was built in 2025. Granite counters, wood floors, walk-in showers, elevators, a cinema room. The finishes here look like a $1,600/month apartment, but the pricing is set by AMI tiers. If you qualify at the 50% AMI level, a one bedroom starts at $1,148. That’s $300–$500 less than what similar new buildings nearby charge at full market rate.

You have a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. The Henderson is required to accept vouchers as a LIHTC property. That’s not optional for them. And because this is a new building, the units are nicer than what most voucher holders usually get to choose from. If you’ve been looking for a property that takes your voucher and doesn’t feel like a compromise on quality, this is worth a serious look.

You need to keep upfront costs low. The ~$22 application fee is the lowest I’ve seen at any Austin property. Most communities charge $50–$75. The admin fee is $0. Between those two numbers, you’re saving $75–$150 compared to a typical application process. For renters watching every dollar, that matters.

You want an East Austin address near Mueller without paying Mueller prices. The Henderson sits on Reinli Street, right next to the Mueller development area. Mueller’s market-rate apartments (like Highgrove and Solomon) start their one bedrooms at $1,167 and $1,311 respectively. The Henderson undercuts both, and it’s the newer building.

Skip If

Your income is above the LIHTC limits. This is the biggest qualifier. If you’re a single person earning above $65,850 (70% AMI for a one person household), you won’t qualify for any unit here. The income ceiling is the tradeoff for the cheaper rent. HUD sets these caps based on what people earn in the Austin area, and the property will check your income when you apply.

You work from home and need reliable internet. Two separate reviews call out mandatory Quantum Fiber WiFi as a serious problem. The WiFi crashes regularly, and you have to wait for staff to come back to the building to reset it. If your job depends on a stable connection, this is a real risk. You can’t bring your own provider. You’re locked into what the building offers.

You need all the amenities working right now. At 36% occupancy, the building is still filling up. Multiple reviews mention the pool and gym not being open yet. If you need a working pool and gym from day one, ask what’s actually open before you sign.

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Location Deep Dive

What’s Actually Nearby

The Henderson sits at 1101 Reinli Street in the Windsor Park neighborhood, just off Cameron Road and a short drive from US-290. The Walk Score is 64. Apartments.com calls that “somewhat walkable.” In practice, you can handle some errands on foot, but you’ll need a car for most grocery runs and commuting.

The closest grocery options are the HEB Mueller at 1801 E 51st Street (about 1.2 miles south) and the Target at 5621 N IH-35, which is roughly a mile west. There’s a cluster of restaurants and shops along Cameron Road and Airport Boulevard. Mueller’s retail development, including the Thinkery children’s museum and Mueller Lake Park, is about a 5 minute drive or a 15–20 minute walk depending on the route.

The Capital MetroRail Highland Station is about 1.6 miles away, giving you rail access to downtown and Leander. Bus routes run along Cameron Road and Airport Boulevard. It’s not the kind of place where you can ditch a car, but it’s more connected than many East Austin apartments further out.

Commute Math

Route notes: I-35 southbound handles most downtown commutes but gets ugly during rush hour between Airport Boulevard and the upper deck split. For The Domain or North Austin, take Cameron Road to 183 or I-35 north.

Neighborhood Vibe

Windsor Park is in the middle of changing. It’s not the polished Mueller retail district (though that’s close by), and it’s not the gritty industrial feel of far East Austin. You’ll find older ranch-style homes from the 1950s mixed with newer apartment construction. Bridge at Windsor Park, Highgrove, and Windsor Commons are all newer developments within a half mile.

Bartholomew District Park is a standout: 57 acres with a pool, splash pad, disc golf, picnic areas, and basketball courts. Mueller Lake Park with its amphitheater is a short distance south.

Noise: I-35 is about a half mile west, and US-290 borders the north side. Traffic noise isn’t a dealbreaker for most of the property, but it’s worth asking about unit placement during your tour.

Pricing and True Cost

Floor Plans

The Henderson’s pricing structure is different from a typical apartment. Because it’s a LIHTC property, rent isn’t set by market demand. It’s set by AMI (Area Median Income) tiers. The percentage after each floor plan type (50%, 60%, 70%) refers to the income cap. Basically, if you earn too much for a given tier, you can’t rent that unit.

The wide rent range within the same floor plan is because of the different AMI tiers, not unit differences. A 1BR at the 50% AMI tier rents for $1,148. The same floor plan at the 70% AMI tier rents for $1,399. Same unit, same finishes. The only difference is what you earn.

Net Effective Rent Calculation

The Henderson isn’t running concessions right now. No weeks free. No leasing specials. That means what you see is what you pay: base rent equals net effective rent.

Update (July 2026): ForRent.com lists a special: “1 Bedroom Starting at $995/mo, 2 Bedroom Starting at $1,145/mo.” But Apartments.com, ApartmentList, and ApartmentFinder all still show $1,148 as the starting 1BR rent with no specials active. Taco Street Locating referenced “up to $3,300 in free rent” in a January 2026 article, but that may have expired. That could mean a new concession just launched and hasn’t updated everywhere yet, or the ForRent listing is wrong. Call the leasing office at (737) 387-4346 to confirm what’s actually available right now.

For a 1BR at 50% AMI ($1,148/month on a 12-month lease):

• Base rent: $1,148 × 12 months = $13,776
• Concessions: $0
• Net effective rent: $13,776 ÷ 12 = $1,148/month

No math tricks here. The pricing advantage isn’t coming from a temporary special that disappears at renewal. It’s baked into the LIHTC structure. Your rent at renewal should stay within the published AMI tier limits, which HUD updates every year. That’s a major difference from market-rate properties where a 6 week free special drops your first year cost but renewal jumps $200+.

All The Fees

The $21.68 application fee is wild. Most Austin apartments charge $50–$75 per applicant. And a $0 admin fee? That’s almost unheard of. Most properties charge $150–$350. If you’re watching upfront costs, The Henderson’s fee structure is as lean as it gets.

True Monthly Cost Scenario

Here’s what a real month looks like for a single renter in a 1BR at 60% AMI with one dog:

• Base rent (1BR, 60% AMI): $1,215
• Pet rent (1 dog): $50
• Trash: $0 (included)
• Total monthly cost: $1,265

Move-in costs:

• Application fee: $21.68
• Admin fee: $0
• Pet deposit: $0
• Pet fee (non-refundable): $250
• Security deposit: $200 (1BR minimum)
• First month’s rent: $1,215
• Estimated move-in total: ~$1,687

Compare that to nearby new apartments being built in Austin where move-in costs commonly hit $2,500–$4,000+ before you factor in admin fees and deposits.

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Screening Criteria

LIHTC Income Limits: Who Can Actually Get In

This is where The Henderson works differently from every conventional apartment in Austin. Most apartments say “you must earn 3x rent.” LIHTC flips that. Instead of a minimum, there’s a maximum. You must earn less than a certain amount based on your household size and the AMI tier of the unit.

Here’s what the 2026 income limits look like for the Austin-Round Rock metro area. HUD says the median family income in this area is $134,400 for 2026. Here’s how that breaks down by tier.

2026 Income Limits by Household Size (from HUD, updated May 2026)

So a single person earning $55,000 a year would qualify for the 60% AMI units ($1,215 for a 1BR) but not the 50% AMI units. A couple earning a combined $70,000 could qualify for the 70% AMI tier.

But here’s the other side of it: you also can’t make too little. You still need to earn enough to cover the rent. Most LIHTC properties require 2x–2.5x rent as a minimum. That means for a $1,148 one bedroom, you’d need to earn at least $2,296–$2,870 a month.

Credit Expectations

The Henderson hasn’t published a minimum credit score. Solidago Residential runs a lot of LIHTC communities, and they’re generally more flexible on credit than most newer apartment buildings. Based on how similar Solidago buildings handle screening:

• 600+: Should be straightforward approval
• 550–599: Likely approved, possibly with conditions
• Below 550: Possible, but you might need more paperwork or a bigger deposit

If you’re dealing with credit challenges, this is where working with a locator helps. I can check your specific situation against what Solidago typically approves before you spend the ~$22 application fee. Check out our second chance apartments guide for more on how screening works across Austin.

What Gets Denied

Let me be direct about what typically triggers denial at LIHTC properties:

• You make more than the income cap for the unit you want
• Income documentation that doesn’t match (pay stubs, tax returns, and employer verification all need to match)
• Active eviction on your record (lookback period varies)
• Certain felony convictions within the lookback period
• Not turning in all the income paperwork they ask for

LIHTC applications take longer than regular apartments. Federal rules require them to verify every dollar you earn. Budget extra time for this. It’s not a quick online application and approval. Expect 3–7 business days for processing.

The Application Process

1. Contact the leasing office or walk in: M–F 9:30am–5:30pm, Sat 10–5, Sun 1–5
2. Bring your income paperwork (pay stubs, tax returns, employer verification letter)
3. They check your credit, background, and income against the AMI caps
4. Approval or denial, typically within 3–7 business days

Here’s what separates working with a locator from applying blind. I can tell you whether you’re likely to qualify before you spend ~$22 finding out. LIHTC income verification is more involved than a standard application, and I can walk you through what paperwork you’ll need and which AMI tier fits your household. If The Henderson’s screening looks tight for your situation, I know which nearby properties have more flexibility.

Resident Reviews Decoded

Listing sites show you a 4.2 Google rating and call it a day. That number? It’s based on just 16 reviews for a 306-unit building. That’s a thin sample. I searched every major review platform for this property: Google, ModernMsg, ForRent, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, ApartmentList, ApartmentHomeLiving, Birdeye, and VeryApt. Most have zero reviews. ForRent’s 5 reviews turned out to be the same ones from ModernMsg, just syndicated to a different site. In total, I found 23 unique reviews across Google (16) and ModernMsg (7). Yelp has no reviews. ApartmentList says “collecting reviews.” ApartmentRatings has one review that appears misfiled from a different property. For a 306-unit building, that’s a thin body of evidence. Here’s what the patterns show.

Review Pattern Analysis

What Residents Praise

The staff gets called out by name repeatedly. Anthony appears in four separate reviews across Google and ModernMsg. One Google reviewer called him “an absolute pleasure to speak with” and said he “went above and beyond.” Nancy gets similar praise for being hands-on during move-in. Jasmine gets called out too for always being willing to help.

People are happy with how clean and new the building feels. One translated Google review called the apartments “new and very nice” with “superb” cleanliness. Another praised the activities and events that management organizes. For a LIHTC property, people are happier with the actual apartments than what I typically see at this price point.

What Residents Flag

Elevators are the biggest complaint. One Google reviewer said there are three elevators, but they rotate between working and broken. She described walking up five flights of stairs regularly. A ModernMsg reviewer backed that up: “Elevators go down all the time.” Another noted things “got better” once the elevator was fixed, which tells you how bad it was before. Three separate people flagging the same issue is a pattern, not a coincidence.

The WiFi is the other big complaint. Residents are locked into Quantum Fiber, and when it goes down, they can’t do anything about it until staff is physically in the building to reset it. One reviewer said if staff is off for a holiday stretch, you’re without internet until they come back. One ModernMsg reviewer called the WiFi “a complete nightmare” and said he wouldn’t have moved here if he’d known they force you into Quantum Fiber. That same reviewer also posted on Google with similar complaints. For a 2025 building, that’s a surprising gap.

One ModernMsg reviewer said their unit flooded. Management stuck dehumidifiers in the room, and it took three days before they got moved to a temporary unit. That’s a single incident, but water damage in year one of a 2025 building isn’t a great look.

How Management Responds

Solidago Residential responds to almost every Google review. The responses follow a template, but they use the resident’s name and mention specific things. They call out specific staff members and say they’ll follow up. They usually respond within a few days. That’s a positive sign. In my experience, properties that bother responding to reviews usually handle your maintenance requests better than the ones that don’t.

One note: the ApartmentRatings page shows a single 1-star review, but that review appears to reference “The Iconic at Mueller,” which is a different property at 1008–1012 Reinli Street. That review is almost certainly about the neighboring iConic Mueller, not The Henderson.

The Uncomfortable Truth

No listing site will write this section. I’m not trying to kill the deal. I just want you to know exactly what you’re signing up for.

You’re Moving Into a Building That’s Only 36% Full

That occupancy number means roughly 200 of the 306 units are empty. You’ll have quiet hallways, plenty of parking, and your pick of available units. But it also means the community vibe that a few reviews mention hasn’t really taken shape yet. The pool, gym, and community events all cost money to run, and that money comes from occupied units. Here’s the specific concern: one ModernMsg reviewer from early 2026 said the gym “was supposed to be opened in late October” (2025) and still wasn’t open months later. If filling slows further, some of those services might get scaled back. On the flip side, many of the most praised LIHTC communities I track started exactly like this and filled steadily.

The Elevator Problem Is Real

For a five-story building with 306 units, reliable elevators aren’t optional. They’re a necessity. Two separate reviews talk about the elevators being down constantly. If you’re on the fourth or fifth floor with groceries, a stroller, or a mobility issue, this goes from inconvenience to dealbreaker. Before you sign, ask the leasing office point-blank: how often have the elevators been down in the past 90 days, and what’s the typical repair timeline?

The Internet Situation Needs Fixing

The building locks you into their WiFi. It crashes regularly. And when it goes down, someone on staff has to physically be in the building to reset it. That’s a problem. You can’t choose your own provider. You can’t fix it yourself. And if the outage falls on a weekend or holiday, you wait. For anyone who works from home, takes online classes, or just depends on reliable internet, this is a real problem in a building that otherwise feels brand new and well built.

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FAQ

Does The Henderson on Reinli accept Section 8 vouchers?

Yes. As a LIHTC property, The Henderson is required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Contact the leasing office at (737) 387-4346 to start the process.

What credit score do I need for The Henderson on Reinli?

The Henderson hasn’t published a minimum credit score. Solidago Residential’s LIHTC buildings are usually easier to get into than regular apartments. A score of 600+ should be straightforward. Below that, approval may come with conditions.

What are the LIHTC income limits for The Henderson?

Income caps depend on your household size and the AMI tier of the unit. For a single person, the ceiling ranges from $47,050 (50% AMI) to $65,850 (70% AMI) based on the 2026 HUD numbers. The leasing office can confirm which tiers have units available for your household.

Are pets allowed at The Henderson on Reinli?

Yes. Up to 2 pets with a 100 lb weight limit. There’s a $250 non-refundable pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent per pet. Breed restrictions apply. Ask the leasing office for the current restricted breed list.

What utilities are included in rent?

Trash is included. You’re responsible for electric, water, sewer, and the mandatory building WiFi. No utilities beyond trash are included.

What is parking like at The Henderson on Reinli?

The Henderson has a free surface parking lot (max 1 spot per unit). At 36% occupancy, you’ll have no trouble finding a spot. Ask about policies as occupancy increases.

What school district is The Henderson on Reinli in?

The Henderson is in Austin ISD. Assigned schools are Blanton Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and Northeast Early College High School. AISD is going through campus consolidations for 2026–27. Check austinisd.org/consolidate for the latest.

The Bottom Line: Is The Henderson on Reinli Worth It?

The Henderson delivers something genuinely rare in Austin: 2025 construction quality at income restricted pricing. A one bedroom starting at $1,148 in a building with granite counters, wood floors, elevators, and a cinema room is a real value. The ~$22 application fee and $0 admin fee are the lowest I’ve tracked at any Austin property. And the LIHTC rent structure means your renewal won’t jump 15% because the market shifted.

The tradeoff is real, though. You’re moving into a building that’s less than 40% occupied, with elevator problems and a WiFi setup that multiple residents have complained about. The amenities you’re paying for might not all be open yet.

This property makes sense if:

• You qualify for LIHTC income limits and want genuinely new construction
• You have a Section 8 voucher and want a property that’s required to accept it
• You want to be near the Mueller area without paying Mueller prices
• Keeping upfront costs low is a priority (that ~$22 app fee and $0 admin fee save real money)

This property doesn’t make sense if:

• Your income exceeds the AMI caps for your household size
• You work from home and need rock-solid internet
• You’re on a high floor and can’t handle elevator outages
• You want a building that’s full with everything up and running from day one

Here’s my verdict: for renters who meet the income requirements, The Henderson is one of the best new construction values in East Austin right now. The concerns are real but manageable for most people. And the pricing advantage over nearby properties isn’t a temporary special that goes away. It’s built into the program.

If you want help figuring out whether The Henderson fits your situation, fill out the form above and I’ll text you within a few hours. I can also point you toward similar properties without the WiFi and elevator concerns.

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You’ve got everything to judge The Henderson on Reinli on your own. But if you want help, fill out the form and I’ll text you. I can answer questions, check on your application, see what’s open right now, and walk you through the income paperwork. You’ll talk to me directly, not an AI phone system.

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