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The Elle Collection: Plaza

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 74 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(74) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Elle Collection: Plaza
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74

What We Found

Long-term residents and visitors consistently praise the townhomes' spacious floor plans, convenient Medical Center shuttle location, and exceptional leasing staff like Jessica and Amy. The gated community feels secure, and rent per square foot undercuts nearby options.

However, safety has become a serious concern. Multiple residents report broken exterior lights left unfixed for months, slow maintenance responses, poor communication from management after RPM Living took over, and recent break-ins. Reviewers describe management as dismissive of requests despite premium pricing, and the community has deteriorated enough that long-time residents no longer recommend it.

Praised for
  • spacious floor plans and townhome layouts
  • knowledgeable and helpful leasing staff
  • convenient location near Medical Center and NRG
  • good value for square footage compared to nearby areas
  • well-maintained grounds and brick exterior
  • gated community with phone-activated entry
Watch-outs
  • slow maintenance response and unresolved repair requests
  • inadequate exterior lighting and safety concerns
  • poor management communication and follow-up
  • management change impact (RPM Living takeover mentioned negatively)
  • broken gates and amenities closure instead of repair
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Best for: Professionals working near the Texas Medical Center seeking spacious townhomes with direct transit access.
Think twice if: Safety and maintenance responsiveness matter to you; recent reviews cite broken lights, slow repairs, and inadequate security despite premium pricing.

What this Community Does Well

  • large townhomes with 2-car garages and open floor plans
  • location near Texas Medical Center and NRG Stadium
  • competitive pricing per square foot in the area
  • gated community with phone-activated entry system

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • 66 townhomes total; units are 2x2.5 or 3x2.25 with 2-car garages
  • Texas Medical Center shuttle service included
  • Staff mentioned: Jessica (leasing), Amy (customer service), Jondry Carbonell (maintenance supervisor), Chris (leasing tour guide), Tulio (staff)
  • Exterior brick construction; some units renovated (white paint) versus classic (beige)
  • Phone-activated gate entry system
  • Broken exterior lights unfixed for months according to multiple residents
  • Gates broken for 3+ weeks in one review; gym and pool closed per another review

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Spacious townhome layouts and convenient Medical Center location appeal to professionals, but deteriorating maintenance and safety issues undermine the luxury positioning.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 11% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 20
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

How far is it from the Texas Medical Center?
About 15-20 minutes by car; the community offers a Texas Medical Center shuttle service.
What are the unit sizes?
Two and three-bedroom townhomes. The 2-bedroom is 2x2.5 (two bedroom, two-and-a-half bath) and the 3-bedroom is 3x2.25, all with 2-car garages.
How do I get through the gates?
The community uses a phone-activated gate system that residents can use to enter and let guests in.

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Last updated 2026-07-21