Apartment community along the US-290 corridor in Manor TX east of Austin

Second Chance Apartments in Manor

Shadowglen homes, the US-290 complexes, Presidential Meadows townhomes. Screening out here is more forgiving than anywhere inside the city, and your budget goes further than you'd expect.

ManorUS-290 CorridorElgin Rd CorridorShadowglenPresidential Meadows
3 Counties Travis · Williamson · Hays
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Tired of Rental Denials in Manor?

These are the four pain points we hear every day, and the reasons renters lose money before we ever get the call.

Denied Again and Again

Bad credit, a broken lease, or an old eviction is sinking every application. The fees are gone for good.

Wasted Application Fees

$50 here, $100 there. You can't keep paying non-refundable fees at properties that automatically reject your file.

Move-In Pressure

You've got 48 hours, a week, maybe two. You need an approval, not another rejection letter.

Embarrassed to Explain

You shouldn't have to relive a hard year over and over. You need someone who handles it without judgment.

Inside the Manor Rental Market

Austin Second Chance Team serves Manor renters across east Travis County. Manor rental options in 2026 range from Shadowglen single family homes to US-290 corridor apartment complexes and Presidential Meadows townhomes.

Manor sits in Travis County on US-290, about 15 miles east of Downtown Austin. The SH-130 toll provides a faster alternative that cuts the commute to under 20 minutes while avoiding I-35 congestion entirely. Rental pricing here runs below central Austin and below most suburban markets on the north and south corridors, which makes the 3x-income calculation easier for renters with limited or fluctuating income.

The rental inventory spans newer single family homes in Shadowglen and Presidential Meadows, apartment complexes along the US-290 corridor, duplexes near Manor Town Center, and townhomes closer to the Elgin Road corridor. Several properties review applications individually, particularly for renters who can demonstrate current income stability. Manor ISD draws families looking for east-metro school options without central Austin pricing.

Looking for an apartment locator near you in Manor? Austin Second Chance Team pre-screens east Travis County properties so renters with past credit issues, broken leases, or evictions apply only where they will be approved, saving application fees and time.

If a past denial is holding you back, our second chance apartment locating service matches renters in Manor with bad credit, broken leases, or evictions only to properties that approve those situations, at no cost to you.

Why Manor Screening Runs Looser Than Austin

Manor sits far enough east that it never caught the Austin rent spike, and the management companies out here never picked up the screening habits that came with it. That’s the honest reason your odds are better here than eleven miles west. Income documentation carries more weight. Credit carries less. And more of the decisions still get made by a person.

Work drives most of our Manor placements. Tesla Giga Texas is about fifteen minutes down SH-130, which makes Manor one of the shortest commutes to that plant of anywhere with rental inventory. Samsung in Taylor runs about twenty five minutes the other way on the same toll. ABIA is a straight shot south. If you work at any of the three, look at Manor before Pflugerville or Del Valle.

US-290 or SH-130, and it matters

Into downtown, 290 is free and slow and SH-130 is tolled and fast. At 7am that’s about twenty minutes versus thirty five. Budget the toll before you sign a lease you can only afford without it. We’ve watched renters take a Manor unit on the strength of the rent, then find the commute costs them another hundred a month.

What the inventory looks like

The newer single family rentals in Shadowglen and Presidential Meadows screen more like Austin, because a lot of them are owned by out of state investors running standard criteria. The complexes along 290 and the duplexes closer to Manor Town Center are the flexible end. That’s usually where we start a file with an eviction on it.

Manor ISD serves the area and it’s growing fast enough that campus assignments move. Verify the zone for the exact address, not the neighborhood name.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

What You Get in Manor

Our Apartment Locator Services in Manor

Local Property Knowledge

We track which Manor properties review files individually and which ones reject automatically. That's the entire game.

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2nd Chance Specialty

Bad credit, broken leases, evictions, or background flags. We match you only to properties that approve your situation.

Our Process

From First Call to Signed Lease

Four steps. Most renters move in within a week.

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Tell Us Your Situation

Send your details: credit, lease history, evictions, budget. Plain and direct, no judgment.

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We Pre-Screen Properties

We only send you to properties that actually approve your situation. No wasted application fees.

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Tour & Apply

Same-day tours when timing demands. We help with paperwork, explanation letters, and deposits.

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Approved & Moved In

Same day approval turnarounds on most files. We're there from first call to signed lease.

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FAQ

Manor Renter FAQs

Common questions about renting in Manor.

How much does an apartment locator cost in Manor?

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Our service is 100% free for renters. We are paid a referral commission directly by the property, so there is zero cost to you for the search, tours, or application help.

Can I rent in Manor with bad credit or a broken lease?

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Yes. We pre-screen Manor properties to identify communities that review applications individually rather than rejecting files automatically for credit or lease history. You only apply where approval is realistic, which saves you non-refundable application fees.

Is Manor a good area for affordable rent near Austin?

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Manor rents typically run below central Austin and below most suburban markets on the north and south corridors. That lower price point makes it easier to meet the standard 3x-income requirement that most properties require.

How long is the commute from Manor to Downtown Austin?

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Expect 20 to 35 minutes via US-290 or the SH-130 toll depending on time of day. The 130 toll avoids I-35 congestion entirely, which makes Manor practical for downtown commuters who want east-metro pricing.

Where can I find an apartment locator near me in Manor?

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We cover all of Manor including Shadowglen, Presidential Meadows, and the US-290 corridor. Call (512) 943-7368 or fill out our online form and we typically respond within hours to start your search.

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