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- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Building Laundry Room
- Business Center
- Cat friendly
- Dog Park
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
- Swimming Pool
About this Location
HEB
8 min walk
8 min walk
300 (bus) - 2 min
20/320 (bus) - 2 min
20/320 (bus) - 2 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Roy G. Guerrero Park
28 min walk
28 min walk
Pricing
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$899+
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Convenience
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Business Center
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Entertainment
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Game Room
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Included
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Internet Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Washer and Dryer Hookups In Unit
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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Parking & Transportation
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Surface Parking Lot
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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Dog Park
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Dog friendly
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Security & Maintenance
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24-Hour Front Desk
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Swimming Pool
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Volleyball Courts
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Overall rating 5.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review
5.0
Location
4.0
Amenities
7.0
Management
3.0
Value
10
Social
5
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Dropout City
This place is kind of like living in a dorm, but for drop outs. There's a lot of artist types and it really is a fun place to live if you are at that stage in your life or very open to Austin-esque living. I do like how dog friendly they are, my pup and I practically felt like we had a yard using our courtyard.
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Aug. 6, 2015
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2 beds / 2 baths
The Neighborhood
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About Riverside
Riverside, also known as East Riverside-Oltorf, is a growing community in the southeast Austin area. Strip malls, small businesses, and loyal natives boasting a no-frills attitude fill the spaces in between the greenery and residential areas. Residents can enjoy a scenic view of Lady Bird Lake and t...
Median rents in Riverside
Studio
$
1,050
1 Bedroom
$
1,100
2 Bedroom
$
1,350
Getting around Riverside
300 (bus)
2 min
320 (bus)
2 min
331 (bus)
8 min
100 (bus)
12 min
Riverside Reviews
20 reviews
There's lots to do, eat, and drink right in the Riverside neighborhood, and getting to downtown or the East side is so easy if you want to do something different. Lots of great local spots to eat (mostly counter-service style), ranging from sports bars to Tex Mex to Vietnamese food. There's plenty of standard chain restaurants as well (again mostly counter service places). Being close to the Town Lake trail is prime. Some areas don't feel very safe at night, but most of the streets are well-lit. Police often patrol the area, which could make you feel safer or more concerned. Overall, a great area to live that is constantly improving!
Riverside drive especially the east part is relatively a new growing neighborhood. Grocery shops like Walgreens, CVS and HEB are nearby. It is also a relatively safe area and calm. It is close to UT campus with a 10 min drive only in normal traffic.
Moreover it is surrounded with the beautiful access to the river and lady bird lake.
Night life is a bit not much available and most of the action is in downtown of Austin which is very close.
Moreover it is surrounded with the beautiful access to the river and lady bird lake.
Night life is a bit not much available and most of the action is in downtown of Austin which is very close.
Riverside is growing with many restaurants and grocery shops. There are some constructions going on and it is relatively quiet unless it is rush hours.
It is close to downtown and to UT campus.
Relatively less safe than downtown because of homeless people around.
It is close to downtown and to UT campus.
Relatively less safe than downtown because of homeless people around.
Riverside neighborhood is a growing neighborhood with many restaurant chains and local tex-mex restaurants. Many gaz stations and many grocery stores. 15 min to UT and 10 min to Downtown with a quick access to the river trails.
Pros:
Close to Downtown and UT
Price is cheaper than other areas that are closer to UT
Plenty of grocery shops.
Calm area except on rush hours
Access to river trails.
Cons:
Homeless people.
Safety.
Close to Downtown and UT
Price is cheaper than other areas that are closer to UT
Plenty of grocery shops.
Calm area except on rush hours
Access to river trails.
Cons:
Homeless people.
Safety.
I heard Riverside had a less than perfect reputation before I moved here. I would say that the closer you are to the river the better you should be as it has also become a very desirable location. Riverside, as a neighborhood, is split by Riverside Drive, so try to find a place in the zone closest to the river. Also, prices are usually lower than in other areas closer to campus.
I really like how accessible it is to the other neighborhoods, given its location on the trail, but it is very new and they are putting up a bunch of new apartment buildings and the dining/bar scene hasn't quite filled out yet.
The path by the river is great if you like to cycle or run. I love running down to auditorium shores, using the outdoor gym and then running back. it's a perfect workout.