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Riverside, 1601 Royal Crest Dr | Austin
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  •  Business Center
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly  
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fireplace
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot
  •  Swimming Pool

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About this Location

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9 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
7 (bus) - 7 min
320 (bus) - 8 min
Roy G. Guerrero Park
26 min walk

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$660+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$800+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$930+
4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,500+
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard
  • Laundry

    •  Washer and Dryer Hookups In Unit  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Fireplace
    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog Park
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Swimming Pool
  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Sketchy but cheap

My boyfriend and I are both working students, and this place gives us a spacious, affordable place to live, but it's not ideal. It's definitely sketchy: you hear plenty of domestic arguments, the grounds are poorly kept (it's not cool to walk the dog around broken glass), and management gives conflicting instructions. It's still a decent option for being close to transit, quick grocery trips, and cool bars like Buzzmill.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Thundercloud Subs
Al Pastor Restaurant and Taco Stand
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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grocery 1 Rec

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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
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fitness 7 Recs

Perdigon MMA & Family Fitness
Rose Movement Studio
Seeds of Change Yoga
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parks 1 Rec

Norwood Estate Dog Park
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coffee 3 Recs

The Buzz Mill
Rockaway Beach ATX
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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...
Calm
Quiet
Traffic
Growing
Downtown
Beautiful
Eat and Drink
Median rents in Riverside
Studio
$
1,050
1 Bedroom
$
1,100
2 Bedroom
$
1,350

Getting around Riverside


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.
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.
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.
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.

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