Riverside

Growing Community in the Southeast Austin Area

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 the city beyond while taking a walk along The Boardwalk. Riverside is just beginning to experience a boom in developments, with many more housing options and businesses moving into the area. The neighborhood is home to many artists and musicians whose influences color the community in classic Austin fashion. Visit hotspots like Buzzmill coffee, The Bazaar or Emo’s, the prominent nightclub which recently relocated to the Riverside area.

Renters here love the sense of community and the reasonable prices. This neighborhood is filled with natives of all kinds, including working professionals and families. With easy access to the University of Texas via bus, this town is also a very affordable option for students.

What Riverside Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

6.5

value

6.8

amenities

5.0

social

6.5

management

6.8

Median rents in Riverside

Studio

1,050

1 Bedroom

1,100

2 Bedroom

1,350

Living in
Riverside

Near the River and Lake

Quiet

Beautiful

Close to Campus

Traffic

Downtown

Grocery Stores

Growing

Calm

Eat and Drink

Riverside — 8.2/10 Rating (based on 20 neighborhood reviews)

Riverside is a neighborhood in the middle of gentrification. A number of new apartments are continuously being built as it is a more affordable location that is only a few steps removed from the city center.

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Reviewed by

UT Austin McCombs Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Alexan Riverside

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.

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Anonymous

/10

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Azul Lakeshore

Riverside is relatively a quiet neighborhood that gets a bit busy especially on rush traffic hours. Several shops there and restaurants available. The location is very close to downtown Austin and close to University of Texas at Austin. Living here is relatively cheaper than west campus or north of the campus. Some people might find it not so safe though.

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Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

RiverView Apartments

Pros:
-Close to downtown
-Cheaper than staying on downtown.
-Parking is easily available
-Close to UT with a 10 min drive.
-Many restaurants and gaz stations.
-Close to Lady Bird Lake

Cons:
-Homeless people
-Police cars always around.

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Reviewed by

Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

South Shore District

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.

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Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

South Shore District

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.

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UT Austin McCombs Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Mesh 2

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.

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UT Austin McCombs Student

/10

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AMLI South Shore

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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Reviewed by

Austin Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

South Shore District

Not much going on within walking distance, but South Congress and Riverside are only 5-10 minutes away by car.

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Reviewed by

The LBJ School Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Array Apartments

Great location near the river, but things are spread out and it is further from UT campus.

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Reviewed by

McCombs School of Business Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

AMLI South Shore

The neighborhood is relatively quiet and is full of fast food restaurants and coffee shops. Grocery stores are also available and all at a walking distance. I like the most that there is direct access to Lady Bird Lake so you can enjoy walking with your dog in the morning or the evening after a long day of work. It is close to downtown Austin.
The safety is a bit of issue since you see many homeless people around but the police is taking care of it.

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Austin Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

RiverView Apartments

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!

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Reviewed by

Austin Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Link

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.

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Reviewed by

Gull

/10

Neighborhood Rating

AMLI South Shore

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.

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Reviewed by

Riverside Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

RiverView Apartments

Riverside is an accessible and eclectic community. It is directly on the river, which is possibly the best part of the apartment. There is a lot of traffic in this area but that is somewhat understandable.

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Austin Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

South Shore District

The neighborhood is relatively calm with moderate traffic. Several fast food chains are there like Wendy's McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell.
Also many grocery stores and gaz stations.
Close to UT and to the lake to enjoy some jogging or morning walk with your dog.
However, you see many police cars usually at night there but it feels safe.

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Reviewed by

Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

AMLI South Shore

Riverside along Lady Bird Lake is nice and quiet.

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Reviewed by

UT Austin McCombs Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Azul Lakeshore

Pros: travel time to fun areas around the city by car, easy parking
Cons: Pretty ghetto, can't walk anywhere, not IN any of the fun neighborhoods. Feels like a suburb.

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Reviewed by

Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Current

I love living south of the river. The Buzzmill is right down the street, and is an excellent 24/7 study spot.

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Reviewed by

Elizabeth, LBJ Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Point South and Bridgehollow

Awesome neighbors. Management sucks.

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Reviewed by

Anonymous

/10

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The Element Austin

Getting to Know
Riverside

Neighborhood Boundaries

East to West Boundaries: S Pleasant Valley Rd to Interregional Hwy
North to South Boundaries: Colorado River to E Oltorf St

dining

888 Pan Asian Restaurant

Al Pastor Restaurant and Taco Stand

CiCis Pizza

Sabor A Honduras

grocery

HEB

Shop N Save

convenience

7-Eleven

CVS Pharmacy

Walgreens

fitness

Oxygen Fitness Center

Planet Fitness - Austin - E. Riverside

Seeds of Change Yoga

Texas Fencing Academy - South Austin

parks

Festival Beach Park

Krieg Field

Norwood Estate Dog Park

coffee

Café Crème

Pepe’s Fruit Cup #3

Rockaway Beach ATX

The Buzz Mill

bus

20 (bus)

20/7 (bus)

320 (bus)

7 (bus)

About your Neighbors

Data from the 2013 American Community Survey

	Zip Codes Riverside includes zip code 78741
	Rent vs Own 76 % of Riverside residents are renters
	Driving to Work 70 % of Riverside residents drive to work
	New Construction 22 % of housing units in Riverside have been built in the last 15 years