Element Austin Apartments
1500 Royal Crest Dr,
Austin,
TX
78741
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Monthly Rent
$950 - $1,775
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
440 - 960 sq ft
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming home to our community. Available in the form of studio, one, and two-bedroom layouts, your new residence at Element welcomes you with faux wood floors and remote-controlled ceiling fan. Cooking is always a pleasure when you can do it in our spotless kitchens that feature stylish cabinets and granite countertops, along with elegant extras such as black-on-black appliances. From you home at Element, admire Travis Heights Mural overlooking East Riverside and the Colorado River. Explore the vibrant cultural scene and renowned music venues nearby. With convenient access to major roads like I-35 and proximity to universities, hospitals, and landmarks, living in a Riverside apartment offers lively entertainment and practical amenities in one of Austin’s best suburbs. And if you’re looking for pet-friendly apartments in Riverside Austin, you’ll be pleased to know that we welcome furry friends, too!
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 15-259price $950square feet 440availibility Aug 5
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Unit 15-265price $950square feet 440availibility Aug 16
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Unit 15-124price $950square feet 440availibility Sep 7
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Unit 15-254price $1,120square feet 696availibility Now
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Unit 15-149price $1,190square feet 696availibility Aug 7
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Unit 15-347price $1,035square feet 696availibility Sep 7
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Unit 16-261price $1,075square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 16-258price $1,200square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 16-154price $1,205square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 15-206price $1,085square feet 542availibility Now
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Unit 16-147price $1,155square feet 657availibility Jul 10
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Unit 16-239price $1,155square feet 657availibility Jul 26
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Unit 16-270price $1,100square feet 840availibility Jul 11
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Unit 15-333price $1,199square feet 720availibility Now
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Unit 15-233price $1,275square feet 720availibility Now
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Unit 15-234price $1,299square feet 720availibility Now
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Unit 16-108price $1,350square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-221price $1,350square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-218price $1,350square feet 960availibility Jul 8
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Unit 16-164price $1,500square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-109price $1,575square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-238price $1,565square feet 960availibility Jul 5
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Unit 15-259price $950square feet 440availibility Aug 5
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Unit 15-265price $950square feet 440availibility Aug 16
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Unit 15-124price $950square feet 440availibility Sep 7
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Unit 15-254price $1,120square feet 696availibility Now
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Unit 15-149price $1,190square feet 696availibility Aug 7
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Unit 15-347price $1,035square feet 696availibility Sep 7
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Unit 16-261price $1,075square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 16-258price $1,200square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 16-154price $1,205square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 15-206price $1,085square feet 542availibility Now
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Unit 16-147price $1,155square feet 657availibility Jul 10
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Unit 16-239price $1,155square feet 657availibility Jul 26
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Unit 16-270price $1,100square feet 840availibility Jul 11
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Unit 15-333price $1,199square feet 720availibility Now
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Unit 15-233price $1,275square feet 720availibility Now
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Unit 15-234price $1,299square feet 720availibility Now
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Unit 16-108price $1,350square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-221price $1,350square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-218price $1,350square feet 960availibility Jul 8
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Unit 16-164price $1,500square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-109price $1,575square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 16-238price $1,565square feet 960availibility Jul 5
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
- Monthly Utilities & Services
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Amenity Fee$15
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High Speed Internet Access$65
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Pest Control$10
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Trash$25
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$200
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Application Fee$75
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$25
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One time Fee$300
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:No breed or weight restrictions. One-time non-refundable $300 pet fee per pet and $25 monthly pet rent per pet.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$25
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One time Fee$300
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:No breed or weight restrictions. One-time non-refundable $300 pet fee per pet and $25 monthly pet rent per pet.
- Parking
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Surface Lotreserved carports available for rent--
Details
Lease Options
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None
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1968
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270 units/3 stories
Matterport 3D Tour
About Element Austin Apartments
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming home to our community. Available in the form of studio, one, and two-bedroom layouts, your new residence at Element welcomes you with faux wood floors and remote-controlled ceiling fan. Cooking is always a pleasure when you can do it in our spotless kitchens that feature stylish cabinets and granite countertops, along with elegant extras such as black-on-black appliances. From you home at Element, admire Travis Heights Mural overlooking East Riverside and the Colorado River. Explore the vibrant cultural scene and renowned music venues nearby. With convenient access to major roads like I-35 and proximity to universities, hospitals, and landmarks, living in a Riverside apartment offers lively entertainment and practical amenities in one of Austin’s best suburbs. And if you’re looking for pet-friendly apartments in Riverside Austin, you’ll be pleased to know that we welcome furry friends, too!
Element Austin Apartments is an apartment community located in Travis County and the 78741 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Pet Park
- Picnic/bbq Area
- Private Outdoor Space
- Additional Storage
- Handicap Accessible
- Terrace
- On-Site Management
- Community Wifi
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Playground
Clubhouse
- Maintenance on site
- Pet Play Area
- EV Charging
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Maintenance on site
- Pet Play Area
- EV Charging
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Pet Park
- Picnic/bbq Area
- Private Outdoor Space
- Additional Storage
- Handicap Accessible
- Terrace
- On-Site Management
- Community Wifi
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Directly southeast of Downtown Austin, you’ll come upon the unique urban neighborhood of East Riverside-Oltorf. This up-and-coming area offers an abundance of apartments and other rentals to choose from, ranging from affordable to luxury.
Situated on the Colorado River, this neighborhood is most well-known for its riverfront views and proximity to Texas’s capital city. With happening bars like Buzzmill and live music venues like Emo’s, there’s plenty in the way of entertainment in East Riverside-Oltorf. But if you’re looking for more options, Downtown Austin is just a minute or two from your potential new home.
Along Colorado River, enjoy Riverside Golf Course and the neighborhood’s waterfront parks with hiking and biking trails, lush open green space, and numerous athletic fields. Surrounded by major interstates with public bus stations spread throughout town, commuting to nearby areas from East Riverside-Oltorf is a breeze.
Learn more about living in East Riverside-Oltorf| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 2.0 miles from Element Austin Apartments. Element Austin Apartments is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 9.0 miles or 21 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 36 min | 29.7 mi |
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Drive: | 47 min | 37.7 mi |
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Austin-Bergstrom International
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.0 mi |
Time and distance from Element Austin Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lady Bird Lake
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Boggy Creek Greenbelt
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Zilker Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 79 min | 64.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 107 min | 92.2 mi |
Property Ratings at Element Austin Apartments
Lived here for many months now, and here's what I would say I wish I knew before moving in: Pros - Great location - easily on I-35 within 5 min and nearby HEB, gas stations, restaurants, and walking distance to the river - Fast maintenance (although they don't tell you when to expect them) - Fees are low, about $10 for pest control monthly, $18 for trash collection, and $13 for renter's insurance. Cons - The actual floorplan neither matches their website or the one in their videos. - The so called "plank style wood flooring" is poorly-installed vinyl flooring that is peeling up with lots of glue gunk. The filtered water spigot also doesn't exist. - The units were renovated 8-9 years ago, so lots of wear and tear, and the only energy efficient appliance is the combo washer/dryer. - They do have a roach problem, and the pest control isn't automatic, so you have to request visits. - You're billed collectively for water divided based on occupancy and sqft of your unit, so if your neighbor has a leak, you could end up with a hefty bill. - The water heater is outside the apartment in a non-insulated wood shed, so a 1/3rd of my electricity bill goes to water heating costs. - The furnace is probably 20 years old, but it does heat the apartment well, just slowly. - There are over 100 units all sharing a gym with 5(?) machines - Finally the sound proofing - what I most wish I knew about before moving in, as it's non-existent. I expect sound from my neighbors. However, I suspect given the water stains, the Element flooded at some point, needed to gut the walls and ceilings, and cut costs on re-insulation. Why? Because I know the health status of my upstairs neighbor's prostate, because we have the same floorplan, and I can hear him both walk to the adjacent bathroom due to creaking floor boards, as well as the quality and delays in his stream, followed by the clanking of loose pipes whenever he flushes. I can also hear the words, not simple murmurs, from his television and can easily hear the tune my next door neighbor is singing. Finally, the windows are thin enough to hear normal conversations 10ft away, so if you chose a unit near the dumpster, be aware trash pick up occurs between 12AM-4AM 3x per week, and even my soundproof curtains barely touched the noise levels. TLDR: Can find better for the current price point, and definitely has some serious sound-proofing issues, but otherwise a good location and fast maintenance.
Property Manager at Element Austin Apartments, Responded To This Review
We are very sorry that you feel this way about our community. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and a place that you are proud to call your home and we regret to see that we have failed you in that respect. We are unable to recognize you as a community member based on the name provided here, so we strongly encourage you to reach out to us at (512) 729-8712 so we can discuss your concerns in detail and work towards a solution. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and we hope to hear from you soon.
This was the first apartment I lived in when I moved out to Austin, it is incredibly close to Downtown where you could easily ride your bike or take a scooter. It is probably the cheapest apartments you'll find that close to downtown, the maintenance comes almost immediately, I did have several issues (ceiling in bathroom collapsing) but they were always resolved timely. I had no issues with bugs my first 1.5yrs, however once COVID hit and they had to stop going into peoples apartments to spray, ran into quite a few. I still wouldn't hold that against them as they just weren't able to spray every week like they used to, if they are back to spraying each week, you will not see any! While the apartment complex on the outside looks quite bad, once you step into your apartment it is nice looking and pretty modern in some units. This is a great place if you are on a budget and looking to live close to downtown.
Property Manager at Element Austin Apartments, Responded To This Review
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this review and your kind words! We are happy that you have had a great experience at our community. If there is anything your Element team can do to make your time here exceptional, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (512) 729-8712 or stop by our friendly leasing office. Thank you again for your time and have a wonderful day!
They have an annoying policy of handing you a one-week eviction notice within 24 hours of a late payment so make sure you pay before you leave on vacation or set up automatic payment. Otherwise, this is a great place that is affordable for the area. They have made a lot of green efforts in the pool and community areas including a vegetable and herb garden. The staff is friendly and helpful in person but make sure you ask for service requests in person, otherwise the called in requests sometimes get... Forgotten. Considering how infrequently I've had a service request, it has not been a problem, but it's fair to inform you before signing.
Element Austin Apartments Photos
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Element Austin Apartments
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1BR, 1BA 700sf
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Element Austin Apartments has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $950/mo. to $1,775/mo.
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Element Austin Apartments is in East Riverside-Oltorf in the city of Austin. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.5 mile of the property. Five parks are within 3.5 miles, including Lady Bird Lake, Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, and Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum.
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1500 Royal Crest Dr
Austin, TX 78741