Urban East
6400 E Riverside Dr,
Austin, TX 78741
$1,300 - $2,348
Studio - 3 Beds
Montopolis
Austin, TX
Montopolis - Austin, TX
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A naturally appealing suburb bordering Austin’s airport
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Commuter
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Outdoor Recreation
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Nestled just six miles southeast of Downtown Austin, Montopolis is a centrally located neighborhood between Highway 183 and Interstate 71. Commuter benefits are many in this Texas suburb, including its proximity to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Because of its ideal location, Montopolis is growing in popularity, especially with commuters and renters looking or quick access to the University of Texas at Austin, located just six miles northwest. Rentals in Montopolis vary greatly between apartments, condos, and houses, so there is something for everyone.
Residents of Montopolis have their choice of outdoor recreation, from the Riverside Golf Course and the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park to the Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary and the Montopolis Neighborhood Park. Locals enjoy the natural appeal, along with the walking, biking, and running trails in these community spaces. With such beautiful parks within easy reach, you may forget you’re just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Austin, where you’ll discover the city’s legendary restaurants, live music venues, and fun community events!
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Montopolis is $1,038 for a studio, $1,393 for one bedroom, $1,642 for two bedrooms, and $1,646 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montopolis has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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462 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,038/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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720 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,393/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,083 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,642/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,307 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,646/month
Average Rent
Transportation
39
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
43
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
44
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Reviews of Montopolis - Austin, TX
Niche Reviews
23 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
While Austin is a large city, the city is safe. The police do a great job of patrolling and keeping Austin safe. With the number of events that go on in Austin, the city is still safe.
Niche User
11 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
Not many jobs around and the ones around only pay minimum wage
Niche User
11 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
There are alot of cars in the area that dont belong in the area and drive fast and sidewalks are at the best
Niche User
11 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
There alot of different types of people in this area.
Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Lady Bird Lake
- Boggy Creek Greenbelt
- Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Texas Memorial Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.