Edison Austin
4711 E Riverside Dr,
Austin, TX 78741
$1,095 - $2,695
Studio - 2 Beds
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Bedrooms
2 - 4 bd
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Bathrooms
2 - 4 ba
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Square Feet
878 - 1,698 sq ft
Sparq on Rio
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Sparq on Rio brings modern shared living to the heart of West Campus, offering fully furnished apartments and townhomes just steps from the University of Texas at Austin. Designed for students who want more space, convenience, and connection, our community features individual private bedrooms, private bedroom and bathroom combinations, and shared double occupancy room options to fit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. Choose from spacious 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom floor plans equipped with contemporary finishes, custom furniture packages, full-size washer and dryer sets, electronic keyless entry, and high-speed internet included. Whether you're looking for a more private setup or a shared living experience with friends, Sparq on Rio offers flexible options in one of Austin's most walkable student neighborhoods. Beyond your apartment, residents enjoy access to premium community amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, outdoor grilling patio, covered parking garage, and entertainment lounge featuring billiards and ping pong. Expansive community spaces and modern architectural design create an elevated off-campus experience built around student life. Located in the center of West Campus, Sparq on Rio places residents within walking distance of UT Austin's most recognizable landmarks, academic buildings, libraries, dining halls, and student hotspots along The Drag. From the UT Tower and PCL to Gregory Gym, Moody College, McCombs, and Cockrell School of Engineering, campus is right outside your door. Downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the city's top entertainment districts are also just minutes away. Explore our floor plans, amenities, photos, and neighborhood to see why Sparq on Rio is redefining off-campus housing near UT Austin. Schedule your tour or start your application online today.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Pool
About Sparq on Rio
Sparq on Rio brings modern shared living to the heart of West Campus, offering fully furnished apartments and townhomes just steps from the University of Texas at Austin. Designed for students who want more space, convenience, and connection, our community features individual private bedrooms, private bedroom and bathroom combinations, and shared double occupancy room options to fit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. Choose from spacious 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom floor plans equipped with contemporary finishes, custom furniture packages, full-size washer and dryer sets, electronic keyless entry, and high-speed internet included. Whether you're looking for a more private setup or a shared living experience with friends, Sparq on Rio offers flexible options in one of Austin's most walkable student neighborhoods. Beyond your apartment, residents enjoy access to premium community amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, outdoor grilling patio, covered parking garage, and entertainment lounge featuring billiards and ping pong. Expansive community spaces and modern architectural design create an elevated off-campus experience built around student life. Located in the center of West Campus, Sparq on Rio places residents within walking distance of UT Austin's most recognizable landmarks, academic buildings, libraries, dining halls, and student hotspots along The Drag. From the UT Tower and PCL to Gregory Gym, Moody College, McCombs, and Cockrell School of Engineering, campus is right outside your door. Downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the city's top entertainment districts are also just minutes away. Explore our floor plans, amenities, photos, and neighborhood to see why Sparq on Rio is redefining off-campus housing near UT Austin. Schedule your tour or start your application online today.
Sparq on Rio is an apartment community located in Travis County and the 78705 ZIP Code. This area is served by the University Of Texas University Charter School attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Best Value in West Campus
- Bike Share Access
- High Speed Internet Included
- In-Unit Laundry
- Other
- Private Bedrooms & Bathrooms Available
- Resident Life Events
- Roommate Matching Services
- Simple Online Bill Pay
- Spacious Apartment Floorplans
- Walking Distance to UT
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Clubhouse
Maintenance on site
- Maintenance on site
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Pool
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Ceiling Fans
Furnished
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Furnished
2704 Rio Grande St,
Austin,
TX
78705
Although it is the state capital and located deep in the heart of Texas, Austin generally has more in common with places like Portland, Oregon rather than other large Lone Star State cities like Dallas or Houston. Consistently named one of the best places to live in America, Austin combines passions for food, live music, entrepreneurship, iconoclastic attitudes, and Texas traditions into a wholly unique cocktail that people just can’t get enough of.
The expansion of the tech industry and the wild popularity of music festivals like Austin City Limits and South by Southwest have boosted Austin’s profile as one of America’s most in-demand communities of the 21st century so far, attracting people from all walks of life and every corner of the world.
Regardless of their atypical culture, Texas pride runs deep in Austinites. Many of the city’s hip, young entrepreneurs are more than happy to deal in classic regional staples like Tex-Mex food, cowboy boots, and country music.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| West Campus Austin | Austin, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $907 | $1,207 |
| 1 Bedroom | $986 | $1,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,182 | $1,819 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,552 | $2,406 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.1 mi |
Sparq on Rio is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus. It is also near University of Texas at Austin and Austin C.C., Eastview Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
22 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
13 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
754 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
8 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,317 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
98 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 2.6 miles from Sparq on Rio. Sparq on Rio is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 13.4 miles or 27 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 42 min | 33.4 mi |
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Drive: | 45 min | 35.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Austin-Bergstrom International
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Drive: | 27 min | 13.4 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Sparq on Rio.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
Sparq on Rio has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Texas Memorial Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Elisabet Ney Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Mayfield Park and Preserve
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Austin Nature and Science Center
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi |
Sparq on Rio has 5 parks within 5.6 miles, including Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park, Texas Memorial Museum, and Elisabet Ney Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Sparq on Rio has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 84 min | 68.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 92 min | 73.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 111 min | 85.6 mi |
Sparq on Rio has 3 military bases within 85.6 miles, the nearest is Randolph Air Force Base which is 68.4 miles away and a 84 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
2704 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78705