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Monthly Rent
$754 - $1,350
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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
Welcome to Sparq on Rio (formerly Rio West) - off-campus apartments just steps from The University of Texas at Austin. We offer fully-furnished 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments; all featuring private bedrooms, spacious common areas, a wall-mounted flat screen TV, and full-sized in-unit washer and dryer. Our pet-friendly apartments include a modern furniture package, full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring, and private balconies and patios. High-speed internet, maintenance, trash and sewer service are all included in your monthly rental installment. Our premier community amenities include a resort-style pool, outdoor patio with grilling stations, concierge package service, controlled access parking, bike share access, and more! Our resident clubhouse features a 24-hour fitness gym, entertainment lounge with games, coffee bar, business center and group study rooms.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Furnished Units Available
- Walk To Campus
- Pool
- Planned Social Activities
- Pet Play Area
- Controlled Access
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit Privateprice $1,215square feet 894availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,309square feet 888availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,350square feet 878availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Sharedprice $765square feet 1,565availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,115square feet 1,565availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Sharedprice $795square feet 1,495availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,026square feet 1,495availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Sharedprice $754square feet 1,698availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,000square feet 1,698availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,215square feet 894availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,309square feet 888availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,350square feet 878availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Sharedprice $765square feet 1,565availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,115square feet 1,565availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Sharedprice $795square feet 1,495availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,026square feet 1,495availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Sharedprice $754square feet 1,698availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Privateprice $1,000square feet 1,698availibility Aug 14, 2026
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.
- Utilities & Essentials
- Short Term FeeCharged per unit.$250 / mo
- Community FeeCharged per unit.$30 / mo
- Pest ControlCharged per unit.$5 / mo
- Trash FeeCharged per unit.$5 / mo
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application FeeCharged per applicant.$75
- Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - RefundableCharged per unit.$100
- Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$150
- Due at Application
- Dogs
- Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$25
- One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$300 - $300
50 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments - Cats
- Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$25
- One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$300 - $300
50 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments - FishMax of 2, 50 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:
- Other Pets
- Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$25
Max of 2, 50 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments
- Renter's InsuranceOptional, residents can obtain their own. Charged per unit.$14
- Transfer FeeCharged per unit.$500
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Trash Removal
Lease Options
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5, 10, 12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 2006
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74 units/6 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
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About Sparq on Rio
Welcome to Sparq on Rio (formerly Rio West) - off-campus apartments just steps from The University of Texas at Austin. We offer fully-furnished 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments; all featuring private bedrooms, spacious common areas, a wall-mounted flat screen TV, and full-sized in-unit washer and dryer. Our pet-friendly apartments include a modern furniture package, full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring, and private balconies and patios. High-speed internet, maintenance, trash and sewer service are all included in your monthly rental installment. Our premier community amenities include a resort-style pool, outdoor patio with grilling stations, concierge package service, controlled access parking, bike share access, and more! Our resident clubhouse features a 24-hour fitness gym, entertainment lounge with games, coffee bar, business center and group study rooms.
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
- Roommate Matching Services
- Simple Online Bill Pay
- Walking Distance to UT
- 24 Hour Fitness Gym
- 42-inch flat screen TV
- Computer bar with Printing
- Resident Life Events
- Secure covered parking
- Bike Share Access
- Concierge Package Service
- Dishwasher & microwave included
- Resort Style Pool
- Spacious Apartment Floorplans
- Furnished Apartments
- Private Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Electronically controlled building access
- Group Study Rooms
- Brand new custom furniture package
- Entertainment Lounge
- On-site Maintenance
- Outdoor Patio with Grilling Stations
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Concierge
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Recycling
Property Services
- Package Service
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Wi-Fi
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
- Pet Play Area
- Key Fob Entry
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Disposal Chutes
- Conference Rooms
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
Outdoor Features
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
Student Features
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Private Bathroom
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- Walk To Campus
- Individual Leases Available
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Furnished
- Balcony
- Patio
- Package Service
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Wi-Fi
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
- Pet Play Area
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Disposal Chutes
- Conference Rooms
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Private Bathroom
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- Walk To Campus
- Individual Leases Available
- Best value in West Campus
- Roommate Matching Services
- Simple Online Bill Pay
- Walking Distance to UT
- 24 Hour Fitness Gym
- 42-inch flat screen TV
- Computer bar with Printing
- Resident Life Events
- Secure covered parking
- Bike Share Access
- Concierge Package Service
- Dishwasher & microwave included
- Resort Style Pool
- Spacious Apartment Floorplans
- Furnished Apartments
- Private Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Electronically controlled building access
- Group Study Rooms
- Brand new custom furniture package
- Entertainment Lounge
- On-site Maintenance
- Outdoor Patio with Grilling Stations
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Furnished
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Learn more about living in Austin| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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 |
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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.
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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 |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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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 |
Time 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 |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 84 min | 68.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 92 min | 73.7 mi |
Property Ratings at Sparq on Rio
It was smooth! The welcome was very warm and transition from my old to new apartment was really smooth. Would really be convenient if the second lift is renovated as soon as possible because one lift is not enough when we are getting late.
Property Manager at Sparq on Rio, Responded To This Review
Thanks for sharing your experience with us — we are glad it was a positive one!
Leasing team was very friendly and helpful when I moved in. Also the maintenance men are amazing and get to my requests within a day.
Sparq on Rio Photos
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Sparq on Rio has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Sparq on Rio includes trash removal in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Sparq on Rio has two to four bedrooms with rent ranges from $754/mo. to $1,350/mo.
Yes, Sparq on Rio welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $754 for a four bedrooms, you would need to earn about $27,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Sparq on Rio is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
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