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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Spacious floor plan

Location

2800 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705, USA|West University
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Property Overview

Rio Grande Square Apartments earns a strong overall impression with excellent ratings for price, location, quality, and trustworthiness, plus a very good amenities score. It also stands out for practical features like a refrigerator and spacious floor plan, along with 32 photos and nearby pet services that add convenience for renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Rio Grande Square Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

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Amenities for Rio Grande Square Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Hardwood Floor

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Rio Grande Square Apartments

HomeApartments in AustinWest University Rio Grande Square Apartments

** NO-PRICE INCREASE SPECIALS ** Now pre-leasing for August 2026 move-ins. Free 1-car parking permit. Lock in the rate before it's gone on the peak leasing time this Spring/Summer. -> westsidegroup .com/rio-grande-square-apartments Walking distance to UT Austin campus. Looking for an independent living experience away from the dorms? Spacious and well-laid out floor plan with a separate bedroom and a built-in study/desk. The Rio Grande Square Student Apartments have got you covered! Appliances include a cooking range, oven, and refrigerator. Enjoy all that one-bedroom life offers - privacy during study hours, cooking up something delicious with ease, even room for hosting some friends over – plus get more bang for your buck than any traditional university housing option. Located on the Rio Grande & 28th streets, among other apartments, student houses, retail stores, condos, and frats/sororities – this area is ripe with plenty of opportunity just waiting at your fingertips! Pet's Weight Limit Policy: - Dog: 25 lbs, Cat: 25 lbs. Nearby Neighborhoods: North University, West Campus, Old West, Hyde Park, Central East Austin, Downtown, Riverside, Windsor Road, North Loop, University Hill, Allandale, Montopolis, Triangle State, Brentwood, MLK-183, Hancock. westsidegroup .com/rio-grande-square-apartments Leasing Agent


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Rio Grande Square Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Rio Grande Square Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Rio Grande Square Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Rio Grande Square Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Rio Grande Square Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Rio Grande Square Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Rio Grande Square Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Rio Grande Square Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Rio Grande Square Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Rio Grande Square Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Rio Grande Square Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in West University

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
West University
Austin
A table of studio rental data trends in Austin
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,528
September 2024$1,582
October 2024$1,596
November 2024$1,576
December 2024$1,569
January 2025$1,582
February 2025$1,576
March 2025$1,582
April 2025$1,601
May 2025$1,583
June 2025$1,582
July 2025$1,574
August 2025$1,579
September 2025$1,582
October 2025$1,582
November 2025$1,584
December 2025$1,585
January 2026$1,584
February 2026$1,588
March 2026$1,584
April 2026$1,602
May 2026$1,339
June 2026$1,187
July 2026$1,154
A table of studio rental data trends in West University
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,128
September 2024$1,203
October 2024$1,387
November 2024$1,365
December 2024$1,486
January 2025$1,598
February 2025$1,598
March 2025$1,578
April 2025$1,747
May 2025$1,509
June 2025$1,393
July 2025$1,220
August 2025$1,135
September 2025$1,120
October 2025$1,235
November 2025$1,250
December 2025$1,269
January 2026$1,323
February 2026$1,441
March 2026$1,462
April 2026$1,248
May 2026$1,255
June 2026$1,305
July 2026$1,156

Schools near Rio Grande Square Apartments

Bryker Woods Elementary School

3309 kerbey ln

austin, TX, 78703

K-5Public
A

Texas School for the Blind

1100 w 45th st

austin, TX, 78756

3-12Public
C

Rosedale School

7505 silvercrest dr

austin, TX, 78757

PK, K-12Public

Texas School for the Deaf

1102 s congress ave

austin, TX, 78704

PK, K-12Public

YPW Spanish Immersion School

3640 bee caves rd

austin, TX, 78746

PKPublic
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Getting around Austin near 2800 Rio Grande Street

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 2800 Rio Grande Street, Austin

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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