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Highlights

  • Granite counter tops
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Ceiling fans
  • Modern finishes
  • Washer/dryer
  • Laminate wood flooring

Location

2822 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705, USA|West University
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Management

BJC Holdings, Inc.

Leasing office

(512) 479-9922

Property Overview

Rio Flats earns a strong 8.5 Zumper Expert Rating, with especially high marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Notable features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer, ceiling fans, modern finishes, and laminate wood flooring, while nearby transit, walkability, parks, coworking spots, and a large mix of dining and mixed-use spaces add everyday convenience.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Rio Flats is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rio Flats has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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Great for

  • Eco living
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath$2,200 /mo1 unit availableLocated between Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, Rio Flats is just minutes to the University of Texas and Downtown Austin. These spacious units have been custom designed with the most modern finishes, including sleek, white subway tile and granite counter tops. **Additional $100/mo per parking space, max 2 per unit. Water & trash included in rent. **Cable and Internet included. Interior finishes include: washer/dryer, laminate wood flooring,ceiling fams, granite countertops, patio, kitchen island, and stainless steel appliances. Available August Call for a private tour. Michael Said, REALTOR® Said Property Group I eXp Realty (512) 789-6543
3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath$3,300 /mo6 units availableLocated between Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, Rio Flats is just minutes to the University of Texas and Downtown Austin. These spacious units have been custom designed with the most modern finishes, including sleek, white subway tile and granite counter tops. Additional $100/mo per parking space, max 2 per unit. Additional $75/mo for water with a possible credit at end of year for over payment. Cable and Internet included. Interior finishes include: washer/dryer, laminate wood flooring,ceiling fams, granite countertops, patio, kitchen island, and stainless steel appliances. See http www rioflatsaustin com for B2 floorplan. Available August Call for a private tour. Michael Said, REALTOR® Said Property Group I eXp Realty (512) 789-6543

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Amenities for Rio Flats

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Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Tech

Internet
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About Rio Flats

HomeApartments in AustinWest University Rio Flats

Located between Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, Rio Flats is just minutes to the University of Texas and Downtown Austin. These spacious units have been custom designed with the most modern finishes, including sleek, white subway tile and granite counter tops. Additional $100/mo per parking space, max 2 per unit. Additional $75/mo for water with a possible credit at end of year for over payment. Cable and Internet included. Interior finishes include: washer/dryer, laminate wood flooring,ceiling fams, granite countertops, patio, kitchen island, and stainless steel appliances. See http www rioflatsaustin com for B2 floorplan. Available August Call for a private tour. Michael Said, REALTOR® Said Property Group I eXp Realty (512) 789-6543


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Rio Flats is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rio Flats has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Rio Flats
Price·9A 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 Flats stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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 Flats goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Rio Flats receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Rio Flats is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A 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.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Rio Flats to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Rio Flats is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 33 parks within a mile

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 4 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 3 office supply stores within 1 mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 287 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 335 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 Flats compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in West University

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Rio Flats to be 47% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in West University.

3-bedroom apartments at Rio Flats cost about 47% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in West University.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
West University
Austin
A table of studio rental data trends in Austin
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,600
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
August 2026$1,105
September 2026$1,108
A table of studio rental data trends in West University
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,300
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
August 2026$1,100
September 2026$1,095

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Can I afford to live at 2822 Rio Grande St?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$88,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Schools near Rio Flats

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 2822 Rio Grande St

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
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

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 2822 Rio Grande St, 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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