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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Onsite laundry facility
  • Private patio
  • Updated kitchen
  • Reserved parking space
  • Pet friendly
  • Dual closets

Location

2810 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705, USA|West University
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Management

Prosper Urban, Inc.

Leasing office

(512) 992-0888

Property Overview

Sandpiper Apartments earns a strong overall impression with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5/10, supported by standout marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Notable features include an onsite laundry facility, private patio, updated kitchen, reserved parking space, pet friendly policy, and dual closets, while 16 photos provide an added benefit for getting a quick look at the property.

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, Sandpiper Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sandpiper Apartments 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

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath842 sqft$1,550–$1,750 /mo2 units availableLarge apartment near the intersection at 28th and Rio Grande. Recently renovated, featuring two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, and plank flooring throughout. Onsite laundry facility for residents and two reserved parking spaces. Exceptional location, with easy access to Guadalupe St and all west campus has to offer! Community is pet friendly with NO monthly pet rent!

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Amenities for Sandpiper Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Sandpiper Apartments

HomeApartments in AustinWest University Sandpiper Apartments

Large apartment near the intersection at 28th and Rio Grande. Recently renovated, featuring two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, and plank flooring throughout. Onsite laundry facility for residents and two reserved parking spaces. Exceptional location, with easy access to Guadalupe St and all west campus has to offer! Community is pet friendly with NO monthly pet rent!


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, Sandpiper Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sandpiper Apartments 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 Sandpiper Apartments
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.
Sandpiper Apartments 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.
Sandpiper Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Sandpiper Apartments 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.
Sandpiper Apartments 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 Sandpiper Apartments 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.

Sandpiper Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 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 Sandpiper 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

2-bedroom apartments at Sandpiper Apartments cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments 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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Sandpiper 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 2810 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

9/10
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 2810 Rio Grande St, Austin

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

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
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Explore the area around 2810 Rio Grande St

Wheatsville Food Co-op
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Orange Market
910 W 25th St
Quarters Market
2222 Rio Grande St
West Campus Market
709 W 22nd St
Bodega on Rio
2101 Rio Grande St

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