Element Austin Apartments

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1500 Royal Crest Dr
Austin, TX 78741

Studio–2 Bedrooms
440–1,026Square Feet

About Element Austin Apartments

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming home to our community. Available in the form of studio, one, and two-bedroom layouts, your new residence at Element welcomes you with faux wood floors and remote-controlled ceiling fan. Cooking is always a pleasure when you can do it in our spotless kitchens that feature stylish cabinets and granite countertops, along with elegant extras such as black-on-black appliances. From you home at Element, admire Travis Heights Mural overlooking East Riverside and the Colorado River. Explore the vibrant cultural scene and renowned music venues nearby. With convenient access to major roads like I-35 and proximity to universities, hospitals, and landmarks, living in a Riverside apartment offers lively entertainment and practical amenities in one of Austin’s best suburbs. And if you’re looking for pet-friendly apartments in Riverside Austin, you’ll be pleased to know that we welcome furry friends, too!

Element Austin Apartments is located in the East Riverside Oltorf Neighborhood and 78741 Zip code of Austin, TX.

Unique Features and Amenities

Additional Storage
Community Wifi
Handicap Accessible
On-Site Management
Pet Park
Picnic/bbq Area
Private Outdoor Space
Terrace

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Studio
1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

Studio
Floorplan E1
$950
Studio, 1 Bath, 440 sq ft
Available Dec 1
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan
$950 December 1, 2025 15-218 440
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Unit 15-218 Amenities and Features
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$950
Apartment Unit: 15-218Apartment Model: E1Studio, 1 Bath, 440 sq ftAvailable December 1, 2025
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Unit: 15-218 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan E2
Studio, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft

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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable E2 500 sq ft
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$950	December 1, 2025	15-218	440

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	E2	500 sq ft

Floorplan A4

From $1,099

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 700 sq ft

Available Now

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,099	Available Now	16-258	700	View Details Below
$1,110	October 9, 2025	16-126	700	View Details Below
$1,235	November 5, 2025	16-124	700	View Details Below

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Air Conditioning

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Private Outdoor Space

Unit 16-258 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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Private Outdoor Space

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Model Price Range

$1,099 - $1,235

Unit 16-126 Gallery

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Unit 16-126 Amenities and Features

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Private Outdoor Space

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Model Price Range

$1,099 - $1,235

Unit 16-124 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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Private Outdoor Space

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,099 - $1,235

Floorplan A3

From $1,035

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 696 sq ft

Available Oct 7

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,055	October 7, 2025	15-251	696	View Details Below
$1,035	October 17, 2025	15-149	696	View Details Below
$1,050	November 7, 2025	15-154	696	View Details Below

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Features

Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

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Private Outdoor Space

Unit 15-251 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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Private Outdoor Space

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Model Price Range

$1,035 - $1,100

Unit 15-149 Gallery

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Unit 15-149 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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Private Outdoor Space

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Model Price Range

$1,035 - $1,100

Unit 15-154 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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Private Outdoor Space

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Model Price Range

$1,035 - $1,100

Floorplan A1

$999

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 542 sq ft

Available Oct 9

Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$999	October 9, 2025	15-205	542			View Details Below
$999	December 1, 2025	15-123	542			View Details Below

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Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

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$999

Unit 15-123 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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$999

Floorplan A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 657 sq ft

Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	A2	657 sq ft

Floorplan A5

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 728 sq ft

Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	A5	728 sq ft

Floorplan A6

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 790 sq ft

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Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	A6	790 sq ft

Floorplan A7

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 840 sq ft

Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	A7	840 sq ft

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Floorplan B1

From $1,199

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 720 sq ft

Available Now

Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,199	Available Now	15-333	720	View Details Below
$1,299	October 15, 2025	15-132	720	View Details Below
$1,275	October 31, 2025	15-233	720	View Details Below

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Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free

Unit 15-333 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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$1,199 - $1,299

Unit 15-132 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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$1,199 - $1,299

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Unit 15-233 Amenities and Features

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Model Price Range

$1,199 - $1,299

Floorplan B5

$1,504

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1026 sq ft

Available Now

Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,504	Available Now	15-252	1026

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Unit 15-252 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

Model Rent and Fees

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$1,504

Floorplan B2

From $1,675

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 960 sq ft

Available Nov 7

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$1,675	November 7, 2025	16-208	960			View Details Below
$1,750	November 24, 2025	16-107	960			View Details Below

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Air Conditioning

Unit 16-208 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

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$1,675 - $1,750

Unit 16-107 Gallery

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Unit 16-107 Amenities and Features

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Air Conditioning

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,675 - $1,750

Floorplan B4

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 960 sq ft

Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	B4	960 sq ft

Floorplan B3

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 960 sq ft

Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	B3	960 sq ft

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Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

270 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1968
Renovated In 2014

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Lease Terms

12 Months
Short Term Lease Options

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

Utilities & Essentials

Pest Control$10
Amenity Fee$15
High Speed Internet Access$65
Trash$25

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Administrative Fee$200
Application Fee Per Applicant$75

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

2 Pet Limit
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee

No breed or weight restrictions. One-time non-refundable $300 pet fee per pet and $25 monthly pet rent per pet.

Dogs

2 Pet Limit
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee

No breed or weight restrictions. One-time non-refundable $300 pet fee per pet and $25 monthly pet rent per pet.

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lotireserved carports available for rent

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Additional Storage
Community Wifi
Handicap Accessible
On-Site Management
Pet Park
Picnic/bbq Area
Private Outdoor Space
Terrace

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0

3 Renters Reviews

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Average apartment for the pricepoint w/ serious noise issues
February 2, 2023
Lived here for many months now, and here's what I would say I wish I knew before moving in: Pros - Great location - easily on I-35 within 5 min and nearby HEB, gas stations, restaurants, and walking distance to the river - Fast maintenance (although they don't tell you when to expect them) - Fees are low, about $10 for pest control monthly, $18 for trash collection, and $13 for renter's insurance. Cons - The actual floorplan neither matches their website or the one in their videos. - The so ...
called "plank style wood flooring" is poorly-installed vinyl flooring that is peeling up with lots of glue gunk. The filtered water spigot also doesn't exist. - The units were renovated 8-9 years ago, so lots of wear and tear, and the only energy efficient appliance is the combo washer/dryer. - They do have a roach problem, and the pest control isn't automatic, so you have to request visits. - You're billed collectively for water divided based on occupancy and sqft of your unit, so if your neighbor has a leak, you could end up with a hefty bill. - The water heater is outside the apartment in a non-insulated wood shed, so a 1/3rd of my electricity bill goes to water heating costs. - The furnace is probably 20 years old, but it does heat the apartment well, just slowly. - There are over 100 units all sharing a gym with 5(?) machines - Finally the sound proofing - what I most wish I knew about before moving in, as it's non-existent. I expect sound from my neighbors. However, I suspect given the water stains, the Element flooded at some point, needed to gut the walls and ceilings, and cut costs on re-insulation. Why? Because I know the health status of my upstairs neighbor's prostate, because we have the same floorplan, and I can hear him both walk to the adjacent bathroom due to creaking floor boards, as well as the quality and delays in his stream, followed by the clanking of loose pipes whenever he flushes. I can also hear the words, not simple murmurs, from his television and can easily hear the tune my next door neighbor is singing. Finally, the windows are thin enough to hear normal conversations 10ft away, so if you chose a unit near the dumpster, be aware trash pick up occurs between 12AM-4AM 3x per week, and even my soundproof curtains barely touched the noise levels. TLDR: Can find better for the current price point, and definitely has some serious sound-proofing issues, but otherwise a good location and fast maintenance.
- Property Manager Responded
  February 6, 2023
  We are very sorry that you feel this way about our community. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and a place that you are proud to call your home and we regret to see that we have failed you in that respect. We are unable to recognize you as a community member based on the name provided here, so we strongly encourage you to reach out to us at (512) 729-8712 so we can discuss your concerns in detail and work towards a solution. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and we hope to hear from you soon.
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Great price!
August 23, 2021
This was the first apartment I lived in when I moved out to Austin, it is incredibly close to Downtown where you could easily ride your bike or take a scooter. It is probably the cheapest apartments you'll find that close to downtown, the maintenance comes almost immediately, I did have several issues (ceiling in bathroom collapsing) but they were always resolved timely. I had no issues with bugs my first 1.5yrs, however once COVID hit and they had to stop going into peoples apartments to spray, ...
ran into quite a few. I still wouldn't hold that against them as they just weren't able to spray every week like they used to, if they are back to spraying each week, you will not see any! While the apartment complex on the outside looks quite bad, once you step into your apartment it is nice looking and pretty modern in some units. This is a great place if you are on a budget and looking to live close to downtown.
- Property Manager Responded
  August 25, 2021
  Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this review and your kind words! We are happy that you have had a great experience at our community. If there is anything your Element team can do to make your time here exceptional, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (512) 729-8712 or stop by our friendly leasing office. Thank you again for your time and have a wonderful day!
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Great option in the area
July 30, 2015
They have an annoying policy of handing you a one-week eviction notice within 24 hours of a late payment so make sure you pay before you leave on vacation or set up automatic payment. Otherwise, this is a great place that is affordable for the area. They have made a lot of green efforts in the pool and community areas including a vegetable and herb garden. The staff is friendly and helpful in person but make sure you ask for service requests in person, otherwise the called in requests sometimes ...
get... Forgotten. Considering how infrequently I've had a service request, it has not been a problem, but it's fair to inform you before signing.
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Nearby Schools

Travis High School

Austin Independent

1211 East Oltorf Street

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1137 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away

Sanchez Elementary School

Austin Independent

73 San Marcos Street

Public School - Grades PK-6 (489 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Martin Middle

Austin Independent

1601 Haskell Street

Public School - Grades 7-8 (296 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Element Austin Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Walmart

600-710 E Ben White Blvd

5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

Carmax

4400 S I-35

5 minute drive / 2.52 miles away

Walgreens

2501 S Lamar Blvd

6 minute drive / 2.88 miles away

Groceries

Heb

2508 E Riverside

1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

H-E-B

2400 S Congress Ave

4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Hotspots

6th Street

6th st

5 minute drive / 2.35 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Mabry Military Reserve

12 minute drive / 5.78 miles away

Element Austin Apartments has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Barton Springs Pool, Jimmy Clay Golf Course, Roy Kizer Golf Course, and Deep Eddy.

Element Austin Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.2 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Austin Studio Apartments	$1,303	$500	$4,677
Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,474	$600	$10,000+
Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,863	$474	$10,000+
Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,313	$725	$10,000+
Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,959	$489	$10,000+
Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments	$3,189	$845	$10,000+
Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments	$7,165	$3,495	$9,000