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Parapet Condominiums
2801 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705, USA
Leased vs Listed price
What students report actually paying, next to what this property advertises. Based on 3 student reports, updated 2026-09-10.
| 2 by 2 | 3 by 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Reported | $1,360 | — |
| Listed | $1,850 | $1,800 |
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Amenity highlights
Reported costs and amenity scoring for this building.
Utilities
$35/mo
Reports: 1
UT avg $59
Parking
🙁No data yet
Student essentials
?Gym
?Study rooms
?Printing
?Parking
Est. amenity premium
$0
Low for UT
Quality: Basic
Amenities list
Apartment
BalconiesIn-Unit Washer/Dryer
Community
Outdoor Lounge/CourtyardPets Allowed
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Route to campus
Commute times to The University of Texas at Austin
Walking
0.3 miles · Est. 8 min walk from UT Campus
Cycling
0.3 miles · Est. 4 min bike
Driving
0.3 miles · Est. 3 min rideshare
Travel times are estimated from straight-line campus distance and typical conditions.
Key things to know...
Walk-to-class core
8 min walk from UT Campus to the UT campus
West Campus
#1 most-searched neighborhood
Premium pricing
Area median $1,106/mo
Plan image pending
2 Bed / 2 Bath
2 Bed / 2 Bath
Source Price$1,850
advertised for lease
816 sqft
Showing all 2 official plans currently attached to the app. Source: uptownrealtyaustin.com.
Building survey
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Don't trust the first offer
Most students say yes to the first offer.
Ratings & reviews
2.6Google (5)
—RateMyRent
Based on 3 student responses
Students say...
Parking included (2 mentions)
No amenities; several balconies (1 report)
About a 20-minute walk from campus, with a courtyard (1 report)
Top student reviews
No amenities, parking included, several balconies.
Good courtyard, it's a bit of a walk — like 20 min from campus.
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Reviews of Parapet Condominiums
$920/mo
2 Bed / 2 Bath · Sep 2026
“No amenities, parking included, several balconies.”$1,860/mo
2 Bed / 2 Bath · Mar 2026
$1,300/mo
2 Bed / 2 Bath · Feb 2026
“Friend owned the condominium. Good Courtyard, it's a bit of a walk like 20min from Campus”