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High-rise Apartment
Riverside, 1500 E Riverside Dr | Austin
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  •  24-Hour Fitness Center
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Business Center
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Walk-in Closets
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

7.3
Good
3 Reviews

About this Location

20/7 (bus) - 1 min
21/22 (bus) - 15 min
Edward Rendon, Sr. Park at Festival Beach
10 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$920+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,000+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,280+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,400+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,645+

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
    •  Washer and Dryer Hookups In Unit  
    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Central A/C
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Free Shuttle Service

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  24-Hour Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool
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Overall rating 7.3/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

9.7
Location
6.3
Amenities
6.3
Management
7.3
Value
8.7
Social
7.7
Safety
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The Breakers On The Lake reviews and highlights

  • for the price you pay, it's an excellent deal compared to the other complexes nearby
  • great location, great value, friendly staff
  • the management does a great job holding socials to bring the complex together
  • very pet friendly
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Love the location

This apartment complex is in an amazing location, right next to the boardwalk, but it's old bones definitely show. There are multiple problems that can occur all at once and it does take some time for them to get fixed. Rent seems a little high for what you get, wish it was less.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Amazing Location, Dated Apartment

The Breakers on the Lake has an amazing location along the lake, but it's dated bones can be difficult at times to deal with. The apartment complex was build in the 1960's, and while the apartments have been upgraded there are still a lot of thing that could be fixed.

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  • Pet owner
  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Breakers on the Lake

Great location, great value, friendly staff! This apartment complex is right off of the boardwalk with private access. For the price you pay, it's an excellent deal compared to the other complexes nearby! The staff is always smiling and friendly and willing to lend an ear and hand to help out. Maintenance takes a while but with a little reminding, they usually get requests finished in a timely manner. The management does a great job holding socials to help bring the complex together and the complex as a whole is very pet friendly!

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 28 Recs

El Taquito
Draft Pick
Al Pastor Restaurant and Taco Stand
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grocery 2 Recs

Shop N Save
HEB
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
7-Eleven
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fitness 10 Recs

Paddle Zen
Perdigon MMA & Family Fitness
Rose Movement Studio
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parks 4 Recs

Norwood Estate Dog Park
Auditorium Shores - Leash-free Dog…
Festival Beach Park
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coffee 6 Recs

Rockaway Beach ATX
Dominican Joe
The Buzz Mill
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About Riverside

Riverside, also known as East Riverside-Oltorf, is a growing community in the southeast Austin area. Strip malls, small businesses, and loyal natives boasting a no-frills attitude fill the spaces in between the greenery and residential areas. Residents can enjoy a scenic view of Lady Bird Lake and t...
Calm
Quiet
Traffic
Growing
Downtown
Beautiful
Eat and Drink
Median rents in Riverside
Studio
$
1,050
1 Bedroom
$
1,100
2 Bedroom
$
1,350

Getting around Riverside

20/7 (bus)

1 min

21/22 (bus)

15 min

Riverside Reviews

20 reviews
Reviewed by Austin Resident living at The Link
There's lots to do, eat, and drink right in the Riverside neighborhood, and getting to downtown or the East side is so easy if you want to do something different. Lots of great local spots to eat (mostly counter-service style), ranging from sports bars to Tex Mex to Vietnamese food. There's plenty of standard chain restaurants as well (again mostly counter service places). Being close to the Town Lake trail is prime. Some areas don't feel very safe at night, but most of the streets are well-lit. Police often patrol the area, which could make you feel safer or more concerned. Overall, a great area to live that is constantly improving!
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Azul Lakeshore
Riverside drive especially the east part is relatively a new growing neighborhood. Grocery shops like Walgreens, CVS and HEB are nearby. It is also a relatively safe area and calm. It is close to UT campus with a 10 min drive only in normal traffic.

Moreover it is surrounded with the beautiful access to the river and lady bird lake.
Night life is a bit not much available and most of the action is in downtown of Austin which is very close.
Reviewed by Gull living at AMLI South Shore
Riverside is growing with many restaurants and grocery shops. There are some constructions going on and it is relatively quiet unless it is rush hours.
It is close to downtown and to UT campus.

Relatively less safe than downtown because of homeless people around.
Reviewed by Riverside Resident living at RiverView Apartments
Riverside neighborhood is a growing neighborhood with many restaurant chains and local tex-mex restaurants. Many gaz stations and many grocery stores. 15 min to UT and 10 min to Downtown with a quick access to the river trails.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at South Shore District
Pros:
Close to Downtown and UT
Price is cheaper than other areas that are closer to UT
Plenty of grocery shops.
Calm area except on rush hours
Access to river trails.

Cons:
Homeless people.
Safety.
Reviewed by UT Austin McCombs Student living at Mesh 2
I heard Riverside had a less than perfect reputation before I moved here. I would say that the closer you are to the river the better you should be as it has also become a very desirable location. Riverside, as a neighborhood, is split by Riverside Drive, so try to find a place in the zone closest to the river. Also, prices are usually lower than in other areas closer to campus.
Reviewed by UT Austin McCombs Student living at AMLI South Shore
I really like how accessible it is to the other neighborhoods, given its location on the trail, but it is very new and they are putting up a bunch of new apartment buildings and the dining/bar scene hasn't quite filled out yet.
Reviewed by Austin Resident living at South Shore District
The path by the river is great if you like to cycle or run. I love running down to auditorium shores, using the outdoor gym and then running back. it's a perfect workout.

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