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SIGN BEFORE JUNE 30 FOR ONE MONTH FREE

Looking for your next home? Now is the perfect time to lease with us! For a limited time, receive one month’s rent FREE PLUS waived application fees and an additional $500 off when you sign your lease within 72 hours of applying. -- Spacious floor plans, great amenities, and an unbeatable special — it’s everything you’ve been looking for! -- One Month’s Rent FREE | Application Fees Waived | Limited-Time Offer | $500 OFF -- Contact our office today to schedule a tour and lock in this amazing deal before it’s gone!

Monthly Rent

$799 - $1,499

Beds

2 - 4

Baths

2 - 4

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

5, 10, 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Recycling Charge
      Charged per resident.
      $10 / mo
      Charged per resident.
    • Trash Fee
      Charged per resident.
      $10 / mo
      Charged per resident.
    • Pest Control
      Charged per resident.
      $5 / mo
      Charged per resident.
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
        Charged per applicant.
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per resident.
        $150
        Charged per resident.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About Sparq on Rio

SUMMER SPECIALS: ONE MONTH FREE + $500 OFF | 3% DISCOUNT FOR TRAVEL NURSES, INTERNS, & CORPORATE PARTNERS | OVERSIZED PRIVATE ROOMS (NO SHARING) Sign by June 30 for ONE MONTH FREE plus an additional $500 off when you sign within 72 hours of applying, take advantage of 3% discount for traveling nurses, interns, & corporate partners, and secure a large private bedroom without having to share. *Offer valid on new qualifying 12-month leases signed by June 30, 2026. One month free will be applied as a one-time concession in either June or July 2027 and cannot be spread across monthly rent payments. An additional $500 concession is available when a lease is signed within 72 hours of applying and may be combined with other eligible offers. The 3% discount requires verification, and private bedroom availability is limited to select floor plans. Sparq on Rio brings modern shared living to the heart of West Campus, offering fully furnished apartments and townhomes just steps from the University of Texas at Austin. Designed for students who want more space, convenience, and connection, our community features individual private bedrooms, private bedroom and bathroom combinations, and shared double occupancy room options to fit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. Choose from spacious 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom floor plans equipped with contemporary finishes, custom furniture packages, full-size washer and dryer sets, electronic keyless entry, and high-speed internet included. Whether you're looking for a more private setup or a shared living experience with friends, Sparq on Rio offers flexible options in one of Austin's most walkable student neighborhoods. Beyond your apartment, residents enjoy access to premium community amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, outdoor grilling patio, covered parking garage, and entertainment lounge featuring billiards and ping pong. Expansive community spaces and modern architectural design create an elevated off-campus experience built around student life. Located in the center of West Campus, Sparq on Rio places residents within walking distance of UT Austin's most recognizable landmarks, academic buildings, libraries, dining halls, and student hotspots along The Drag. From the UT Tower and PCL to Gregory Gym, Moody College, McCombs, and Cockrell School of Engineering, campus is right outside your door. Downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the city's top entertainment districts are also just minutes away. Explore our floor plans, amenities, photos, and neighborhood to see why Sparq on Rio is redefining off-campus housing near UT Austin. Schedule your tour or start your application online today.

Sparq on Rio is located in Austin, Texas in the 78705 zip code. This apartment community was built in 2006 and has 6 stories with 74 units.

Special Features

  • Best Value in West Campus
  • Bike Share Access
  • High Speed Internet Included
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Other
  • Private Bedrooms & Bathrooms Available
  • Resident Life Events
  • Roommate Matching Services
  • Simple Online Bill Pay
  • Spacious Apartment Floorplans
  • Walking Distance to UT

Community Features

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Recycling
  • Pet Play Area
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Gameroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Roommate Matching
  • Study Lounge
  • Walk To Campus
  • Individual Leases Available

Floorplan Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Furnished
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Airport

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

    Drive: 27 min 13.4 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Austin

    Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Downtown Station

    Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
  • M L King Jr Station

    Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
  • Plaza Saltillo Station

    Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
  • Highland Station

    Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
  • Crestview Station

    Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park

    Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
  • Texas Memorial Museum

    Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
  • Elisabet Ney Museum

    Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
  • Mayfield Park and Preserve

    Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
  • Austin Nature and Science Center

    Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Schools

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary & Middle School

98 Students
(512) 474-1770
Grades PK-8

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Austin, TX

Ratings

Walkability

NR
Not Rated

Transit

NR
Not Rated

Bikeability

NR
Not Rated

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