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Monthly Rent

No Availability

Beds

2 - 4

Baths

2

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

Lease Terms

6 - 12 Month Leases

Fees and Policies

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

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $50
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        $0

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 The Metropolis Apartments

Affordable Austin Apartments with Creative Vibes – Welcome to The Metropolis Looking for an affordable apartment in Austin, TX that captures the city’s vibrant energy? The Legendary Metropolis Apartments offers a truly unique living experience just 2 ½ miles from Downtown Austin. Our community embraces art, music, individuality, and the true "Keep Austin Weird" spirit all while providing easy access to public transportation, grocery stores like HEB Plus, local eateries, and Austin’s best attractions. Colorful, Creative, and Community-Focused Living The Metropolis isn’t your typical Austin apartment complex. We're a home for artists, musicians, service industry workers, students, young professionals, and anyone looking to live affordably in Southeast Austin. Here, you can play music, participate in community events, and be part of something vibrant. We even have an outdoor stage for live performances and encourage residents to rehearse in their units (from Noon to 10pm). New move-ins are offered one year leases, making it easy to plan ahead and settle into your new home with confidence. Prime Location Near East Riverside and South Congress Our apartment complex is conveniently located in the East Riverside corridor, just minutes from South Congress, Lady Bird Lake, and downtown hotspots. Whether you're commuting to the University of Texas, Austin Community College, or just heading out for a night at Emo’s, The Metropolis puts you in the heart of everything.

The Metropolis Apartments is located in Austin, Texas in the 78741 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1973 and has 2 stories with 308 units.

Special Features

  • 24 hour Emergency Maintenance
  • 24 Hour Fitness Center
  • 24 hour Laundry facilities
  • 24 hour maintenance
  • 24 hr maintenanace staff
  • 24 Hr On Call Maintenance
  • 24 Laundry Facility
  • 24-hour maintenance
  • Amazon Hub Lockers
  • Art Deco LED Lighting
  • Barbeque Grills
  • Business Center with WIFI
  • Certified Free Yoga classes
  • Charcoal Grills
  • Close to Shopping
  • clubhouse
  • Community Cafe
  • Community Events
  • Community Picnic Area
  • Computer Lab w/Internet Access
  • Computers Available to Residents
  • Dog Park
  • Dry Sauna
  • faux wood floors*
  • Fiber Internet
  • Free Certified Yoga Classes
  • Free Coffee
  • Free Copying and Local Faxing
  • Free Copying and Printing
  • Free Parking
  • Free Popcorn
  • full size washer/dryer hook ups
  • Game Room
  • Gas Heating
  • gas range stove
  • Gated Access Community
  • gated community
  • Google Fiber Hookups
  • Group Activity Rooms
  • Hot Tub
  • Live Shows
  • Luxury Vinyl Flooring
  • Massage Chairs
  • Nest thermostat
  • Night Patrol
  • none
  • Online Maintenance Portal
  • Online Rent Payment
  • Outdoor Lounge with Fire Pits
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Picnic Area
  • Ping Pong Table
  • pool side bar/snack shack
  • Pool Size Stage For Live Shows
  • Pool Table
  • Pool Table & Ping Pong Table
  • Poolside Bar/Snack Shack
  • Poolside Stage for Live Shows
  • Remote Control Ceiling Fans
  • Resident Events
  • Resort Style Pool
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Socially distanced events
  • Socially Distanced Tours
  • Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Spectrum Hookups
  • Stainless Steel & Glass Block Accents
  • Three Laundry Rooms
  • whirlpool bathtub w jacuzzi jets
  • Whirlpool Bathtub with Jacuzzi jets
  • whirpool bathtub w jacuzzi jets
  • Yoga Room
  • Yoga Studio
  • Yoga Studio with Certified Free Yoga classes

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Pet Play Area
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Walk-Up
  • Fenced Lot
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Pond
  • Zen Garden
  • Fitness Center
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna
  • Pool
  • Volleyball Court
  • Gameroom
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Loft Layout
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden

Parking

Surface Lot

Security

  • Property Manager on Site
  • Concierge
  • Gated

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed

  • $150 Fee
  • 45 lb Weight Limit
  • 2 Pet Limit

Airport

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

    Drive: 18 min 8.0 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Austin

    Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Downtown Station

    Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
  • Plaza Saltillo Station

    Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
  • M L King Jr Station

    Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
  • Highland Station

    Drive: 12 min 8.2 mi
  • Crestview Station

    Drive: 15 min 9.2 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Lady Bird Lake

    Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
  • Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

    Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
  • Boggy Creek Greenbelt

    Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
  • Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

    Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
  • McKinney Falls State Park

    Drive: 14 min 6.3 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

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