Last Updated: 1 Hr. Ago

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$929 - $2,129

Beds

1 - 5

Baths

1 - 2

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6, 9, 12 Months

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

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

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