512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
The Element Austin Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Element Austin: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 512 APTS, Austin apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
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The quick take
The Element Austin is an apartment community in Southeast/ Riverside Dr, built in 1969 with 136 units. Current pricing ranges from $969 for 1 bd to $1,543 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: 6wks free w/12mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 95 Southeast/ Riverside Dr communities we track typically run $879–$1,150, and The Element Austin's $969 starting price sits inside that range.
Current special
🎉 6 weeks free with a 12-month lease
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$969 from
657 sq ft
2 bd
$1,472 from
960 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 657 | $969–$1,018 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 960 | $1,472–$1,543 |
Pricing checked October 8, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
1600 Royal Crest Dr, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Standouts here: a fitness center, a dog park, and EV charging
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $969
- +Smaller community (136 units), quieter than the mega-complexes
- +Managed by ResProp Management, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $75 application fee + $150 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $750. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to The Element Austin, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $750
- Application fee: $75
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
1600 Royal Crest Dr, Austin, TX · Southeast/ Riverside Dr
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The Element Austin: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Element Austin?
1 bd units start around $969/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,472/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at The Element Austin?
Deposit: $750. Application fee: $75. Admin fee: $150. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Element Austin located?
1600 Royal Crest Dr, Austin, TX, in the Southeast/ Riverside Dr area of Austin.
Does The Element Austin have any specials right now?
6wks free w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 512 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour The Element Austin with 512 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 512 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 512 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 512 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office. Check your Tours page for the latest status before you visit.
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How we make money: 512 APTS is a licensed apartment locating service. When you list us as your referral source on your application (when it asks 'how did you hear about us?'), that property pays us a referral commission for the introduction. Properties don't pay to be reviewed, can't edit our reviews, and we flag the downsides we know about. Pricing and fees change daily; always confirm details on your official quote.