512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
The Monarch Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Monarch: 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 Monarch is an apartment community in Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs, built in 2008 with 305 units. Current pricing ranges from $2,275 for 1 bd to $9,560 for 3 bd. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 92 Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs communities we track typically run $1,317–$2,080, and The Monarch's $2,275 starting price sits above that range.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$2,275 from
681 sq ft
2 bd
$3,130 from
1374 sq ft
3 bd
$4,985 from
2554 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 681 | Full machines | $2,275–$2,975 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 1374 | Full conn/machines | $3,130–$7,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 bd / 1 ba | 2554 | Full machines | $4,985–$9,560 |
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
801 W 5th St, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Built 2008, an established community: ask which units have been renovated
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and gated entry
- +Managed by Windsor Communities, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $300 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 $0. 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 Monarch, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $0
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $300
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
801 W 5th St, Austin, TX · Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs
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The Monarch: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Monarch?
1 bd units start around $2,275/mo; 2 bd units start around $3,130/mo; 3 bd units start around $4,985/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 Monarch?
Deposit: $0. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $300. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Monarch located?
801 W 5th St, Austin, TX, in the Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs area of Austin.
How do I tour The Monarch 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?
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