512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
The Orion Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Orion: 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 Orion is an apartment community in Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch, built in 1987 with 384 units. Current pricing ranges from $832 for 1 bd to $1,148 for 2 bd. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 136 Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch communities we track typically run $923–$1,179, and The Orion's $832 starting price sits under that range.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$832 from
503 sq ft
2 bd
$1,021 from
848 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 503 | Full/Stk conn/machines | $832–$1,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 848 | Full conn/machines | $1,021–$1,148 |
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
3101 Shoreline Dr, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a fitness center and a dog park
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $832
- +Managed by C A F Mgmt, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $200 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 Orion, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $750
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $200
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
3101 Shoreline Dr, Austin, TX · Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch
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The Orion: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Orion?
1 bd units start around $832/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,021/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 Orion?
Deposit: $750. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $200. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Orion located?
3101 Shoreline Dr, Austin, TX, in the Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch area of Austin.
How do I tour The Orion with 512 APTS?
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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.
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