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Live Near the Heart of Austin – The Metropolis Neighborhood Guide

The Metropolis is located in Austin’s buzzing East Riverside neighborhood – just minutes from Downtown Austin, South Congress, and Lady Bird Lake. Our residents enjoy walkable access to groceries, nightlife, parks, and more.

Explore vibrant East Austin while enjoying affordable rent, exciting amenities, and a unique, creative community at The Metropolis Apartments.

A classroom full of students

Schools

Baty Elementary School
‍1.4 miles away
2101 Faro Drive
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-3450

Linder Elementary School
‍1.4 miles away
2800 Metcalfe Road
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 414-2398

Martin Middle School
2.7 miles away
1601 Haskell
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243

William Travis High School
‍1.5 miles away
1211 E. Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
512-414-2527

Bevelle Barber School
‍1.3 miles away
2015 E Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 643-5526

St. Edward's University
‍2.1 miles away
3001 South Congress Austin, Texas 78704-6489
(512) 448-8400

Austin Community College
‍2.7 miles away
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Austin, Texas 78752
(512) 223-7000

A man shopping through clothes on racks

Shopping

HEB
0.3 miles away
2508 East Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 448-3544

Parke Green
0.3 miles away
1819 S Pleasant Valley Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 389-9947

South Congress Avenue
2.2 miles away
602 E. Fourth St, Austin, 78701
(512) 474-5171

Walmart
2.2 miles away
710 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-6601

2nd Street District
2.8 miles away
West 2nd Street & Colorado
Austin, TX 78701

Lamar Union Plaza
2.8 miles away
1100 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin TX 78704

A live concert with bright lights and a band on stage

Entertainment

Emo’s
0.3 miles away
2015 E Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78741
1-888-512-7469

Krieg Fields
0.3 miles away
517 South Pleasant Valley Road
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 445-6003

Click’s Billiards
0.8 miles away
2121 E Oltorf St #14
Austin, TX 7874
(512) 448-4945

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
1.0 miles away
First Street Bridge at Lady Bird Lake
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 974-6700

Mabel Davis District Park
1.9 miles away
3427 Parker Ln
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 477-1566

Secret Beach
2.3 miles away
400 Grove Blvd
Austin, TX 78741

Red River Music District
2.4 miles away
Sixth Street & Red River
Krieg Softball Complex

Red River Music District
2.4 miles away
Sixth Street & Red River
Krieg Softball Complex

Downtown Austin
3.8 miles away
2nd Street between Congress Avenue
and San Antonio Streets

A barista pouring wonderful latte art

Food & Coffee

Taco Cabana
0.2 miles away
2507 E. Riverside
Austin TX 78741
(512) 462-2236

888 Pan Asian
0.3 miles away
2400 E Oltorf St #1A
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 448-4722

Cafe Crema
0.7 miles away
1834 E Oltorf Street
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 710-9473

Thundercloud
0.7 miles away
2021 E Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 445-4163

Buzzmill
0.8 miles away
1505 Town Creek Drive
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 547-9909

Pueblo Viejo Austin Riverside
0.9 miles away
2410 E Riverside Dr Ste. H-8
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 305-3448

Frazer's Bar
0.9 miles away
2538 Elmont Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 527-3082

ModPizza
0.9 miles away
1920 E Riverside Dr Suite D-100
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 792-5554