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East Riverside / Oltorf
| Attribute | East Riverside / Oltorf |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,200 – $2,200 Under $1,800 |
| Vibe | lively |
| Pace of life | in-between |
| Housing mix | mid rise, high rise |
| Walkability / getting around | Car-oriented with bus service along Riverside; bikeable to downtown. |
| Commutes best to | downtown, tech |
| ZIP codes | 78741, 78744 (west) |
| School district | Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD (portions) |
| Transit & access | MetroRapid 803 on Riverside; MetroBus 7; future Project Connect Blue Line planned. |
| Parks & outdoors | Roy G. Guerrero Metropolitan Park · Country Club Creek Greenbelt · Lady Bird Lake trail |
| Grocery anchors | H-E-B Riverside · H-E-B Oltorf |
| Major employers nearby | Oracle Waterfront Campus · Downtown Austin (7 min via Riverside) · ABIA (10 min) |
| Getting there | 7 min to downtown across Congress Bridge; 10 min to ABIA. |
| Rental landscape | Large garden-style and mid-rise apartment communities with a wide range of price points. |
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