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Paradise Oaks Apartments

$799 – $1,550/mo

  • 1–4 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 772–1,336 sq ft
  • 32 units available
  • Pet friendly
1500 Faro Dr., Austin, TX 78741

As of October 13, 2026, Paradise Oaks Apartments in Austin, TX has 32 apartments for rent from $799 to $1,550/mo. One-bedrooms start at $799, two-bedrooms at $899, three-bedrooms at $1,385, and 4-bedrooms at $1,550. The average asking rent has risen 1.3% since July 15, 2026, from $1,175 to $1,191.

Floor plans

5 floor plans · 32 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 772 Sq Ft

Starting at $799/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
26-2614$799772Oct 31
26-2624$799772Oct 31
23-2312$799772Nov 30
23-2313$799772Nov 30
23-2324$799772Nov 30

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,081 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,125/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
21-2123$1,1251,081Oct 18
28-2912$1,1251,081Oct 31

D1

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,336 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,550/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
09-0914$1,5501,336Nov 21
10-1014$1,5501,336Dec 7
09-0913$1,5501,336—
11-1122$1,5501,336—
28-3122$1,5501,336—

See all 57 units listed at Paradise Oaks Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at Paradise Oaks Apartments has ranged from $1,068 to $1,249. The current average is $1,191, up $16 (1.3%) from $1,175 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (90 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,178$799 – $1,55032
Sep 2026$1,137$799 – $1,55034
Aug 2026$1,117$799 – $1,55030
Jul 2026$1,215$799 – $1,55125

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $799 – $1,550/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 7

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Austin area.

Lowest-priced apartment: A1 at $799

$1,081/mo

$282/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $799

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $157

  • Internet

    est.

    $76

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $17

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $1,081

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$799$1,081$28,764/yr
2 bedrooms$899$1,254$32,364/yr
3 bedrooms$1,385$1,837$49,860/yr
4 bedrooms$1,550$2,002$55,800/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $28,764 a year for the $799 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Austin earns $70,155 a year.

Compared with the Austin area

The median two-bedroom at Paradise Oaks Apartments asks $899 a month, 34% below the Austin area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $1,372. Typical asking rents across the area are down 2.8% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereAustin-area asking rentAustin rent paid
1 bedroom$799$1,143$1,544
2 bedrooms$899$1,372$1,845
3 bedrooms$1,385—$2,202
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Austin, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • Affordable

  • Living Green

  • Pet Friendly

  • Smoke Free


Location

1500 Faro Dr., Austin, TX 78741


Resident reviews

3.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.4
Maintenance3.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces1.5
Location5.0

Paradise Oaks Apartments receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 84% of reviews rating the experience as positive. Residents consistently praise the office and maintenance staff for their helpfulness, friendliness, and responsiveness. The application process is frequently described as smooth and efficient. However, a small number of residents report concerns about maintenance response times, aging appliances, pest issues, and parking limitations.

Most residents report positive experiences with office and leasing staff, who are frequently described as helpful, friendly, and professional during the application and move-in process. However, some residents cite challenges with responsiveness to maintenance requests, billing issues, and communication delays on non-leasing matters. Staff turnover and inconsistent service quality are noted concerns by a minority of residents.

Maintenance response times are inconsistent, with some residents reporting delays on work orders and service requests spanning weeks to months, while others praise staff responsiveness and quality work. Appliance replacement requests face particular delays—residents report old, failing stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers that management has not replaced despite repeated requests. When maintenance staff do respond, work is generally completed competently, though follow-through on administrative coordination and communication remains a concern.

Residents report extended pool closures lasting multiple years with unclear reopening timelines, limiting use of a key amenity during hot months. Additional concerns include reduced access to shared recreational spaces, with one former park area converted to a party venue with restricted business-hours-only availability. Maintenance responsiveness and pest control effectiveness are cited as inconsistent across the property.

The property benefits from a convenient location near downtown Austin, which residents appreciate for proximity to the city center. This central positioning appears to be a notable advantage for those prioritizing location convenience.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Somewhat Walkable

Minimal Transit

Somewhat Bikeable


About this property

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Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Extend A Care-Baty

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Baty Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.5 mi

Escuela Montessori De Montopol

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

IDEA Montopolis Academy

Charter · Elementary
CharterElementary1.2 mi

IDEA Montopolis College Preparatory

Charter · High
CharterHigh1.2 mi

Linder Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.2 mi

Montopolis Friendship Center

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.3 mi

Allison Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.6 mi

Future Stars Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.1 mi

The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin

Charter · High
CharterHigh2.2 mi

Contact & management