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The Banks of Springdale

$1,088 – $2,197/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 542–1,236 sq ft
  • 13 units available
  • Pet friendly
5521 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX, 78723

As of October 13, 2026, The Banks of Springdale in Austin, TX has 13 apartments for rent from $1,088 to $2,197/mo. Studios start at $1,088, one-bedrooms at $1,473, and two-bedrooms at $1,897. The average asking rent has risen 12.4% since March 25, 2026, from $1,553 to $1,745.


Floor plans

The Banks of Springdale has 13 units available across 8 floor plans: a studio layout (542 sq ft), 5 one-bedroom layouts (672–946 sq ft), and 2 two-bedroom layouts (1,010–1,236 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 542 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,088/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1203$1,088542Nov 9

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 701 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,473/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3225$1,473701Sep 28

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 672 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,483/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3401$1,548672Oct 29
2311$1,508672Nov 2
3415$1,483672Nov 13
2406$1,483672Nov 30

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 768 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,512/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3221$1,512768Aug 30
3402$1,603768Nov 23

A6

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 946 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,627/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3210$1,627946Oct 5

A5

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 918 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,717/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3414$1,717918Oct 26

B1

2 Bedrooms • 1.5 Baths • 1,010 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,897/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2415$1,8971,010Oct 5

B4

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,236 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,107/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3304$2,1071,236Oct 5
3404$2,1971,236Oct 21

See all 70 units listed at The Banks of Springdale, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Banks of Springdale, a studio starts at about $1,658 a month all-in: $1,088 rent, $401 in listed fees, and an estimated $169 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,050 and a two-bedroom at about $2,514.

All-in from$1,658/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Banks of Springdale takes about $39,168 a year for a studio, $53,028 for a one-bedroom, and $68,292 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,658 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $68,300 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,658/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$68,300/yr

Income to qualify

$39,168/yr

Your estimated budget

Suggested rent budget, Studio

$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Banks of Springdale has ranged from $1,421 to $1,745. The current average is $1,745, the highest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Banks of Springdale shows $401.07 a month in fees (parking garage $175, parking $50, parking reserved $50, and 9 more) and $1,800 due at signing (security deposit $1,000, pet fee $400, application fee $200, and 2 more).

  • Rent

    $1,088 – $2,197/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Aug 30

Monthly fees

Package Services

$20/mo

Parking

$50/mo

Parking - Garage

$175/mo

Parking - Reserved

$50/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$20/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$4.95/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Storage Space Rental

$30/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$3/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$27/mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage Admin Fee

$1.62/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$200

Express Move Out

$175

Pet Fee

$400

Pet Management - Third Party

$25/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$1,000

Amenities

The Banks of Springdale is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 17 amenities, including 24-hour fitness center, resort style pool with cabanas, and patio/balcony.

  • 24-Hour Fitness Center

  • Air Conditioning

  • Clubroom With Tvs And Billiards

  • Community Bike Storage And Repair Station

  • Conference Room

  • Dishwasher

  • Electric Vehicle Charging

  • Fitness Center

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Pet Spa

  • Private Conference Rooms

  • Resident Events

  • Resort Style Pool With Cabanas

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool

  • Washer/Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    5 photos
  • Lobby
    3 photos

Location

5521 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX, 78723


Resident reviews

The Banks of Springdale has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate amenities and shared spaces (5.0) and building quality (5.0) highest and maintenance (4.4) lowest.

4.4 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Location4.8
Maintenance4.4
Building Quality5.0
Overall100 reviews

The Banks of Springdale receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its well-maintained grounds, responsive management team, and quality amenities including pool and gym. Residents consistently praise staff professionalism and quick maintenance response times. However, a small number of residents report security concerns including vehicle break-ins, gate malfunctions, and occasional communication gaps during emergencies or move-out processes. Fee structure and utility charges are noted as a concern by some residents.

Management and office staff are consistently praised for friendliness, professionalism, and responsiveness to resident needs. Maintenance requests are typically completed quickly, often same-day or within a week. Most residents report positive leasing experiences and helpful communication. However, some concerns exist regarding billing practices, fee structures, and occasional inconsistency in management responsiveness, particularly regarding move-out deposit communication.

Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained amenities, including a modern gym, pool, game room, and cabanas. Staff responsiveness and maintenance quality are frequently highlighted, with many reporting same-day or quick service completion. The quiet location near shopping, dining, and parks is a strong draw, though some residents note concerns about gate access reliability and occasional common-area upkeep issues like trash management.

The property benefits from a highly convenient location near shopping, dining, parks, and transit access, with proximity to Mueller and downtown. Residents consistently praise the quiet, safe neighborhood atmosphere and easy access to nearby amenities. Parking is generally available, though guest parking placement has been noted as inconvenient for visitors. Security concerns including vehicle break-ins and gate functionality issues have been raised by some residents.

Maintenance requests are typically completed quickly, often same-day or within a week, with residents consistently praising the responsiveness and professionalism of the maintenance team. Most maintenance issues are resolved efficiently, though a small number of residents report some requests remaining unresolved or concerns about staffing capacity during high-volume periods. The maintenance team is noted for being friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive in addressing both routine and emergency repairs.

The building maintains clean common areas and hallways with responsive maintenance service, often completed same-day. Residents report a quiet living environment with well-maintained gym equipment and amenities. One review noted concerns about odor transmission through HVAC systems, door damage, and trash management issues that warrant attention.

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

The Banks of Springdale is car-dependent and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Car-dependent
Grade F
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Banks of Springdale was good on 257 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 49, good). Daily highs averaged 99°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 42°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

257 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 30

Temperature

99° / 42°

average August high / January low

: 93° high, 78° low

Pollen

High

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: high, grass: moderate, weed: high

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January63°F42°F45 (good)20 of 31
February74°F51°F48 (good)16 of 28
March81°F58°F43 (good)25 of 31
April79°F64°F43 (good)24 of 30
May84°F66°F48 (good)20 of 31
June91°F75°F44 (good)22 of 30
July94°F76°F49 (good)13 of 31
August99°F77°F46 (good)18 of 31
September97°F76°F46 (good)21 of 30
October85°F65°F42 (good)25 of 31
November77°F56°F37 (good)27 of 30
December67°F48°F41 (good)26 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Banks of Springdale is a 251-unit building in Austin, TX.

The Banks of Springdale are a distinctly modern and stylish place to call home. Located in East Austin on Springdale Road, you're surrounded by local shops and restaurants and only minutes away from downtown Austin. Dreamy studio, one, and two bedroom apartments and chic amenity spaces await when you call The Banks of Springdale home.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    251

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Banks of Springdale is Mrs Tabs Day Care, a private preschool 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Sadler Means Young Women's Leadership Academy, 1.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Mrs Tabs Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Happy Kids Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Esther's Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Austin Achieve Public Schools

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.8 mi

Blanton Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Sadler Means Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.1 mi

General Marshall Middle

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.2 mi

Rosies Day Care 3

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Hope Lutheran Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Room To Grow Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Contact & management

The Banks of Springdale is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 512-910-4600.


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