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The Lola

$2,155 – $3,665/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 699–1,159 sq ft
  • 26 units available
  • Pet friendly
1221 Congress Ave S, Austin, TX, 78704

As of October 13, 2026, The Lola in Austin, TX has 26 apartments for rent from $2,155 to $3,665/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,155 and two-bedrooms at $2,870. The average asking rent has fallen 1.9% since March 25, 2026, from $2,927 to $2,871.


Floor plans

The Lola has 26 units available across 8 floor plans: 4 one-bedroom layouts (699–879 sq ft) and 4 two-bedroom layouts (942–1,159 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 699 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,155/mo

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0935$2,505699Aug 17
1323$2,440699Oct 1
1329$2,300699Oct 15
0323$2,300699Oct 17
0332$2,505699Oct 20
0732$2,545699Nov 5
0712$2,155699Nov 11
0536$2,405699Nov 28

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 771 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,315/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1123$2,315771Oct 22
1122$2,520771Nov 19
1032$2,585771Nov 19
1022$2,500771Dec 16

A4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 852 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,405/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0914$2,660852Aug 14
0934$2,930852Nov 7
0921$2,405852Nov 14

A5

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 879 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,475/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1005$2,750879Oct 1
1206$2,475879Nov 4

B1

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 942 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,870/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0636$3,140942Oct 8
0811$2,870942Oct 22

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,150 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,350/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0623$3,6651,150Nov 28
0804$3,3501,150Dec 17

B2-R

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,075 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,511/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1218$3,5111,075Oct 10

B4

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,159 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,565/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0736$3,6401,159Aug 22
1321$3,5651,159Sep 29
1336$3,6401,159Nov 3
0421$3,6051,159Nov 18

See all 112 units listed at The Lola, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Lola, a one-bedroom starts at about $3,346 a month all-in: $2,155 rent, $1,015 in listed fees, and an estimated $176 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $4,101.

All-in from$3,346/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 Lola takes about $77,580 a year for a one-bedroom and $103,320 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $3,346 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $151,400 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,346/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$151,400/yr

Income to qualify

$77,580/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Lola has ranged from $2,622 to $2,984. The current average is $2,871, down $57 (1.9%) from $2,927 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (166 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Lola shows $1,014.57 a month in fees (month-to-month fee $750, parking garage $80, parking $65, and 9 more) and $1,350 due at signing (security deposit $500, pet fee $300, express move out $200, and 3 more).

  • Rent

    $2,155 – $3,665/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Aug 14

Monthly fees

Community Amenity Fee

$25/mo

Month-to-Month Fee

$750/mo

Package Services

$22/mo

Parking

$65/mo

Parking - Garage

$80/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$25/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$4.95/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$3/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Utility - Gas Administrative Fee

$3/mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage Admin Fee

$1.62/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$125

Express Move Out

$200

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

$200

Pet Fee

$300

Pet Management - Third Party

$25/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Amenities

The Lola is pet friendly. It lists 15 amenities, including fitness center, resort style swimming pool, and dishwasher.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Coffee Bar

  • Dishwasher

  • Executive Business Center

  • Fitness Center

  • Located In Music Lane District

  • Outdoor Living W/Grilling Stations

  • Pet Friendly

  • Pickleball Court

  • Relaxing Courtyard

  • Resident Lounge & Clubhouse

  • Resort Style Swimming Pool

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walk-In Closets


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    7 photos

Location

1221 Congress Ave S, Austin, TX, 78704


Resident reviews

The Lola has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.2) and management (4.0) highest and building quality (2.1) lowest.

3.7 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.0
Maintenance4.2
Location3.9
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.9
Building Quality2.1
Overall100 reviews

The Lola offers a prime South Congress location with well-maintained grounds and responsive maintenance service, earning strong satisfaction from most residents. However, persistent concerns include security gaps (open gates, package theft), noise from thin walls and early landscaping, undisclosed fees, and inconsistent management communication during maintenance issues. Positive experiences center on staff friendliness and quick repairs, while negative reviews highlight security vulnerabilities and fee disputes.

Management responsiveness and staff friendliness are significant strengths, with many residents praising quick responses to maintenance requests and helpful leasing staff. However, a notable subset of residents report serious issues with communication consistency, billing discrepancies, delayed responses to urgent problems like water damage, and unclear fee structures. Security concerns and property maintenance gaps during renovations have also been cited as management failures.

Maintenance staff consistently receive high praise for prompt response times, professional service, and courteous interactions. Work orders are typically resolved quickly, including after-hours requests. However, some residents report delays in addressing maintenance requests and communication gaps during complex repairs, particularly those involving water damage or extended remediation.

The property's location is a major draw, with residents consistently praising walkability to downtown, restaurants, shopping, parks, and transit access. However, parking policies are restrictive with strict guest limits and associated fees, and security concerns are frequently cited due to open access points and shared amenities with adjacent commercial spaces. Additional recurring complaints include thin walls affecting noise levels, undisclosed fees, and maintenance responsiveness that varies by issue.

Amenities at this property include a gym, pool, hot tub, dog park, pet spa, guest suite, and parking, with most positive reviews praising their upkeep and availability. However, negative reviews report recurring issues with amenity maintenance (pool and gym closures), security concerns including unauthorized access to shared spaces, package theft, and parking restrictions that have become stricter mid-lease. Service reliability varies, with some residents experiencing frequent outages of utilities and amenities, while others report responsive maintenance and well-maintained common areas.

Residents report significant building quality concerns including persistent noise from construction and thin walls that transmit neighbor sounds, recurring water shutoffs and window leaks despite repair requests, and ongoing maintenance issues with gates, amenities, and utilities. While maintenance staff responsiveness is noted positively, the frequency and duration of physical issues—combined with undisclosed fees and inconsistent management communication—create widespread dissatisfaction with the property's upkeep relative to rental cost.

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 Lola is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade B+
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Lola was good on 257 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 49, good). Daily highs averaged 98°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

98° / 42°

average August high / January low

: 94° high, 79° 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°F50°F48 (good)16 of 28
March80°F58°F43 (good)25 of 31
April79°F64°F43 (good)24 of 30
May83°F65°F48 (good)20 of 31
June91°F74°F44 (good)22 of 30
July93°F75°F49 (good)13 of 31
August98°F75°F46 (good)18 of 31
September96°F75°F46 (good)21 of 30
October85°F65°F42 (good)25 of 31
November76°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 Lola is a 244-unit building in Austin, TX.

Located in the heart of South Congress Avenue, The Lola pairs upscale living with the distinctive spirit of Austin, TX. Our location is second-to-none, within walking distance of some of Austin's best restaurants, entertainment, shopping along South Congress Avenue, and less than a five-minute drive from downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, and grocers including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and HEB. The entire community is newly-renovated and features newly-built outdoor grilling stations, multiple dog parks, a resort-style pool, and a redesigned lounge and fitness center for community gatherings. The Lola's newly-renovated units feature brand new designer finishes, high-speed Google Fiber internet, Nest thermostats, and walk-in closets all within a spacious floor plan. Contact us for more information!

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    244

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Lola is Montessori House Of Chldr, a private preschool 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Daep- El, 0.7 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Montessori House Of Chldr

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Daep- El

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.7 mi

Southside Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Two Steps Ahead Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Travis Hts Extend A Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Main Spring Schools

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Mainspring Schools

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

South Austin Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.1 mi

New Generation Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Contact & management

The Lola is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 512-326-8811.


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