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The Mercury

$2,116 – $3,096/mo

601 Cardinal Ln, Austin, TX, 78704

What floor plans are available at The Mercury?

The Mercury currently lists 6 floor plans across 13 available units, from one-bedroom, starting at $2,116/mo. 13 one-bedrooms from $2,116 to $3,096/mo (632–1,065 sq ft), earliest move-in Jan 1. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

1BR/1BA – A1

Starting at $2,116

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 632 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1BR/1BA – A1$2,116632Sep 18
1BR/1BA – A1$2,116632Sep 18

1BR/1BA – A4

Starting at $2,136

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 750 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1BR/1BA – A4$2,136750Oct 29
1BR/1BA – A4$2,136750Oct 29

1BR/1BA – A2

Starting at $2,221

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 683 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1BR/1BA – A2$2,221683Jan 1
1BR/1BA – A2$2,221683Jan 1

1BR/1BA – A5

Starting at $2,306

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 862 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1BR/1BA – A5$2,306862Nov 2

1BR/1BA – A6

Starting at $2,506

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 890 Sq Ft

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1BR/1BA – A6$2,506890Oct 16
1BR/1BA – A6$2,506890Oct 16
1BR/1BA – A6$2,506890Oct 16

1BR/1BA – A8

Starting at $3,096

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,065 Sq Ft

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1BR/1BA – A8$3,0961,065Jan 1
1BR/1BA – A8$3,0961,065Jan 1
1BR/1BA – A8$3,0961,065Jan 1

What are the fees and lease terms at The Mercury?

Rent at The Mercury is $2,116 – $3,096 per month. Leases are typically 12 months. The earliest listed move-in is Jan 1. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $2,116 – $3,096/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 1

What amenities does The Mercury have?

The Mercury lists 15 amenities, including a gym and a pool.

  • 2-Story Fitness Center With State-Of-The-Art Equipment

  • Connected Conference Rooms

  • Convenient Package Lockers

  • Co-Working Lounges

  • Ev Charging Stations

  • Hammock Lounge

  • Luxury 5th-Floor Overlook Deck

  • Outdoor Entertainment Kitchens

  • Outdoor Fire Pit Lounges

  • Private Dining Room

  • Quiet Courtyard With Water Feature

  • Resident Lounge & Game Room

  • Resort-Style Pool

  • Serene Yoga Studio

  • Unobstructed Downtown Views


Where is The Mercury?

The Mercury is at 601 Cardinal Ln, Austin, TX, 78704.

601 Cardinal Ln, Austin, TX, 78704


What is the neighborhood around The Mercury like?

The Mercury is in the Galindo neighborhood of Austin.


Residents give The Mercury an A grade (about 4.7 out of 5) from 100+ reviews. The Mercury offers a beautiful, well-maintained property with modern amenities, thoughtful design, and an exceptionally responsive leasing and maintenance team that residents consistently praise. However, persistent security concerns—including package theft, vehicle break-ins, and inadequate parking enforcement—significantly detract from the experience for some residents.

4.70 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.4
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.4
Location4.7
Maintenance3.7
Building Quality3.3

The Mercury offers a beautiful, well-maintained property with modern amenities, thoughtful design, and an exceptionally responsive leasing and maintenance team that residents consistently praise. However, persistent security concerns—including package theft, vehicle break-ins, and inadequate parking enforcement—significantly detract from the experience for some residents. Elevator reliability issues and occasional communication delays have also been reported, though the majority of residents express strong satisfaction with their overall living experience.

Management and leasing staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, friendliness, and genuine care toward residents, with most positive reviews highlighting smooth move-in processes and quick maintenance response times. However, a minority of residents report significant communication delays (7-14 business days for email responses), unresponsive leasing office staff during tours, and billing or application fee issues. Security concerns and policy enforcement gaps have also been noted by some residents, though these fall outside core management responsiveness.

The Mercury offers well-designed apartments with high-quality amenities including a resort-style pool, full gym, and co-working spaces that residents consistently praise. Staff are noted as friendly and responsive. However, security concerns—particularly package theft from mailrooms and front doors, vehicle break-ins, and stolen common-area items—significantly impact resident satisfaction, along with parking availability issues and occasional maintenance delays.

The Mercury offers a prime location within 5-10 minutes of downtown, with convenient access to nearby restaurants, stores, and highway connectivity. Residents consistently praise the modern building design, amenities including pool and gym, secure parking garage, and responsive staff. One review noted ongoing theft concerns affecting packages, storage units, and vehicles, citing insufficient management response despite the premium rental price.

Maintenance response times are generally fast, with most residents reporting prompt service for HVAC, appliance, and repair requests. The maintenance team is consistently described as professional, courteous, and proactive. However, some residents experienced delays in initial repairs (such as shower leaks taking a month to resolve) and occasional communication gaps, including unexplained cancellations of maintenance requests.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality. While new units and finishes receive praise, elevator reliability is a recurring concern with frequent outages lasting multiple days. Maintenance responsiveness varies, with some issues resolved promptly while others persist for weeks. Common area upkeep and noise management present ongoing challenges for residents seeking a quiet living environment.


Is The Mercury walkable?

The Mercury is walkable (grade C), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is somewhat bikeable (grade D).

WALK

Walkable

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Somewhat Bikeable


What is The Mercury like?

Explore The Mercury, Austin's luxury apartments offering modern living and unparalleled amenities in a prime location.


How big is The Mercury?

The Mercury is an apartment.

  • Building

    Apartment

What schools are near The Mercury?

Lala's Day Care is 0.3 miles from The Mercury. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Lala's Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

St John's Lutheran Child Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

New Generation Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

South Austin Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.7 mi

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Public · High
PublicHigh0.8 mi

Main Spring Schools

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Mainspring Schools

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Starbright Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Two Steps Ahead Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

How do I contact The Mercury?

The Mercury is managed by Cardinal Group. Call +1 (737) 309-0749 to tour or ask about availability.