1BR/1BA – A1
Starting at $2,116
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 632 Sq Ft
| 2 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A1 | $2,116 | 632 | Sep 18 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A1 | $2,116 | 632 | Sep 18 |
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$2,116 – $3,096/mo
601 Cardinal Ln, Austin, TX, 78704The 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.
Starting at $2,116
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 632 Sq Ft
| 2 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A1 | $2,116 | 632 | Sep 18 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A1 | $2,116 | 632 | Sep 18 |
Starting at $2,136
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 750 Sq Ft
| 2 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A4 | $2,136 | 750 | Oct 29 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A4 | $2,136 | 750 | Oct 29 |
Starting at $2,221
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 683 Sq Ft
| 2 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A2 | $2,221 | 683 | Jan 1 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A2 | $2,221 | 683 | Jan 1 |
Starting at $2,306
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 862 Sq Ft
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A5 | $2,306 | 862 | Nov 2 |
Starting at $2,506
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 890 Sq Ft
| 3 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A6 | $2,506 | 890 | Oct 16 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A6 | $2,506 | 890 | Oct 16 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A6 | $2,506 | 890 | Oct 16 |
Starting at $3,096
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,065 Sq Ft
| 3 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR/1BA – A8 | $3,096 | 1,065 | Jan 1 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A8 | $3,096 | 1,065 | Jan 1 | |
| 1BR/1BA – A8 | $3,096 | 1,065 | Jan 1 |
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/moLease term
12 monthsEarliest move-in
Jan 1The 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
The Mercury is at 601 Cardinal Ln, Austin, TX, 78704.
601 Cardinal Ln, Austin, TX, 78704
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.
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.
The Mercury is walkable (grade C), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is somewhat bikeable (grade D).
C
Walkable
F
Minimal Transit
D
Somewhat Bikeable
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ApartmentLala's Day Care is 0.3 miles from The Mercury. 10 schools are listed nearby.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Lala's Day Care Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
St John's Lutheran Child Care Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
New Generation Day Care Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.6 mi |
South Austin Head Start Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.6 mi |
San Juan Diego Catholic High School Private · High | Private | High | 0.7 mi |
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center Public · High | Public | High | 0.8 mi |
Main Spring Schools Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.1 mi |
Mainspring Schools Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.1 mi |
Starbright Pre-School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.1 mi |
Two Steps Ahead Learning Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.1 mi |
The Mercury is managed by Cardinal Group. Call +1 (737) 309-0749 to tour or ask about availability.