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The Monterra

$1,101 – $1,973/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 592–1,238 sq ft
  • 24 units available
  • Pet friendly
13401 Legendary Drive, Austin, TX 78727

As of October 14, 2026, The Monterra in Austin, TX has 24 apartments for rent from $1,101 to $1,973/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,101, two-bedrooms at $1,313, and three-bedrooms at $1,973. The average asking rent has fallen 7.3% since March 25, 2026, from $1,449 to $1,343.


Floor plans

The Monterra has 24 units available across 7 floor plans: 4 one-bedroom layouts (592–819 sq ft), 2 two-bedroom layouts (957–1,097 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,238 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Longhorn

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 748 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,101/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
03204$1,101748Oct 26
04202$1,136748Oct 26
07207$1,136748Oct 27
05105$1,111748Nov 8
01204$1,151748Dec 10
09205$1,136748Jan 1

Driftwood

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 699 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,101/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
02304$1,140699Jun 9
09305$1,101699Oct 28

Parmer

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 819 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,181/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
01206$1,181819Sep 7
06303$1,196819Oct 15
04208$1,206819Nov 21
01203$1,246819Dec 15

Sunset

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 592 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,211/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
14205$1,211592Nov 9

Zilker

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 957 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,313/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
10203$1,340957Oct 28
11103$1,533957Nov 21
11201$1,313957Dec 2
03208$1,428957Dec 4

Wimberly

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,097 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,508/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
06204$1,6931,097Aug 24
09203$1,5421,097Oct 31
06302$1,5531,097Nov 10
05106$1,5581,097Nov 23
08305$1,5081,097Nov 28
09201$1,5531,097Dec 7

The Legend

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,238 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,973/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
06103$1,9731,238Sep 3

See all 101 units listed at The Monterra, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Monterra, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,655 a month all-in: $1,101 rent, $378 in listed fees, and an estimated $176 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $1,907 and a three-bedroom at about $2,618.

All-in from$1,655/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 Monterra takes about $39,636 a year for a one-bedroom, $47,268 for a two-bedroom, and $71,028 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $1,655 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $68,200 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,655/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$68,200/yr

Income to qualify

$39,636/yr

Your estimated budget

Suggested rent budget, 1 bedroom

$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Monterra has ranged from $1,303 to $1,466. The current average is $1,343, down $105 (7.3%) from $1,449 at the start.

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

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Monterra shows $378.20 a month in fees (parking garage $150, storage space rental $60, parking covered $55, and 9 more) and $1,064 due at signing (security deposit $500, pet fee $300, express move out $140, and 2 more).

  • Rent

    $1,101 – $1,973/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 1

Monthly fees

Package Services

$16/mo

Parking - Covered

$55/mo

Parking - Garage

$150/mo

Pest Control Services

$6/mo

Pet Rent

$25/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$4.95/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

$10.75/mo

Storage Space Rental

$60/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$3/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage Admin Fee

$3/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$99

Express Move Out

$140

Pet Fee

$300

Pet Management - Third Party

$25/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Amenities

The Monterra is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 15 amenities, including 24-hour fitness center, resort-inspired pool, and air conditioning.

  • 24-Hour Fitness Center

  • Air Conditioning

  • Conference Rooms

  • Dog Park & Dog Wash Station

  • Fitness Center

  • Pet Friendly

  • Private Work Stations

  • Resident Lounge

  • Resort-Inspired Pool

  • Ride Share Lounge

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer

  • Yoga Room


Amenity photos

  • Lobby
    3 photos

Location

13401 Legendary Drive, Austin, TX 78727


Resident reviews

The Monterra has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.7) and management (4.5) highest and building quality (3.1) lowest.

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.4
Maintenance4.7
Location4.5
Building Quality3.1
Overall100 reviews

The Monterra offers a well-maintained community with strong staff responsiveness and convenient location near major employers, though residents report recurring issues with pest control, noise insulation, and occasional communication gaps. Most residents praise the amenities, maintenance speed, and friendly leasing team, but some experience challenges with move-in processes, parking enforcement, and ground-floor pest problems.

Management and office staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, friendliness, and helpfulness throughout the leasing and residency experience. Maintenance requests are typically completed quickly and efficiently. Most residents report positive interactions with the leasing team and management, though a small number experienced communication gaps or policy-related concerns.

The Monterra offers well-maintained amenities including a gym, pool, fitness center, and community spaces that residents consistently praise. Parking is plentiful with wide spaces, and the property features modern layouts with good maintenance responsiveness. However, some residents report concerns about package security in the mailroom, common area cleanliness in certain buildings, pest issues, and occasional maintenance gaps like incomplete move-in inspections.

Maintenance at this property is generally responsive and quick, with most residents reporting timely repairs and professional service. However, some residents have experienced delays with specific work orders, particularly appliance repairs that took extended periods to resolve. Communication and follow-through on initial maintenance requests appear inconsistent, with a few residents reporting the need to resubmit work orders.

Residents consistently praise the property's location for convenient access to shopping, highways, and nearby amenities like HEB. Parking is widely noted as plentiful and well-managed. The community benefits from proximity to major routes (183, Mopac) and local destinations, making commuting accessible. One resident noted building number visibility could be improved for wayfinding.

Residents report significant noise insulation issues, with thin walls allowing sound transmission from neighboring units and common complaints about upstairs noise. Building maintenance is generally responsive, though common areas show inconsistent upkeep. Pest control remains a recurring concern across multiple units, while cleanliness standards vary between individual apartments and shared spaces.

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 Monterra 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 Monterra was good on 258 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 41°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

258 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 23

Temperature

98° / 41°

average August high / January low

: 93° high, 76° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: low, grass: moderate, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January62°F41°F45 (good)20 of 31
February73°F50°F48 (good)16 of 28
March80°F57°F43 (good)25 of 31
April78°F63°F43 (good)24 of 30
May82°F64°F48 (good)20 of 31
June89°F74°F44 (good)22 of 30
July93°F75°F49 (good)13 of 31
August98°F75°F46 (good)18 of 31
September95°F75°F46 (good)21 of 30
October84°F65°F40 (good)26 of 31
November74°F55°F37 (good)27 of 30
December66°F47°F41 (good)26 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Monterra is a 258-unit building in Austin, TX.

It's that rare apartment lifestyle, the sort that allows you to feel easily at home, to be productive when you need, and to pursue activities both recreational and challenging - and in one beautiful community. That lifestyle is right here at The Monterra, a North Austin apartment community that harmonizes the modern with the classical, an element of reprieve with proximity to great neighborhood eateries, clothiers, entertainments, and cultural attractions, many of these at the celebrated Domain. What you desire in a neighborhood, all you need in a home.

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    258

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Monterra is Davis Elementary School, a public elementary school 1.4 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Davis Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.4 mi

Austin International School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle1.5 mi

Milwood Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.5 mi

Children's Network

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.5 mi

Williams Community School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.6 mi

Summitt Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.6 mi

Convenant United Methodist

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.7 mi

Get Me Ready Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.7 mi

TEXASWORKS - AUSTIN-WELLS BRANCH

Charter · High
CharterHigh2.2 mi

Premier High School Of North Austin

Charter · High
CharterHigh2.2 mi

Contact & management

The Monterra is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 512-219-8700.


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