700 River St A8

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Built in 2024, this 43-story high-rise in Downtown Austin keeps things firmly in the newer, higher-end lane without getting overly fussy about it. The big draws are the rooftop lounge, steam and sauna setup, 24-hour concierge, on-demand facials and massages, private dog run, pet spa, and regular community events. Residents also tend to call out the polished feel and the staff, which is usually a good sign when a building is trying to do the luxury thing well.

The A8 is a 1BR/1BA at 651 square feet, with pricing starting at $3,105 per month. No unit finish package was provided here, so I’ll keep it simple: this is a mid-size one-bedroom in a luxury tower, and the floorplan is the main story. Parking runs $175-$350 per month, with garage parking listed at $400-$550 per month, and the pet policy includes a $300 fee plus monthly pet rent.

You’re in the Rainey side of Downtown, with Lady Bird Lake close by and easy access to 6th Street, Rainey Street, and the trail network. Google Austin is about 0.67 miles away, Oracle is nearby too, and the area is very walkable, which makes the grocery-plus-social-plus-tech setup work pretty smoothly. The southern end of Rainey is also a little quieter than the bar-heavy stretch up north, which matters more than people think.

If you’re sorting through Downtown options, send me your budget, move-in timing, and must-haves, and I’ll help narrow it down. You can reply to this listing or message Taco Street Locating directly for a free personalized pricing and availability report, and there’s also up to 10 weeks free on select floor plans if you lease within 24 hours of your tour, subject to change.