Get a sense of the area and find the key highlights of where you'll be living
Peaceful streets, ideal for focused study
Downtown, walkable, lively all hours
Supermarkets, shops, cafés all nearby





Find out about all the rooms Villas on Rio has available.
Ensuite • 1 bed • 1 bathroom
Ensuite • 1 bed • 1 bathroom
Ensuite • 2 beds • 1 bathroom
Ensuite • 3 beds • 1 bathroom
Ensuite • 4 beds • 1 bathroom
Ensuite • 5 beds • 1 bathroom
AI Property Summary
Villas on Rio is a luxury student housing high-rise located in the heart of West Campus, near the University of Texas at Austin. It offers 284 units with floorplans ranging from studios to townhomes, including unique "pod" units for double occupancy. Key features include expansive fitness rooms, a spa, a rooftop pool, private study rooms, and an on-site Starbucks, all designed around the historic Kenney House.
4.3
Good
From $989 /month
2222 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705-Show on Google Maps
4.3
Good
Based on 456 Google reviews
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AI Review Summary
Students generally love living here, frequently highlighting the great amenities like the pool, gym, and spa, as well as the quick and responsive maintenance team and engaging community events. While some residents have experienced occasional issues with amenities like the sauna or elevators, these seem to be isolated incidents, and the overall sentiment points to a clean, well-kept environment with a strong sense of community.
These are the 5 latest Google reviews for Villas on Rio.
Reviews tend to skew toward strong opinions. They're a useful guide, but may not reflect the typical day-to-day experience.
5
April 2026
Nice
5
April 2026
tuff energy drink
3
April 2026
The only downside is that they don't keep the gym bathrooms open at night when almost everyone goes there after work. I'm glad they fixed that, honestly.
April 2026
Aiden at the front desk was very helpful and kind! He really made my experience with Villas so memorable, and helped give me valuable insight on the building especially throughout our tour. Keep up the great work! 🌟
April 2026
I love living here! Maintenance comes to fix things quickly and the events put on by the staff are super nice
5
5