# Rainey Street High Rise Apartments | Austin High Rise > All 6 Rainey Street high rises (The Travis, Paseo, 700 River, The Waller, The Quincy, Skyhouse) with rents from $1,369, concessions and floor-level noise notes. URL: https://austinhighriseapartments.com/rainey-street-high-rise-apartments/ Rainey Street # Rainey Street High Rises Compared: Rents, Concessions, Noise Last updated: October 20, 2026 Six towers on Austin's highest-demand corridor, with floor and noise notes. Free Austin high rise locating from a team that covers 23 towers and nothing else. 3–5 matched buildings with floor-level pricing and live concessions. $1,369–$45,000 per month · locating fee: $0 Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) See qualified buildings [#buildings →](#buildings) - Six-tower comparison with live concessions - Bar-facing vs. lake-facing exposure notes - Management comparison (Greystar, Kairoi, Simpson, private) - Same-day tours along the corridor ![Rainey Street bungalow bars beneath tall residential towers at golden hour](/images/misc/rainey-street-austin-at-golden-hour-with-historic-.webp) 6 qualified towers tracked for this search Licensed Texas Brokerage · TREC #562021 $0 Fee to Renters 2-Hour Response · 23 Towers Tracked ![View from a Rainey Street balcony over food trucks, patios and Waller Creek](/images/misc/view-from-a-rainey-street-high-rise-balcony-lookin.webp) ## Six towers on Austin’s highest-demand corridor The Rainey Street Historic District started as a row of 1930s bungalows. Most are now bars, patios and restaurants, and six residential towers rose around them. Together they form the densest cluster of luxury towers per block in Texas, bordered by Waller Creek, Red River Street, Cesar Chavez Street and the north shore of Lady Bird Lake. Rents run **$1,369 to $45,000**, the widest range among the Austin high rise apartments [/ →](/) we cover, with up to **2.5 months free** at the moment. That range is the point: Rainey works for a first-job renter in a studio at The Quincy and for an executive in a top-floor residence at Paseo. What decides whether you love it or regret it is the exposure of your unit. ## The six Rainey Street towers | Tower | Built | Floors | Rent range | Concession | Manager | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The Travis | 2026 | 50 | $2,735–$18,750 | 2 months free | Private | | Paseo | 2025 | 48 | $2,824–$45,000 | 2.5 months free | Private | | 700 River | 2023 | 42 | $1,823–$19,620 | 2 months free | Greystar | | The Waller | 2022 | 32 | $1,745–$7,425 | 2 months free | Greystar | | The Quincy | 2020 | 32 | $1,369–$7,279 | 1.5 months free | Kairoi Residential | | Skyhouse Austin | 2013 | 23 | $1,625–$4,145 | None advertised | Simpson Property Group | ## Noise by floor and exposure This is the question every Rainey renter should ask first. The live music corridor and the bar patios are lively Thursday through Saturday until late, and sound carries straight up the street-facing side of each tower. - **Street-facing, lower floors:** You’ll hear weekend crowds. Some renters like the energy. Most light sleepers don’t. - **Street-facing, upper floors:** Noticeably quieter, especially in newer towers with acoustic glazing. - **Lake-facing stacks:** The quiet side. You face Lady Bird Lake and the trail instead of the bars. - **I-35 frontage and Red River Street:** A steady traffic hum rather than late-night crowds. > **Same building, different experience** > > At Paseo, the same floorplan runs about $4,500 on the 10th floor facing Rainey Street and $8,000+ on the 22nd floor facing the lake. One hears the bars. The other sees the water. ## Living on Rainey day to day **Walkability:** Walk Score 92. Food trucks, coffee and restaurants on the street, 6th Street a few blocks north, Congress Avenue offices 15 to 20 minutes on foot, and the Convention Center District across Red River. **Trail access:** The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail runs along the lake at the end of the street, joined at the mouth of Waller Creek. Palm Park is a short walk north. **Driving:** Cesar Chavez Street runs along the lake, and I-35 frontage is two blocks east, which makes Rainey quick for drives north or to the airport. East Riverside is just across the river. **Parking:** Reserved garage spaces commonly run $175–$250 a month. Guest parking is tight on weekend nights. ## Rainey Street or another district? If you love the energy and the trail, Rainey is hard to beat. If you want walkability with quieter nights, compare it with West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) . If you want lake views without choosing a building first, start with lake view apartments [/lake-view-apartments/ →](/lake-view-apartments/) . For the district’s lifestyle overview, see living on Rainey Street [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) . Qualified Buildings ## Which Austin high rises fit this search? All six Rainey Street towers, newest first. Exposure matters as much as building here, so we note bar-facing and lake-facing stacks for each. ![The Travis, 50-story residential tower at 80 Red River St, Austin](/images/misc/the-travis-new-50-story-glass-residential-tower-at.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### The Travis 80 Red River St · Privately managed Floors: **50** Built: **2026** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,735–$18,750** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases The newest tower on the corridor and still in lease-up, so it runs one of the widest concession windows on Rainey. Upper-floor inventory often isn't listed on portals. Ask About The Travis [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Paseo, 48-story residential tower at 80 Rainey St, Austin](/images/misc/paseo-48-story-luxury-residential-tower-at-80-rain.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### Paseo 80 Rainey St · Privately managed Floors: **48** Built: **2025** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,824–$45,000** Verified Lease Special 2.5 months free on qualifying leases Holds the highest rent ceiling in Austin at $45,000. A lake-facing 22nd-floor unit can run $8,000+; the same plan on 10 facing the bars runs about $4,500. Ask About Paseo [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![700 River, 42-story residential tower at 700 River St, Austin](/images/misc/700-river-42-story-glass-apartment-tower-near-rain.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### 700 River 700 River St · Greystar Floors: **42** Built: **2023** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,823–$19,620** Largest layout: **3,194 sq ft** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases Wide price range for a newer tower, starting at $1,823 and running to $19,620. Layouts reach 3,194 sq ft, which puts it on our downsizer shortlist. Ask About 700 River [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![The Waller, 32-story residential tower at 1104 Sabine St, Austin](/images/misc/the-waller-32-story-residential-high-rise-on-sabin.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### The Waller 1104 Sabine St · Greystar Floors: **32** Built: **2022** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,745–$7,425** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases Sits along Waller Creek at the north end of the district, a step back from the bar strip. Starting rents under $2,000 make it a common pick for value-minded renters. Ask About The Waller [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![The Quincy, 32-story residential tower at 91 Red River St, Austin](/images/misc/the-quincy-32-story-apartment-tower-on-red-river-s.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### The Quincy 91 Red River St · Kairoi Residential Floors: **32** Built: **2020** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,369–$7,279** Verified Lease Special 1.5 months free on qualifying leases The lowest starting rent of all 23 towers we cover at $1,369, usually a studio. Close to the Butler Trail at the lake end of Red River Street. Ask About The Quincy [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Skyhouse Austin, 23-story residential tower at 51 Rainey St, Austin](/images/misc/skyhouse-austin-23-story-residential-tower-at-the-.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### Skyhouse Austin 51 Rainey St · Simpson Property Group Floors: **23** Built: **2013** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,625–$4,145** No advertised concession at last check. Ask us what's live. The original Rainey high rise. Lower rent ceiling than its neighbors, and right at the lake end of the street. No advertised concession at last check. Ask About Skyhouse Austin [/contact/ →](/contact/) Rents and concessions from our building profiles, Q4 2026. Concessions shift monthly. See all 23 buildings [/buildings/ →](/buildings/) . Before We Recommend a Tower ## What do we evaluate before a building makes your list? Portals publish photos and a starting price. These are the things we check in person and from our building profiles. ### Bar-facing vs. lake-facing Street-facing lower floors hear weekend crowds from the Rainey Street bars. Lake-facing upper floors trade noise for views. ### Noise by floor We note the floors where street noise drops off in each tower and which stacks face I-35 frontage or Red River Street. ### Acoustic glazing Newer towers often use better glazing on street-facing stacks. We check it in the unit, not the brochure. ### Management team Greystar (700 River, The Waller), Kairoi Residential (The Quincy), Simpson Property Group (Skyhouse) and private managers (Paseo, The Travis). ### Parking and guests Reserved spaces commonly run $175–$250/mo. Guest parking is tight on weekend nights. ### Live concessions Up to 2.5 months free on the corridor right now. We confirm what's live before you tour. On Tour ## What we look at in person Step by Step ## How does rainey street locating work? One contact from first message to move-in. Screening happens after matching, not before. 1. Step 01 ### Tell us your Rainey priorities Walk to the bars, quiet nights, lake view, trail access, parking. We weigh them against your budget. 2. Step 02 ### Get the right stacks We match buildings and the specific stacks and floors that fit, with net effective rent. 3. Step 03 ### Tour three towers in an afternoon The six towers are within a few blocks. Same-day tours when units are available. 4. Step 04 ### Apply where you fit Screening criteria confirmed first, then a clean application. 5. Step 05 ### Move in Concession confirmed in writing, parking and freight elevator booked. **How we are compensated:** Our locating service is free to renters. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. How locators get paid [/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/ →](/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/) ## Want the short list for rainey street? It costs you $0 and there's no obligation to tour or apply. We reply within 2 business hours. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) Call (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) Placement Stories ## Renter Scenarios We Handle Every Month Three common situations and how a building specialist changes the outcome. > “I had 10 days to sign before starting in Austin. They sent four buildings that fit my commute, steered me off a unit over a loading dock, and I signed at Paseo with 2.5 months free.” Marcus S. Tech relocator · Rainey Street Illustrative renter scenario > “After 24 years in Westlake we wanted space and a reserved spot. They found a 3-bedroom at Hanover Brazos with tandem parking that we never saw online.” Elena & David H. Downsizers · East Downtown Illustrative renter scenario > “They knew which building would accept my company's relocation guarantee before I applied. That saved me two application fees.” Jordan L. Corporate relocator · Seaholm Illustrative renter scenario Honest Answers ## Rainey Street: Frequently Asked Questions How many high rises are on Rainey Street? + We cover six: The Travis (2026, 50 floors), Paseo (2025, 48 floors), 700 River (2023, 42 floors), The Waller (2022, 32 floors), The Quincy (2020, 32 floors) and Skyhouse Austin (2013, 23 floors). Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake is the densest cluster of luxury towers per block in Texas, and the six span 13 years of construction, so the district covers everything from a $1,369 studio at The Quincy to a $45,000 residence at Paseo. See the building-by-building breakdown [/guide/rainey-street-high-rise-guide/ →](/guide/rainey-street-high-rise-guide/) . Is Rainey Street too loud to live on? + It depends on your stack and floor. Thursday through Saturday nights, the bar strip fills up and sound carries up the street-facing side of every tower. Lake-facing stacks and higher floors are much quieter, and newer towers often have better acoustic glazing. At Paseo, for example, a 10th-floor Rainey-facing unit hears the street, while a 22nd-floor lake-facing unit sees the water instead. Read Rainey Street noise by floor and exposure [/guide/rainey-street-noise-by-floor/ →](/guide/rainey-street-noise-by-floor/) . What's the cheapest apartment on Rainey Street? + The Quincy starts at $1,369, usually for a studio. Skyhouse Austin starts at $1,625 and The Waller at $1,745. With 1.5 to 2 months free, net effective rents drop further. Which Rainey tower has the highest rents? + Paseo, with residences up to $45,000 a month, the top of Austin's rental market. 700 River reaches $19,620 and The Travis $18,750. Who manages the Rainey Street towers? + Greystar runs 700 River and The Waller, Kairoi Residential runs The Quincy, Simpson Property Group runs Skyhouse Austin, and Paseo and The Travis are privately managed. How much is parking on Rainey Street? + Reserved garage spaces commonly run $175–$250 a month. Second spaces and guest parking are limited. Can I walk to work downtown from Rainey? + Yes. Congress Avenue offices are about a 15 to 20 minute walk, and the Convention Center is across Red River Street. Is Rainey Street good for dog owners? + Yes for trail access. The Butler Trail is at the end of the street. We check each tower's pet policy, relief areas and elevator waits before you apply. Which Rainey towers have concessions now? + Paseo is at 2.5 months free, The Travis, 700 River and The Waller at 2 months, and The Quincy at 1.5 months. Skyhouse had none advertised at last check. How fast can I tour? + Same day when units are available. Most renters see three towers in one afternoon. Read Before You Tour ## Rainey Street guides All guides [/guide/ →](/guide/) Explainer ### Rainey Street Noise by Floor and Exposure: What to Expect Bar-facing vs. lake-facing units, floor thresholds, weekend patterns and glazing, with Paseo's 10th-floor Rainey-facing example. [Rainey Street Noise by Floor and Exposure: What to Expect →](/guide/rainey-street-noise-by-floor/) Decision guide ### Rainey Street High Rise Guide: Building-by-Building Breakdown The Travis, Paseo, 700 River, The Waller, The Quincy, Skyhouse: year, stories, bedrooms, rent, concession, management and best fit. 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