The Travis: Luxury Downtown Austin Apartment Review

Choosing a luxury apartment in downtown Austin requires more than comparing amenities lists. Location, design, floor plan options and overall lifestyle all play a role in finding the right fit.

The Travis is one downtown Austin apartment community you may be considering, especially if you’re looking for upscale living near Lady Bird Lake, restaurants, entertainment and the heart of the city.

At Paseo, we know renters want a clear, balanced look at their options before making a decision. While Paseo offers its own collection of residences, amenities and downtown conveniences, this review is designed to give you a closer look at The Travis, including its location, amenities, floor plans and overall living experience.

The Basics

Before we get started, here are some quick facts to give you a feel for The Travis’s community:

• Address: 80 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
• Year Built: 2026
• Number of Apartments: 423 
• Number of Stories: 50

Where Is The Travis Located?

The Travis is located at the edge of downtown Austin’s Rainey Street District, offering residents access to Lady Bird Lake, the surrounding hike-and-bike trails and the dining and nightlife that define this corner of the city. Near The Travis, you’ll find Austin hot spots along Rainey Street and the 2nd Street District, with the lake and its lakeside trails nearby for running, kayaking and weekend recreation. Other downtown Austin properties, The Quincy and Paseo, are also nearby.

What Amenities Does The Travis Offer?

The Travis offers a number of amenities. Residents have access to a lap pool, a fitness center paired with yoga and Pilates studios and a dry sauna. A sky lounge is equipped with co-working space and podcast/recording studios, while a clubroom with billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard and TVs is also available to residents.

Pet owners have a 2,500-square-foot dog park and an on-site pet spa. There is also a local Austin coffee shop nearby, outdoor grilling areas, indoor bike and kayak storage, parcel lockers and direct access to lakeside trails. The community also offers 24-hour concierge service and controlled-access entry.

In-unit features at The Travis include quartz surfaces, white oak flooring and chef-inspired kitchens with double stainless-steel sinks, French door refrigerators and wine fridges. Floor-to-ceiling windows and 10- to 11-foot ceilings open up the living areas, with black-out shades in the bedrooms. Select units offer additional features like kitchen islands and pantries, spa-styled soaking tubs and walk-in showers, dual vanities, private patios or balconies, gas fireplaces and mud rooms. Every home includes a Whirlpool washer and dryer and has internet.

Does The Travis Offer Parking for Residents?

The Travis offers reserved, attached and covered garage parking, along with EV charging stations and controlled-access entry. Parking ranges from $175–$500/month depending on parking services and/or reserved spot add-on fees. Indoor bike and kayak storage are also available for residents.

Floorplans & Pricing

The Travis offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, along with a dedicated penthouse collection. All rates are subject to change. You can find current availability and pricing on The Travis’s floor plan page. As of June 2026, floorplans range from $3,050 for studios to $16,000+ for penthouse units.

We hope this review of The Travis helped you evaluate your living options in downtown Austin. If you have any questions about downtown living or want to learn more about Paseo, contact our leasing staff!

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Eddie Dubon

Eddie is a leasing professional at Paseo with years of industry experience who’s called Austin home since age four. A former college and semi-pro baseball player, he now spends his days off exploring Austin’s greenbelts with his girlfriend and their Shih Tzu, Teddy. At work, Eddie’s focus is simple: delivering great service and building real connections with future residents.

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June 10, 2026

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