* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
Trash fee
$15 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$25
Cats
Cats Allowed
Max of 2
Comments
Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Max of 2
Comments
Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
Storage Unit
Storage Rent
$50 / mo
Storage Deposit
$0
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
Unbuckle your seat belts, The Rail has arrived. It's modern. Eclectic. And trendsetting. Alluring apartments interiors reflect a modern, urban-chic vibe complete with designer finishes and club-quality amenity spaces specifically curated for the way you live. Our prime location, on the East Side in Austin, makes communizing to downtown a breeze, and gives residents easy access to IH35, 183, and the 130 corridor. Living here means you're close to public transit hubs-rail and bus, incredible retail, decadent dining, and buzzing nightlife. Everything you've wanted is here. Reserved for you. Only at the Rail. Welcome aboard.The Rail is an apartment community managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, located in Travis County and the 78702 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.
24-Hour Package Lockers
Conference Room1
Expansive Sunlit Courtyard
Marina View
1st Floor Direct Access
5th floor view
East View One
Mid Upper South View
Railing and Painting
Tech Center1
Walking/biking Trails Nearby
2nd floor upgrade
3rd floor upgrade
Accessible Unit
Housing
A Street View
Covered Outdoor Patio & Grills
Downtown View One
Resort-Style Pool with Water
Two sided balcony
Convenient Access ML King Jr
Pantry In Select Units*
Direct Pool View
Natural Light In Select Units*
4th Floor.
Vinyl Flooring Throughout
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
Dishwasher
Disposal
Freezer
Granite Countertops
Heating
High Ceilings
High Speed Internet Access
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Pantry
Patio
Refrigerator
Storage Units
Trash Compactor
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Wi-Fi
Community Features
Bicycle Storage
Clubhouse
Courtyard
Elevator
Fitness Center
Grill
Maintenance on site
Online Services
Package Service
Planned Social Activities
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Walking/Biking Trails
Wi-Fi
Area Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable71 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit54 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable88 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Transit
Subway
M L King Jr Station
0 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Austin
9 min Drive
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
21 min Drive
Moving to Chestnut, Austin, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Rail proximity to Airport Blvd and Airport Center. Airport Blvd is 0.7 miles away, and Airport Center is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 54, The Rail has good transit, including 8 transit stops within 33.8 miles. Transit options include M L King Jr Station and Plaza Saltillo Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Rail are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Boggy Creek Greenbelt, Thinkery, and Texas Memorial Museum.
Airports
Living in Chestnut provides easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International, located just 21 minutes from The Rail.
Property Details
Unbuckle your seat belts, The Rail has arrived. It's modern. Eclectic. And trendsetting. Alluring apartments interiors reflect a modern, urban-chic vibe complete with designer finishes and club-quality amenity spaces specifically curated for the way... you live. Our prime location, on the East Side in Austin, makes communizing to downtown a breeze, and gives residents easy access to IH35, 183, and the 130 corridor. Living here means you're close to public transit hubs-rail and bus, incredible retail, decadent dining, and buzzing nightlife. Everything you've wanted is here. Reserved for you. Only at the Rail. Welcome aboard.The Rail is an apartment community managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, located in Travis County and the 78702 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.
Unbuckle your seat belts, The Rail has arrived. It's modern. Eclectic. And trendsetting. Alluring apartments interiors reflect a modern, urban-chic vibe complete with designer finishes and club-quality amenity spaces specifically curated for the way you live. Our prime location, on the East Side in Austin, makes communizing to downtown a breeze, and gives residents easy access to IH35, 183, and the 130 corridor. Living here means you're close to public transit hubs-rail and bus, incredible retail, decadent dining, and buzzing nightlife. Everything you've wanted is here. Reserved for you. Only at the Rail. Welcome aboard.The Rail is an apartment community managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, located in Travis County and the 78702 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.
The Rail is located in Austin, TX in the 78702 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 2921 E 17th St, Austin, TX 78702
I love living here and the amenities are fantastic. I love my neighbors and my home. My only issue would be some communication issues regarding inspections and the expectations involving alarms and the like, but otherwise I have no complaints, I'm very happy here!
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2/16/26
Love my Home
Love Living at The Rail This Will be my second year now moving to bigger unit staff is very helpful when going thru this transition
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Greetings, nothing makes us happier than knowing our residents love living in our community! We are glad that you have appreciated our helpful service during your move to a larger home here. Thank you for your positive review.
2/14/26
Amazing community
The staff is amazing! Been here for almost three years, check it out! Great location and community!
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Here’s a warm and professional response you can post:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a valued resident for nearly three years! We truly appreciate your continued support and are so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed our location,... community, and team.
It means a lot to us that you would recommend The Rail, we’re grateful to have you as part of our community!
2/14/26
Come by the Rail
I love this place. Come by and check it out im sure you will love it to. We're by downtown and its very walkable
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Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that you love living here. ??
Our downtown location and walkability are definitely some of our favorite features too! We truly appreciate you recommending us and encouraging others to... check us out.
We’re grateful to have you as part of our community!
2/9/26
Verified Renter
Units are polished with upgraded appliances and location is very convenient and walkable. Neighbors are chill with a select few who do not respect shared spaces, leaving trash, spills, and pet waste without cleaning after themselves. Management has gone downhill, they are condescending and unorganized, and blame you for their deficiencies in communication. Maintenance team has been fantastic, they are reliable, helpful, and very warm people.
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Property Manager at The Rail responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the upgrades in our units, our convenient location, and our maintenance team.
We sincerely apologize for the issues you’ve experienced with neighbors and... communication from our team. Your concerns are important, and we are continuously working to improve resident communication, community standards, and overall management responsiveness.
If you’d like to discuss your experience further or provide specific examples, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. We value your feedback and want to make things right.