Tour by Alexa, @apartmentsbyalexa, July 2024

Bridge at The Blockyard

Name: Bridge at The Blockyard apartment tour, Austin TX
Uploaded: 2024-07-02T12:00:00-05:00
Duration: 57 s
Channel: Alexa
Description: Walkthrough video of Bridge at The Blockyard in Chestnut / MLK (by the MLK Jr. MetroRail station), Austin: units, amenities and common areas. Tour by Alexa (@apartmentsbyalexa), Relive Realty.

Chestnut / MLK (by the MLK Jr. MetroRail station) · Austin 78722 · built 2024 · 344 homes

$1,171
base rent, lowest plan: 6 wks free
move-in special: $1,036
a month after the special, before fees

Rents checked Oct 24, 2026 on the property's own site; the special is listed on RentCafe, so I confirm it with the office.

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Bridge at The Blockyard rents

Base rent by floor plan, checked Oct 24, 2026 on the property's own site

Plan	Size	Base rent	After special
Studio1 bath · 426–550 sq ft	426–550 sq ft	$1,171–$1,585	$1,036
1 bed1–1.5 bath · 642–1,652 sq ft	642–1,652 sq ft	$1,800–$3,724	$1,592
2 bed2 bath · 1,042–1,396 sq ft	1,042–1,396 sq ft	$2,925–$3,296	$2,588
3 bed2 bath · 1,326–1,583 sq ft	1,326–1,583 sq ft	$3,300–$3,600	$2,919

Special: TOUR & SAVE TODAY - 6 WEEKS FREE UPFRONT SAVINGS (terms and conditions apply; offers vary by floor plan)

"After special" spreads 6 weeks free over a 12-month lease. Longer leases change the math; the calculator below handles that.

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What you'd really pay

Free weeks are usually credited in the first month or two, but compare buildings on what they are worth spread over the lease. Slide the special and the lease length to see that number.

Floor plan, fromStudio$1,1711 bed$1,8002 bed$2,9253 bed$3,300

Weeks free: 6Lease length: 12 monthsRequired monthly fees: $0

$1,592

a month, all in, for the 1 bed over 12 months

Base rent: $1,800
6 weeks free is worth: $2,492
Rent after the special: $1,592
Plus required fees: $0

Rents checked Oct 24, 2026. Specials usually apply to select homes and lease terms; I confirm the exact unit before you apply.

My take on Bridge at The Blockyard

The MLK Jr. MetroRail station is about a 2-minute walk from this building at 1909 Alexander Ave, in the Chestnut and MLK area of East Austin. It opened in 2024 with roughly 340 homes and is still in lease-up. The site is what sets it apart: a half-acre public park on the property, direct access to the EastLink trail, and two-story live/work townhomes alongside regular flats.

There are two kinds of pricing here. Income-restricted studios at 50% of area median income start at $1,171, and whether you qualify depends on household income limits, which I can check. Market-rate one-bedrooms start at $1,800 and two-bedrooms at $2,925 on the official site. RentCafe lists 6 weeks free that varies by floor plan, but the official site shows no special, so confirm it. If it applies, a $1,800 one-bedroom on a 12-month lease nets about $1,592 a month. Monthly fees and parking costs are not published, so the true total is still unknown.

Downtown and UT are about 8 minutes by car or about 10 minutes on the Red Line, and the airport is about 15. That train stop is the main reason to pick this building. Pricing here is term-based and swings a lot from one lease length to the next. Tip: ask for quotes on two or three lease terms for the same unit and compare them side by side.

Worth a look if: you want to step out to the MLK MetroRail station and EastLink trail, or want a live/work townhome close to downtown
Look elsewhere if: you want an all-in price you can confirm up front, or you have a restricted breed
The catch: Market-rate one- and two-bedrooms are priced like central Austin, and many listings use term-based pricing that swings widely. Admin, deposit and monthly add-on fees are not published.

Bridge at The Blockyard, another room from the tour

Fees, deposits and pets

What it costs to move in, and what gets added to rent each month.

Application	$75
Admin fee	Ask
Deposit	Ask
Monthly add-ons	Ask
Parking	On-site garage; ask me for the amount
Pets	$300 one-time, $350 deposit, $25/mo pet rent
Pet limits	Up to 2, weight: None, breed restrictions apply
Income needed	Usually 3x rent; ask
Income-restricted homes	Income-restricted studios at 50% AMI (plans 0B/0C, $1,171-$1,206); the community markets 'conventional & income restricted apartment homes'

Restricted breeds, Doberman, German Shepherd, Pit Bull, American Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, Presa Canario, Rottweiler. Off-leash dog park and pet spa on site.

Bridge at The Blockyard interior, from the tour

Inside and around

In the homes

quartz countertops
designer tile backsplashes
wood-style plank flooring
two-toned custom cabinetry
full-size washer/dryer
smart home technology
lofty ceilings
walk-in closets with built-in shelving
two-story live/work townhomes

In the building

pools with private cabanas
24-hr fitness center and yoga studio
co-working space
fenced off-leash dog park
pet spa / grooming station
half-acre on-site public park
direct access to the EastLink trail
EV charging

Where it is

1909 Alexander Ave, Austin 78722

Chestnut / MLK (by the MLK Jr. MetroRail station), East Austin. Drive times are typical off-peak estimates.

Close by

MLK Jr. MetroRail station2 min walk
EastLink trail1 min walk

Drive to

Downtown8 min
The Domain18 min
UT Austin8 min
Airport15 min
Mueller1.2 mi
Dell Seton Medical Center1.5 mi
East Cesar Chavez1.8 mi

Bridge at The Blockyard questions

How close is Bridge at The Blockyard to the train?

The MLK Jr. MetroRail station is about a 2-minute walk. The Red Line gets you downtown in about 10 minutes, and the EastLink trail connects right at the property.

What are the live/work townhomes at Bridge at The Blockyard?

They are two-story townhomes the property markets as live/work homes, separate from the regular flats. Pricing and availability for them are not broken out online, so I check which ones are open when you are ready.

How much is rent at Bridge at The Blockyard?

Base rents on Oct 24, 2026: studios from $1,171, 1 beds from $1,800, 2 beds from $2,925, 3 beds from $3,300. Prices move with the unit, floor and lease length, so I check the live number before you apply.

Does Bridge at The Blockyard have a move-in special?

On Oct 24, 2026 the special was "TOUR & SAVE TODAY - 6 WEEKS FREE UPFRONT SAVINGS (terms and conditions apply; offers vary by floor plan)". On a $1,800 home that works out to about $1,592 a month over a 12-month lease. Specials change often and usually apply to select homes.

Is Bridge at The Blockyard pet friendly?

Yes: up to 2 pets, $300 one-time pet fee, $25 a month pet rent, weight limit: none, breed restrictions apply. Confirm the current policy and fees for your pet when we book the tour.

What fees does Bridge at The Blockyard charge?

Up front: application $75.

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Bridge at The Blockyard, first frame of the tour

Bridge at The Blockyard amenity, from the tour

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