Tour filmed by Alexa, @apartmentsbyalexa, February 2026
The Porter
Del Valle (Ross Road near SH-71 / airport) · Austin 78617 · built 2026 · 328 homes
- $1,551
- base rent, lowest plan
- 12 wks free
- move-in special
- $1,239
- a month all in, after the special and fees
Rents and special checked Oct 24, 2026 on the property's own site.
I'm Alex, a licensed apartment locator with Relive Realty. Send me The Porter and I'll text back today's price on a real unit plus two or three similar places, free. The tour was filmed by Alexa, a fellow locator.
The Porter rents
Base rent by floor plan, checked Oct 24, 2026 on the property's own site
| Plan | Size | Base rent | After special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed1 bath · 762–904 sq ft | 762–904 sq ft | $1,551–$1,795 | $1,193 |
| 2 bed2 bath · 1,274 sq ft | 1,274 sq ft | $2,060–$2,105 | $1,585 |
Special: Now offering up to 12 weeks free PLUS up to an additional $1,500!
"After special" spreads 12 weeks free over a 12-month lease. Longer leases change the math; the calculator below handles that.
On top of rent every month: $46 a month
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$1,239
a month, all in, for the 1 bed over 12 months
- Base rent
- $1,551
- 12 weeks free is worth
- $4,295
- Rent after the special
- $1,193
- Plus required fees
- $46
Rents checked Oct 24, 2026. Fees preset to $46, the property's required monthly charges. Specials usually apply to select homes and lease terms; I confirm the exact unit before you apply.
My take on The Porter
Ross Road in Del Valle puts you about 10 minutes from the airport, Tesla Giga Texas and Circuit of the Americas. The Porter is a 2026 NRP Group community with 328 homes, and about half are set aside for Essential Worker Living at 60% to 80% of median income. Homes have white quartz, plank floors, keyless entry and a full washer and dryer, and some ground-floor homes have yards. The clubhouse has private work pods, a podcast room and a reading room.
Market one-bedrooms start at $1,551 and a 2-bed plus den at $2,060, priced on 12 or 18-month terms. The special is up to 12 weeks free plus up to $1,500 more, through December 1. On a 12-month lease, the $1,551 one-bedroom nets about $1,193 a month, or about $1,312 on 18 months. Required fees add $45.93 a month, not itemized, so call it $1,239 all in on 12 months before utilities. Parking is free. Plans from $1,149 appear to be program homes, priced by household income limits I can check.
Downtown is about 20 minutes and UT about 22, but the Domain is about 30. You are near the airport flight path, so expect some plane noise. Tip: if you work for Dell, Google, Amazon, Tesla, Del Valle ISD or the airport, ask about the Preferred Employer Program, which reimburses the application fee and waives the admin fee.
- Worth a look if
- you want brand-new construction with free parking and a big lease-up special within about 10 minutes of the airport and Tesla Giga Texas
- Look elsewhere if
- you want walkable shops and restaurants, or a central location close to the Domain or north Austin
- The catch
- It is out in Del Valle near the airport flight path and SH-71, so most errands and nightlife mean a drive, and as a new lease-up there is little review history; market-rate floorplans are limited, with many listed homes in the income-restricted program.
Fees, deposits and pets
What it costs to move in, and what gets added to rent each month.
| Application | $75 |
|---|---|
| Admin fee | Ask |
| Deposit | Varies by screening ask me for the amount |
| Monthly add-ons | $46 a month |
| Parking | Surface parking included at no additional cost |
| Pets | Ask |
| Pet limits | Up to 2, weight: null, breed restrictions apply |
| Income needed | 2.5x-3x monthly rent (gross) |
| Income-restricted homes | About half of the 328 homes are reserved for households at 60%-80% AMI (NRP Group / Travis County Facilities Corporation partnership), marketed as 'Essential Worker Living'. Published 80% AMI limits: 1-person $75,280, 2-person $86,000, 4-person $107,520; 60% AMI: 1-person $56,460, 2-person $64,500. Floorplans with a 'P' suffix (A1P-A4P, B1P/B1AP/B2P) price well below the comparable market plans and appear to be the program homes (not confirmed by the site): 1BR 600-788 sqft $1,149-$1,355 base, 2BR 953-966 sqft $1,430-$1,615 base. |
Inside and around
In the homes
- white quartz countertops with glossy white tile backsplash
- in-suite full washer and dryer
- stainless steel appliances
- luxury vinyl-plank flooring
- keyless entry
- walk-in closets in select homes
- balconies, with private yards on select ground-floor homes
- den layouts in select 1- and 2-bedroom plans
- two cabinet color schemes (chocolate or fossil grey)
In the building
- resort-style pool
- expansive fitness center
- clubhouse with event kitchen
- coworking business center with private work pods
- podcast room and reading room
- outdoor courtyard with grills and fire pits
- pet park and pet spa
- package concierge
- EV charging stations and bike storage
Where it is
6101 Ross Road, Austin 78617
Del Valle (Ross Road near SH-71 / airport), Far East Austin. Drive times are typical off-peak estimates.
Close by
- Tesla Giga Texas10 min drive
- Circuit of the Americas10 min drive
- SH-71 / SH-130 interchange5 min drive
Drive to
- Downtown20 min
- The Domain30 min
- UT Austin22 min
- Airport10 min
- Tesla Giga Texas3.9 mi
The Porter questions
Is there plane noise at The Porter?
It sits near the airport flight path, about 10 minutes from the terminal, so some noise is likely. Tour at a busy time of day and listen from the unit you want.
What is the Preferred Employer Program at The Porter?
Residents who work for listed employers, including Dell, Google, Amazon, Tesla, Del Valle ISD and the airport, get the application fee reimbursed and the admin fee waived. Bring proof of employment when you apply.
How much is rent at The Porter?
Base rents on Oct 24, 2026: 1 beds from $1,551, 2 beds from $2,060. Prices move with the unit, floor and lease length, so I check the live number before you apply.
Does The Porter have a move-in special?
On Oct 24, 2026 the special was "Now offering up to 12 weeks free PLUS up to an additional $1,500!". On a $1,551 home that works out to about $1,193 a month over a 12-month lease. Specials change often and usually apply to select homes.
Is The Porter pet friendly?
Yes: up to 2 pets, weight limit: 75 lb per pet, breed restrictions apply. Confirm the current policy and fees for your pet when we book the tour.
What fees does The Porter charge?
Up front: application $75, deposit Varies by screening ask me for the amount. Every month on top of rent: $46 a month.
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