Tour by Alexa, @apartmentsbyalexa, October 2025

The Prado

Del Valle / SH-71 & SH-130 (near Tesla Giga Texas) · Austin 78617 · built 2024 · 396 homes

$1,200
base rent, lowest plan
10 wks free
move-in special
$1,083
a month all in, after the special and fees

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

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The Prado rents

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

PlanSizeBase rentAfter special
Studio1 bath · 624 sq ft624 sq ft$1,200$969
1 bed1 bath · 636–848 sq ft636–848 sq ft$1,360–$1,610$1,098
2 bed2 bath · 1,006–1,504 sq ft1,006–1,504 sq ft$1,830–$2,500$1,478
3 bed2 bath · 1,412 sq ft1,412 sq ft$2,315–$2,330$1,870

Special: 10 Weeks Free Special --- Apply same day of tour and receive up to 10 weeks free + up to $1500 for employer partnerships. Must select 13-18 months.

"After special" spreads 10 weeks free over a 12-month lease. Longer leases change the math; the calculator below handles that.

On top of rent every month: $114 a month: $65 internet, $25 doorstep trash, $17 package service, $5 pest control, $2.28 stormwater/drainage admin

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Floor plan, from

$1,212

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

Base rent
$1,360
10 weeks free is worth
$3,138
Rent after the special
$1,098
Plus required fees
$114

Rents checked Oct 24, 2026. Fees preset to $114, 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 Prado

Five minutes from Tesla Giga Texas and about 10 from the airport, The Prado sits off Dionda Lane in Del Valle near SH-71 and SH-130. It is a 2024 Greystar community of about 396 homes, still in lease-up. Amenities include a pool, a pickleball court, an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven and a bark park. The floor plans list oak-style plank floors, white quartz, kitchen islands and a full-size washer and dryer, with mudrooms and private backyards in select homes. Its Google rating is reported at 4.7 from about 80 reviews, from an aggregator I have not verified.

Base rents start at $1,200 for a studio, $1,360 for a one-bedroom, $1,830 for a two-bedroom and $2,315 for a three-bedroom, quoted on an 18-month term. ApartmentList shows 10 weeks free if you apply the day you tour on a 13 to 18 month lease, but the official site shows no special, so it needs confirming. If it holds, the $1,200 studio nets about $1,046 a month over 18 months. Then add $114.28 a month in fixed fees for internet, trash, package service and pest control, plus usage-based utilities and renters insurance.

Circuit of the Americas is about 10 minutes away, downtown about 20 and Southpark Meadows about 20. Little is walkable. Tip: ask about the employer partner credit of up to $1,500 if you work nearby.

Worth a look if
you want new construction with a pickleball court, pool and private backyards in select homes within a few minutes of Tesla Giga Texas and the airport, at rents below central Austin
Look elsewhere if
you need walkable shops and dining or a short drive to North Austin and the Domain
The catch
About $114/mo in required fees (internet, trash, package, pest) plus usage-based utilities sit on top of base rent, and the Del Valle location along SH-71/SH-130 means a car-dependent commute with little walkable retail nearby.
The Prado, from the tourThe Prado, another room from the tour

Fees, deposits and pets

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

Application$35
Admin feeAsk
Deposit$150-$350 refundable, varies with screening
Monthly add-ons$114 a month: $65 internet, $25 doorstep trash, $17 package service, $5 pest control, $2.28 stormwater/drainage admin
ParkingCovered parking $45/mo and garage $150/mo (both optional, subject to availability); storage $45/mo
Pets$200 one-time, $200 deposit, $20/mo pet rent
Pet limitsUp to 2
Income needed3x rent

Specifics not published.

The Prado interior, from the tour

Inside and around

In the homes

  • warm oak-style plank flooring
  • white quartz countertops
  • custom two-toned cabinetry (select homes)
  • kitchen islands with stainless steel appliances
  • full-size washer and dryer
  • built-in entryway mudroom with cubbies and coat hooks (select homes)
  • balconies or personal backyards (select homes)
  • refrigerator with ice maker/water dispenser (select homes)
  • designer lighting and spacious closets

In the building

  • resort-style pool
  • outdoor kitchen with pizza oven
  • pickleball court
  • fitness center with outdoor fitness lawn
  • bark park
  • library and co-working lounge
  • EV charging
  • activated outdoor spaces / lawn areas
  • controlled access

Where it is

11701 Dionda Lane, Del Valle, TX, Austin 78617

Del Valle / SH-71 & SH-130 (near Tesla Giga Texas), Far East Austin. Drive times are typical off-peak estimates.

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Close by

  • Tesla Giga Texas5 min drive
  • Circuit of the Americas10 min drive
  • Southpark Meadows shopping center20 min drive
  • Southeast Metro Park12 min drive

Drive to

  • Downtown20 min
  • The Domain30 min
  • UT Austin22 min
  • Airport10 min
  • Tesla Giga Texas1.6 mi

The Prado questions

How much is a garage at The Prado?

Garages are $150 a month and covered spaces $45 a month, both optional and subject to availability. Storage units are $45 a month. Surface parking and EV charging are on site.

Does The Prado offer an employer discount?

ApartmentList shows up to $1,500 for employer partnerships, paired with the same-day special. Which employers count is not published, so I ask the office whether yours qualifies.

How much is rent at The Prado?

Base rents on Oct 24, 2026: studios from $1,200, 1 beds from $1,360, 2 beds from $1,830, 3 beds from $2,315. Prices move with the unit, floor and lease length, so I check the live number before you apply.

Does The Prado have a move-in special?

On Oct 24, 2026 the special was "10 Weeks Free Special --- Apply same day of tour and receive up to 10 weeks free + up to $1500 for employer partnerships. Must select 13-18 months.". On a $1,360 home that works out to about $1,098 a month over a 12-month lease. Specials change often and usually apply to select homes.

Is The Prado pet friendly?

Yes: up to 2 pets, $200 one-time pet fee, $20 a month pet rent. Confirm the current policy and fees for your pet when we book the tour.

What fees does The Prado charge?

Up front: application $35, deposit $150-$350 refundable, varies with screening. Every month on top of rent: $114 a month: $65 internet, $25 doorstep trash, $17 package service, $5 pest control, $2.28 stormwater/drainage admin.

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The Prado, first frame of the tourThe Prado amenity, from the tour
The Prado, from the tour

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