Charming Studio Retreat - 701 Vargas Rd, Austin, TX 78741Tucked privately between the main house and Building 2, this cozy studio offers the perfect blend of location and low-maintenance living. Available October 15th!Tenant enjoys a flat $150/month utility package covering everything except WiFi -- no juggling separate bills. Landlord handles all yard maintenance, so tenant is only responsible for light upkeep like raking leaves and pulling weeds.Centrally located in 78741, close to Austin's best dining, shopping, and easy highway access. Don't miss this rare studio opportunity!
Montopolis, located between Lady Bird Lake and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, is a riverside and industrial-edge Austin neighborhood with a working waterfront and a street-grid of mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Montopolis Drive at Riverside Drive, where taquerias, corner markets, and auto shops share the curb with murals and bus stops. Montopolis Bridge frames big-sky views over the Colorado River and a steady flow of cyclists and walkers. Montopolis Recreation and Community Center anchors daily routines with courts, fields, and community rooms. The Montopolis Neighborhood Center adds a civic pulse, while nearby Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park stretches the landscape into trails and sports fields.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Sun exposure
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This property is priced $811 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!
Asking rent
$1,450
Rental estimate
$2,261
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 701 Vargas Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ACTRIS #7741590
Sep 6, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,450
$2/sq ft
ACTRIS #1110912
Feb 18, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,600
$2/sq ft
Feb 12, 2025
Price Changed
$1,600
$2/sq ft
Feb 4, 2025
Price Changed
$1,695
$2/sq ft
Jan 17, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,750
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
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Unlock MLS #3362307
Oct 27, 2016
Sold
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Oct 3, 2016
Contingent
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Sep 9, 2016
Listed
$229,990
$247/sq ft
MOVE-IN READY 1-story, corner lot home, lots of improvements! Room addition, open kitchen, lots of natural light, ceramic tile in kitchen, new blinds, fresh paint throughout, freshly cleaned carpets, newer tumble stone tile in walk-in shower stall, covered back porch. Fully fenced, spacious backyard surrounded by large shade trees perfect for entertaining!Drive up onto the large driveway. Extra large garage, previously used as garage apt. Bus Stop across the street. No HOA. Perfect for anyone working downtown Austin!FEMA - Unknown Restrictions: Yes
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Listing agent: Camee Rodgers (7605503891)
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Last Updated: 2026-09-08T12:25:12.848Z
701 Vargas Rd is a 650 square foot property with 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. We estimate that 701 Vargas Rd would rent between $2,261 / mo.701 Vargas Rd is located in Austin, the 78741 zipcode, and the Austin Independent School District.