Inside this guide
- AMLI Downtown reviews: pros and cons at a glance
- Price snapshot (checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Quick facts
- Floor plans and pricing (Oct 13, 2026)
- Fees (from AMLI, Oct 13, 2026)
- Location
- Amenities and features
- Lease terms, utilities, and internet
- What reviewers say
- Frequently asked questions
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AMLI Downtown reviews: pros and cons at a glance
Based on the property website (checked Oct 13, 2026) and building facts, not resident reviews. Read recent Google reviews and tour before you sign.
Pros
- Downtown address at 201 Lavaca St with a Walk Score of 97 and Bike Score of 96.
- Courtyard pool, rooftop grill station, 24-hour fitness center and four shared EV charging stations.
- Total monthly price shown; the only required monthly fee on the fee list is $2.50 for trash.
Cons
- One-bedrooms start at $2,474.50 total monthly (Oct 13, 2026).
- No two-bedrooms were available and no special was listed (checked Oct 13, 2026).
- Garage parking $125 a month; reserved parking $250.
- Renter’s insurance with $300,000 minimum liability is required.
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Quick answer: AMLI Downtown is a seven-story building at 201 Lavaca St in the 2nd Street District with one- and two-bedroom apartments. AMLI’s site lists one-bedrooms from $2,474.50 total monthly ($2,472 base) and no available two-bedrooms or specials (checked Oct 13, 2026). Required fees: $100 application, $250 admin, $1,000 deposit and $2.50 a month for trash. Tours run from the AMLI on 2nd leasing office at 421 W 3rd St.
AMLI Downtown is a seven-story apartment building built in 2004 at 201 Lavaca Street, where Austin’s Warehouse District meets the 2nd Street District. On Oct 13, 2026, AMLI’s site listed one-bedroom total monthly prices from $2,474.50 (base rent $2,472) and no available two-bedrooms. Required costs are a $100 application fee, $250 admin fee, $1,000 deposit and $2.50 monthly trash fee. Below: floor plans, fees, amenities and what reviewers say.
Price snapshot (checked Oct 13, 2026)
One-bedroom total monthly prices start at $2,474.50 (base rent $2,484). Pricing changes often, so confirm on AMLI’s live floor plans page before you tour. Over the past year, listings and our own pages have put one-bedroom starting rents between roughly $2,300 and $2,800. Treat that as an estimated typical range, not a quote. No specials were listed on AMLI’s site on Oct 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- Address: 201 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
- Built: 2004
- Floor plans: one and two bedroom
- Walk Score 97, Bike Score 96, Transit Score 69
- Pets: allowed, two-pet maximum per household
- Leasing office: AMLI on 2nd, 421 W 3rd Street
Floor plans and pricing (Oct 13, 2026)
| Plan | Beds/Baths | Size (sq ft) | Total monthly price from | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine | 1/1 | 691-705 | $2,474.50 | Now |
| Neches | 1/1 | 835-913 | $2,698.50 | Nov 21, 2026 |
| Pecos | 1/1 | 835-901 | $2,742.50 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| San Antonio | 1/1 | 920-949 | $2,783.50 | Now |
| Colorado | 1/1 | 967-1,005 | $3,275.50 | Now |
| Red River | 1/1 | 1,053 | $3,412.50 | Dec 2, 2026 |
The two-bedroom plans (Canadian, Trinity, Rio Grande; 1,262 to 1,673 sq ft) had no available units on this date. Comal, White River, Guadalupe, Brazos, and Nueces also had none.
Fees (from AMLI, Oct 13, 2026)
| Fee | Amount | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $100 | Yes |
| Admin | $250 | Yes |
| Deposit | $1,000 | Yes |
| Trash admin (monthly) | $2.50 | Yes |
| Pet deposit / pet fee | $250 / $300 | Only with a pet |
| Pet rent (monthly) | $25 | Only with a pet |
| Garage (monthly) | $125 | Optional |
| Reserved parking (monthly) | $250 | Optional |
| Bike locker (monthly) | $40-$50 | Optional |
Renter’s insurance is required ($300,000 minimum liability). Utility billing is described in the lease.
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Location
Lady Bird Lake trails, the Austin Central Library, Trader Joe’s, and Republic Square are all nearby. AMLI also notes that CapMetro transit is close by. See our Downtown Austin apartments guide for other buildings in the area.
Amenities and features
Community: a newly renovated courtyard pool with cabanas, a rooftop grill station, a 24-hour fitness center with an outdoor gym, a business center with a conference room, on-site retail, bike storage, four shared EV charging stations, and garage parking for a monthly fee. Guests check in through the ButterflyMX entry system. The community is ENERGY STAR and Fitwel certified, smoke-free, and has smart thermostats and recycling.
Inside: ten-foot ceilings, scored concrete floors, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets, walk-in closets, solar shades, and Wi-Fi thermostats. Select homes also have built-in wine refrigerators or sunrooms. (Amenities and features are taken from AMLI’s website as of Oct 13, 2026.)
Lease terms, utilities, and internet
AMLI lists lease terms from 3 to 13 months. No utilities are included in rent. Residents pay for electricity, water, trash, cable, and internet. Spectrum, Google Fiber, and AT&T are listed internet options. AMLI advertises a 48-hour service guarantee for routine maintenance requests.
What reviewers say
AMLI lists a 3.88 rating from 186 reviews. Positive reviewers mention the location near ACL Live, Congress Avenue, and the trail, large floor plans, quick maintenance on individual requests, and a pool that rarely feels crowded. Critical reviewers mention fire alarms, elevators being out of service, no on-site leasing office (the office is now three blocks away at AMLI on 2nd), packages left outside and stolen, hard-to-reach management, and noise on the side facing nearby bars. One reviewer notes short-term rentals in the building, and another noted a change in guest parking validation, so ask about current guest parking rules when you tour. These are reviewer opinions from AMLI’s listed Google reviews, not our findings.
Frequently asked questions
Does AMLI Downtown have specials?
None were listed on AMLI’s site on Oct 13, 2026. Check the floor plans page for current offers.
What does AMLI Downtown cost beyond rent?
Required costs are a $100 application fee, a $250 admin fee, a $1,000 deposit, and a $2.50 monthly trash fee. Parking, pets, and bike storage cost extra.
Is AMLI Downtown pet-friendly?
Yes, up to two pets per household. The pet deposit is $250, the fee is $300, and pet rent is $25 a month.
Where do I tour?
The leasing office is at AMLI on 2nd, 421 W 3rd Street.
How much is a one-bedroom at AMLI Downtown?
One-bedrooms start at $2,474.50 total monthly (base rent $2,472) for the Sabine plan, 691 to 705 sq ft, and run up to $3,412.50 for Red River (checked Oct 13, 2026).
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