Welcome to 5501 Charles Merle Drive Unit B, a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering modern comfort and functional living in South Austin. The inviting exterior features a concrete walkway, manicured green landscaping, and a grassy front lawn.
Inside, you'll find wood-look flooring, an open-concept layout, abundant natural light from large windows, and a spacious living area complete with a ceiling fan and a wall-mounted electric fireplace. The adjoining eat-in dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which features white cabinetry, a center island with breakfast bar, pantry, stone mosaic tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including a French-door refrigerator, gas range and oven, over-the-range microwave, and built-in dishwasher.
The generously sized bedrooms are finished with carpet flooring and ceiling fans for added comfort. A conveniently located hallway laundry closet includes a front-loading washer and dryer with overhead shelving for additional storage.
The primary bathroom offers a dual-sink vanity with a frameless mirror, a walk-in glass-enclosed shower with tile surround and built-in niche, while the secondary bathroom features a shower/tub combination with tiled surround and built-in niche. All bathrooms are finished with durable tile flooring.
Enjoy a private fenced backyard with a concrete walkway leading to the rear garageperfect for relaxing or outdoor activities.
Parking:
2-Car Detached Garage with Additional Concrete Driveway Parking
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
-Approximately 1520 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
-Convenient access to major employers including Tesla Gigafactory, Oracle, Amazon, IBM, and Downtown Austin.
-Minutes from H-E-B, Southpark Meadows, Walmart, Target, Costco, and a variety of shopping and dining options.
-Easy access to major highways for a convenient commute throughout Austin.
Pet Policy: Dogs are welcome (subject to approval). Cats are not permitted.
Move-In Timeline: Please allow up to 10 days from lease signing for the home to be prepared and ready for move-in.
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All Bay Property Management Group Austin residents are automatically enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $50.00/month, which includes renters insurance, credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, HVAC air filter delivery, move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! The Resident Benefits Package is a voluntary program and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, upon thirty (30) days' written notice. Tenants that do not upload their own renters insurance to the Tenant portal 5 days prior to move in will be automatically included in the RBP and the renters insurance program. More details upon application.
Minimum monthly income 3 times the tenant's portion of the monthly rent is required. Further requirements include: acceptable rental history, acceptable credit history, acceptable criminal history, and complete and accurate information on the application.
Pursuant to Texas law, the landlord is not required to and does not accept housing vouchers at this property. The landlord complies with the Texas Fair Housing Act and will not discriminate against an applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. Bay Management Group Austin, LLC represents the landlord in all transactions.
5501 Charles Merle Dr
Austin, TX 78747
Apartment building
3 beds
Available units
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What's special
Grassy front lawnAdjoining eat-in dining areaWall-mounted electric fireplaceWood-look flooringCarpet flooringBuilt-in dishwasherStainless steel appliances
Neighborhood: Bluff Springs
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Car-DependentTransit Score®
/ 100
Some TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Somewhat BikeableNearby schools in Austin
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blazier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Paredes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10Akins High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Austin is currently $2,300 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in Austin has increased by $50 year-over-year, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to 5501 Charles Merle Dr include Blazier Elementary School, Paredes Middle School, and Akins High School.








