# MetroRapid 800 and 837 Every 10 Minutes: Renter Guide > Since June 7, 2026, MetroRapid 800 and 837 run every 10 minutes at peak. Buildings within walking distance and the rail timeline. URL: https://newapartmentsaustin.com/guides/metrorapid-800-837-frequency/ Last-Modified: 2026-10-25 Guide · Near Transit # MetroRapid 800 and 837 at 10-Minute Peak: What It Means for Renters Since June 7, 2026, MetroRapid 800 and 837 run every 10 minutes at peak. Buildings within walking distance, and the 2027 and 2033 rail timeline. Written by New Austin Apartment Team [/about/#new-austin-apartment-team →](/about/#new-austin-apartment-team) · Reviewed by the team, Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · Updated October 25, 2026 · 4 min read - Free to you, and your rent is the same either way - 144 new communities tracked (as of Oct 25, 2026) - Prices pulled every morning ![MetroRapid bus at a modern Austin transit stop near new apartments](/images/featured/metrorapid-bus-at-a-modern-austin-transit-stop-nea.webp) - Licensed Texas brokerage Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC, TREC #562021 - Free to renters Communities pay the brokerage. Your rent is the same either way. - Prices pulled every morning Every card shows the date and time it was pulled - Score can't be bought Commission rates never affect score, sort, placement, or picks ## What changed on MetroRapid 800 and 837? On June 7, 2026, Capital Metro moved MetroRapid 800 and 837 to a bus every 10 minutes at peak. At that frequency you don’t need to plan around a schedule: walk to the stop and the next bus is rarely far away. If you’re choosing a new building partly for transit, that’s a meaningful change, and it’s why stop distance is part of every building profile on new apartments near transit [/new-apartments-near-transit/ →](/new-apartments-near-transit/) . ![Timeline: June 2026 10-minute peak, 2027 Broadmoor station, 2033 light rail](/images/content/timeline-graphic-june-2026-10-minute-peak-2027-bro.webp) ## The transit timeline | Date | Change | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | June 7, 2026 | MetroRapid 800 and 837 at 10-minute peak | Capital Metro | | 2027 | Red Line Broadmoor station opens | Capital Metro | | 2027-2033 | I-35 downtown construction | TxDOT | | 2033 (target) | Project Connect light rail | Austin Transit Partnership | ## Which buildings are within walking distance? We measure walk distance from each building to the nearest stop and keep it in the building’s durable profile. One example from the board: Citizen House Decker in Far East Austin [/far-east-austin/ →](/far-east-austin/) sits 0.46 mi from a MetroRapid 837 stop (Oct 25, 2026). That’s roughly a 9-10 minute walk at an average pace. > **What counts as walkable?** > > Many riders will walk about a quarter to half a mile to frequent service. Beyond that, a bike, scooter, or park and ride may fit better. ## Does it lower your monthly cost? It can, if transit lets you skip a parking space or a second car. Garage and reserved parking often carry a monthly charge at new buildings; see parking costs [/guides/parking-at-new-apartments/ →](/guides/parking-at-new-apartments/) . We show true monthly with and without parking so you can compare. ## Who it works best for - Commutes along the 800 corridor (North Lamar and South Congress) or the 837 corridor toward downtown - Renters who’d like a car-free commute a few days a week - Households that could drop from two cars to one If your job is at a large campus east of I-35, most commutes still run by car on SH-130; see the Near Work page for drive-time sorting. ## How we use it on your shortlist Tell us your destination and commute times. We’ll list buildings by stop distance and route frequency, add true monthly with and without parking, and flag routes affected by I-35 construction. Learn more about Near Transit New buildings listed by walking distance to MetroRapid 800 and 837 stops and CapMetro rail, so you can weigh transit against parking cost. Open Near Transit [/new-apartments-near-transit/ →](/new-apartments-near-transit/) Why it goes wrong ## Why 'near transit' often isn't Problem 1 ### Distance is measured loosely A listing can say 'near rail' for a stop a mile away. Walk time to station, not a straight line, decides whether you'll use it. Problem 2 ### Frequency varies by route A stop with a bus every 30 minutes isn't the same as MetroRapid 800 or 837 at 10-minute peak since June 7, 2026. Problem 3 ### Parking still costs money If you keep a car anyway, garage parking adds to true monthly. A car-free commute only saves money if the route works daily. So we list stop distance from each building's durable profile, and price parking so you can compare both ways. Straight answers ## Questions about this topic Direct answer first, then the source and date. If your question isn't here, ask us on the form or by text. ### How often does MetroRapid 837 run? Every 10 minutes at peak since June 7, 2026. ### When does the Broadmoor Red Line station open? 2027\. Project Connect light rail is targeted for 2033. ### How close are new apartments to MetroRapid 837? It varies by building. At Citizen House Decker in Far East Austin, the nearest 837 stop is 0.46 mi away (Oct 25, 2026). We list stop distance for each building. ### Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. We confirm both before you sign. Keep reading ## More guides on this topic ![Clean parking garage level of a new Austin apartment building](/images/featured/clean-new-parking-garage-level-of-an-austin-apartm.webp) ### Parking at New Apartments: Garage, Reserved, and Surface Costs Garage, reserved, and surface parking change true monthly. How parking charges, EV charging, and guest rules work at new Austin buildings. [Parking at New Apartments: Garage, Reserved, and Surface Costs →](/guides/parking-at-new-apartments/) The 60-second form ## Tell us what you need. We make the calls. You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do, and confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours. 1. 1 Same day We call or text during hours with a shortlist plan. 2. 2 In writing Unit, special, end date, and fee sheet confirmed before you tour. 3. 3 Year two shown Every pick shows year two at 0% and +3%, plus a 24-month total. Prefer to talk? Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) , Mon-Fri 8 AM-8 PM · Sat 9 AM-6 PM · Sun 12-5 PM. Free, same day during hours ## Get my shortlist Step 1 of 3 ### Thanks, we have your details. We'll call or text the same day during hours with your shortlist plan. Related pages ## Related board views Board view ### Near Transit New buildings by distance to MetroRapid and rail stops, from each building's durable profile. Open Near Transit→ [/new-apartments-near-transit/ →](/new-apartments-near-transit/) Board view ### Near Work New buildings matched to your job by free-flow drive time, route, and toll, with the toll added into your true monthly. Open Near Work→ [/new-apartments-near-work/ →](/new-apartments-near-work/) Board view ### New Build Board Every in-scope community on one map, with base rent, the special, net effective, true monthly, and year two pulled every morning. Open New Build Board→ [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) ![](/images/misc/dusk-view-of-new-limestone-and-glass-apartment-tow.webp) Free to you, and your rent is the same either way ## You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do. Send us your move date and all-in budget. We confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours, then show you year two before you tour. Get my shortlist → [/contact/ →](/contact/) See the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign.