Central Austin

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Central Austin - Austin, TX

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A lively suburb just north of the University of Texas at Austin and downtown

Suburban College Town Historic Affordable Laid-Back

Central Austin is a sprawling residential community that surrounds the University of Texas at Austin, a large campus with several museums, athletic centers, and more. This district boasts a college-town feel and is the ideal place to call home for students, faculty, staff, families, and commuters. Apartments in Central Austin range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone. The neighborhood is lined with casual restaurants, coffee shops, and everyday conveniences. Central Austin sits immediately north of downtown, where you’ll find the Texas Capitol, the Bullock Texas State History Museum, and an abundance of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and more.

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As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Central Austin is $1,072 for a studio, $1,451 for one bedroom, $2,176 for two bedrooms, and $3,030 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Austin has decreased by -5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 408 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,072/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,451/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 948 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,176/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,199 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,030/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Texas Memorial Museum
  • Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park
  • Elisabet Ney Museum
  • Thinkery
  • Boggy Creek Greenbelt

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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