Dawson

Austin, TX

Dawson - Austin, TX

Area Guide

Quiet Austin neighborhood with quick access to South Congress and home to its own treasures

Urban • University • Great Location • Diverse •

Wedged between some of Austin's most buzzed-about neighborhoods like Travis Heights, South Congress, Bouldin, and South Lamar, Dawson is a laid-back neighborhood. Since Dawson is surrounded by such popular neighborhoods, one of its biggest allures is its prime location. Dawson is home to St. Edward's University and is only 16 minutes from downtown Austin. There are several shopping centers nearby as well.

While living in one of Dawson’s apartments puts you near the never-ending action of South Congress, Dawson's quiet-but-trendy hangouts may end up being your favorite. The area has several popular pubs, coffee shops, and diverse eateries. Dawson houses the very first Summer Moon location, a very popular coffee franchise in Texas. Try delicious Hawaiian flavors at Poke-Poke or authentic Cuban food at Habana Restaurant & Bar.

Renting in Dawson provides a wooded, quieter community with easy access to everything Austin. There are low-rise and mid-rise apartments for rent here. Downtown is just two miles north, and all of the parks along the Colorado River are minutes away. On the west side of Dawson, Barton Creek Greenbelt offers a beautiful hiking trail, rock climbing, bicycling paths, and swimming. Dawson is the perfect place if you want urban living in a calmer environment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dawson is $1,480 for one bedroom, and $1,856 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dawson has increased by 7.2% in the past year.

1 BR
679 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,480/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,062 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,856/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
Goat Cave Nature Preserve
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Lady Bird Lake

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Randolph Air Force Base

Airports

Austin-Bergstrom International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Dawson

Tree

3715 S 1st St,
Austin, TX 78704

$1,150 - $2,324 | 1-2 Beds

The Mercury

601 Cardinal Ln,
Austin, TX 78704

$1,174 - $4,400 | 1-3 Beds

Old South Austin Apartments

3508 S 1st St,
Austin, TX 78704

$1,099 - $1,600 | 1-2 Beds

Soco at Alpine

3508 Alpine Cir,
Austin, TX 78704

$899 | Studio - 2 Beds