Austin
Although it is the state capital and located deep in the heart of Texas, Austin generally has more in common with places like Portland, Oregon rather than other large Lone Star State cities like Dallas or Houston. Consistently named one of the best places to live in America, Austin combines passions for food, live music, entrepreneurship, iconoclastic attitudes, and Texas traditions into a wholly unique cocktail that people just can’t get enough of. The expansion of the tech industry and the wild popularity of music festivals like Austin City Limits and South by Southwest have boosted Austin’s profile as one of America’s most in-demand communities of the 21st century so far, attracting people from all walks of life and every corner of the world. Regardless of their atypical culture, Texas pride runs deep in Austinites. Many of the city’s hip, young entrepreneurs are more than happy to deal in classic regional staples like Tex-Mex food, cowboy boots, and country music. Austin is also home to one of the top public universities in the state, the University of Texas at Austin, lending the entire city the vibrant energy of a college town. Austin contains a broad range of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in its many diverse neighborhoods. Wherever your dream rental is located in Austin, you’re sure to be within driving distance of signature attractions such as Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Botanical Garden, the Domain, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, Sixth Street, and the Texas Capitol Building.
College Station
Life in College Station pretty much revolves around Texas A&M University. The student body accounts for 60,000 people in a city of just over 100,000, and the university employs roughly 15% of the non-student population. The cultural impact of the university is tremendous, from the on-campus art, scholarly resources, and architecture to the thriving food, nightlife, and music scenes around town, and of course the exuberant Texas Aggies fandom. Apartments and rental houses are available to suit every budget, from exceedingly affordable student rentals to more upscale homes. Parents will appreciate the vest selection of highly-rated public schools, and easy access to city parks gives everyone the opportunity to get out and enjoy the fresh air. While fairly isolated from major metropolitan areas (Houston is closest at nearly 90 minutes away), the neighboring community of Bryan features a charming downtown district with dining, entertainment, and specialty shopping that frequently attract folks from College Station.
Bryan
If you are moving to Bryan, Texas, get ready to fall in love! Downtown Bryan is exquisite, from the historic false-front architecture that will bring to mind cowboys on horseback to the intricate brick-lined sidewalks and the beautiful landscaping that surrounds you. But Bryan is far from the typical Western town. This city borders College Station, home to the largest university in the state, Texas A&M. While Bryan and College Station are close neighbors, Bryan has its own identity. It's close to Texas A&M University -- about five minutes away -- and Bryan is considered the cultural hub of the region. It is filled with theaters, restaurants, and art galleries. Since it’s so close to the school, you’ll find a lot of apartments in the area close to the Reveilles!
